Day: December 18, 2023

Extensive power grid upgrades and expansion threaten the energy transition

Energy News Beat People are becoming increasingly concerned about the mineral requirements for the energy transition and how these will be met. In October, the International Energy Agency (“IEA”) published a report entitled Electricity Grids and Secure Energy Transitions in which it sets out the grid-related challenges to the energy transition. It identifies regulatory reform, […]

China’s LNG imports rise in November

Energy News Beat China’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports rose for the second month in a row in November, according to customs data. Data from the General Administration of Customs shows that the country received about 6.80 million tonnes in November, a rise of 6.6 percent compared to the same month last year. This is the highest […]

Indian foreign minister planning visit to Moscow – media

Energy News Beat While in Russia, the top diplomat is expected to discuss improving connectivity to boost bilateral trade Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India’s external affairs minister, is planning a trip to Moscow later this month to review bilateral agreements and discuss connectivity initiatives, including the South Asian country’s investments in Russia’s emerging Far East Region, the […]

Anonymously funded group stokes local opposition to Ohio solar project

Energy News Beat ​ An anonymously funded group is spreading misinformation about a rural Ohio solar project, according to project backers and others who reviewed claims made at a recent event. Knox Smart Development was incorporated last month by Jared Yost, a Mount Vernon resident and opponent of the planned 120 megawatt Frasier Solar project. […]