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Venezuela is about to learn a painful lesson on international economics as it loses control over Citgo, its world renown oil refiner. Read further to learn what it means.
Canada Scares Cleantech Entrepreneurs With Latest Budget
The tech ecosystem, economists, and even the former Finance Minister immediately raised concerns that the latest budget would hurt innovation
This Startup With A Better Way To Fuel Hydrogen Trucks Snags Its First Big Fundraise
Verne has raised a total of $15.5 million to help get its cheaper, lighter tanks and hydrogen fueling system out of the lab and into production.
Forget About Peak Oil - We Aren’t Close To Peak Coal Yet
Rapidly rising coal demands in China and India make the prospect of meeting global net-zero by 2050 goals increasingly dim.
An LNG Export Ban Can Have Serious Negative Consequences
The U.S. decision to conserve natural gas in favor of coal led to increased mortality of more than 10,000 people a year from 1980 to 1999.
Crises Threaten China’s Booming Energy Storage Market
Clear policy guidance and strong renewables growth make energy storage a rising star in China. Yet, despite rapid growth, crises has arrived much earlier than expected.
What’s Behind The Oil And Gas Attitude Toward Electric Vehicles
This article provides a rationale to compare EVs versus conventional gasoline vehicles, including life-cycle numbers for their GHG emissions.
Cheap Natural Gas Means Lower Electricity Prices Except In Texas
Texas charged consumers the highest electricity prices in the nation in 2023 despite producing the most and cheapest natural gas in the nation.
Israel, Iran, And The Global Energy Tightrope
The long-simmering conflict between Iran and Israel erupted this weekend when Tehran launched a massive air strike against the Jewish state.
Green Hydrogen’s Hype Hits Some Very Expensive Hurdles
A fight over a tax credit for clean hydrogen and worries over high production costs are cooling near-term expectations for the climate-friendly fuel.
Biden Unprepared For Energy Inflation As Election Approaches
Inflation concerns are back, and rising energy market prices are primarily to blame. That's bad news for the Biden administration.
Which Countries Are Suited To Oil Drill During A Climate Emergency?
We still need oil. Why not buy from an oil-producing country that is also carbon-negative and can offset fossil fuel emissions with carbon sinks like forests?
U.K. Renewable Energy Industry Gets A Vote Of Confidence From Japan
The country's capital has been chosen as the location for the global renewable energy headquarters of Japan's largest power company.
2024 Could Be The Year For American Lithium
Booming U.S. demand for lithium could spur a domestic supply chain to fuel clean energy economic growth and boost national security.
Iran And Israel: One And Done, Or Spiral Of Violence?
An Israeli response to the latest attack from Iran could mean a spiral of violence that would send oil prices higher. WTI could see $100 if that happens.
Oil Hits $92 In European Trading As Israel-Iran Tensions Escalate
Oil futures stayed well above $90 per barrel as Israel and Iran traded barbs amid fears of a wider escalation of hostilities in the Middle East.
Biden CO2, Hydrogen Pipeline Dreams Get Wake-Up Call
The Biden administration wants to expand, and ideally retrofit, crude and natural gas pipelines to transport CO2 and hydrogen. Industry says it's not that simple.