Tag: Energies
stopping the construction of the Kandadji hydroelectric dam
This is a new consequence of the economic sanctions that hit Niger. The construction of the Kandadji hydroelectric dam, in the so-called “Three Borders” area, has been put on hold.…
Energies: the hydrocarbon giants see their profits melt following the fall in prices
While posting bumper profits in 2022 after Ukraine’s war-induced energy price hike, the oil and gas giants made less money in the first half of this year. But these companies,…
43 million Iraqis without electricity in the heat of the summer
Saturday, a fire in a power station caused a massive power outage in Iraq for several hours. A recurring phenomenon but which gets worse every summer. 1 min With our…
no agreement found on a timetable for the reduction of fossil fuels
The energy ministers of the G20 countries, meeting in India on Saturday, failed to agree on a timetable for gradually reducing the use of fossil fuels. Their final statement does…
a bill rejected, the coalition of Olaf Scholz weakened on the energy aspect
This is a blow for the coalition of Social Democratic Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Germany. The Constitutional Court of Karlsruhe has just challenged the government’s flagship project on the energy…
Shell renewables boss quits company after change in strategy
Although Thomas Brostrom did not comment on this decision, it comes less than a fortnight after the announcement by the Dutch oil group of new investments in oil and gas.…
new legal action against the oil megaproject of TotalEnergies
Several activists and NGOs on Tuesday June 27 launched a new legal battle against the French multinational to demand “ repair ” about the ” human rights violations caused, according…
Environmental activists gathered in Paris on the sidelines of a summit on financial reform
The summit to reform global finance in the service of the climate ended this Friday, June 23 in Paris. About forty Heads of State and Government met. Activists from all…
Renewable energies: the (sometimes paradoxical) ambitions of States
Solar, wind, biofuels, heat pumps, biogas, geothermal, hydraulic, etc. Renewable energies (ENR) are finally taking off! Last year, they accounted for 83% of new global production capacity according to a…
EDF’s challenges after its total “renationalisation”
The new EDF has arrived. The nationalization of the incumbent electricity operator has been effective since this morning with the end of its listing on the Paris Stock Exchange. But…