Fosil Fuels
India Builds the World’s Longest Oil Pipeline
India is set to achieve a new world record in the energy sector with the construction of the world’s longest liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) pipeline. The project is in its final stages, and officials have announced that the entire system…
Indonesia Plans to Expand Coal Power Plants – How Will This Affect Climate Goals?
Indonesia, in its latest National Electricity Master Plan for the period 2024–2060 (RUKN), has outlined the expansion of coal power plant capacity and an increase in coal production. According to EMBER, if this plan is implemented, Indonesia’s climate goals could…
EU Helps Moldova Address Energy Crisis
The Moldovan government declared a state of emergency in mid-December 2024 to respond to the energy crisis caused by the disruption of Russian gas supplies. This decision came as a result of difficulties arising after the five-year agreement for the…
Shale as a New Potential in Kazakhstan’s Energy Sector
Kazakhstan has recently announced a completely new step in its energy sector – the launch of commercial shale exploitation. This is a method of oil extraction that differs from conventional practices. Shale, a type of rock, has a high organic…
Scientists Develop Biofuel from Used Cooking Oil as Efficient as Diesel
A team of researchers from Imperial College London and the Brazilian National Laboratory for Renewable Energy Sources has developed an innovative method for producing biofuel from food waste, such as used cooking oil. Their study, published in the journal Green…
UNEP Reports: Methane Leak Following Nord Stream Explosions Among Largest in History
Nord Stream refers to the underwater pipeline system transporting natural gas from Russia to Europe, spanning 1,200 kilometers beneath the Baltic Sea. This system directly connected Russian gas resources with European markets, bypassing transit countries and delivering gas directly to…
State of Emergency and Energy Crisis in Moldova – What’s Next?
The Government of Moldova declared a state of emergency in mid-December 2024 to address an energy crisis caused by the interruption of Russian gas supplies. The country found itself in a severe energy crisis following Ukraine’s decision not to renew…