Extending the life of the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant could cost Californians $45 billion, a climate activist group has warned. According to the Environmental Working Group, the number represents the costs of running the facility between this year and 2045 or later. The Diablo Canyon nuclear power is slated …
Read More »Unlocking insights: hydrography’s role in advancing renewable energy offshore
Explore captivating interviews with three influential figures that focus on renewable energy and hydrography’s pivotal role in offshore development. Gain groundbreaking insights that you can’t afford to overlook, delve into the forefront of hydrographic advancements and discover how the sector is shaping the future of renewable energy and ocean exploration. …
Read More »TotalEnergies to take full control of renewables company Total Eren
July 25 (Reuters) – TotalEnergies (TTEF.PA) said on Tuesday that it would take full control of renewable energy company Total Eren, increasing its stake from 30% in the company to full ownership. TotalEnergies said that as part of the transaction, Total Eren would be valued on an enterprise value basis …
Read More »Brazilian Energy Major Plans To Spend $17 Billion On Mergers And Acquisitions
Brazil’s energy major Eletrobras has plans to invest close to $17 billion over the next five years and is eager to grow through mergers and acquisitions. That’s according to a security filing, cited by Reuters, in which the Brazilian company also said that investments in electricity generation would come in …
Read More »Proposal before Maine lawmakers would jumpstart offshore wind projects
AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine is poised to launch an offshore wind program that would meet clean energy goals and produce enough power for about 900,000 homes from floating wind turbines in the Gulf of Maine. The goal calls for requests for proposals to be issued for 3,000 megawatts of electricity …
Read More »Skepticism threatens to unravel Aroostook power line
WINDSOR, Maine — For months, the path for a proposed transmission line connecting a new Aroostook County wind farm to the regional power grid near Augusta looked smooth. It already has received a green light from Gov. Janet Mills and lawmakers. Two of the Legislature’s most powerful members were championing …
Read More »After Securing State Contracts, Wind Developers Demand Subsidies and Higher Rates
Offshore wind companies along the East Coast are seeking to re-trade deals with state governments, arguing that projects they previously committed to will fold without additional support. Some developers with existing state contracts have already convinced states to fork over more cash, while others have backed out, planning to bid …
Read More »Japan looks to diversify its LNG supplies as new Australian net-zero rules kick in
Australia’s Minister for Climate Change & Energy, Chris Bowen, will head to Japan in the coming weeks in an attempt to repair bilateral relations after officials in Tokyo voiced concerns about Australia’s future as a reliable liquefied natural gas exporter. Japanese government officials accused Australia of “betrayal” over recently implemented …
Read More »Fishermen question the data behind offshore wind siting process
Willis Spear, a lobsterman from Yarmouth speaks during the fishing community gathering to give federal officials feedback about offshore wind power development on Monday. Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer Aldie Leeman has fished or lobstered in the Gulf of Maine for about 58 years, first as a boy lobster off Orr’s …
Read More »Wind, Solar and EVs Offer Japan Cheapest Net Zero Climate Path
(Bloomberg) — The cheapest way for Japan to meet its 2030 emissions reduction and mid-century net zero goals is to deploy mature, clean technologies like wind and solar generation, and electric vehicles, according to a report from BloombergNEF. Most Read from Bloomberg The analysis stands in contrast to the transition …
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