Solar, wind power generation to exceed targets in years 2025-2027 - DailyNews
The Ministry of Energy estimates that renewable (solar and wind) power generation will exceed the planned amount in the years 2025, 2026 and 2027.
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Lawmakers in Japan's Niigata Prefecture have approved a request from the operator of the world's largest nuclear power plant to resume operations, overriding the concerns of local residents and anti-nuclear campaigners.
· Julian Ryall
How One Woman Is Stalling Green Energy Projects in Oregon
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· Tony Schick
Moldova ends reliance on Russian gas, pivots to EU
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Penyakit Punah di Eropa Gasbrand Muncul Lagi di Ukraina?
Para prajurit, baik laki-laki maupun perempuan, yang terluka sering kali harus menunggu lama untuk mendapat pertolongan, karena evakuasi dan perawatan medis darurat hampir mustahil dilakukan. Mereka terancam oleh penyakit berbahaya yang bermula dari jaringan tubuh mati dan menyebabkan munculnya gelembung gas di bawa…
· Carla Bleiker
Russian LNG shipments to China surge 143% in November, overtaking Australia
Russian LNG accounted for 23.5 per cent of China’s total shipments, cementing Russia as its top energy partner after President Xi pledged deeper ties
· Xinyi Wu
Opinion | Forget the US dollar. Watch water and energy resources instead
In our increasingly hi-tech-based economy and financial systems, energy and water resources will be macroeconomically critical
· Albert Bakhtizin
China says US broke international law by seizing oil tankers off Venezuela
Situation intensifies as Beijing condemns tanker seizures and US security chief calls to remove Nicolas Maduro from power
· Igor Patrick
India's nuclear sector to expand, draw foreign capital
Last week, India's parliament approved legislation that opens nuclear power generation to private and foreign companies.
· Murali Krishnan
US war hawk senator calls for seizure of Russian oil tankers
US Senator Lindsey Graham has urged Washington to ramp up restrictions against Russia, including sanctioning China over its energy imports from Moscow and seizing tankers carrying Russian oil.
· RT
Japan to restart world's largest nuclear power plant
Japan is a step closer to restarting the world's largest nuclear power plant for the first time since the Fukushima disaster.
· Louis Oelofse
Japan prepares to restart world's biggest nuclear plant, 15 years after Fukushima - DailyNews
Japan is set to take the final step to restart the world’s largest nuclear power plant on Monday when the region of Niigata votes on the resumption of operations, in a watershed moment for the country’s pivot back to nuclear energy nearly 15 years after the Fukushima disaster.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
US pursuing third oil tanker linked to Venezuela, official says - DailyNews
The US Coast Guard is in “active pursuit” of another vessel in international waters near Venezuela as tensions in the region continue to escalate.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
US pursuing third oil tanker near Venezuela — reports
The United States is pursuing an oil tanker in waters near Venezuela, according to multiple news agency reports.
· Saim Dušan Inayatullah, Wesley Dockery
Indian Parliament approves landmark Atomic Energy Bill - DailyNews
India’s Parliament approved on Thursday a landmark Atomic Energy Bill that allows private and foreign companies to enter the nuclear power sector, as the energy-hungry country targets a tenfold jump in nuclear power capacity to 100 gigawatts by 2047.
· Gayan Abeykoon
US: Tens of thousands left without power in San Francisco
A massive power outage on Saturday left 130,000 people in northern San Francisco without electricity.
· Karl Sexton, Felix Tamsut
US pursues third oil tanker as Trump’s Venezuela ‘blockade’ intensifies
US Coast Guard shadows a sanctioned ‘dark fleet’ supertanker as Washington moves to choke off Venezuela’s oil revenue
· Reuters
Opinion | Arguing about China’s overcapacity overlooks its drive for clean energy
What is often described as overcapacity is the outcome of a development strategy that treats energy as the foundation of economic capability
· Christine Loh
Explainer | What is horse oil and why is it a popular skin treatment in East Asia?
Horse oil is said to intensely hydrate skin, fortify hair, and diminish the appearance of wrinkles, but research is lacking on such claims
· Chloe Loung
US seizes second oil tanker off Venezuela's coast - DailyNews
The US has seized an oil tanker that had recently departed from Venezuela, according to the US Department of Homeland Security.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
US seizes another oil tanker off Venezuela
The US Coast Guard, with the support of the Pentagon, has seized another oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, US Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said on X.
· Wesley Dockery
Venezuela slams ‘international piracy’ after US seizes another vessel
Trump has ordered a blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers in and out of the area, but the ship is reportedly not one of those blacklisted
· Reuters
Read this before lighting those scented candles for Christmas
Candles, fireplaces, and incense and oil burners can add ambience and soothing scents – but they’re best enjoyed in moderation, experts say
· Associated Press
3I/ATLAS: Interstellar comet comes closest to Earth
In the early morning hours of Friday, December 19, you could spot the visitor from another solar system in the sky ― with a serious telescope, that is. Comet 3I/ATLAS flew by Earth at a distance of 270 million kilometers (168 million miles). That was its closest approach to our planet.
· Zulfikar Abbany
Made in China, Made in India – and powered by sustainable coal - Asia Times
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· Michelle Manook
Powering Up: Future-proofing the Philippine energy mix
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· Julian Cirineo
Can rising lithium costs save China’s energy storage firms from a price war?
China’s battery makers raise prices amid lithium rebound and global AI energy demand
· Themis Qi
No LPG shortage, assures Minister - DailyNews
Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath told Parliament yesterday that there will be no LP Gas shortage in the country in the future.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Can young people change the way we power the Philippines?
