California sues oil giants LOS ANGELES: The US state of California sued five of the world’s largest oil companies on Friday, alleging the... Published 18 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Opinion Decoupling of energy and growth in Pakistan Pakistan’s energy demand has risen by 2.4%, but 25% of the population still lacks electricity. Shortages and... Updated 14 Sep, 2023 06:42am
World UN experts challenge Saudi Aramco over climate change GENEVA: UN experts have written to oil firm Saudi Aramco and its financial backers challenging them on allegations... Published 27 Aug, 2023 01:44pm
Markets Govt urged to advance green energy projects LAHORE: Experts and academics have recommended to the government to advance green energy projects and discourage... Published 26 Aug, 2023 06:13am
Opinion Energy transition: green dreams, brown realities The world energy landscape is transitioning from fossil fuels to renewables to address energy and environmental... Published 26 Jul, 2023 06:47am
Opinion Pakistan’s energy outlook Pakistan has been facing an ongoing Balance of payment crisis, which can primarily be attributed to the substantial... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Markets Iraq warned to end oil addiction to avoid ‘intensive care’ BAGHDAD: Oil-dependent Iraq has been warned its economy risks going into “intensive care” unless it diversifies in... Published 28 May, 2023 10:24am
World Fossil fuel-centred growth is obsolete, says EU’s von der Leyen An energy mix based on fossil fuels cannot deliver sustainable economic growth for future generations, European... Published 15 May, 2023 06:56pm
World India, China propose ‘multiple pathways’ on cutting use of fossil fuels NEW DELHI: India, backed by China, is trying to build a consensus within the G20 group to let countries choose a... Published 03 May, 2023 06:35am
World G7 pledges to quit fossil fuels faster, but no new deadline SAPPORO, (Japan): The G7 pledged on Sunday to quit fossil fuels faster and urged other countries to follow suit, but... Published 17 Apr, 2023 06:41am
Opinion Neoliberalism, austerity, and climate change crisis ‘Scientists have delivered a “final warning” on the climate crisis, as rising greenhouse gas emissions push ... Published 24 Mar, 2023 05:55am
Markets Bank finance for cleaner energy grows, but still lags fossil fuels LONDON: Banks gave 81 cents in financing support to low carbon energy supply for every dollar they provided to ... Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am
Opinion Pakistan’s textile industry: Barriers to renewable energy transition Energy sector is the largest GHG producer in Pakistan. It is estimated that the energy demand in the country will... Published 26 Feb, 2023 03:27am
BR Research Petrol price: How the IMF sees it As all roads lead to the IMF, and energy subsidy reform once again becomes the focal point – it may be worthwhile... Published 07 Feb, 2023 09:32am
Opinion Politics, cash, fame: what motivates climate change deniers Right-wing ideologues funded by fossil fuels, fame-seeking narcissists and doubt mongers monetising their content ... Published 01 Feb, 2023 05:58am
Opinion The climate change challenge It is interesting to note that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has demonstrated a highly pragmatic approach to the... Published 16 Jan, 2023 07:09am
Markets OPEC+ supply shortfall now stands at 3.5pc of global oil demand LONDON: OPEC+ is now producing below its targets by a record 3.58 million barrels per day - about 3.5% of global... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Markets Fossil fuels causing cost-of-living crisis PARIS: The cost-of-living crisis pushing millions of people towards poverty in Europe is driven by fossil fuels,... Published 31 Aug, 2022 05:50am
Opinion Heat or eat? Winter protests loom as energy poverty sweeps Europe Europe is facing a major social test ahead of winter, as it juggles rising discontent, fuelled by soaring energy... Published 26 Aug, 2022 05:35am
Opinion LNG procurement: global challenges During the COP26 conference last November in Glasgow, LNG was identified as the transition fuel for migrating to the... Published 20 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Opinion How a battery shortage is hampering the US switch to wind, solar power US renewable energy developers have delayed or scrapped several big battery projects meant to store electrical power... Published 10 Jun, 2022 06:16am
Markets JPMorgan’s Dimon says higher oil prices will power hurricane in economy NEW YORK: Higher oil prices triggered by the Ukraine war and likely to stay elevated in a sloppy transition from... Published 01 Jun, 2022 08:56pm
Markets EU plans first joint gas buying before winter BRUSSELS: The European Union plans to start jointly buying gas before winter, the bloc’s energy policy chief said... Published 24 May, 2022 05:35am
Markets Canada overestimating hydrogen’s potential cut carbon emissions CALGARY: Canada has overestimated how much using hydrogen could reduce greenhouse gas emissions over the next ... Published 27 Apr, 2022 05:19am
Markets EU Parliament passes symbolic vote to ban Russia energy imports STRASBOURG, (France): The European Parliament on Thursday passed a symbolic vote demanding a total ban on all ... Published 08 Apr, 2022 05:28am
Markets Germany to triple number of hydrogen fuel stations PARIS: Germany will significantly expand its hydrogen refuelling network as it seeks to wean lorries and buses off... Published 30 Mar, 2022 06:08am
World Morocco announces over $200m in fuel aid for truckers RABAT: Morocco is to pay out some $206 million to help out truckers who staged a national strike over spiralling ... Published 24 Mar, 2022 05:36am
Editorials Avoiding stagflation in 2022 EDITORIAL: While French Economy Minister Bruno Le Marie’s warning that the Russian invasion of Ukraine is pushing... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Print OPEC+ sticks to planned output rises LONDON: OPEC+ agreed on Wednesday to stick to moderate rises in its oil output with the group already struggling to... Updated 03 Feb, 2022 09:19am
World India's Delhi government proposes making 25% of new cab registrations electric NEW DELHI: The Delhi city-state government has proposed mandating a quarter of new cab registrations to be electric... Published 24 Jan, 2022 08:22pm