Tag #Renewables

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Australian Nationals Oppose Net-Zero Target, Advocate for Coal and Nuclear

Australia's Nationals party is challenging the country's net-zero emissions target by 2050, advocating for coal-fired power plants and nuclear energy, prioritizing economic concerns over climate action and causing divisions within the ruling coalition.

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Aging Coal Plants Drive Up Australian Power Prices

Aging coal-fired power plants in Australia are experiencing more frequent breakdowns, driving up electricity prices by up to 9.7 percent in some areas and posing risks to grid stability; plants over 40 years old have about 35 percent of their capacity inoperable annually.

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Oil and Gas Industry Eyes AI-Fueled Power Surge Amidst Renewable Competition

The oil and gas industry seeks to capitalize on surging global electricity demand, particularly from AI data centers, by investing in gas turbines despite competition from cheaper and faster-to-deploy solar and battery storage solutions.

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Coalition Promises Lower Power Prices Through Increased Gas Supply

Nationals leader David Littleproud pledged to lower Australian power prices by increasing gas supply, escalating the climate debate with the government, while refusing to specify the extent of price reductions despite rising household bills exceeding \$500 since 2022.

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theguardian.com
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UK Zonal Pricing Debate: Balancing Energy Costs, Renewables, and Regional Equity

The UK government faces a critical decision on zonal electricity pricing: whether to divide the market into regions with locally set prices, aiming to reduce wasted energy and lower consumer bills, or maintain the national system, risking higher costs and potential investor uncertainty.

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theguardian.com
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BP to Fundamentally Reset Strategy Amidst Investor Pressure

BP will fundamentally reset its strategy on February 26th, shifting away from its 2020 plan to prioritize renewable energy and reduce fossil fuel production by 25% by 2030, due to low share prices and pressure from investors.

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Natural Gas: A Pragmatic Bridge in the Energy Transition

A global shift from coal to natural gas could cut emissions by roughly 19%, offering immediate climate benefits while enabling broader energy transitions; however, long-term reliance on gas risks delaying the shift to renewables and necessitates a comprehensive strategy including nuclear power to ad...

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TotalEnergies Defends Energy Transition Strategy Amidst Activist Protests and Lawsuit

TotalEnergies' CEO Patrick Pouyanné announced a strategy to withstand oil price drops through low-cost production and continued investment in electricity, reaching 20% of sales by 2030, while facing climate activist protests and a lawsuit for misleading advertising.

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Spain's Inflation Rate Falls to 2.3% in March

Spain's inflation rate dropped to 2.3% in March, down seven-tenths from February, mainly due to lower energy prices from increased renewable energy production and lower fuel costs. This follows five months of increases and aligns with the European Central Bank's objectives.

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Trump Administration Rejects Renewables, Prioritizes Oil and Gas

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright, at the CERAWeek conference in Houston, criticized renewable energy, reaffirmed support for oil and gas, and approved Delfin LNG's export extension, highlighting the Trump administration's pro-fossil fuel stance.

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AGL Rejects Opposition's Coal-to-Nuclear Plan

AGL, Australia's largest coal-fired electricity supplier, announced it will not extend the operation of its aging coal plants beyond 2035, rejecting the opposition's plan to replace them with nuclear power plants by 2037, citing concerns about higher electricity prices and more frequent outages.

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One-Dyas Sues Over Delayed North Sea Gas Cable Approval

One-Dyas is suing the Lower Saxony approval authority for delaying approval of a power cable for its North Sea gas extraction project near Borkum, which is crucial for its operations and has raised environmental concerns, potentially delaying gas production until after 2024.

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