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      The digital display at an exhibition by the Andrey Melnichenko Foundation during the Cop28 summit in Dubai. AFP
      Restoring biodiversity goes beyond the problem of climate change

      The growing need for food, timber and biofuels are damaging the natural world

      CommentMarch 11, 2024
      Solar panels at the rooftop of a power plant in Fuzhou, China. The IEA has faced criticism from environmentalists for its under-predictions of global solar power deployment. AFP
      IEA and Opec face challenges amid changing energy outlook

      The global energy entities have to realign their policies to keep pace with energy security, transition and technology

      CommentMarch 04, 2024
      Ship-to-shore pipelines to transfer LNG at the National Grid's import terminal on the Isle of Grain near Rochester, UK. Bloomberg
      What sliding gas prices mean for the world energy market

      In the world beyond the US, LNG in the key north-east Asian market is down to $8.30 per MBtu, the lowest since April 2021

      CommentFebruary 26, 2024
      Datong coal-fired power plant in Shanxi province, northern China. Reuters
      Asia is marking a global shift in energy dynamics

      Solutions to many of the 21st century’s environmental and energy challenges hinge on Asia's energy policies

      CommentFebruary 19, 2024
      Tanks containing radioactive water at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Okuma, Fukushima Prefecture in Japan. EPA
      Why Japan and East Asian nations need nuclear power for their energy ambitions

      Energy security, affordability and climate change are forcing countries to rethink their strategies

      CommentFebruary 12, 2024
      Aramco has cancelled plans to expand its maximum sustainable capacity from 12 to 13 million barrels per day by 2027. Reuters
      What are the implications of Saudi Aramco's pause in expansion?

      Pushing back the state oil company's higher capacity will save or at least delay some capital expenditure

      CommentFebruary 05, 2024
      Storage tanks and gas-chilling units are seen at Freeport LNG, the second largest exporter of US liquified natural gas. Reuters
      What does the future hold for global LNG supply?

      The latest move by the US, the world’s leading liquefied natural gas exporter, to delay approvals of new export permits is sending mixed signals

      CommentJanuary 29, 2024
      A container ship approaches the Bab Al Mandeb. The missiles, drones and small boat attacks have deterred the majority of container traffic. Getty Images
      Who stands to gain from the disruption in the Red Sea?

      Bulk carriers and tankers of oil and liquefied natural gas are increasingly steering clear of the area, with overall traffic down more than 40%

      CommentJanuary 22, 2024
      The Storheia wind farm in Norway. The country plays a balancing role in European power capacity. AFP
      Developed countries must prevent an electricity crunch

      Governments need to clear the way for new transmission lines, particularly connections to neighbouring states, to meet net-zero goals

      CommentJanuary 15, 2024
      Modules of the Oberon Solar plant near Desert Centre, California. Researching a new energy technology and bringing it into widespread commercial use takes decades. Bloomberg
      Why long-term energy thinking is crucial for climate solutions

      Major pieces of infrastructure – hydroelectric dams, nuclear plants, pipelines – may operate for 80 years or more if maintained well

      CommentJanuary 08, 2024
      Former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger's main contribution to a new energy security architecture was the formation of the International Energy Agency in 1974. AFP
      How oil geopolitics has changed from the times of Henry Kissinger to now

      While legacy of the late US secretary of state continues to shape oil markets, there is also a need to blend tactical diplomacy with strategic vision

      CommentJanuary 01, 2024
      A person in a dugong costume stands near a sign that says CCS. Carbon capture and storage featured prominently in the Cop28 decision. AP
      How UAE's decarbonisation road map can help solve the big carbon conundra

      Although the Emirates is not a huge emitter on the global scale, its plan is important for addressing key carbon questions

      CommentDecember 25, 2023
      The Royal Navy's HMS Diamond fires a Sea Viper missile at a Houthi drone over the Red Sea in a photo issued on Saturday 16, December. Photo: Ministry of Defence
      Why Red Sea attacks pose a threat to energy security

      About 12% of seaborne oil trade and 8% of LNG passes through the Bab Al Mandeb strait

      CommentDecember 18, 2023
      Cop28 President Dr Sultan Al Jaber leaves the stage after a climate deal was unanimously approved at Expo City Dubai. AFP
      No greenwashing here, Cop28 achieved genuine results

      Despite a torrent of criticism, hosts UAE quietly worked behind the scenes to push through decisive action on climate change

      Cop28December 13, 2023
      Vehicles transferring coal at the coal terminal of Lianyungang Port in China's eastern Jiangsu province. Two thirds of global coal today is used in China and India. AFP
      Is natural gas as bad for climate change as coal?

      Flaring and methane escape are key issues that need to be addressed

      CommentDecember 11, 2023
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