Technologies
Chinese EV maker XPeng to break even later in 2025, president says
Chinese EV maker Xpeng enters 'super cycle,' driven by strong demand and overseas expansion.
Ukraine has seen success in building clean energy, which is harder for Russia to destroy
Ukraine's largest private energy company reveals bar charts of rebuilding Ukraine's clean power amid relentless Russian strikes.
Oil majors are betting big on biofuels with over 40 projects by 2030, Rystad says
Major oil and gas companies plan 43 biofuel projects by 2030, boosting SAF production to cut emissions.
Stellantis unveils technology to support flexible EV production, delays Ram electric pickup
Stellantis unveils a versatile platform for gas, hybrid, and electric vehicles but delays electric Ram truck production to 2025, citing quality focus.
Newfoundland wind-to-hydrogen company eyes data centre as international market lags
World Energy GH2 shifts focus to AI-powered data centers as Canada's green hydrogen market faces delays and high production costs.
In Australia, you will soon be able to power your house with your electric car. Here’s how
New standards bring V2G tech to Australia, letting EVs power homes, earn income, and stabilize the grid — expected by Christmas.
Less offshore energy decommissioning work carried out in UK last year despite higher spend
UK decommissioning spend rose to £1.7bn in 2023, but well closures fell nine per cent, with resource clashes and cost inflation stalling progress.
UK govt launches competition to find AI solutions to boost clean energy
A competition to find innovative new solutions to how artificial intelligence can be used to help boost clean energy has been opened by...
XPeng forecasts upbeat fourth quarter revenue as new launches improve demand
Chinese EV maker XPeng forecasts strong Q4 revenue, beating Wall Street estimates.
Sayona Mining, Piedmont agree to create $623 million lithium miner
Australia's Sayona Mining acquires U.S.-based Piedmont Lithium in a $623M all-stock deal.
Tesla gains on report Trump’s team planning federal self-driving vehicle regulations
Tesla shares jumped over 5% Monday after reports of Trump's team planning federal rules for autonomous vehicles.
Billionaire Gautam Adani of India’s Adani Group indicted in US bribery case
Adani Group's Gautam Adani indicted in U.S. for $250M bribery scheme tied to $2B solar profits, deceiving investors, say prosecutors.
UAW says majority of workers at Ford joint-venture battery plant sign union cards
A majority of workers at a Ford Motor battery plant in Kentucky have signed cards indicating their support for the United Auto Workers,...
Indonesia can reach net zero emissions before 2050, president says
Indonesia aims for net zero by 2050, retiring fossil fuels in 15 years and building 75 GW of renewables, says President Prabowo.
Ukraine has seen success in building clean energy, which is harder for Russia to destroy
Ukraine's largest private energy company reveals bar charts of rebuilding Ukraine's clean power amid relentless Russian strikes.
Qualcomm ‘positive’ on Trump administration as it forecasts chip sales growth
Qualcomm expects $8 billion in automotive chip revenue and $4 billion in PC chip sales by fiscal 2029, it said at an investor...
Newfoundland wind-to-hydrogen company eyes data centre as international market lags
World Energy GH2 shifts focus to AI-powered data centers as Canada's green hydrogen market faces delays and high production costs.
Nvidia’s AI chip demand still booming but slowing sales growth worries investors
Nvidia’s Q4 forecast topped estimates, but shares fell as sky-high investor expectations and supply-chain snags challenge big revenue beats.
Awaiting Trump, US auto execs further temper EV push
US automakers may slow EV production as Trump targets Biden's climate policies, including the $7,500 EV tax credit from the Inflation Reduction Act.
STMicro partners with Hua Hong as chipmakers need China, says CEO
STMicroelectronics partners with China's Hua Hong, citing local production as key to competing in the fast-evolving Chinese EV market.
UAW says majority of workers at Ford joint-venture battery plant sign union cards
A majority of workers at a Ford Motor battery plant in Kentucky have signed cards indicating their support for the United Auto Workers,...
Stellantis again pauses Italy plants as minister wants new investments
Stellantis pauses production at two Italian plants amid EV challenges, as Rome demands clear investment plans to secure jobs.
US awards up to $2.2 billion to speed clean-hydrogen development
U.S. awards $2.2B for Gulf Coast and Midwest hydrogen hubs to advance clean energy, cut emissions, and boost energy security.
