Category: Energy and Power

Britain and the Netherlands Agree on a North Sea Power Link

The undersea connection between a Dutch wind farm and Britain could be a step toward more renewable energy to counter Russia and tackle climate change.
With Russia’s Exit, Norway Becomes Europe’s Energy Champion

It is now the continent’s largest supplier of natural gas, and last year the country’s energy earnings jumped $100 billion.
As Oil Companies Stay Lean, Workers Move to Renewable Energy

The New York Times – Business:
Solar, wind, geothermal, battery and other alternative-energy businesses are adding workers from fossil fuel companies, where employment has fallen.
Europe Has Weathered an Energy Crisis, for Now

The New York Times – Business:
Worries about gas and oil supplies have greatly eased. But reverberations from the war in Ukraine continue to cloud longer-term forecasts.
Are You Switching to a Heat Pump? We Want to Hear From You.

The New York Times – Business:
Some people in extremely cold areas of the U.S. are switching to heat pumps from oil or gas furnaces. But others are not convinced that these devices are right for them.
Russian Diesel Is Europe’s New Embargo Target

The New York Times – Business:
The coming ban on Russian exports of refined oil products could strain energy markets and crimp Russia’s output.
China’s Oil and Gas Use Fell in 2022 for First Time in Decades

The New York Times – Business:
Pandemic lockdowns curbed Chinese energy demand, but the International Energy Agency expects a rebound this year.
A Copper Mine Could Advance Green Energy but Scar Sacred Land

The New York Times – Business:
Tribal groups are fighting an Arizona project whose backers say increasing the supply of copper, crucial to batteries, would reduce fossil-fuel use.
Cooperation on Climate Is Emerging in the Middle East

The New York Times – Business:
After the Abraham Accords, partnerships between companies in Israel and Arab countries have led to the kinds of initiatives that will be on the Davos agenda.
The War in Ukraine Upended Energy Markets. What Does That Mean for the Climate?

The New York Times – Business:
Almost a year after Russia launched its invasion, assessing the impact on the oil industry and greenhouse gas goals is not so simple.
Why Are Energy Prices So High? Some Experts Blame Deregulation.

The New York Times – Business:
California and the 34 other states that have deregulated all or parts of their electricity system tend to have higher rates than the rest of the country.
Is a Dam in Rural Portugal a Key to Our Alternative Energy Future?

The New York Times – Business:
When the Portuguese electric power grid needs more electricity, a large multinational power company releases millions of gallons of water from a dammed reservoir.