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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 […]
China Was Responsible for 96% of Coal Plants Constructed in 2023
China was single-handedly responsible for 96% of global coal power capacity construction last year, cementing its position as the biggest coal builder in the world. […]
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 […]
Roman Bilousov: U.S. Thermal Coal Finds New Life Overseas
US thermal coal exporters recorded more than $5 billion in overseas sales in 2023, shipping upwards of 32.5 million metric tons of the high-polluting power […]
Roman Bilousov: Are China’s Oil, Coal, and Iron Ore Imports a Sign of Strength or Concern?
News coming out of China indicates the country set new records in 2023 for the import of crude oil, coal, and iron ore. The revelation […]
Bankrupt Oil Trader and Owner Sue the UAE and Others in Fraud Claim
The UAE, its president, oil firm ADNOC, a Swiss-based private investigation firm and others are being sued for $2.8 billion from bankrupt oil firm Lord […]
Surging Electricity Demand Increases the Risk of Blackouts in the US
Back in the middle of 2023, the International Energy Agency reported that electricity demand is on the decline in advanced economies. The IEA said at […]
China’s thermal coal imports jump, crowding out India – Roman Bilousov
China’s imports of thermal coal in November are poised to surge to the second-highest monthly total this year, helping drive prices higher for the grades […]