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Will COP27 be a Mere Diplomatic Gathering?

As the UN climate change summit (COP27) will be held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt in November, politicians, environmentalists, and industrialists from all over the world are full of expectations and doubts about what it may bring.

Will COP27 be a Mere Diplomatic Gathering?

As the UN climate change summit (COP27) will be held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt in November, politicians, environmentalists, and industrialists from all over the world are full of expectations and doubts about what it may bring.

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The Oman Investment Authority is looking into owning 10% of the project.

AIIB, GEAPP to invest $1b for energy transition projects

They will identify co-financing opportunities in both the public and private sectors.

JERA, Chevron tie up to study lower carbon technologies

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Sun Cable forms Asia Green Grid Network

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This may challenge Asia’s momentum in replacing Europe as the largest offshore wind market.

Asia turns to coal amidst a global energy crisis

India and China are amongst the markets that have increased coal production for energy security.

Nuclear electricity generation share drops to lowest value in 4 decades

This is despite the 3.9% increase in the produced electricity.

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Asia’s gas demand to remain flat in 2022: report

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