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• Brady grows sales bookings threefold in 2020 and signs leading customers Falck and BASF
  BASF, Tangent Trading and Falck Renewable SpA join roster of 130+ global customers including Toyota and Koch Brady voted number one in metal trading software market for 11th year by Commodity Technology Advisory Ed Addario joins as CTO and Chris Rega…
  - 30 days ago, 17 Dec 20, 10:00am -
• New partnership to support sustainable renewable energy in Southeast Asia
  The Southeast Asia Energy Transition Partnership aims to help countries in the region transition from using fossil fuels to renewable sources of energy, in line with the Paris Agreement on climate change. The partnership aims to support sustainable e…
  - 49 days ago, 27 Nov 20, 3:29pm -
• International Day of Action on Forest Biomass sees demand for subsidies overhaul swell across Europe
  Biofuelwatch leads seventy five groups signing an open letter to BEIS opposing biomass subsidies; Cut Carbon Not Forests campaign continues to raise awareness and controversy among British public; EU petition brings together international NGOs to put…
  - 53 days ago, 24 Nov 20, 11:01am -
• SVOLT's 24-GWh Battery Cell Factory Comes to Germany
  Chinese high-tech company invests up to EUR 2 billion in two Saarland production sites SVOLT intends to establish two production sites in Germany by the end of 2023. A total investment of EUR 2 billion is planned; SVOLT will create up to 2,000 jobs i…
  - 59 days ago, 17 Nov 20, 1:15pm -
• Mitsubishi Power Receives Order for First Solid Oxide Fuel Cell in Europe
  Highly efficient plant supplies electricity and heat – Flexible use with hydrogen DUISBURG (GERMANY), 28 October, 2020 - Mitsubishi Power has recently received an order to supply the first Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) in Europe. The highly efficien…
  - 79 days ago, 28 Oct 20, 1:00pm -
• Good Energy and ENSEK partner to accelerate renewable energy supply for businesses
  Nottingham, UK – 27 October 2020 – ENSEK, the leading software supplier to UK energy providers, is today announcing that 100% renewable power company Good Energy is moving its entire B2B supply business onto ENSEK’s Ignition platform. The move…
  - 81 days ago, 27 Oct 20, 9:51am -
• Tickd launches to transform the way small businesses interact with the energy market
  Nottingham, UK – 16th Sept 2020: Tickd, powered by ENSEK, launches the first fully digital switching and energy account service for small businesses. Customers can get a quote, select their supplier and tariff, then switch their energy in the space…
  - 16 Sep 20, 12:10pm -
• InfoSaaS and Axora partner to transform the processes and costs of ISO management system certifications for oil, gas and mining sectors
  Cloud-based solution enable remote audits for far-flung, difficult-to-reach or even quarantined sites London – 15th September 2020 – InfoSaaS and Axora have concluded a partnership agreement intended to transform the processes and costs of achiev…
  - 15 Sep 20, 9:30am -
• Noesis Low-Code Solutions excelling in the Netherlands
  Noesis is fuelling Digital Transformation by offering 6 (Proof of Concept) based on OutSystems technology International tech consulting company Noesis continues to expand its presence in the Netherlands, strongly supported on Low-Code Solutions and O…
  - 9 Sep 20, 9:52am -
• WEBS onshore wind industry report delivers insights to drive more profitable O&M strategies
  Launched today, the WEBS Annual Publication 2020 has unveiled a number of critical deep dive insights into the onshore wind industry that will have a major impact on owner/operators driving better returns on asset O&M during the year ahead. The WEBS…
  - 18 Aug 20, 9:34am -
• Natural Power opens 12th global office – Colorado
  Natural Power, a leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, has opened its 12th global office, located in Golden, Colorado. This is the company’s third North American location adding to New York and Seattle. Initially, there will be…
  - 6 Aug 20, 1:45pm -
• Natural Power advises Crédit Mutuel Equity in aventron deal
  Leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, has acted as technical adviser to the French private equity specialist Crédit Mutuel Equity for its CHF 30 million acquisition of aventron’s renewable energy portfolio consi…
  - 5 Aug 20, 9:03am -
• ENSEK expands into Europe with acquisition of NrgFin
  Nottingham, UK – 5th August 2020: ENSEK, the leading software supplier to UK energy providers, today announced the acquisition of NrgFin, a Benelux-based consultancy and data analytics company. The deal is part of ENSEK’s growth strategy to expan…
  - 5 Aug 20, 8:00am -
• Natural Power appointed as owner's engineer for Llwyndyrus solar
  Leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, has been appointed as owner’s engineer following completion of the EPC contract procurement services which it delivered for the 6MW Llwyndyrus solar farm in conjunction with…
  - 20 Jul 20, 4:22pm -
• Survey reveals 86% of UK businesses expect cyber attacks to increase in next 12 months
  Phishing attacks are regarded as the greatest cyber threat 15 July 2020: In a survey of UK cyber security, IT and business professionals, 86% of businesses expect cyber threats to increase over the next 12 months. The survey, commissioned by WatchGua…
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ForbesEnergy Headline News

