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Renewables
China’s Energy Giants Tiptoe Into Renewables
The tentative plans laid out by PetroChina, Sinopec and CNOOC Ltd. come as global energy majors like BP Plc prepare to spend billions on renewable energy assets to stay relevant in a low-carbon future.
Investment
The US and Climate: New York’s Bold Green Plans Hit Opposition
The Empire State’s ambitious goals to cut emissions by building new renewable energy infrastructure are being slowed by a tortuous planning process.
Exploration & Production
Oil Majors Work to Advance Offshore Wind Energy
Executives from Equinor, Shell, Total and WindEurope discuss how producers of oil and gas are transferring knowledge to offshore wind.
Investment
Total, Macquarie to Develop South Korea Wind Projects
French energy group Total and Macquarie's Green Investment Group have concluded a partnership to develop five large floating offshore wind projects in South Korea, the firms said on Sept. 1.
Business
Industry Recovery: The Other Side
As the oil and gas industry regains strength following a tumultuous second quarter, companies could emerge anew.
Public Capital
Eni Expands Wind, Solar Position in US with Multimillion-dollar Deal
Through Novis—a partnership between the Italian supermajor and Falck Renewables, Eni will acquire a stake in BEHUS, which develops wind and solar projects in the U.S.
Business
Williams Announces Goal of 56% Absolute Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2030
Williams outlines action plan to net zero by 2050.
Investment
US Senate Democrats Unveil $400 Billion-a-Year Plan to Tackle Climate Change
Some environmental groups said the plan unveiled by Senate Democrats on Aug. 25 did not go far enough and called for elimination of subsidies for oil and gas companies.
Investment
Biden’s US Energy Policy Gamble
Republicans say Joe Biden’s promise to invest $2 trillion in green energy threatens tens of thousands of jobs in the oil and gas sector.
Business
Opinion: California Blackouts Illustrate Risks of Mishandled Energy Transition
California’s recent blackouts have illustrated the risks when the transition to renewable generation proceeds faster than measures to make electricity consumption more responsive to available power supplies.