Analysis
‘10 Billion’
10 billion tonnes of cargo were shipped on the world’s oceans in 2020. Two thirds dry cargo and one third wet. In total, this corresponds to around 80% of all goods transported on a global […]
UN
News
Norwegian Minister Tvinneriem and IFAD President Houngbo to visit Malawi in wake of storms to discuss climate resilience and hunger
With Malawian farmers still reeling from tropical storms that devastated crops and livelihoods in recent weeks, Norway’s Minister of International Development and the President of the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) will visit […]
Analysis
The European countries most affected by global warming, based on natural disasters
From earthquakes to excessive floods, extreme and unpredictable natural hazards impact every country around the world. To combat the effects of climate change and the vast rise in natural disasters over the past 50 years, […]
Renewables
Husqvarna AI solution focusing on urban green spaces selected as top innovator by the World Economic Forum
Husqvarna Urban Green Space Index (HUGSI) an AI-driven satellite solution focusing on urban green spaces, has been selected by the World Economic Forum as one of 15 Top Innovators in a recent challenge within the […]
Names
Wood Mackenzie new Head of Carbon Research
Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business, has appointed Elena Belletti as Head of Carbon Research within the company’s Energy Transition Practice. Based in Madrid, Belletti joins from the United Nations (UN) Headquarters, where she had worked […]
Analysis
Natural gas, reliable and affordable source of energy in the path to sustainable recovery
Having access to clean, reliable, and affordable energy sources is essential to improving the welfare of societies. However, a significant portion of the global population doesn’t have access to electricity and clean cooking methods, and […]
Oil/Gas
Vår Energi sharpens climate targets
Vår Energi has set new, ambitious climate goals – with the aim to be climate neutral by 2030. “The clock is ticking, and action is needed. Sustainability and environment now runs as a green thread […]
Oil/Gas
Russia, GECF reinforce cooperation at COP26
On the sidelines of the UNFCCC COP26, Alexey Overchuk, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation held a working meeting with Yury Sentyurin, Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), which reinforced the […]
Projects
Green hydrogen projects will stay dry without a parallel desalination market to provide fresh water
The global pipeline for green hydrogen projects is growing fast, with a current target of 206 gigawatts (GW) in installed electrolyser capacity by 2040. However, a Rystad Energy analysis reveals that the locations of the […]
Projects
ExxonMobil to participate in carbon capture and storage project in Scotland
ExxonMobil has signed a memorandum of understanding to participate in the recently announced Acorn carbon capture and storage project (CCS) in Scotland. The project plans to capture and store approximately 5-6 million tons of CO2 […]