• BreakingPrince Charles Wants Companies To Raise $10 Billion For His Earth Charter

  

  After he met with Greta Thunberg in Davos last year, Prince Charles presented his new campaign at the virtual One Planet Summit on Monday.
  - 5 hours ago, 15 Jan 21, 7:35pm -
• BreakingClean Trucks Can Deliver Biden’s Goals For Climate, Jobs, and Equity

  

  Biden's climate goals can’t be accomplished without a strong emphasis on America’s 13 million heavy duty trucks and buses, which produce significantly more climate pollution than the entire British economy.
  - 7 hours ago, 15 Jan 21, 5:16pm -
• BreakingFeds Approve Plan To Drill And Frack 5,000 New Oil Wells in The Powder River Basin Of Wyoming

  

  In a region better known for coal mining, the next decade will be all about fracking.
  - 9 hours ago, 15 Jan 21, 2:41pm -
• BreakingBiden’s Pick Of Granholm For Energy Sec. Could Buoy Renewables Markets

  

  In December 2020, president-elect Joe Biden nominated former Michigan governor, Jennifer Granholm, to be his pick for Secretary of Energy.
  - 10 hours ago, 15 Jan 21, 2:32pm -
• Coal’s Unstoppable Decline Means Carbon Emissions From Electricity Will Keep Dropping For Years To Come

  

  When it comes to carbon emissions coal is king, even though it’s been over 10 years since coal abdicated its throne as the primary source of electricity in the United States.
  - 21 hours ago, 15 Jan 21, 3:39am -
• Elon Musk Is The Richest Person In The World—Again

  

  Tesla billionaire Elon Musk reclaimed the top spot on Thursday, as he and Jeff Bezos continue to trade places.
  - 1 day ago, 14 Jan 21, 9:40pm -
• Jeff Bezos Overtakes Elon Musk As World’s Richest Person

  

  Just $200 million separates Jeff Bezos and Musk’s respective fortunes.
  - 1 day ago, 14 Jan 21, 3:57pm -
• What Can Democrats Achieve On Climate In The U.S. Congress?

  

  What will Dem. party control over the presidency, the House, and the Senate mean for the future of U.S. Climate Policy?
  - 1 day ago, 14 Jan 21, 3:19pm -
• McKinsey: Low Cost Renewables Will Outcompete Fossil Assets By 2030

  

  2020 saw renewables replace fossil fuels in Europe for the first time and low cost renewables will soon outcompete coal, oil and gas assets.
  - 2 days ago, 14 Jan 21, 10:30am -
• NuScale Small Modular Nuclear Reactor Moves Another Step Forward

  

  The small modular nuclear reactor designed by NuScale has received an order to prepare for a combined construction and operating license application to build their SMR as part of the Carbon Free Power Project of Utah Associated Municipal Power Sys…
  - 2 days ago, 14 Jan 21, 2:22am -
• 2021 Is The Year We Turn A Corner On Climate Action

  

  The next 12 months will determine what the zero-carbon transition looks like; one which embraces change, or takes a more expensive and dangerous route for the planet.
  - 2 days ago, 13 Jan 21, 4:18pm -
• Warren Buffett’s Iowa Wind Power Expansion Derailed By The Bridges Of Madison County

  

  In December, the Madison County Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance aimed at wind projects that will likely "stop them cold." The ordinance shows that rural counties are increasingly concerned about the effect that renewable-energy projects have…
  - 2 days ago, 13 Jan 21, 2:44pm -
• Masdar: A Green Print For The Shift From Fossil Fuel Dependence?

