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☆ What the oil and gas industry wants from Trump and how his administration might deliver it
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-10 | by ( Spencer Kimball | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The oil and gas industry has a "to do" list for President-elect Donald Trump. Trump is setting up a National Energy Council that he says will oversee a path to U.S. energy dominance by cutting red tape. Doug Burgum, will chair the council and also have a seat on the National Security Council. "What they are envisioning for the Energy Council is the whole-of-government approach for energy security," API President Mike Sommers said of the incoming administration. Trump's pick for energy secretary, Liberty Energy CEO Chris Wright, will also serve on the council.

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, Doug Burgum, Burgum, Mike Sommers, Sommers, Chris Wright, Wright, Kevin Book Organizations: Republicans, Hyatt, American Petroleum Institute, NBC News, National Energy Council, North Dakota Gov, National Security Council, Energy Council, Liberty Energy, ClearView Energy Partners Locations: Washington , DC

☆ Trump is laying the groundwork for his 'drill, baby, drill' agenda
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Catherine Boudreau | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

If confirmed by the Senate, three key nominees would largely be responsible for executing Trump's "drill, baby, drill" agenda across the federal government. The Interior Department leases millions of acres of public lands and waters for oil and gas drilling. The oil and gas industry is pushing the Trump administration to issue a new five-year offshore-leasing program. Woods of ExxonMobil told Semafor last week that the Trump administration should keep regulations to curb methane emissions from oil and gas infrastructure. But Trump attacked electric vehicles on the campaign trail, adopting the oil and gas lobby's messaging.

Persons: Donald Trump, Doug Burgum, Chris Wright, Trump, Lee Zeldin, Trump's, Karoline Leavitt, Vance, Wright, Biden, Amanda Eversole, Kenny Stein, Darren Woods, Stein, It's, Woods, Semafor, David Brown, Wood Mackenzie Organizations: Interior, Energy, Senate, Trump, Interior Department, Liberty Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, National Energy Council, Truth, Energy Department, Republicans, of, American Petroleum Institute, American Energy Alliance, CNBC, EPA, ExxonMobil, US Locations: Gulf of Mexico, North Dakota, New York, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Russia, Europe, Gulf, Mexico, Wood

☆ World Energy Council CEO: Demonize emissions, not oil & gas
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWorld Energy Council CEO: Demonize emissions, not oil & gasAngela Wilkinson, CEO of the World Energy Council, talks about challenges in shifting to greener energy, and the need to find areas of compromise and conversation instead of drawing attention to specific countries.

Persons: Angela Wilkinson Organizations: World Energy, World Energy Council

☆ World Energy Council Secretary General says there's no single pathway to the transition
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWorld Energy Council Secretary General says there's no single pathway to the transitionAngela Wilkinson, secretary general of the World Energy Council, speaks to CNBC's Steve Sedgwick from the sidelines of the 26th World Energy Congress in Rotterdam.

Persons: there's, Angela Wilkinson, Steve Sedgwick Organizations: World Energy, World Energy Council Locations: Rotterdam

☆ One country dominated clean energy growth this year, and it isn't the US, UK, or Germany. It's China, by a landslide.
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-27 | by ( Associated Press | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

In the United States, California continues to have the most solar energy, followed by Texas, Florida, North Carolina, and Arizona. China was one of the few growing markets this year for wind, the Global Wind Energy Council said. Faster permitting and other improvements in key markets such as Germany and India also helped add more wind energy. The top three markets this year are still China, the United States, and Germany for wind energy produced on land, and China, the United Kingdom, and Germany for offshore. The analysts are predicting that the global industry will rebound next year and make nearly 12% more wind energy available worldwide.

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☆ There's a 'massive shortfall' in investments into the energy transition, says World Energy Council
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailThere's a 'massive shortfall' in investments into the energy transition, says World Energy CouncilAngela Wilkinson, secretary general and CEO of the forum, says "there needs to be more investment flowing into the energy transition … we have a trillion dollars a year flowing, but we need $4 trillion a year."

Persons: Angela Wilkinson Organizations: Energy

We are growing but nowhere near fast enough," said Ben Blackwell, CEO of the Global Wind Energy Council. In June, Siemens Gamesa said quality problems at its two most recent onshore wind turbines would cost 1.6 billion euros ($1.7 billion) to fix. "The ratio between risk and reward is out of line in the offshore wind market in many jurisdictions. You can see this from investors not showing up," the Global Wind Energy Council's Blackwell told Reuters. "The situation in U.S. offshore wind is severe," Orsted CEO Mads Nipper said last month.

