Opinion: Time for a global coalition to reduce methane emissions
The EU wants “a quick agreement” with the US on methane emissions. Joe Biden should accept the offer to help assemble a global coalition of countries to slash methane pollution.
Gas
Why we need an EU-Turkey energy transition platform
Accession talks between the EU and Turkey have well and truly stalled, but trying to work more closely together on clean energy could benefit both sides, and help take fossil fuels offline.
How Ukraine could be key to EU clean energy ambitions
The EU has big climate plans. With the right frameworks in place, neighbouring Ukraine could help Europe achieve its vision.
Biden faces climate dilemma over LNG exports to Europe
The Trump administration was eager to export US shale gas to the rest of the world, including LNG exports to Europe. It remains to be seen whether President Biden will prioritise climate action over short-term economic interests.
US-Russia gas battle is building stranded assets in Europe
For too long the US has supported gas projects in Europe that offer alternatives to Russian gas imports.
Will Russia fully engage with the geopolitics of clean energy?
A refusal by Russia to fully take part in the global clean energy transition could have serious economic and political repercussions for the country.
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Study suggests IEA still struggling to shake off oil industry roots
Suspicion about a bias towards fossil fuels in the IEA’s flagship World Energy Outlook appears to be confirmed by new research, but many experts insist the agency is changing.
Why an EU methane strategy will have global impact
New technologies and an eagerness from oil and gas majors to tackle methane leakage mean an EU strategy aimed at tackling the issue is well-timed.
Why Sardinia’s gas plans make little climate or economic sense
The Italian island of Sardinia has strong wind and solar resources, so why is it considering a natural gas transport pipeline?
Still banking on fossil fuels
By some measures, bank lending to fossil fuel projects and companies continues to rise. Will growing climate risk awareness and regulatory intervention turn the tide?
Net-zero ambitions revive CCS hopes in Europe
Carbon capture and storage will be essential for Europe to achieve climate neutrality, but it remains economically unviable.
From blue to green: hydrogen’s own energy transition
While the goal may be green hydrogen from renewable power, blue hydrogen from natural gas with carbon capture and storage will be a cheaper, faster way to reduce industrial emissions and build demand for clean hydrogen over the next ten years.
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