Tohoku delays Onagawa nuclear restart, setting back Japan’s nuclear revival
Japan’s Tohoku Electric power has delayed restarting the key nuclear plant No. 2 at its Onagawa nuclear station by several…
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Ashima Sharma
Ashima is a staff journalist reporting on the global energy sector, with interests spanning across human rights, geopolitics, technology and climate resilience.
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Japan earthquake raises concerns over restarting country’s nuclear plants
The 7.6 magnitude earthquake that hit Japan’s western coast on 1 January has raised concerns over the push to bring…
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Equinor and bp terminate New York offshore wind contract
European energy giants Equinor and bp have terminated their contract to sell energy to the state of New York from…
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Ford announces direct stake in Indonesia’s battery nickel plant
US carmaker Ford Motor announced it will take a direct stake in Indonesia’s battery-nickel plant in an attempt to secure…
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How hydropower is shaping the geopolitics of South Asia
In August 2023, India, Nepal and Bangladesh announced a tripartite hydropower trade deal, a first of its kind in the…
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New York launches offshore wind solicitation to expedite renewable energy ambitions
New York released a new offshore wind solicitation on Thursday, seeking proposals for offshore wind and land-based renewable projects that…
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India walks a tightrope with its coal future
So far, India has done little to answer the question of coal. While the uptake of renewable technologies has ramped…
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Germany and Nigeria agree on $500m renewable projects and gas export deal
Germany and Nigeria signed two accords on Tuesday, agreeing on a $500m investment in renewable energy and a gas export…
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Economies of coal: Can Indonesia choose between climate targets and coal revenue?
Indonesia’s capital city Jakarta has been among the most polluted cities in the world since May this year. As with…
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New fuels and slower sailing: Can shipping ride the wave of decarbonisation?
In her state of the union address, European Parliament President Ursula von der Leyen addressed the bloc’s Green Deal: “The core…