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How AI is fuelling the climate crisis, not solving it

Energy Transition

‘Artificial intelligence will make it easier to combat climate change.’ ’ That’s the bold claim made by billionaire and self-proclaimed climate problem–solver Bill Gates. But Gates – a well-known advocate of geoengineering – is not alone in promoting the idea that technology can be our saviour.

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The hype around Hyphen – path towards Namibia’s energy revolution or Global North dependency?

Energy Transition

In his two parts blog series on “ green hydrogen” (GH2), Andy Gheorghiu asked the question if it’s solution of pipe dream – outlining the decarbonisation challenge of the Global North’s energy-/feedstock intensive industry while showing that mainly the Global South has the potential to actually produce large amounts of (..)

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Nigeria’s bold leap to boost e-mobility and shrink its emissions

Energy Transition

Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan (ETP) targets 10% biofuel blends by 2030 and complete EV adoption by 2060. The removal of fuel subsidies aims to bolster the electric mobility sector as government and private initiatives work to promote EVs and charging infrastructure for a sustainable future. Samuel Ajala reports.

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How Scotland can get its energy for renewables back

Energy Transition

But the easy wins are over and the task of decarbonising Scotland’s economy is becoming steadily more difficult, as the row over net zero targets showed. Nonetheless, the potential to build on its record is clear and the obstacles are not insurmountable. Photo by Scotland on Unsplash) Windswept Highland cows… Source

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The implication of South Africa’s 2024 election on its energy transition plan

Energy Transition

South Africa’s 2024 election involves 27 million voters and 70 parties. Energy transition plans vary among candidates, revealing challenges and differing approaches to climate action and renewable energy.

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Why China is increasing its presence in the Latin American energy sector

Energy Transition

China’s interest in Latin America has grown significantly in recent years. The country is now the continent´s second largest trading partner after the United States. Rebecca Bertram examines the reasons for this rapprochement and what it means for Latin America’s energy sector. Las Bambas mine in Peru.

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Oil price, Union Jack, Afentra, Jadestone, Prospex, Sintana.

Malcolm Graham Wood

appeared first on Malcy's Blog. Oil is down slightly today, Union Jack has struck again in Oklahoma and Afentra has its onshore license in Angola approved. Jadestone updates on cautious guidance and Prospex has plans for Spain and Italy. Finally Sintana has another potentially huge find at Mopane-3.

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