Persons: Pascal, Jon Wallace, WindEurope, Markus Krebber, Germany's, Ben Blackwell, Rob West, Siemens Gamesa, Fraser McLachlan, McLachlan, Jochen Eickholt, Wallace, Energy Council's Blackwell, Denmark's Orsted, RWE's Krebber, Joe Biden's, Mads Nipper, Nina Chestney, Nichola Groom, Christoph Steitz, Nora Buli, Francesca Landini, Toby Sterling, David Clarke Organizations: REUTERS, Rights, European, Jupiter Asset Management, EU, Shell, Siemens, LinkedIn, Wind Energy, Thunder Said Energy, GCube Insurance, Bloomberg New Energy Finance, Energy, Reuters, European Commission, Thomson Locations: Le Havre, Normandy, France, European Union, Britain, Netherlands, Norway, Ukraine, Jupiter, U.S, Los Angeles, Frankfurt, Milan, Amsterdam

☆ Australia says nuclear isn't part of its energy mix. Here's why
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-25 | by ( Charmaine Jacob | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

watch nowNuclear energy has never been part of Australia's energy mix as it has abundant renewables, according to Australia's minister for climate change and energy. Nuclear plays a role in various countries' mix, but in Australia, it never has," Chris Bowen told CNBC on the sidelines of the G20 energy ministers meeting in Goa, India. "Wherever you look, there's issues from our point of view with nuclear energy," he said, outlining problems that can come from adopting nuclear energy. Furthermore, Australia will be starting from "worse than scratch" since it never had a nuclear industry in the first place, he said. "They're not going to be replaced with coal fired power, it's just not going to happen," Bowen said.

Persons: Chris Bowen, CNBC's Sri, Liddell, Bintang, They're, it's, Bowen, Vladimir Putin, David Gray Organizations: CNBC, Liddell Power Station, Getty, Australia, Gas, country's Clean Energy Council Locations: Australia, Goa, India, CNBC's Sri Jegarajah, Europe, Ukraine, Lake George, Canberra

CNN —Japan will soon begin releasing treated radioactive water into the ocean following approval from the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog for a controversial plan that comes 12 years after the Fukushima nuclear meltdown. Radioactive wastewater contains some dangerous elements, but the majority of these can be removed from the water, said TEPCO. The real issue is a hydrogen isotope called radioactive tritium, which cannot be taken away. A survey by Asahi Shimbun in March found that 51% of 1,304 respondents supported the wastewater release, while 41% opposed it. People in Tokyo protest against the Japanese government's plan to release nuclear wastewater into the sea on May 16, 2023.

Persons: Rafael Grossi, Fumio Kishida, Daniel Campisi, Grossi, ” Robert H, Richmond, ”, ” Grossi, “, Han Duck, Yonhap, aren’t, Tim Mousseau, Wang Yiliang, Zhang Xiaoyu Organizations: CNN, United Nations, International Atomic Energy Agency, IAEA, UN, Tokyo Electric Power Company, TEPCO, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, US Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Kewalo, Laboratory, University of Hawaii, Forum, World Health Organization, State Department, Atomic Energy Council, Pacific Islands Forum, Korean, US, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, University of South, Reuters, Getty, Asahi Shimbun, – Locations: Japan, Fukushima, China, Manoa, Richmond, Asia, Pacific, California, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, University of South Carolina, South Korea, Seoul, Xinhua, Tokyo

The Global Wind Energy Council said earlier this year that a record 680 gigawatts (GW) of wind energy capacity is expected to be installed by 2027. But the expected revenues of those planning to build wind turbines have not risen in tandem. Many governments index the prices paid for wind energy, usually through auctions, which are often too low, analysts at Wood Mackenzie said. COMPONENTSAmong the issues which arise from operating wind turbines, wear and tear on turbine blades over time can lead to erosion. Its shares fell more than 6% on Friday, while shares in Siemens Energy, the second biggest wind turbine maker, sank 37%.

Persons: Wood Mackenzie, WindEurope, Nina Chestney, Christoph Steitz, Barbara Lewis Organizations: Siemens Energy, LONDON, Siemens, World Energy, Wind Energy Council, International Energy Agency, Thomson Locations: China, Ukraine, Frankfurt

☆ The world's energy system is 'no longer fit for purpose,' says energy council chief
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-08 | by ( Lee Ying Shan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Wind power generation and shoal aquaculture are seen at a demonstration base of coastal shoal industry in Yancheng City, East China's Jiangsu province, May 16, 2023. (Photo credit should read Lu Hongjie / CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images)The world's energy system is no longer "fit for purpose," according to World Energy Council CEO Angela Wilkinson, who alluded to lackluster momentum toward a planned green energy transition. "The most recent pulse from April shows that the world energy system is no longer fit for purpose," Wilkinson told CNBC's "Squawk Box Asia" Wednesday, in reference to the findings from her organization's Energy Pulse reports which offer snapshots of trends across the energy ecosystem. The council's most recent report forecasts that around half of the global energy system will still not be electrified by 2050, which would mark a blow to many governments' net-zero pledges. The report cited 64% of global energy leaders sharing their concerns.

Persons: Lu Hongjie, Angela Wilkinson, Wilkinson, CNBC's Organizations: Publishing, Getty, World Energy, Energy Locations: Yancheng City, East China's Jiangsu, Paris

☆ Recent polls say world energy system is no longer fit for purpose: World Energy Council
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-07 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailRecent polls say world energy system is no longer fit for purpose: World Energy CouncilAngela Wilkinson of the forum says the concern for most energy leaders is that the pace of change is "too slow to keep us on track for the Paris Agreement."

