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Global Hydrogen Market: Size, Growth and Future

Hydrogen demand is increasing, and production capacity will need to rise. However, this capacity should focus on low-carbon green hydrogen, which can be a major energy carrier in the net-zero energy transition.

South African Coal Exports Decline for the Fourth Consecutive Year

South African coal exports continued to decline for the fourth consecutive year, especially in Asia after demand peaked in 2019.

Thailand’s LNG Development Is Not The Way Forward For Its Energy Sector

Thailand is one of the few Asian countries ramping up LNG procurement as prices for the fuel dip. This comes as it needs gas to drive a post-COVID economic recovery. However, lower prices are only part of the story. The other part is that Thailand is a natural gas-based economy.

Hydrogen Production Methods from Fossil Fuels Overshadow Alternatives

Today, 99% of hydrogen is produced using fossil fuels. However, green hydrogen can become a viable alternative.

Hydrogen Economy – Meaning, Benefits and Future

The hydrogen economy is the idea of a world partially powered by hydrogen. If green hydrogen becomes the predominant production method for hydrogen, it will play a critical role in the world's low-carbon future. However, green hydrogen needs to be financially viable and requires ongoing support from the public and private sectors.

The G7’s Responsibility to Help Bangladesh and Other Climate-affected Countries

At the approaching 2023 G7 meeting, the world expects global leaders to address the elephant in the room: fossil fuel phase-out. The G7 must set an example and develop a unified vision to help address climate change – an issue heavily impacting developing nations.

Renewable Energy Projects in the Philippines: 100% Foreign Ownership Authorised

The Philippines' drive to ramp up its renewable energy sector is a step in the right direction. However, it needs even more renewable energy development and investment. The government must also make a net zero by 2050 pledge to catch up to its regional neighbours.

Japan’s G7 Fossil Fuel Push – Podcast

Susanne Wong, at Oil Change International, speaks about Japan and the fossil fuel push at the G7.

Energy Security in Bangladesh is Threatened by Fossil Fuels 

The fossil fuel dependence of Bangladesh has significantly impacted its economy. The country should no longer bear the exorbitant power costs and unreliable supply, especially when better, cleaner and cheaper options exist.

Japan’s Priorities as G7 President

Japan's priorities as G7 president appear to centre around trade, energy security and digitalisation. While not surprising, there are still questions as to how Japan will align these issues with existing G7 initiatives.

Japan’s GX Strategy and Southeast Asia – Video

Japan's GX strategy has been criticised for extending the life of fossil fuel-based technology like gas and coal in Southeast Asia.

The Impact of Japan’s Climate Change Policy on G7 Summit 2023

Critics say that Japan's climate change solutions, including its policy of making coal plants more efficient, are costly for both the country's economy and global climate goals.

Japan’s Ammonia Plans Threaten the Carbon Emissions Reduction of Southeast Asia

Aside from a few positive outcomes, the G7 ministerial meeting ended disappointingly due to a final communique with vague wording and weak commitments. This sets the stage for Japan to continue doing business as usual.

Africans Want Renewables, Not Fossil Fuel Funding from G7

With Japan’s leader touring Africa, pressure is growing on G7 nations to support clean energy development on the continent rather than oil and gas.

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