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Uruguay's green hydrogen projects will face opposition

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URUGUAY

The plant would be Uruguay’s largest-ever private investment, providing an estimated 3,000 jobs and producing synthetic fuels including green gasoline and green methanol, a…

Nicaragua mining expansion will have serious impacts

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NICARAGUA

The amount of land granted for mining has now surpassed 2 million hectares, having doubled between 2021 and 2023 to around 1.8 million. This rapid expansion in mining activity…

Action plan will boost Chile's green hydrogen hopes

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CHILE

Chile was a global frontrunner in exploring the potential of green hydrogen, but progress in developing the industry has stalled in recent years. Delays in laying out clear rules…

EU will struggle to meet new climate targets

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EU

If approved, the targets will profoundly shape EU economic and environmental policy over the next two decades. The power sector will bear most of the decarbonisation burden to…

Green bond issuance will gradually grow in the Gulf

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GULF STATES

Meanwhile, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a surge in green issuance from Emirati banks highlights the growth in a debt market that can help fund efforts to mitigate and adapt…

Technology offers hope in tackling water scarcity

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INTERNATIONAL

Droughts threaten knock-on effects for areas without direct water scarcity challenges, in the form of food price pressures, increased irregular migration from displaced…

Egypt will prioritise its renewable energy sector

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EGYPT

It has experienced a surge in investment in renewable energy, with projects worth USD4.4bn under development and prospective investments of a further USD6bn. Renewable energy is…

Algiers will be wary of dynamics in the south

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ALGERIA

The region has nonetheless seen waves of protests and some inter-communal clashes and terrorism over the past decade and more. Moreover, there are strong grievances in the south…

Oman's LNG exports will increase as oil plateaus

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OMAN

Previously, in January, the energy ministry announced it was offering three new oil and gas concessions. Muscat wants to engage private companies in efforts to unearth fresh…