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The renewable revolution’s biggest superheroes are at risk of turning into its biggest villains. For years, Silicon Valley’s biggest players have been among the most vocal and most deep pocketed proponents of clean energy investment. But now, thanks to the runaway energy demand driven by artificial intelligence, Big Tech’s emissions are sharply on the rise and its lofty decarbonization goals are becoming ever more far-fetched. The bigwigs behind tech companies including Google, Meta, Microsoft, and OpenAI are now pushing harder…
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) immediately became the world’s key emergency energy supply when Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February 2022. Unlike oil or gas transported through pipelines, LNG does not require vast expense and years of building a complex infrastructure before it is ready to transport. On the contrary, it can be bought quickly and reliably either through short- or long-term contracts or in the spot market and then shipped anywhere within a matter of days. In the event of further major conflicts breaking out in the coming years…
While the battery electric vehicle (BEV) market has been growing rapidly over the last decade, several automakers are also investing in research and development into an alternative green technology - hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). Many believe that hydrogen could be the key to decarbonising heavy industry, providing clean heating, and running greener vehicles. Countries worldwide have invested heavily in renewable energy sources to generate electricity; however, this does not provide the fuel needed to power certain operations. By…
India is the world’s hottest oil market right now, as China’s demand growth subsides from post-pandemic highs and India’s economy races ahead. Still overwhelmingly dependent on hydrocarbons like the rest of the world, India is set to reap some significant benefits in the energy area from a Trump presidency. The basis for such forecasts, the latest coming from Gateway House, is, of course, Trump’s stated energy policy of “Drill, baby, drill”. According to Amit Bhandari and Aditya Shinde, this approach to the energy…
Argentina is becoming an international energy powerhouse by balancing its energy mix of fossil fuels, renewable energy, and critical mineral mining. The South American country has long been known for its oil and gas production, but it now looking towards developing its solar and wind assets. In addition, it has become famous for its strong mining industry, forming part of the lithium triangle, alongside Chile and Bolivia. If Argentina can successfully continue diversifying its energy mix, it could ensure its long-term energy security and support…