  

  As Masdar reaches its 15th birthday, does the company's approach provide a framework for shifting MENA dependence on fossil fuels?
  - 3 days ago, 13 Jan 21, 11:47am -
• Affordable Vehicle Sales Fell 35% In 2020 While High-End Vehicle Sales Surged

  

  “Those that have stayed employed have a lot of ways to save money and are buying a lot of big-ticket items, including vehicles,� said one analyst.
  - 3 days ago, 12 Jan 21, 11:20pm -
• Elon Musk Is Back At No. 1 Richest Person In The World After Tesla Stock Rebounds

  

  Tesla’s stock snapped back on Tuesday, adding billions of dollars to Musk’s fortune and again making him the wealthiest person on the planet.
  - 3 days ago, 12 Jan 21, 9:57pm -

• The Biden Administration And Energy Part II - International Relations

  

  President Biden’s first move on energy internationally likely will be one of his most unfortunate actions - rejoining the Paris Climate Accords. Unfortunately, he will have no choice, since he has consistently pledged to do so.
  - 3 days ago, 12 Jan 21, 8:51pm -
• GM Launches ‘BrightDrop’ Brand For Electric Commercial Vehicles

  

  GM launches BrightDrop, a new business unit dedicated to commercial electric vehicles and services. The first products are the EP1 electric pallet and EV600 electric cargo van
  - 3 days ago, 12 Jan 21, 6:27pm -
• Electric Busmaker Proterra Going Public In $1.6 Billion SPAC Deal

  

  The transaction will generate $648 million in cash and an additional $415 million in investments from a group that includes Daimler Trucks, Franklin Templeton, Fidelity Management and funds managed by BlackRock.
  - 3 days ago, 12 Jan 21, 6:24pm -
• Oil And Gas Industry Must Get Serious About Climate Change To Compete For Millennial And Gen Z Workforce

  

  The oil and gas sector has an image problem among the workforce it needs for the future. To compete with the tech, medical and other industries, it will have to do more than pay lip service to addressing climate change.
  - 3 days ago, 12 Jan 21, 6:13pm -
• Renault Forms Fuel Cell Venture With Plug Power

  

  French automaker Groupe Renault and U. S.-based Plug Power today announced a memorandum of understanding to create a stand alone joint venture that will develop, build and market electric fuel cell light commercial vehicles.
  - 3 days ago, 12 Jan 21, 3:50pm -
• The Biden Administration And Energy Part I - Domestic Policy

  

  It will be President Biden’s job to make sure that energy is provided to those who need it, and to do so he will need to use all of the resources available to him.
  - 3 days ago, 12 Jan 21, 1:33pm -
• How Microsoft Plans To Eliminate All The Carbon It Ever Emitted

  

  I recently spoke with Microsoft’s Vice President of Energy about the company's plans to be carbon negative by 2030.
  - 4 days ago, 12 Jan 21, 3:50am -
• Elon Musk Falls To Second Richest Person In The World After His Fortune Drops Nearly $14 Billion In One Day

  

  Musk, who became the world’s richest person on Friday according to Forbes, loses that spot after Tesla’s stock fell nearly 8% on Monday.
  - 4 days ago, 11 Jan 21, 10:07pm -
• Africa Could Be Locked Into Fossil Fuel Future, Warns New Report

  

  As wealthy countries go green and decarbonize their energy systems, African nations are locking in increasing greenhouse gas emissions as they strive to double energy production, with potential implications for global climate action, a new study has…
  - 4 days ago, 11 Jan 21, 8:04pm -
• Fracking The Virus: How Oil And Gas Contribute To The Fight Against COVID-19