MANILA, Philippines – According to the United Nations, the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas remains the biggest contributor to global climate change. Communities are the first to feel its consequences as storms grow stronger, natural resources are depleted, and health conditions steadily worsen in the…
· sdu0346
Cheaper, cleaner energy drives Germany's balcony-solar boom
Transitioning to renewables is critical when it comes to confronting the climate crisis, and Germany is seeing this advance at the household level.
· Gero Rueter
Israeli PM Netanyahu announces $35 billion gas deal with Egypt - DailyNews
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a $35 billion gas deal with Egypt on Wednesday evening as the US pushes for a summit between the leaders of the two countries.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Shang hoping energy of Hong Kong fans can kick-start return to top 50 in world
China tennis star hoping to shake off injury-plagued year, will begin season at ATP Tour event in Victoria Park
· Ada Li
Utah Leaders Are Hindering Efforts to Develop Solar Despite a Goal to Double the State’s Energy Supply
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· Anjeanette Damon
Measures to develop energy sector and related fields with Vietnam - DailyNews
Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody said that attention has been drawn to develop energy sector and related fields with Vietnam, a close friend of Sri Lanka, which is maintaining rapid economic growth.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Trump orders ‘total and complete blockade’ of sanctioned Venezuela oil tankers - DailyNews
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was ordering a “total and complete blockade” of sanctioned oil tankers coming to and leaving from Venezuela, ratcheting up pressure against leader Nicolas Maduro’s regime and suggesting an economic motive to the US’ military campaign in the region.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Trump orders blockade of Venezuela's sanctioned oil tankers
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a "blockade" of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, increasing the pressure on Nicolas Maduro's government.
· Midhat Fatimah
EU-Parlament beschließt Plan für Ausstieg aus russischem Gas
Die Abgeordneten des Europäischen Parlaments haben in Straßburg dafür gestimmt, dass die Europäische Union spätestens zum 1. November 2027 kein Gas mehr aus Russland importieren soll - weder Flüssiggas (LNG) noch Gas über Pipelines. Der Ausstieg ist als schrittweiser Prozess über die kommenden zwei Jahre angelegt.
· Deutsche Welle
Venezuela blockade: What it means for Maduro and oil markets
Donald Trump's announcement of a "total and complete blockade" of sanctioned oil tankers travelling to and from Venezuela has raised questions about the economic consequences for the regime of leftist president Nicolas Maduro.
· Arthur Sullivan
Mannheim will weg von Kohle und Gas
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जुगाड़ के जरिए रूसी कंपनियों ने दिया ट्रंप को चकमा?
भारत में रूसी तेल के आयात में बहुत भारी कमी नहीं आई है. समाचार एजेंसी रॉयटर्स ने सूत्रों के हवाले से बताया है कि दिसंबर महीने में रूसी तेल की खरीदारी 10 लाख बैरल प्रति दिन के स्तर पर पहुंचने वाली है.
· स्वाति मिश्रा
Why US giant Chevron, not China, may save oil-rich Venezuela
Speculation over President Nicolas Maduro's political future has intensified after US forces seized a Venezuelan oil tanker off the country's coast. The incident on Wednesday underscored Washington's longstanding interest in a nation that holds the world's largest proven oil reserves — an interest shared, albeit for…
· Astrid Prange de Oliveira
These young Filipinos inherited the climate crisis. Now, they're leading the way out.
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· abernales0349
Trump orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers in and out of Venezuela - DailyNews
US President Donald Trump has said he is ordering a “a total and complete” blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers going into and out of Venezuela.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Trump orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers going in and out of Venezuela
Venezuelan government condemns blockade as ‘irrational’ after the US president demands it ‘return’ oil, land and assets to the US
· Associated Press
Draft National Electricity Policy submitted to Energy Minister - DailyNews
The draft National Electricity Policy prepared in accordance with the Sri Lanka Electricity Act No. 14 of 2025 was submitted to Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody, by the committee appointed for the purpose.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Northern Naval Command leads multi-agency coordination to address regional issues - DailyNews
The Northern Naval Command Headquarters convened a multi-agency coordination meeting on December 10. The meeting was attended by Northern Naval Area Commander, Rear Admiral Buddhika Liyanagamage, Jaffna District Secretary M. Piiratheepan, Divisional Secretaries and representatives from the Road Development Authority…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Gas-loving Trump cedes electric car market to China
When US President Donald Trump recently announced the rollback of vehicle fuel efficiency regulations, he called it the end of the "green new scam."
· Stuart Braun
Draft National Electricity Policy submitted to Energy Minister - DailyNews
The draft National Electricity Policy prepared in accordance with the Sri Lanka Electricity Act No. 14 of 2025 was handed over to the Minister of Energy, Engineer Kumara Jayakody, by the committee appointed for that purpose.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Amid Trump’s Proposed Pipeline Safety Rollbacks, Senator Questions Regulators’ Industry Ties
Two appointees of the administration of President Donald Trump at the nation’s pipeline regulator are facing ethics questions from a top lawmaker on the Senate committee that oversees their agency, following ProPublica’s reporting about their ties to the pipeline industry.
· Jesse Coburn
Aberdeen Holdings achieves Greenhouse Gas Verification Certification - DailyNews
Aberdeen Holdings, a diversified conglomerate operating across more than eight industries, has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by achieving Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Verification Certification under the ISO 14064-1:2018 standard.
· Gayan Abeykoon