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๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Chemical smuggling paves the way from cat gold to solar panels

The article discusses ongoing research at Tallinn University of Technology on solar panels made from a lunar material called cat gold, alongside the broader implications of chemical smuggling in the solar energy sector.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

EP Chair: The European Union must do more to stop Russia's 'shadow fleet'

European Parliament Chair Metsola emphasized the need for the EU to intensify efforts to halt Russia's shadow fleet, which is transporting sanctioned energy resources through European waters.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Hamburg: We should maintain oil shale capacity until the nuclear power plant's operation

Energy expert Arvi Hamburg argues that Estonia should continue to produce electricity from local oil shale resources for at least another decade to ensure energy security before transitioning to nuclear power.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

High avalanche danger in several places - warns against travel in avalanche terrain

Norway's water resources and energy directorate has issued a red danger level warning for high avalanche risks in several regions, advising the public to avoid avalanche-prone areas.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

Chinese company fights to maintain ownership stake in controversial Greenland mining project

A Chinese state-owned company is taking legal action to preserve its ownership stake in a mining project in Greenland that has drawn significant public attention.

Feb 25 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

NVE warns: Expects great avalanche danger over large parts of Southern Norway

The Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) has issued a red warning for significant avalanche danger in various regions of Southern Norway including Jotunheimen, Indre Sogn, Indre Fjordane, Voss, and Hardanger.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Lubera, PGE: It is an investment in the future of Polish companies

Poland is at a critical juncture, needing to harness local resources and expertise for its energy transformation to boost economic growth and job creation.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Energy resource prices fell over the week

Over the past week, prices for energy resources, particularly natural gas, have declined due to milder weather in Europe and stable supply flows from Norway.

Feb 23 โ€ข 14:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

The probability of large discoveries is greatest in the Barents Sea

A recent report indicates that the probability of discovering significant oil and gas resources in the Barents Sea is the highest in Norwegian waters, where 54% of the resources remain underexplored.

Feb 20 โ€ข 11:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

The energy policies of Fico and Orbรกn oriented towards Putin's resources have failed

The article critiques the energy policies of Slovakia's Robert Fico and Hungary's Viktor Orbรกn, highlighting their reliance on Russian oil and the recent emergency measures due to attacks on Ukrainian oil infrastructure.

Feb 20 โ€ข 11:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

The government and municipalities seek a compromise in the wind farm dispute

The Latvian government and local municipalities are negotiating over territorial planning disputes related to the development of wind farms, which has broader implications for regional development.

Feb 19 โ€ข 16:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Japan's Advance Investment of 52 Trillion Won in the United States: Oil, Gas, and Mineral Projects

Japan is set to invest $36 billion in initial projects in the U.S. focusing on energy and mineral resources under recent trade agreements with the Trump administration.

Feb 18 โ€ข 00:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Heirs Energies ascent: Redefining Nigeriaโ€™s power and purpose

Heirs Energies is reshaping Nigeria's energy landscape by emphasizing African ownership and management of natural resources.

Feb 18 โ€ข 00:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

What is optic neuropathy, the 'epidemic' that blinded thousands of Cubans during the energy crisis of the 90s?

The article discusses the return of daily blackouts in Cuba, reflecting a severe energy crisis reminiscent of the 1990s economic collapse when optic neuropathy affected many due to severe malnutrition and lack of resources.

Feb 14 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

US to urge Hungary and Slovakia to abandon Russian gas, says Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced efforts to persuade Hungary and Slovakia to stop importing Russian energy resources.

Feb 13 โ€ข 04:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

People shared electricity that could satisfy a city. There could be more of it

A significant amount of electricity has been shared by people, enough to potentially meet the needs of a city, suggesting a possible increase in shared resources.

Feb 12 โ€ข 15:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

โ€˜SMR Special Lawโ€™ Passed in National Assemblyโ€ฆ Environmental Groups Criticize โ€˜Unverified Technology and Favoritismโ€™

The South Korean National Assembly passed a special law supporting the development of small modular reactors (SMRs), prompting environmental groups to criticize it as an irresponsible decision risking the nation's resources with unverified technology.

Feb 12 โ€ข 10:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Redeia allocated 40% of its investments in the last decade to businesses outside of the Spanish electricity grid, which is now collapsed

Redeia has invested a significant portion of its resources outside the Spanish electricity grid, contributing to the current crisis affecting the network.

Feb 10 โ€ข 00:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in Texas: Greg Abbott inaugurated an industrial plant that will create job vacancies

Texas Governor Greg Abbott inaugurated a lithium extraction plant by Element3 Resources in Midland, Texas, highlighting the importance of local production and energy leadership.

Feb 9 โ€ข 18:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Geothermal Energy: New Deep Drilling to Secure Energy Supply in the Region

A new deep drilling project in Aschheim aims to secure the energy supply for three municipalities in the Munich area by expanding geothermal energy resources.

Feb 8 โ€ข 12:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
World

The European Commission proposes the 20th sanction package against Russia

The European Commission is proposing a new sanction package targeting Russia's energy sector, financial services, and trade, which will be the 20th in a series of sanctions aimed at reducing Russia's revenue from energy resources.

