Q&A: assessing the influence of Covid-19 on energy with BJSS
When it comes to these recent changes, British technology and engineering consultancy BJSS, has published a report focussed on the impact…
21 Sep 2020
Shell likely to increase focus on renewable energy and power markets
Global energy company Shell is reportedly planning to move its focus towards renewable energy and power markets by cutting 40% of its oil and gas costs. Sources familiar with the…
21 Sep 2020
Neoenergia to acquire wind portfolio from PEC Energia in Brazil
Neoenergia Renováveis has bought 400MW of wind energy generation pipeline projects from PEC Energia in Brazil. The portfolio spans approximately 7,800ha of land area in Serra da Gameleira, Bahia State.…
18 Sep 2020
Greece’s coal phase-out will “captivate global investments”
Earlier this week Greek ministers announced a plan to transition the country’s energy industry away from coal. This $5.9bn (€5bn) package includes retraining energy workers in Greece’s most coal-reliant regions…
18 Sep 2020
India to shut down 32 power units for missing emission deadlines
The Government of India reportedly plans to shut 32 units across 12 power plants in the country as they have failed to meet emissions targets. The Financial Express reported that…
18 Sep 2020
Vortex Energy sells controlling stake in 365MW UK solar portfolio
Belgium-based renewable energy company Vortex Energy has sold its controlling stake in a 365MW UK solar photovoltaic (PV) portfolio. TNB International, a subsidiary of Tenaga Nasional Berhad, will now increase…
18 Sep 2020
Engie rejects $3.4bn bid for stake in its water and waste disposal business
French power and utility company Engie has rejected a $3.4bn (€2.9bn) offer to buy its water and waste disposal company Suez. Public services company Veolia offered to buy a 29.9%…