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Chilean miner Codelco to use recycled material for ball milling at El Teniente mine
The move is part of efforts by the world's largest copper producer to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030.
Siemens Energy sees ‘massive tailwind’ from US power drive
Shares in Siemens Energy rose nearly 10% to a record high on Wednesday.
Rivian to launch hands-free driving system in 2025, CEO says
By Abhirup Roy and Arsheeya Bajwa (Reuters) -Electric-vehicle maker Rivian plans to launch its advanced hands-free driver assistance systems in 2025 and its...
Tesla to fix software for over 1.2 million imported and China-made cars, says regulator
BEIJING (Reuters) – Tesla will fix software for some imported Model S and X, and China-made Model 3 and Y cars over safety...
Solar farms are booming in the US and putting thousands of hungry sheep to work
The booming solar industry has found an unlikely mascot in sheep as large-scale solar farms crop up across the U.S.
A battery plant fire in California started during a boom for energy storage
A major California battery plant fire burned thousands of lithium batteries, a growing renewable energy source.
Slovak entrepreneur funding rescue of German flying taxi startup Lilium
A Slovak entrepreneur is providing most of the funds to rescue flying taxi startup Lilium that came close to collapse last month.
LNG exporter Venture Global cuts target valuation for US IPO to $65.3 billion
LNG exporter Venture Global has significantly reduced the valuation it was seeking for its U.S. initial public offering.
Analysis: Volkswagen seeks new era in Germany with old methods
Volkswagen's cost-cutting deal in Germany relies heavily on the automaker's tradition of cooperation.
US upgrades probe into 129,000 Ford vehicles over hands-free tech
The regulator said it is upgrading the probe to an engineering analysis, covering vehicles between the 2021-2024 model years.
Chevron expresses interest in Greek energy exploration
The Greek energy ministry said that it would issue a decision this week on the exact area of exploration.
Southeast Asia looks to nuclear power to supercharge its energy transition
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Southeast Asia’s only nuclear power plant, completed four decades ago in Bataan, about 40 miles from the Philippine capital...
In win for Trump, oil giant Shell walks away from major New Jersey offshore wind farm
In the first serious fallout from President Donald Trump’s early actions against offshore wind power, oil and gas giant Shell is walking away...
Scania tries to breathe life into troubled EV battery maker Northvolt
Four Northvolt workers told Reuters they had seen Scania employees inside the factory in recent months.
Renewables group Orsted replaces CEO to arrest share price slump
Orsted's shares were down 0.2% at 1010 GMT, slightly underperforming Europe's blue-chip stock index.
Column-Nuclear revival puts uranium back in the critical spotlight: Andy Home
Uranium's inclusion on the U.S. critical mineral list would open up federal funds and fast-track permitting for domestic uranium projects.
Norway’s wealth fund sticks to investments in renewables despite market setbacks
The fund sees offshore wind as still the best strategic target, as it is Europe-based and offers a large series of partners.
Tesla loses market share in Sweden, Norway as Musk looms large
OSLO (Reuters) – Tesla lost market share in Sweden and Norway in January, car registration data showed on Monday as the U.S. electric...
Norway nears 100% goal of all-electric cars
Almost 96 per cent of new cars registered in Norway in January were electric, close to the country's goal of selling only zero-emission...
China Evergrande’s EV unit says struggling to attract investors amid liquidity crisis
(Reuters) – China Evergrande New Energy Vehicle said on Monday it is struggling to attract strategic investors amid a severe liquidity crisis, which...
Scania tries to breathe life into troubled EV battery maker Northvolt
Four Northvolt workers told Reuters they had seen Scania employees inside the factory in recent months.
EVs becoming ‘normalised’ as almost half of UK consumers know an owner – survey
Some 49% of 4,000 people surveyed in Britain either own an EV or know someone who does, according to new research.
Swinney: Hydrogen-powered home is ‘exciting’ development in climate change fight
John Swinney says the opening of the first hydrogen-powered homes at a demonstration facility in Fife is an “exciting project” which can help...
Nigeria moves to restart oil production in vulnerable region after Shell sells much of its business
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The Nigerian government is in talks with local communities to restart oil production in a region that’s previously suffered...
