greenhouse gas emissions
Business and markets
Apex International Energy discovers oil in Egypt’s Western Desert
Apex International Energy has announced a new oil discovery in the Southeast Meleiha Concession in the Western Desert of Egypt.
Finance and Policy
IEA warns methane emissions resurgence imminent
Global methane emissions from the oil and gas industry fell by about 10% in 2020 as producers slashed production. But, the International Energy Agency (IEA) warns emission will rebound strongly without greater action from companies, policy makers and regulators.
Generation
Global electricity demand growth set to slow down in 2021
After experience its biggest decline in decades, global electricity demand is expected to rebound modestly in 2021.
Generation
AfDB approves $120m for hydropower project in Tanzania
The African Development Bank has approved $120million in fundinng to construct the 50MW Malagarasi Hydropower project in western Tanzania.
Future Energy
Equinor targets net zero by 2050
Norwegian oil and gas giant Equinor became the latest energy company to announce its ambitions to reach net zero by 2050.
Energy Efficiency
Zimbabwe ethanol production plant to generate excess electricity
Green Fuel’s ethanol facility in Chisumbanje, Zimbabwe is expanding its mill operations with a new high-pressure boiler to increase energy recovery.
Renewable energy
Cow powered energy isn’t just an idea anymore
Biomethane obtained from cattle manure and straw has been connected to England’s national grid’s Gas National Transmission System for the first time.
Solar
Net-metering gaining favour throughout Middle East and Africa
Countries in the Middle East and Africa are using the introduction and improvement of net-metering schemes to support solar PV auctions and installations.
Renewable energy
Analysis: Roadmap to a sustainable emerging market energy future
By Dan Goldman, Managing Director, Clean Energy Ventures
Amidst the current attention on climate change, it’s clear that the...
Renewable energy
BBOXX’s new initiative to tackle the global clean cooking crisis
BBOXX
is unveiling a new initiative today which marks a major stride towards tackling
the global clean cooking crisis and reducing greenhouse gas emissions....
