Shale – constantly in the mix
The fundamental principles of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, were initially devised in the Soviet Union. But in recent years, they have been in active use in the United States.
23.11.2020
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The great big Chinese zero
China, the world’s biggest consumer of energy and the biggest producer of greenhouse gases, unexpectedly proclaimed its intention to achieve a carbon-neutral economy by 2060.
12.11.2020
Expert hopes nuclear power will be maintained in the U.S., does not believe fracking will be abandoned
The election of Joe Biden as U.S. President should enable nuclear power to be safeguarded and also keep fracking as an option in the country’s energy balance, according to energy expert Thomas Blees.
09.11.2020
Expert predicts dramatic change in U.S. energy policy under Biden, $10 trillion for carbon-free energy
A U.S. expert predicted a dramatic change in U.S. energy policy, with Joe Biden winning the presidential election and the prospect of $10 trillion being allocated by 2035 to achieve carbon-free energy.
08.11.2020
Peidong Yang: We would like to outperform nature in terms of energy conversion efficiency
Natural photosynthesis is one of the most widespread, yet one of the most complex processes of transforming solar energy into chemical energy.
04.11.2020
Wind vs Oil – The choice to be made by America
At the end of October and beginning of November, America routinely chooses a president – and as a rule the process becomes the main focus for even the remotest corners of the planet.
But this time, the oil industry throughout the world is following the debates and vote with special attention: the two candidates, President Donald Trump and Democrat challenger Joe Biden, have expressed particularly divergent views on the country’s energy future.
02.11.2020