HIF’s Beck: E-Fuels an Additional Source to Fulfill Rising Demand

E-fuels are not a displacement of hydrocarbons but an additional source to fuel growing energy demand, said HIF Global’s Lee Beck at CERAWeek by S&P Global.

Green Plains Begins Constructing Carbon Capture Equipment for Nebraska Project

The project, expected to start up in second-half 2025, will enable the permanent sequestration of about 800,000 tons of biogenic CO2 each year, Green Plains says.

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of March 14, 2025)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including a record-breaking year for solar capacity additions.

Enverus Acquires Pearl Street Technologies to Help Bolster Grid

The acquisition of the spinout from Carnegie Mellon University strengthens Enverus’ suite of offerings as it expands deeper into power and energy transition solutions, the company says.

BP Resets to NatGas as Energy Transition Takes a Backseat, CEO Says

BP CEO Murray Auchincloss said the company’s strategic shift will focus on natural gas and “the time has come for the Haynesville.”

Baker Hughes CEO: Expect ‘Volatility, Noise’ Around Energy Transition

Baker Hughes and Linde executives spoke about lower carbon resources such as hydrogen and geothermal, which will be part of the energy mix but unlikely to displace natural gas.

HIF Global Receives First US Approval for E-Fuels Design Pathway

Houston-based HIF Global, which develops projects focused on producing fuels with renewable energy, has won U.S. approval for an e-fuels pathway certification.

NextEra CEO: Renewables Offer Cheaper Way to Meet AI Power Demand

Some forms of energy are better positioned to meet electricity needs today from both timing and cost perspectives, NextEra Energy CEO John Ketchum said at CERAWeek by S&P Global.

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of March 7, 2025)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including Tesla’s plans to build a battery storage megafactory near Houston.

Google, SLB, Project Innerspace Form Geothermal Partnership

The geothermal partnership between Google Cloud, SLB and Project Innerspace takes shape as energy demand surges, driven in the U.S. by data center growth, the rise of electrification and an increase in manufacturing activity.