Day: November 2, 2023

Germany hands Ukraine another 25 Leopard tanks

Energy News Beat Berlin is expected to spend $5.73 billion on military aid to Kiev this year, officials report The German federal government revealed on Wednesday that Berlin has sent Ukraine an additional 25 Leopard tanks. This latest shipment brings the total number of these vehicles handed over to the Eastern European country from Berlin […]

Competition for gas supplies could heat up between the EU and China

Energy News Beat The end of COVID-19 lockdowns in China has boosted the nation’s overall gas demand by 6% this year, according to a new report by UK consultancy firm Cornwall Insight. This demand isn’t currently mirrored by an increased Chinese appetite for liquified gas (LNG), but experts note this could change during the colder months ahead. […]

#146 Renewable Energy can only survive with Sustainable Storage”. How do you define “Sustainable Storage?”

Energy News Beat Today I had the opportunity to visit with Tim Kaelin, CEO of Renewable Energy Management about his energy storage company that does not need tax incentives, or subsidies to bring to market. This is a huge win for the grid stabilization that needs to happen for our increased energy demands. Sustainable to […]

Europe’s Wind Energy Giants Brace For Massive Losses And Writedowns

Energy News Beat The malaise spreading through the renewable energy industry hasn’t come to an end just yet. wind energy giants Ørsted A/S and Siemens Energy are facing billions of euros in losses and writedowns as their wind energy businesses continue to deteriorate. Siemens Energy is currently in talks with the German government looking to […]

Biden-backed wind power company cancels New Jersey projects despite $1B in subsidies

Energy News Beat A green energy company on Tuesday pulled the plug on two wind projects off the coast of New Jersey which were approved for an estimated $1 billion in taxpayer-funded subsidies by Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy and state lawmakers. The Danish outfit Orsted cited high inflation, rising interest rates and supply chain issues as their reasons […]

Fifth filling of controversial dam coming up in Ethiopia – expert

Energy News Beat Satellite images show the eastern gate of the GERD is fully open, despite objections from Egypt and Sudan over the infrastructure The eastern drainage gate has been opened to its full capacity in anticipation of the fifth filling of the controversial Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), according to satellite images shared by […]

Israel Rushes Warships To Red Sea After Yemeni Houthis Launch Ballistic Missile & Drones

Energy News Beat Israel has rushed warships to the Red Sea, where US naval assets are also patrolling, after Yemen’s Houthis declared “war” earlier this week. The Houthis had also reportedly launched a ballistic missile at Israel, and released a video showing the launch. In total the Houthis are believed to have attempted three drone and […]

New community center provides Detroit neighborhood with a climate refuge

Energy News Beat ​ This article was produced in partnership with Planet Detroit. A new community center in Detroit’s Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood is also a key part of the city’s climate strategy. The Community Center at A. B. Ford Park is part of the first three networks of resiliency hubs on the eastside of Detroit. […]

Putin ridicules proposed Western screwdriver sanctions

Energy News Beat The West’s sanctions proposals against Russia are becoming increasingly absurd, President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday during a televised government meeting on economic issues. Earlier this month, Lithuania suggested including an embargo on buttons, nails, and sewing appliances in the 12th round of EU sanctions against Russia, which is currently being debated […]

U.S. gasoline refining profits tumble as demand weakens

Energy News Beat Oil Price The U.S. gasoline crack spread – a leading refining profitability indicator – slumped in October to the lowest level in nearly three years amid seasonally weaker American gasoline demand and the switch to the cheaper winter-grade gasoline, the Energy Information Administration said on Wednesday. Source: Reuters In October, the crack spread, or […]