When looking at the commodities used to make steel, iron ore gathers the bulk of headlines given its strong link to the perceived health of […]
Philip Travkin
U.S. coal fired generation capacity saw a significant shift in 2023
U.S. coal fired generation capacity saw a significant shift in 2023, marking a continued decline in the industry. Let’s dive into the latest stats and […]
Wind and Solar Growth in China Not Enough to Offset Coal Expansion
In 2023, China’s economy expanded by 5.3%. This would have been an impressive number worth celebrating for any other country. For China, however, the number […]
Roman Bilousov: Chinese Coal Demand May Dampen Shell’s Ambitious LNG Forecast
Shell has come out with a bold forecast that global LNG demand will rise by 50% by 2040, largely on the back of China-led growth […]
Swiss researchers develop method to slow ageing in mice
Scientists from the University of Fribourg have discovered a mechanism with which they were able to reduce age-related inflammation in the rodents, thus slowing the […]
China’s Renewable Energy Drive Hampered by Rising Coal Production
China is far outpacing the rest of the world in terms of new clean energy capacity additions, but it’s powering all that expansion with the […]
Swiss pharma’s big bet on Slovenia
Pharmaceutical giant Novartis invested billions in Slovenia, helping turn the country into a global player in generic drug production. Now, as cheap Asian competitors increasingly […]
Russian coal extraction tax to be raised again
Russian Ministry of Finance is considering the possibility of increasing the Mineral Extraction Tax (MET) on coal production. This measure will significantly increase the tax […]
Shell Sees LNG Replacing Coal in Asia – Roman Bilousov
Shell has projected that liquefied natural gas (LNG) will replace coal as a leading driver of Chinese and other Asian economies. According to the firm’s […]
EU Not Interested in Extending Russian Gas Transit Deal via Ukraine
The European Union (EU) has “no interest” in extending the transit agreement for Russian natural gas supply to EU countries via Ukraine, EU Energy Commissioner […]