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Global oil demand could peak by 2020, says Shell
The rise of electric cars has led many analysts to make predictions about the future of the oil industry. ExxonMobil and OPEC have both made statements indicating confidence that the majority of vehicles on the world’s roads will continue to…
Thassalia: France’s First Marine Geothermal Energy Power Plant Inaugurated
French utility Engie has inaugurated the nation’s first self-termed marine geothermal power station on France’s southern coast, in Marseille. The Thassalia power station will pump seawater from the Port of Marseille into heat exchangers and heat pumps to provide heat…
‘Nuclear Industry in France in Crisis,’ 20 Reactors Shut Down
A third of France’s nuclear reactors have been shut down by industry regulators as revelations emerge about the supply of sub-standard parts. As investigations into falsified documents and excess quantities of carbon in steel continue, more closures are expected. This…
Last 5 Years Hottest on Record, Human Footprint ‘Increasingly Visible’
There is growing evidence that man-made climate change is contributing to individual extreme weather and climate events, according to the latest analysis by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The report, released at COP22 in Marrakech, finds that greenhouse gas emissions…
Agreement on a 5 MW biomass fired heat plant delivery to Rantasalmi, Finland
The new plant replaces the existing boiler plant which has been in operation since 1980. Located in Susimäki industrial park, the plant produces district heat to Rantasalmi downtown area and process heat to Savopak Oy’s factory. As fuel the plant…
5 Years of Reliable Operations of the Nord Stream Pipeline
Yesterday, the Nord Stream Pipeline celebrated the fifth anniversary of its start of operations. Line 1 started on 8th November 2011 the transportation of natural gas from Russia to European businesses and households, Line 2 came on stream beginning of…
Costa Rica: Using mangroves to mitigate the impact of climate change
Costa Rica is ambitious when it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions: the Central American country aims to be carbon-neutral by 2021. This will be achieved with various projects, including one on the Nicoya peninsula. A report from the magazine…