- December 13th, 2024
Vietnam, a rapidly growing manufacturing hub in Southeast Asia, is set to rely heavily on coal-fired power plants next year to meet its surging electricity demands, according to a statement by the government on Monday (Nov. 18). Amid efforts to...
Austria’s energy security came under renewed scrutiny this weekend as state-owned Russian energy giant Gazprom confirmed it will halt natural gas supplies to Austria. This move, confirmed by Austrian energy firm OMV on Friday, follows escalating tensions over unresolved financial...
Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions from its primary electricity grid, the National Electricity Market (NEM), increased for the third consecutive quarter due to a surge in power demand, the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) reported. As the country’s reliance on fossil...
Zelenskyy’s Call for Peaceful Mediation from India In a recent statement, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized India's potential role as a peace mediator in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, urging New Delhi to leverage its influence with Moscow to end the...
China’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Chang Hua, emphasized Beijing's commitment to deepening its strategic partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The ambassador highlighted that China is particularly keen on expanding cooperation in electric vehicle production and various other industries....
Australia's gas industry has been significantly supported by Japanese investments, primarily through massive public loans from Japanese taxpayers. This financial backing has propelled Australia's fossil gas industry to considerable heights. However, Japan, while emerging as a major gas trader, is...
Australia's annual Climate Change Statement warns that extreme weather seasons are increasing the risk of sabotage on its energy systems, putting them at risk of being exploited by hostile actors. The statement suggests that the threshold for damage to energy...