Germany Adopts Hydrogen Import Strategy to Secure Energy Security and Meet Net Zero Target
Germany has adopted a strategy for importing hydrogen to ensure energy security as it transitions to fossil fuel alternatives for large parts of its industry.
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South Sudan and Ethiopia Eye New Oil Pipeline with Highway Project
South Sudan and neighboring Ethiopia have agreed to strengthen border security and boost trade through the construction of a new oil pipeline, officials announced on July 7, 2024.
Iowa Utility Board Approves Controversial Summit Carbon Pipeline Project
The Iowa Utilities Board on Tuesday approved Summit Carbon Solutions' controversial carbon capture pipeline project, granting the company the ability to use eminent domain to acqu
Turkmenistan to Deliver 10 bcm of Natural Gas to Iraq Via a Pipeline Transiting Iran
Turkmenistan and Iran have struck a deal to deliver 10 billion cubic meters of Turkmen gas annually to Iraq, through a new pipeline that would stretch across Iran.
EU Approves Swedish 3-billion-euro Plan to Capture and Store Carbon Emissions
The European Commission has approved a 3-billion-euro (about $3.21 billion) Swedish scheme to support carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology to help Sweden achieve net-zero emissions by 2045.
Germany and Morocco Forge Alliance to Bolster Green Hydrogen Production and Exports
Germany and Morocco have agreed to forge a climate and energy alliance to bolster renewable energy development and green hydrogen production in the North African nation.
Germany sees hydrogen as a key element in decarbonising its industrial sector, particularly for difficult-to-electrify industries like steel and chemicals.
FERC Approves Venture Global’s LNG Project Despite Environmental Concerns
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved the construction and operation of a long-opposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plant in Louisiana.
Irish Government Approves €5 Billion Plan for Major Water Pipeline Project
The Irish government has announced its approval of a €5 billion (about $5.4 billion) project to construct a water pipeline from the River Shannon to Dublin.
Iowa Approves Permit for Summit Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Project
The Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) has approved Summit Carbon Solutions' application for a permit to construct a carbon dioxide pipeline through the state.
Nigerian $700m Gas Pipeline Reschedules the Start of Operations to August
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) announced a delay in completing the $700 million Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben (OB3) gas pipeline project.
The project, initially targeted for completion in March 2024, is now expected to be finished by August.
EU Commission Approves $3.2 Billion German State Aid for Major Hydrogen Pipeline Network
The EU Commission has approved 3 billion euros ($3.2 billion) in German state aid to support the construction of a hydrogen pipeline network, the Hydrogen Core Network (HCN).
Niger Halts Oil Exports to China Due to Standoff with Neighbouring Benin
Niger has suspended oil exports to China through a pipeline that transits neighboring Benin, escalating tensions between the two West African nations.
Appeals Court Reverts Enbridge’s Line 5 Pipeline Lawsuit Back to the State of Michigan
North American pipeline transmission and energy major Enbridge Energy has suffered a major setback after the federal appeals court ruled on Monday that the lawsuit challenging the company’s operation of Line 5 can proceed in a Michigan state court.
Russia’s Gazprom Sales Plumet Due to Ukraine War, Recovery Uncertain
Russia's gas giant Gazprom faces a bleak future, with a potential long-term decline in market share and influence, according to a report commissioned by the company's own executives.