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EPA Requirements for Monitoring Buried Carbon Emissions Are Too Weak: New Report 

DeSmogBlog

The nation’s top environmental regulator doesn’t have sufficient rules to monitor leaks from carbon capture projects, according to an environmental watchdog’s new report. The agency also lets operators largely set the terms for the methods they use to monitor for leaks, as well as for the duration of the monitoring.

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The Energy Act 2023: What it is, what it means and when it will take effect

Envirotec Magazine

Eleni Diamantopoulou is Practice Development Lawyer (Energy) at Womble Bond Dickinson. Eleni Diamantopoulou writes The Energy Act 2023 (the Act) is finally here. The Act also empowers the UK Government to fund hydrogen though a levy and to set strategic priorities in CCUS though a CCUS Strategy and Policy Statement.

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Green Hydrogen Production Diverse Impact on Energy, Industry and Marine Life

Hydrogen Fuel News

The recent strides in green hydrogen production have brought about a sea change in our approach to sustainable energy. This is due to the newfound application of the surplus oxygen from green hydrogen processes. Not only does this process generate clean fuel, but also creates drinkable water and oxygen as valuable by-products.

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The Era of ‘Super-Hybrid’ Renewables for Oil Majors?

GreenTechMedia

Some of these offshore projects include battery storage or hydrogen. In this episode of The Energy Gang , we'll explore the " super-hybrid " approach to renewables. Then, is green hydrogen here to stay? Bloom Energy is even making electrolyzers. Utility Dive Opinion : Geothermal Energy Is Surging. Learn more.

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Proterra and Komatsu partner to electrify underground mining machines

Charged

Proterra will supply its H Series battery system technology to Komatsu for the development of battery-electric Load Haul Dump (LHD) vehicles, drills and bolters for underground hard rock mining. In January, the two companies announced a partnership to develop a battery-electric middle-class hydraulic excavator.

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Ex-COP26 President’s Role at Fossil Fuel ‘Astroturfing’ Firm Approved

DeSmogBlog

Former UK Energy Minister and original COP26 President Claire O’Neill has been cleared to take up a role at a business consultancy known for running “astroturf” campaigns for fossil fuel companies, despite warnings from the body that approves such appointments.

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Net zero: Green grid innovation takes centre stage in UK energy sector plans

Business Green

Energy Networks Association and National Grid reveal plans to harness green and flexible energy technologies through latest innovation strategies. The coronavirus crisis reminds us of electricity's indispensable role in our lives," he wrote in a blogpost.