Persons: Angela Wilkinson Organizations: Energy Locations: Paris

[1/2] Hywind Tampen floating wind farm structures are being assembled at the Wergeland Base in Gulen, Norway, June 7, 2022. But by 2035, the LCOE for floating wind is expected to fall to about 60 euros/MWh. It plans to set a specific target for floating wind this year. Britain aims to have 5 GW of floating wind installed by 2030 but a report by the UK Floating Wind Offshore Wind Taskforce, said 34 GW could be installed by 2040 if ports were upgraded. "South Korea will be commercial the quickest," said Cole at Corio Generation, which has 1.5 GW of floating wind under development there.

☆ 'People need hope,' World Energy Council CEO says
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-04 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via Email'People need hope,' World Energy Council CEO saysAngela Wilkinson, secretary general and CEO of the World Energy Council, talks about the interaction between markets, politics and energy.

☆ IPCC report is 'sobering,' World Energy Council CEO says
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-03 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailIPCC report is 'sobering,' World Energy Council CEO saysAngela Wilkinson, secretary general and CEO of the World Energy Council, talks about the IPCC's recent report and why it's so important.

☆ Green transition won't be perfect and we'll need natural gas, World Energy Council CEO says
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-03 | by ( Anmar Frangoul | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

"We need to get electrification going faster," said Angela Wilkinson, the secretary general and CEO of the London-based World Energy Council. Described by the International Energy Agency as a "versatile energy carrier," hydrogen has a diverse range of applications and can be used in a wide range of industries. One method of producing hydrogen involves electrolysis, a process through which an electric current splits water into oxygen and hydrogen. In looking at the overall picture, the World Energy Council's Wilkinson stressed there are no easy answers. "It's not that it's a simple issue of just swapping out one technology for another technology," she said.

☆ Why hydrogen and other 'clean energy bridges' will be crucial in the years ahead
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-03 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWhy hydrogen and other 'clean energy bridges' will be crucial in the years aheadAngela Wilkinson, secretary general and CEO of the World Energy Council, on why she feels hydrogen and other technologies like CCUS will be important going forward.

☆ Russia bid to 'weaponize energy' on Blinken agenda at NATO meet
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-30 | by ( Simon Lewis | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

WASHINGTON, March 30 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will push back on Russia's attempts to "weaponize energy" and rally support for a Ukrainian counteroffensive when he meets NATO foreign ministers in Brussels next week, an official said on Thursday. A meeting of the U.S.-EU Energy Council will focus on joint efforts to "blunt Russia's attempts to weaponize energy ... (and) bolstering energy supplies for the coming winters," Dereck Hogan, the State Department's principal deputy assistant secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs, told reporters. NATO has sent large amounts of weapons and other aid to Ukraine since Russia invaded, which has also spurred moves to expand the alliance. The top U.S. diplomat will meet with European Union High Representative and Vice President Josep Borrell, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dymtro Kuleba in Belgium on Tuesday and Wednesday, the State Department said. Reporting by Simon Lewis, Doina Chiacu and Daphne Psaledakis; editing by Grant McCoolOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ I don't know if nuclear energy will ever win the 'battle of hearts and minds': World Energy Council
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-26 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailI don't know if nuclear energy will ever win the 'battle of hearts and minds': World Energy CouncilAngela Wilkinson of the global energy body says the reality is that the public attitude toward nuclear energy is "much more mixed."

☆ Germany and Denmark plan to invest $9 billion in an island of wind parks to replace Russian gas
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-30 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Germany and Denmark have struck a deal to boost offshore wind power capacity in the Baltic Sea. The wind parks are expected to generate three gigawatts — enough for up to 4.5 million households. The deal also includes a 292-mile subsea cable that links Bornholm's wind parks to the German grid in a bid to reduce the region's reliance on Russian gas and oil. The infrastructure to connect the wind parks will cost $3 billion, while $6 billion would be needed to bolster the wind parks, Bloomberg reported, citing the Danish government. China holds the largest share in the world's offshore wind market, having raised its offshore wind capacity to 27.7 gigawatts in 2021, per the GWEC.

☆ Industria eoliană ar putea crea 3,3 milioane de locuri de muncă în 5 ani
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-01 | by ( ) ziuadeazi.md time to read: +2 min

Statele puternic dezvoltate promovează o politică consecventă privind reducerea poluanților. Astfel, dezvoltarea industriei eoliene ar putea crea 3,3 milioane de locuri de muncă în următorii cinci ani, potrivit unei analize realizate de Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). Estimarea include locuri de muncă directe în parcurile eolienele onshore (pe uscat) şi offshore (în largul coastelor maritime), precum şi locuri de muncă pe întregul lanţ valoric al sectorului. Locurile de muncă vor cuprinde domenii precum instalarea, producţia, planificarea şi dezvoltarea proiectelor, operarea şi întreținerea şi dezafectarea. Aceasta ar asigura concretizarea unei prognoze a industriei de a instala o capacitate onshore şi offshore suplimentară de 470 gigawatti, între 2021 şi 2025, potrivit GWEC.

Persons: Biden Organizations: Global Wind Energy Council, Uniunea Europeană Locations: Bruxelles, SUA, investiţii

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