The Pause in LNG Export Authorizations The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced that it would pause its review of applications to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) to non-free trade agreement
Solar Power
How does solar work? When the sun is shining, solar panels convert sunlight into DC (direct current) electricity. The solar inverter converts this electricity into AC (alternating current) power for u
Wind Power
How wind power works Did you know that all wind power starts with the sun! Wind currents are a type of solar energy that result from changes in air temperature and pressure. Wind power works by conver
A worldwide shortage for lithium
Lee Ying Shan – CNBC Future & Commodities. The world could face a shortage for lithium as demand for the metal ramps up, with some analysts forecasting that it could come as soon as 2025. Others,
Mega Trends in the Energy sector
Growth of renewables Wind and solar power have been growing faster than fossil fuels, although from a low base and with the benefit of government subsidies in many regions. Now, in many situations, th
Australia’s LNG success may be at risk
Dr. Carole Nakhle, founder and CEO of Crystol Energy reports that Australia’s LNG success may be at risk. Dr. Nakhle reports that: “…to sustain its leading position in the global LNG market, Austral
India turns to UAE for crude oil
India’s crude oil imports from United Arab Emirates (UAE) have increased sharply in the recent months India’s crude oil imports from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have increased sharply in recent mon
Qatar orders four new LNG tankers from a Chinese shipyard
Qatar places USD 760 million order with China for LNG vessels Qatar ordered four new liquefied natural gas tankers worth more than 2.8 billion rials ($762 million) from a Chinese shipbuilder, as deman
CNOOC & French energy firm Engie complete yuan-settled LNG trade
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Reuters) – Chinese national oil company CNOOC (0883.HK) and French energy company Engie (ENGIE.PA) have completed a yuan-settled liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade through the Sha
Mineral processing
Mineral processing is a form of extractive metallurgy that separates valuable minerals from the ore into a concentrated, marketable product. Mineral processing is also known as mineral dressing. Miner