Vast arrays of solar panels floating on calm seas near the Equator could provide effectively unlimited solar energy to densely populated countries in Southeast Asia and West Africa. Our new research shows offshore solar in Indonesia alone could generate about 35,000 terawatt-hours (TWh) of solar energy a year, which is similar
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In the quest to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, carbon capture and storage (CCS) has emerged as a promising technology. CCS involves capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from industrial processes and power plants, followed by transporting and securely storing the captured CO2 deep underground. This article aims to
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As Earth’s inhabitants suffer through what may wind up being the hottest year on record, there’s a Promethean spark of hope. Virtually unlimited fusion energy appears to be, if not right around the corner, at least within hailing distance. Last December, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s National Ignition Facility finally succeeded in
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Climate change may affect the future stability of grid-connected solar power systems—something that needs to be considered in the planning of Australia's renewable energy transition. Modeling conducted by researchers from UNSW Sydney shows the magnitude, frequency and duration of disruptive solar generation events, called ramps, will significantly change over the next
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The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has ranked Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC)-operated onshore joint venture as the industry leader in the implementation of chapter three of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), which deals with host community development. NUPRC disclosed this during the announcement of fund managers for
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The UK government is looking to train the tens of thousands of workers needed to build nuclear power stations and submarines. The government is reacting to warnings that the UK lacks the skilled workers needed to deliver on the country’s target of building 24GW of new nuclear power-generating capacity by 2050. The
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Rishi Sunak has unveiled plans to issue hundreds of new oil and gas licences in the North Sea as part of efforts to make Britain more energy-independent. In order for the new licences not to compromise the UK’s net zero plans, the government also confirmed a raft of new carbon capture
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In a bid to revive the Ajaokuta Steel Mill project and the Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria (ALSCON), two moribund assets, the largest economy in Africa has proposed a partnership with the Federation of Russia at the second Russia-Africa Summit in St Petersburg, Russia. At a sideline panel session themed “Russia–Africa:
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An “infinitely recyclable” plastic has been developed using a chemical created by specially-engineered microbes. Unlike glass and aluminium, every time plastic is recycled, the polymer chain grows shorter which decreases its quality. The same piece of plastic can only be recycled about 2-3 times before it can no longer be used
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The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) yesterday disclosed plans to commence the construction of a low-cost manufacturing hub for equipment components and spare parts used in the oil and gas industry soon. Located at Ilaje, Ilaje Local Government Area of the State, the facility is one of six being
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