China is struggling to balance its pressing need to shore up energy security with its ambitions to position itself at the forefront of the global clean energy transition. As the world gears up for the 27th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference, more commonly known as COP27, the world’s major …

The Inflation Reduction Act that Congress passed earlier this year was hailed by the wind, solar, and EV manufacturing industries and environmentalists as the key to the energy transition, providing billions in funding for low-carbon electricity production and, of course, EVs. Because of the ambitious EV plans of the administration—and …

Ambassadors from the 27 EU countries are discussing the G7 proposal with the aim of reaching a common position by the end of the day. Views in the EU are split, with some pushing for a much lower price cap and other arguing for a higher one. The G7, including …

Green energy investors rate Ireland as 13th of the 40 most attractive destination for their money, a new survey says. The EY Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index, published on Thursday, says the State has held a strong position in the rankings of the countries assessed. The 13th spot represents a …

QatarEnergy has signed a 27-year deal to supply China’s Sinopec with liquefied natural gas (LNG), the longest such LNG agreement so far as volatile markets drive buyers to seek long-term deals. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February, competition for LNG has become intense, with Europe in particular needing vast …

A senior official at Iran Airports and Air Navigation Company announced here on Wednesday that the foreign countries are very willing to make investment in Iran’s airport market. Hassan Amjadi made the remarks in a meeting held in a southern Iranian city.6 At his remarks, Amjadi referred to China as …

New trade data show Iran’s exports to Iraq are rising after they plummeted in the first half of the current Iranian year (started March 21). Iran’s exports to neighboring Iraq stood at $7.03 billion during the first seven months of the current Iranian year (March 21-Oct. 22), according to a …

China’s coal production is set to climb for the sixth year in a row, reaching a new record, as the Beijing government acts to ensure supplies in the top miner and consumer of the fuel, spurring further declines in prices. Output could reach 4.4 billion tons in 2022, driven by …

A backlog has accumulated for Russian gas shipments via Ukraine destined for Moldova, and if it persists, shipments will be reduced beginning Nov. 28, according to Russian energy company Gazprom on Monday. Gazprom said the quantity of gas delivered to the Sudzha transit point in Russia for Moldova “is higher …

Iran traded 28.4 million tons of goods (excluding crude oil exports) worth $17.28 billion with the Persian Gulf’s six littoral states. The latest data released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration show that Iran traded 28.4 million tons of goods (excluding crude oil exports) worth $17.28 billion with …