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Natural gas to overtake renewables in US power capacity additions
The US will see more gas-fired generators coming online this year than renewable energy projects. The Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects nearly 32GW of new power generating projects to go live this year, more than in any year over the last decade. It adds although renewables such as solar and wind accounted for 98% of […]
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UK is ‘leading the way with planned North Sea projects’
The UK is leading the way in terms of the projects planned in the North Sea up until 2025. That’s according to a new report from analytics firm GlobalData, which says it has 10 planned projects, followed by Norway and the Netherlands with five and one respectively. It shows Britain also leads in terms of […]
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EU conditionally clears steel firm merger
The EU has conditionally cleared ArcelorMittal’s acquisition of Ilva. Both companies are significant producers in Europe of hot rolled, cold rolled and galvanised flat carbon steel – the decision is conditional on divesting an extensive remedy package to preserve effective competition in the sector. ArcelorMittal has a wide production network across the European Economic Area […]
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British Gas owner Centrica’s chairman to step down
British Gas owner Centrica’s chairman has informed of his intention to step down from his role within the next 12 months. Rick Haythornthwaite will have served on the Board for nearly six years when he retires. Centrica added it will now begin the process to appoint a successor. Mr Haythornthwaite said: “Chairing Centrica has been […]
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Plymouth Uni granted £200k for microplastics research
The government has pledged £200,000 to the University of Plymouth for research into how sources of microplastics enter the UK’s oceans. The 11-month project will be used to improve scientific understanding of how tiny plastic particles from tyres, synthetic materials like polyester and fishing gear – such as nets, ropes and lines – enter the […]
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Former Volkswagen CEO charged over emissions cheating scandal
The former head of Volkswagen has been charged with conspiracy in the US in connection with the diesel emissions scandal. The US Department of Justice said the indictment alleges Martin Winterkorn, 70, the former Chairman of the management board of Volkswagen, was informed of the car manufacturer’s diesel emissions cheating in May 2014 and July […]
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EU carbon emissions up last year
The EU saw an increase of 1.8% in carbon emissions last year compared to 2016. According to latest statistics from Eurostat, emissions rose in a majority of member states, with the highest increase recorded Malta, followed by Estonia, Bulgaria, Spain and Portugal. However, seven member states saw a fall – Finland, Denmark, the UK, Ireland, […]
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US bioenergy sector gets $78m boost
The US Department of Energy has announced funding worth up to $78 million (£57.6m) to support early-stage bioenergy research and development. Organisations can bid for a share of the funding for projects, including those that develop highly efficient conversion processes for improving the affordability of fuels and products from biomass and waste streams. Funding is […]
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MPs to probe government’s Swansea Bay tidal considerations
MPs on the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and the Welsh Affairs Committee have announced plans to investigate the government’s consideration of the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon project. They will examine delays and obstacles involved in the decision-making process as well as the government’s failure to reach a decision on whether it will support the […]
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EU finalises technical follow-up for tougher car emissions tests
The European Commission has finished its technical follow-up to strengthen emissions testing for vehicles across the EU. Member States meeting in the Technical Committee of Motor Vehicles (TCMV) agreed on the Commission’s reforms, which are expected to reduce margins of technical uncertainty, increase rigorous checks of cars already in circulation and testing by independent and […]
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