Colombia’s Ecopetrol renews joint venture with Occidental Petroleum in Permian basin
BOGOTA (Reuters) – Colombian energy company Ecopetrol said on Monday it has reached an agreement to renew its oil joint venture with Occidental...
OPEC+ likely to stick to oil output hike plan, sources say
By Maha El Dahan, Ahmad Ghaddar and Olesya Astakhova LONDON (Reuters) -OPEC+ agreed to stick to its policy of gradually raising oil output...
Chevron misses earnings estimate as refining posts first loss in four years
The second-largest U.S. oil producer posted total earnings of $3.24 billion for the three months ended Dec. 31.
Global energy transition investment exceeded $2 trln last year, report shows
Global investment in low-carbon energy transition exceeded $2 trillion for the first time last year, a report by BloombergNEF showed.
Exposed utility wires may have contributed to LA’s Eaton Fire, law firm says
The Eaton Fire was among the biggest of multiple wildfires that erupted on Jan. 7 and spread quickly in the Los Angeles area.
Chevron partners with Engine No. 1, GE Vernova to power US data centers
(Reuters) -Oil and gas producer Chevron said on Tuesday it plans to build natural gas-based power plants next to data centers in the...
DeepSeek breakthrough raises AI energy questions
Having shattered assumptions in the tech sector and beyond about the cost of artificial intelligence, Chinese startup DeepSeek’s new chatbot is now roiling...
Environmental assessment system to be replaced amid development drive: UK’s Reeves
Environmental assessments for building homes and infrastructure will be replaced with a new system as the government seeks to cut red tape.
Column-Nuclear revival puts uranium back in the critical spotlight: Andy Home
Uranium's inclusion on the U.S. critical mineral list would open up federal funds and fast-track permitting for domestic uranium projects.
Chilean miner Codelco to use recycled material for ball milling at El Teniente mine
The move is part of efforts by the world's largest copper producer to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030.
Column-China’s iron ore and coal imports ease in January, but prices diverge: Russell
China, the world's largest producer, consumer and importer of coal, may need less from the seaborne market as domestic supplies increase.
Iron ore output from Brazil’s Vale slid 4.6% in fourth quarter
By Andre Romani and Marta Nogueira SAO PAULO/RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) -Brazilian miner Vale posted on Tuesday its highest annual iron ore production...
Trump’s copper, aluminium tariffs may raise costs for U.S. consumers
MELBOURNE/LONDON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on U.S. copper and aluminium imports will result in higher costs for local...
How to improve climate predictions? McGill researchers turn to 19th century letters
McGill researchers use 19th-century records to improve African climate models and refine global warming projections.
Farming tech is on display at CES as companies showcase their green innovations and initiatives
AI and autonomous farming tech unveiled at CES 2025 promise sustainability, climate resilience, and efficiency for farmers.
Deere boosts bet on autonomous tractors with new machines
Deere unveils autonomous tractors and industrial equipment at CES 2025, addressing labor shortages with advanced AI tech.
Birth of IVF calf hailed as ‘significant’ step in making UK dairy industry greener
The calf, named Hilda, is part the Dumfries-based Langhill Herd, which has been a source of data for the UK dairy industry for...
Dry weather threatens Ivory Coast cocoa crop, farmers say
Last week, no rain fell in most of Ivory Coast's cocoa regions, raising concerns over bean quality and supply.
Japan’s JERA plans to expand US LNG purchases to diversify energy supply
Japan's JERA to boost U.S. LNG buys to diversify supply, meet AI-driven demand amid Trump's export push.
Blackstone to buy $1 billion Virginia power plant near data centers
By David French (Reuters) -The unit of Blackstone dedicated to investments in the energy industry has agreed to acquire Potomac Energy Center, the...
Trump says US will guarantee LNG supplies for Europe
Trump says US would guarantee supplies of LNG to Europe, even amid worries that the booming export industry could boost prices of gas...
Oil industry unlikely to rush to Alaska despite Trump’s call to drill
By Sheila Dang and Valerie Volcovici HOUSTON/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. oil and gas companies are unlikely to expand development in Alaska and the...
Fishers worried by N.S. premier’s musings over lifting oil-exploration moratorium
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia seafood industry representatives voiced concerned Thursday over comments from the premier that he’s open to ending a moratorium on...