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Hydrogen is likely to become fuel of the next generation
Hydrogen could take the place of gas and become the main fuel of the transport industry, Arup's environment and resources manager Mike Straughton said.
read more... 10/10/2017
The number of nuclear newbuild projects significantly dropped to a decade low
A significant decrease in the number of nuclear newbuild projects around the world has been registered by the World Nuclear Industry Status Report (WNISR), hitting a decade low, mainly after the 2011 Fukushima disaster and due to the increasing costs of the atomic energy.
read more... 13/09/2017
Oil exploration is a key issue for voters in Norwegian parliamentary election
The Green party pledges to stop oil exploration in Norway and phase out production within 15 years. Norway's number one industry accounts for half of national exports and employs over 180,000 people. The greens have been gradually gathering support over the past 4 years and are polling at about 5% of the votes, underlining changes in Norwegian society and divisions over the future of oil.
read more... 01/09/2017
Finland will close most of coal power industry and will increase carbon taxes in 2018
Finland has a goal to get rid of coal as an energy source by 2030. To achieve this new legislation will be approved next year, imposing a ban on the coal plants, however leaving "room for maneuver" to ensure the security of supply. Some coal-fired power plants could still be available, to avoid the risk of blackouts.
read more... 01/09/2017
World’s largest wind turbine producer says “Goodbye” to the oil industry
Denmark is getting rid of its last oil company as the petroleum age is slowly dying out. The most recent deals is the acquiring of Maersk Oil by the French giant Total for $7.45 which follows the sale of Dong Energy’s North Sea oil and gas production to Ineos AG.
read more... 30/08/2017