Energy & Transport Archive - Zero Carbon Analytics

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22 Apr 24

Azerbaijan’s energy and climate policies dominated by gas export expansion plans

Azerbaijan's climate and renewable energy efforts are dwarfed by its gas export expansion plans.

Photo of an oil rig, with grey sky and the sunset in the background

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29 Feb 24

A closer look at CCS: Problems and potential

Although carbon capture and storage could help reduce emissions, most projects are connected to the production of more oil and gas.

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21 Feb 24

On thin ice: Norway’s fossil ambitions and the EU’s green energy future

EU demand for oil and gas is set to decline if the bloc delivers on its climate goals, eliminating the need to expand supply from new fields or infrastructure.

Photograph of gas flaring at twilight. A fire burns at the top of a chimney above a gas plant.

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4 Dec 23

COP28: Assessment of the Oil and Gas Decarbonization Charter

The agreement sets targets for reducing carbon dioxide and methane emissions, but does not affect oil and gas production or emissions from consumption.

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30 Nov 23

OPEC’s flawed forecasts underestimate 8 years of EV growth

OPEC has consistently underestimated electric vehicle adoption in its fleet predictions, raising doubts over the credibility of its future predictions.

Two red and white chimneys releasing smoke into the sky at sunset

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23 Nov 23

Towards a science-based definition of ‘unabated’ fossil fuels

The term 'unabated' fossil fuels has become central to international negotiations and is set to be a key point of debate at COP28, despite there being no widely agreed definition.

Aerial drone view of the Anavilhanas archipelago, flooded amazonia forest in Negro River, Amazonas, Brazil

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25 Oct 23

Report: Latin American successes in the energy transition

Investment in renewables in Latin America has increased exponentially over the past decade, and the regions’ wind and solar market is expected to double by 2027.

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20 Jul 23

What’s hot (and cool) about heat pumps?

Decarbonising heating systems is vital for meeting climate targets, and heat pumps are the best way to do it.

Offshore wind turbine

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1 Jun 23

Offshore wind in Japan: The untapped potential

Offshore wind could generate more than nine times the country's projected electricity demand for 2050.

LNG pipelines leading to LNG tanker

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9 May 23

Bangladesh’s reliance on LNG increases heat stress, finance and energy risks

Renewables represent a more cost effective, reliable and climate friendly alternative to increasing liquified natural gas imports.

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