Energy Transition in Motion (Week of Dec. 6, 2024)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including a record-setting quarter for solar module capacity in the U.S.

Chord Taps Gradient Geothermal’s Tech for Williston Basin Power

The first-of-its-kind deployment for the geothermal company in North Dakota involved removing heat from produced fluids to create electricity.

Apex Locks in Financing for North Carolina Wind Farm

Apex Clean Energy said commercial operations at a 189 megawatt wind farm are expected to begin by year-end 2024.

Quaise, Partners to Retrofit Fossil Fuel Plant for Deep Geothermal

The Quaise Energy-Nevada Gold Mines partnership looks to retrofit a fossil fuel power plant into the first commercial plant changed to suit geothermal heat.

Q&A: How EthosEnergy Keeps the Oil and Gas World Spinning

EthosEnergy CEO Ana Amicarella says power demands and tools are evolving onshore and offshore and for LNG and AI.

TotalEnergies Sells Half of US Renewable Portfolio to Apollo

TotalEnergies is acquiring Germany’s VSB Group while selling 50% of a 2-gigawatt renewable portfolio in Texas.

Despite Growth of CCS Projects, Profitability Remains Elusive

While costs are declining, CCS technologies remain expensive, with EOR and tax incentives spurring projects to capture and store CO₂.

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of Nov. 29/Dec. 2, 2024)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including a global scaleup of hydrogen and uncertainty in the solar sector.

Methanol Microreactor Project Aims to Convert CO2 into Liquid Fuel

The SRI International-led project, which received a Department of Energy grant, would use renewable energy to convert CO2 into liquid fuel.

Vision RNG Inks Landfill Gas Agreement in South Carolina

Vision RNG says it will produce either RNG or power from South Carolina landfill gas.