  

  The oil and natural gas industry has made massive contributions to the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic over the last year. Those contributions have gone largely unnoticed by consumers and the news media.
  - 4 days ago, 11 Jan 21, 6:25pm -

CNBC Energy News

• BreakingExxon reportedly investigated by the SEC over valuation of key asset
  Shares of Exxon slipped on Friday after a report from The Wall Street Journal said the SEC launched an investigation into the company.
  - 7 hours ago, 15 Jan 21, 5:03pm -
• BreakingAs priorities shift, world's largest cement firm inks $3.4 billion deal to focus on solar, green roofs
  Acquisition represents latest example of how the building industry is changing.
  - 8 hours ago, 15 Jan 21, 4:06pm -
• BreakingPublic cash must now tackle buyer anxieties over electric vehicles, Renault says
  Renault's deputy CEO, Clotilde Delbos, spoke to CNBC on Thursday.
  - 9 hours ago, 15 Jan 21, 2:46pm -
• Tesla losing ground in Europe should trouble investors, strategist says
  Tesla has been ceding ground in Europe, with its Model 3 only the fourth-best selling pure electric vehicle (EV) on the continent in November.
  - 14 hours ago, 15 Jan 21, 10:05am -
• Oil optimism could be derailed by coronavirus risks, Dan Yergin says
  OPEC has left its 2021 forecast for crude demand growth unchanged, but Dan Yergin warns it's dependent on the success of the Covid-19 vaccines.
  - 15 hours ago, 15 Jan 21, 8:55am -
• OPEC says its outlook for the oil market is still clouded by pandemic fears
  The closely-watched oil market report comes as coronavirus cases continue to surge worldwide, with new lockdowns imposed in Europe and parts of China.
  - 1 day ago, 14 Jan 21, 5:37pm -
• Norway's Equinor clinches one of the largest ever renewable energy contracts in the U.S.
  Equinor is set to partner with another energy major, BP, on the projects.
  - 1 day ago, 14 Jan 21, 4:18pm -
• Biden's focus on climate change could turn up the pressure on China's mega infrastructure program
  China has promised a greater focus on cleaner projects under the Belt and Road Initiative — but it has little concrete results to show so far, said analysts.
  - 2 days ago, 14 Jan 21, 5:36am -
• Energy is now outperforming but 'is no longer a buy-and-hold sector,' trader says
  Energy is the top-performing sector this year, but it's losing appeal as a long-term investment, two traders say.
  - 2 days ago, 13 Jan 21, 3:05pm -
• Sony begins testing its electric car concept on public roads
  In an announcement made at CES 2021, the firm said testing began in Austria last month.
  - 2 days ago, 13 Jan 21, 12:48pm -
• General Motors unveils EV van as part of new commercial business unit
  The EV600 van will be the first vehicle under a new commercial business unit within GM called BrightDrop.
  - 3 days ago, 12 Jan 21, 5:46pm -
• Daimler's Mercedes-Benz triples its electric car sales as CEO predicts a 'transformative' decade
  Speaking to CNBC, the automotive giant's CEO emphasized the importance of low-emission technologies.
  - 7 days ago, 8 Jan 21, 4:05pm -
• Plug Power CEO expects 'great time' for hydrogen industry, after Democrats win Senate
  Applauding Democratic victories in the Georgia runoffs, Plug Power CEO Andrew Marsh sees greener pastures for hydrogen fuel under a President Joe Biden.
  - 8 days ago, 8 Jan 21, 12:04am -
• Japanese shipping giant partners with marine energy firm to scope hybrid wave and wind projects
  The collaboration will look to identify areas where marine energy systems can be deployed.
  - 8 days ago, 7 Jan 21, 2:58pm -
• Oil prices expected to struggle despite Saudi cuts, but Goldman is more bullish than most
  Goldman Sachs sees demand rebounding by March, with the arrival of warmer weather and increased vaccinations.
  - 9 days ago, 6 Jan 21, 2:40pm -