As Ukraine Eyes A Green Energy Plan, Russia Attacks…Coal?
Advocates for Ukraine’s green energy transition had their case underscored by the latest barrage of Russian missiles.
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The US Grew By The Size Of Two Californias Last Year: Good For Clean Tech,…
At the end of 2023, the United States announced a pretty big land grab. But, unlike Russia or China, all of the land grabbed in the announcement lies under hundreds (or more) feet of water at the bottom of the ocean, so nobody’s going to war over it. At least … [continued]
Joint Statement by the U.S. & EU following 11th U.S.–EU Energy Council
The text of the following statement was released by the Government of the United States of America and European Union. The eleventh United States–European Union (EU) Energy Council (“Council”) met [on Friday] in Washington, chaired by U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy David M. … [continued]
United States Produces More Crude Oil Than Any Country, Ever
The United States produced more crude oil than any nation at any time, according to our International Energy Statistics, for the past six years in a row. Crude oil production in the United States, including condensate, averaged 12.9 million barrels per day (b/d) in 2023, breaking the previous U.S. and global … [continued]
United States Remained Largest Liquefied Natural Gas Supplier to Europe in 2023
The United States was again the largest supplier of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Europe (EU-27 and the UK) in 2023, accounting for nearly half of total LNG imports, according to data from CEDIGAZ. Last year marks the third consecutive year in which the United States supplied more LNG to Europe … [continued]
290 Civil Society Groups Urge EU & G7 to Stop Funding the Militarization of Russia
Civil society appeal: Plug energy sanctions loopholes and strengthen enforcement to end the war. The European Union and G7 must tighten their grip on Russia’s key revenue streams from exports of fossil fuels, say 290 European, international and Ukrainian NGOs in a joint public appeal to leaders of the EU … [continued]
The War In Ukraine, Fossil Fuels, & Petro-Dictators
There are many reasons the use of fossil fuels cannot be continued. One is climate change caused by excessive greenhouse gas emissions. Another is the harm to human health caused by fossil fuel’s toxic pollutants. Tragically, there are disastrous oil spills such as Deepwater Horizon, Exxon Valdez, and many others. … [continued]
Fewer Markets Are Importing Russia’s Coal
Russia’s reliance on four, mainly Asian, countries to import its coal has increased since some countries implemented sanctions against Russia after it invaded Ukraine, according to Global Trade Tracker data. This trade shift corresponds with increased coal exports from the United States to Europe and EU sanctions that went into full effect … [continued]
Gravity Energy Storage Has A Secret Weapon Up Its Sleeve
As Europe scrambles away from Russian natural gas, Romania’s abandoned mines could lend a hand with gravity energy storage systems.
Polish Powerhouse To Spark Offshore Wind Rush In Baltic Sea
Poland is among the Baltic Sea nations to nail down a foothold in the offshore wind industry, despite security concerns over Russia.
