All posts tagged "Climate Change"
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APPO looks to Establish a Solid Foundation for Climate Change in Africa
By Ndubuisi Mcheal Obineme The Secretary-General of African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO), Dr Omar Farouk Ibrahim, has said that the organisation would remain steadfast in...
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Maersk Drilling sets ambitious climate target
As part of an overall sustainability strategy, Maersk Drilling has set an ambitious target of lowering the intensity of CO2 emissions from its drilling operations...
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Scotland to become a net-zero emitter of greenhouse gases by 2045
Scotland is a leading voice in the climate conversation. As the world is moving out of the coronavirus crisis, Scotland is planning to rebuild its...
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Shell unveils plan to be a net-zero company by 2050
Royal Dutch Shell has formally announced plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net-zero by 2050. In an update to investors, Shell said that that...
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Paris Agreement & Climate Change: The progress, the challenges, and the solutions
By Ndubuisi Micheal Obineme Over 3 years after the signing of the Paris Agreement that involved 196 states plus the European Union, industry experts have...
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Equinor CEO Call for Transparency, Cooperation and Reforms to Address Issues on Climate Change
By Ndubuisi Micheal Obineme The CEO of Norway’s state-owned oil company, Eldar Sætre, call for Transparency, Cooperation among oil producers and new reforms to tackle...
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Germany energy trade union demands ‘more realism in climate policy’
Haltern, Germany (dpa) – The chairman of the German chemical and energy trade union IG BCE, Michael Vassiliadis, has demanded “more realism in climate and energy...
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Top German diplomat calls for coordinated climate change fight
Berlin (dpa) – At a conference on energy transformation in Berlin on Tuesday, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said that climate change increased threatened the...
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Oil and Gas Climate Initiative sets first collective methane target for member companies
OGCI companies set a target to reduce by 2025 the collective average methane intensity of aggregated upstream oil and gas operations Announcement comes as OGCI...
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New car pollution standard comes into force across EU
Brussels (dpa) – Stricter emissions tests for all new cars in the European Union went into force on Saturday. It comes in response to the 2015...
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German test cities present public transport plans to clean up air
By Sascha Meyer, dpa Berlin (dpa) – Five sites in Germany are due to present plans to make public transport more enticing, in an effort...
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Siemens to become climate neutral by 2030
One year after the launch of its decarbonization program, Siemens is already making significant advances in reducing its carbon footprint. The company was able to...
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BRICS Leaders Calls for Full Implementation of Paris Agreement and 2030 Agenda
Story Highlights: Leaders from Brazil, the Russian Federation, India, China and South Africa published a statement from their tenth Summit on four key themes, including...
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Investors Increase Climate Action, MDBs Support Energy Efficiency and Green Transport Initiatives
31 July 2018: During the month of July, several multilateral development banks (MDBs) advanced their climate finance targets with various loans and grants announced in...
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Families Call for Increased Climate Action in Court Case Against EU
Ten families from within and outside Europe are taking the European Parliament and the Council of the EU to the European General Court, asserting that...
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Germany’s climate targets require 100,000 more skilled workers
Berlin (dpa) – In order for Germany to reach its long-term climate targets, an additional 100,000 skilled workers are needed to upgrade homes for greater...
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Mountain hares in the Alps threatened by climate change, study says
Bern – Climate change is endangering the future of mountain hares in the Alps, and their decline will impact other animals, according to a Swiss...
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Crisis on diesel emissions jeopardizing German motor sector
Berlin – The scandal over toxic emissions from diesel-powered cars is impacting the German automotive sector amid threats to ban certain vehicles from city centres,...
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PPL Corporation sets goal to reduce carbon dioxide emissions
Company seeks 70 percent reduction from 2010 levels by 2050 ALLENTOWN, Pa., — PPL Corporation has officially announced a goal to cut the company’s carbon...
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A Catalyst for Change, OGCI announces three investments in low emissions technologies
LONDON, UK, – The Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI) announces its first three investments, moving forward the organization’s commitments into concrete action to spur...
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HELE Technologies to help meet Global Climate Objectives – WCA report
Energy is an enabler of economic growth, development and progress. Affordable, reliable and accessible electricity is the foundation of prosperity in the modern world. Coal...
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Swedish firm wins AfDB contract to develop a global ABM for climate resilience
The African Development Bank (AfDB), with support from the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), has awarded a contract to Swedish consulting firm CPMA International to help...
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Three Canadian Entrepreneurs receives $50,000 to Support their efforts in Helping to Combat Climate Change
CALGARY, – The Shell Canada Quest Climate Grant has awarded three Canadian clean technology innovations with $50,000 per project to recognize their efforts in helping...
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Phase two of Africa Climate Change Adaptation Initiative begins, COP 22 promoters are optimistic
Following the successful implementation of the first phase of the Africa Adaptation Initiative (AAI), which the promoters described as “a landmark scheme”, the second phase...
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E.ON reports shows German Companies Focusing on Climate Protection
German companies are making efforts to protect the climate. The latest trend study from E.ON shows that a majority of companies take the issue of...
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African Leaders Demonstrate Commitment to Address Climate Change
African Heads of State and Government marked Africa Day in the Africa Pavilion at the UNFCCC 22nd Conference of Parties (COP22) on 16th November with...
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Nigeria: President Buhari Reveals Nigeria’s Plans on Climate Change
The ongoing COP22 in Morocco, Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari, reveals his country’s plan of action to support the climate change pledge. The Leadership reported that...
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UK Secretary of State, Boris Johnson Signs the Paris Agreement on Climate Change
Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Boris Johnson has officially signed the Paris Agreement on behalf of the UK, joining more than 100 nations that...
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Energy Perspectives 2016: Climate Policies and Geopolitics Determine the Global Energy Mix Toward 2040
The Paris climate agreement can be realised, but that requires new measures and much faster changes than we have seen so far. Towards 2040 the...
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AfDB Reaffirms Continues Support to Help African Countries Adopt and Mitigate Climate Change
The African Development Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to mobilize resources to help African countries adopt and mitigate climate change. This commitment underpins its 2013-2022...
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UK Export Finance unlocks trade to Egypt and supports UK jobs with £1.7bn guarantee
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Maersk Drilling awarded two Suriname floater contracts by Total
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ISQAPAVE Launches New ROV Technology for Ultra-Deepwater Operation
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Mozambique’s ENH 2021 Project Plans Makes Local Content Top Priority
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Maersk Drilling secures one-well UK contract for Maersk Resolve
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Digitalised Integrated Networking and Events Community Unveiled for the Global Energy Industry
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IP Week 2021: A decade of delivery for the oil and gas industry
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Huawei’s LTE Technology Revolutionize Oilfield Operations in Africa
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Afreximbank Partners AU to Develop Pan – African Payment System Under AFCFTA
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IP Week 2021: A decade of delivery for the oil and gas industry
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Afreximbank Partners AU to Develop Pan – African Payment System Under AFCFTA
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UK hosts African Ministers to first ever UK-Africa Renewable Energy Ministerial Symposium
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Siemens Energy & Partners Holds Major Middle East-Africa Virtual Conference
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