Energy Transition in Motion (Week of Oct. 13, 2023)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including the formation of a coalition to ship hydrogen as ammonia from the U.S. to Europe.

Two Charts Diverged in the Energy Transition

Will oil and gas companies take the less traveled road of the energy transition, or stick to business as usual?

Standard Lithium Claims Highest North American Lithium Concentrations in Smackover

The lithium concentrations are triple the average lithium concentration levels reported for the California Salton Sea Geothermal Brine area, Standard Lithium says.

SSE Renewables, Equinor Deliver First Power from Dogger Bank Wind Farm

Full commercial operations at the Dogger Bank Wind Farm are expected to begin in 2026.

Silicon Ranch, SSVEC Announce McNeal Solar Farm Completion

The partnership between Silicon Ranch and Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative aims to expand its renewable energy portfolio with an over $70 million investment into the site’s installation.

Shell Aims to ‘Decarbonize Profitably,’ Its New Energies US CEO Says

Energy companies such as Shell are under pressure to provide affordable energy and lower emissions while increasing shareholder returns.

Robert Bryce: No Evidence Energy Transition is Underway

Instead of the energy transition, industry should focus on natural gas and nuclear to supply the energy of the future, Bryce says.

BP’s Archaea Energy Brings RNG Facility Online in Indiana

The plant, which converts landfill gas from a nearby waste and recycling facility, marks the first since BP’s 2022 acquisition of Archaea Energy.

RNG Seen As Low Carbon Intense Route to Decarbonization

Dominion Energy is among many companies that have made RNG part of their net-zero emissions strategy as the world races to slow global warming while meeting energy needs.

EnergyMark Acquires Crown Energy Services

EnergyMark’s acquisition of Crown Energy Services demonstrates long-term growth in locally-sourced energy.