More than 70% of oil and gas methane emissions avoidable – IEA
Methane leakage from oil and gas production could be tackled immediately and almost half of it avoided at no net cost, says the International Energy Agency (IEA).
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Getting off the fossil fuel roller coaster
European governments are stepping up to tackle soaring energy prices. They must focus on accelerating the energy transition while protecting the most vulnerable consumers.
Opinion: LNG exports are backfiring on the US oil and gas industry
LNG exports are sending an increasing share of the US’s natural gas production overseas, exposing the domestic market to higher global prices. Surging gas prices make renewables even more attractive.
Weekly data: Natural gas may obstruct Biden’s goal of carbon-free electricity by 2035
The US electricity sector has 14 years to decarbonise to meet Joe Biden's target, but natural gas still forms a major part of the country’s power pipeline.
Can technology solve methane flaring?
Rami Qasem, executive vice-president at Baker Hughes, says its new monitoring technology could save more than 80 million tonnes of CO2-equivalent emissions, the same as taking 18 million cars off the road.
Recent events complicate the idea fossil fuels are more ‘reliable’ than renewables
Fossil fuel markets are becoming more unstable due to both geopolitics and the energy transition. Meanwhile, new technology means 'variable' power supply does not have to be 'unreliable'.
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Opinion: The gas price spike – perfect storm or stars aligning?
Record-high gas prices could be a tipping point for the energy transition. Business and policymakers in Europe should seize the opportunity for energy efficiency, renewables and green hydrogen.
A global methane pledge: How climate change is reshaping oil and gas diplomacy
The EU and US have come forward with a pledge to cut global methane emissions by at least 30% by 2030. Other large emitters are signing up.
Oil industry flaring needs immediate action to keep net-zero hopes alive
Average flaring intensity per barrel is at its highest in five years – even as the IEA's Sustainable Development Scenario says it must fall 90% by 2025.
Weekly data: How Japan is turning its back on LNG
Recently announced 2021 power targets will see electricity generation from LNG in Japan fall nearly 50% by 2030. It marks an end to the country's dominance of the global LNG market.
How the EU can get its grid ready for net zero
Vast offshore generation is not a goal in itself, costs for new ‘transit' infrastructure need redistributing and hydrogen needs a business case, says Christian Zinglersen, director of the EU agency promoting cooperation among energy regulators.
Heat pumps more effective than air conditioning during heatwaves
Air-source heat pumps are the best way of keeping US homes cool during extreme heat, while boasting lower costs and carbon emissions, reveals a study by not-for-profit RMI.
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