Oil majors are betting big on biofuels with over 40 projects by 2030, Rystad says
Major oil and gas companies plan 43 biofuel projects by 2030, boosting SAF production to cut emissions.
Trump administration plans to roll back Biden’s stricter fuel-efficiency standards
Trump's team plans to roll back Biden-era EV rules and fuel standards, aiming to ease automaker burdens and end the EV tax credit.
Newfoundland wind-to-hydrogen company eyes data centre as international market lags
World Energy GH2 shifts focus to AI-powered data centers as Canada's green hydrogen market faces delays and high production costs.
Alberta Energy Regulator orders Sunshine Oilsands to suspend wells, pipelines
Sunshine Oilsands Ltd. has been ordered to suspend its wells, facilities and pipelines for failing to meet regulatory obligations.
Judge puts stop to governor’s effort to remove Virginia from greenhouse gas initiative
The ruling said Virginia's Air Pollution Control Board exceeded its authority when it voted last year to exit the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
Alberta Energy Regulator orders Sunshine Oilsands to suspend wells, pipelines
Sunshine Oilsands Ltd. has been ordered to suspend its wells, facilities and pipelines for failing to meet regulatory obligations.
Less offshore energy decommissioning work carried out in UK last year despite higher spend
UK decommissioning spend rose to £1.7bn in 2023, but well closures fell nine per cent, with resource clashes and cost inflation stalling progress.
Britain’s energy price cap to rise 1% in January, forecasts Cornwall Insight
Britons had hoped energy prices would cool to help them cope with a cost of living squeeze.
Solar power project in Brazil favelas hopes to shine in G20 spotlight
In Morro da Babilonia, Brazil, residents hope their local solar project will gain attention during Rio's G20 summit.
Nvidia’s AI chip demand still booming but slowing sales growth worries investors
Nvidia’s Q4 forecast topped estimates, but shares fell as sky-high investor expectations and supply-chain snags challenge big revenue beats.
Exxon Mobil signs non-binding lithium supply deal with LG Chem
Exxon signs non-binding deal to supply LG Chem with lithium from its Arkansas project, advancing U.S. EV battery supply chain ambitions.
Sayona Mining, Piedmont agree to create $623 million lithium miner
Australia's Sayona Mining acquires U.S.-based Piedmont Lithium in a $623M all-stock deal.
New Indigenous-owned mining royalty company a first in Canada
Backed by billionaire Canadian Frank Giustra, Nations Royalty offers investors access to Indigenous-owned royalties.
Compass Minerals attracts takeover interest from buyout firms, sources say
Compass Minerals is negotiating a potential sale after a failed lithium project hurt shares, now valued at $1.5 billion.
Indian farmers, short on time, burn crop waste despite toxic smog
In Punjab, Indian farmers struggle with crop waste disposal, resorting to burning amid the air quality crisis.
At UN climate talks, farmers argue for a share of money dedicated to fighting climate change
Small farmers receive less than 1% of climate finance, yet they feed millions and face growing threats from climate change.
COP29: US-UAE climate-friendly farming partnership grows to $29 billion
Launched in 2021, 'AIM for Climate' has secured $29.2 billion in funding for agricultural innovation.
Finance and business deals announced at COP29 climate talks
The latest global climate talks in Baku drew 60,000 delegates, including many from business and finance — here are a few key deals made.
Brazilian state law overturns soy moratorium that helped curb Amazon deforestation
Mato Grosso ends incentives for the Soy Moratorium, challenging a key deforestation curb in Brazil’s Amazon since 2006.
Uranium prices jump after Russia restricts exports to US
Uranium prices gained on Friday after Russia imposed temporary restrictions on the export of enriched uranium to the United States.
Compass Minerals attracts takeover interest from buyout firms, sources say
Compass Minerals is negotiating a potential sale after a failed lithium project hurt shares, now valued at $1.5 billion.
Regulators approve North Dakota section of planned 5-state Midwest carbon dioxide pipeline
North Dakota regulators approved Summit Carbon Solutions' 333-mile pipeline route, a step forward for its $8B CO2 project despite landowner concerns and regional...
AtkinsRéalis wins contract to build two new Candu reactors in Romania
AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. has announced a deal to build two new Candu nuclear reactors in Romania.
Austria to be cut off from Russian gas from Saturday
Russia's Gazprom has told Austria that it is suspending gas deliveries from Saturday, a gas flow monitoring platform reported on Friday.