Feb 6 โ€ข 15:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
World

Critical minerals: the wealth we still do not know how to build

The article discusses the shift in focus within Latin America's natural resource debate towards critical minerals, such as rare earths, lithium, and cobalt, which are increasingly considered issues of sovereignty and security by many countries.

Feb 6 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

Journey to the Gulf: Friedrich Merz in Search of Money, Gas, and Power

The article discusses Friedrich Merz's visit to Riyadh, highlighting his quest for financial investment and energy resources amidst changing diplomatic protocols.

Feb 5 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

NVE expects high electricity prices this winter

Norway's Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) anticipates high electricity prices during winter due to depleted water reservoirs and low snow levels in southern mountains, but reassures that they are not concerned about supply security.

Feb 4 โ€ข 20:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Agreement between Turkey and Saudi Arabia for investment in solar energy worth 2 billion dollars

Turkey and Saudi Arabia have signed a $2 billion investment agreement focused on solar energy, announced by the Saudi Ministry of Energy and Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources.

Feb 4 โ€ข 08:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Private Investment in the Energy Sector: Second Attempt

The Mexican government's plan allocates 54% of its infrastructure investment resources to the energy sector, highlighting its significance for the country's economic development and addressing key energy challenges.

Feb 4 โ€ข 07:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

Tibetโ€™s exploitable green power could meet Chinaโ€™s energy needs: official survey

A survey indicates that Tibet has the potential to provide China with significant renewable energy, particularly through hydropower and wind power resources.

Feb 4 โ€ข 07:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Zimbabwe prepares to open Africa's first lithium sulfate production plant

Zimbabwe is set to open Africa's first lithium sulfate production facility, marking a strategic shift in leveraging its mineral wealth and strengthening its position in global clean energy supply chains.

Feb 4 โ€ข 06:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

FG approved 28 new oil field plans worth $18.2bn in 2025 โ€” Minister

Nigeria has approved 28 new Field Development Plans valued at $18.2 billion, expected to unlock around 1.4 billion barrels of crude oil reserves by 2025, according to the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri.

Feb 3 โ€ข 18:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

Politico: Europe's separation from the USA has begun

European governments and corporations are rapidly trying to reduce their reliance on American technology, military equipment, and energy resources due to deteriorating transatlantic relations.

Feb 3 โ€ข 14:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

Politico: Europe begins its gradual disengagement from the US

European governments and businesses are swiftly working to reduce their dependence on American technology, military equipment, and energy resources amid deteriorating transatlantic relations, according to Politico.

Feb 3 โ€ข 10:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Germans should work more โ€“ Merz

Chancellor Friedrich Merz urges Germans to increase their work efforts to rejuvenate the struggling economy, admitting past strategic errors regarding energy resources.

Jan 16 โ€ข 14:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

Russia and Namibia outline key areas for partnership

Russia and Namibia have identified several sectors for bilateral cooperation, including geology, mineral resources, energy, agriculture, and fisheries after recent discussions in Moscow.

Jan 14 โ€ข 14:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Electricity Supply Threatened by Artificial Intelligence in the United States

The northeast of the United States could face blackouts due to a lack of resources to meet the energy demands of a resource-intensive industry, exacerbated by extreme weather conditions.

Jan 13 โ€ข 18:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
World

Gachet: "Venezuelan crude oil too expensive to extract, the strategic value is in their gas"

Alain Gachet discusses the challenges of extracting Venezuelan oil and highlights the strategic importance of the country's gas resources.

Jan 11 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

American plans for Venezuelan oil

The article discusses the United States' strategies regarding Venezuela's oil resources amid ongoing political and economic challenges in the region.

Jan 8 โ€ข 09:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Life & Tech

Energy Waste: We Want the Old DVD Back!

As energy demands soar and data centers expand, there is a growing call for modesty, with even energy providers suggesting a return to DVDs as a more sustainable option.

Jan 7 โ€ข 06:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ NPR
World

Trump says the U.S. plans to "take back" Venezuela's oil. But what does that mean

President Trump discusses the U.S. intention to reclaim Venezuela's oil resources, prompting an analysis from energy policy experts.

Jan 6 โ€ข 09:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
World

Next Stop... Greenland - Trump's Threats to Denmark and the Risk of NATO Collapse

The Danish Prime Minister warned that any takeover of Greenland could mean the end of NATO, highlighting its significant energy resources and Arctic access.

Jan 5 โ€ข 19:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
World

SYRIZA and KKE condemn the US attack on Venezuela and the arrest of Maduro

The Greek parties SYRIZA and KKE condemned the recent US military action in Venezuela and the arrest of President Maduro, criticizing American imperialism as an effort to seize the country's energy resources.

Jan 3 โ€ข 14:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ New York Times
World

How Kazakhstan Aims to Tap More Oil Riches Below Its Grassy Plains

Kazakhstan is seeking to increase its oil production by exploring reserves beneath its vast grasslands.

Jan 3 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
World

Trump: "Russia wants Ukraine to succeed"

US President Donald Trump claims that Russia will engage in Ukraine's post-war reconstruction and is prepared to supply energy resources at low prices.

Dec 29 โ€ข 12:05 UTC

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