Contrary to the push for clean energy, several African countries want to develop gas fields for local use and export. And, with Russia’s war in Ukraine, Europeans are ready to compromise
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Africa’s leaders must be clear-eyed about what they can get and not trade away their peoples’ future development for more empty promises.
The company’s earnings have soar given the energy crunch caused by Russia’s war on Ukraine — and it’s betting on another fossil fuel to carry it into the future
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But the department of mineral resources and energy says natural gas is clean and a key part of South Africa’s future energy mix diversification and transition to a decarbonised economy
But Sasol shouldn’t rely on natural gas a transition fuel, say civil society organisations
The powerships will be more expensive for consumers than wind and solar energy and isn’t required for reliable electricity generation
An insurgency against poverty that has opportunistically taken on the mantle of the Islamic State faces the wrath of African armies. Meanwhile, another tragedy — the criminal theft of billions of dollars from a poor country — is being settled in courtrooms and backrooms
Environmental organisations want the government to factor the climate change crisis into the proposed legislation
Carbon dioxide levels are now higher than at any time in past 3.6-million years
Researchers of a new study hope policymakers will consider the health benefits of alternative energy solutions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s son has been caught on tape seemingly drunk outside a strip club talking about a key natural gas deal
The short-term profits from commercial exploitation of offshore mineral resources may imperil fishing communities.
An explosion rocked a natural gas terminal near Egypt’s border with Israel on Wednesday, forcing the shutdown of the country’s export pipeline.
The Karoo has a potential natural gas deposit that could contribute to the country’s future energy security and create thousands of jobs.
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/ 3 February 2009
The UN’s highest court, the International Court of Justice, on Tuesday defined the Black Sea border between Romania and Ukraine.