renewables Archives - International Finance

Eyeing energy security, United Kingdom to build new gas power stations

IFM CorrespondentMarch 21, 2024March 20, 2024

by IFM CorrespondentMarch 21, 2024March 20, 2024

Rishi Sunak weakened the administration's net zero objectives around the same time frame, notably by pushing back the sale of gasoline and diesel vehicles by five years, until 2035...

Energy Magazine

Green dreams to red realities: Renewable woes

IFM CorrespondentJanuary 14, 2024January 18, 2024

by IFM CorrespondentJanuary 14, 2024January 18, 2024

The line for renewable energy connections in America is 2,000 GW long and still growing...

Featured Oil & Gas

Europe may face gas shortage: Qatar’s Energy Affairs Minister

IFM CorrespondentJune 6, 2023

by IFM CorrespondentJune 6, 2023

Qatar's Minister of State for Energy Affairs, HE Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi said the country is close to producing 126 million tons by 2026...

Energy

South Korea powers its gas and renewables with $9bn investment

International Finance DeskAugust 27, 2018

by International Finance DeskAugust 27, 2018

This investment should also create 90,000 new jobs, stated Korea Gas (KOGAS), the country’s dominant Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) buyer...

Utilities

Japanese utilities buy into vast offshore wind farm in UK

International Finance DeskAugust 14, 2018

by International Finance DeskAugust 14, 2018

J-Power and Kansai Electric’s $900 mn deal will give them a know-how of the sector...

Energy

Portugal announces extensive solar power plans in midst of record-breaking heat wave

International Finance DeskAugust 13, 2018

by International Finance DeskAugust 13, 2018

The country’s leaders are exploring how it can use extreme weather conditions to their advantage, by opening one of Europe’s largest solar plants and expanding renewable energy goals...

Energy

Over 5,500 UK churches embrace renewable energy

International Finance DeskAugust 6, 2018

by International Finance DeskAugust 6, 2018

According to Christian Aid, 15 Anglican cathedrals, including York Minister and Salisbury are among the religious sites now using 100 percent green electricity tariffs...

Energy

Brookfield and GLP partner to pursue rooftop solar opportunities in China

International Finance DeskMarch 23, 2018February 27, 2020

by International Finance DeskMarch 23, 2018February 27, 2020

The venture is dedicated to building a leading platform for distributed solar energy on logistics and commercial rooftops in China...

Economy

50% of oil & gas companies in UK cut jobs

International Finance DeskJune 7, 2016

by International Finance DeskJune 7, 2016

One-third of companies plan further lay-offs this year, says a report IFM Correspondent June 7, 2016: About 50% of all oil and gas companies in the UK were forced to cut jobs in the past 12 months, says a recent report. The Bank of Scotland/Lloyds Banking Group surveyed 141 companies in the sector. The report...