Author: Arnes Biogradlija

The arid northern rangelands of Kenya have long been home to nomadic herders whose lives revolve around the delicate balance of land, livestock, and seasonal migration. However, these vast landscapes have become a flashpoint in the global carbon offset market, attracting investments from major tech companies such as Netflix and Meta. The Northern Kenya Rangelands Carbon Project, touted as the largest of its kind, promises to sequester vast amounts of CO2 by controlling grazing practices. While this approach is marketed as a win-win for climate mitigation and community development, reality reveals deep tensions and systemic issues. A Complex Web of…

The Département de la Loire has issued a tender titled “Etude d’opportunité de l’utilisation de l’hydrogène dans les bâtiments gérés par le Département de la Loire.”

The Indkøbsfællesskabet IFIRS, a Danish purchasing consortium, has issued a tender titled “Tekniske Luftarter” for the supply of industrial gases, including hydrogen.

The Operateur de Transport de Wallonie (OTW) has announced a new tender titled “Fourniture d’une solution de transport public de type autobus standards,” aiming to procure electric buses.

The Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg, a leading educational institution in Germany, has announced a tender titled “Druckzyklusprüfstand für Composite-Druckbehälter (Typ IV und Typ V)” aimed at procuring a facility for cyclic testing of composite hydrogen tanks.

As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, the underlying infrastructure driving these advancements—data centers—faces unprecedented energy demands. According to the International Energy Agency, electricity consumption by data centers could surge by 50-70% by 2030. While much of the focus has been on silicon innovation, recent market shifts suggest a pivot towards energy as the new locus of value creation. Companies in the nuclear energy sector are now emerging as Wall Street favorites, offering scalable, emission-free power solutions. This shift underscores a growing recognition of nuclear power’s role in addressing the dual challenges of climate change and the energy intensity of AI applications.…

Natural hydrogen exploration is gaining traction as the energy sector seeks sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels. WATCH THE WEBINAR This article delves into the three primary play types identified in natural hydrogen systems: focused seepage areas, coal-associated hydrogen, and reservoir-trap-seal configurations. By examining these types critically, we uncover their commercial viability, resource density, and development challenges, providing insights into their potential role in the energy transition. Focused Seepage Areas: Opportunistic Yet Limited Focused seepage areas represent settings where hydrogen migrates through subsurface pathways such as faults or fracture zones, often without significant trapping. These seepages may show high hydrogen flux…

Natural hydrogen exploration has, until recently, been the domain of a handful of junior companies operating with limited resources. WATCH WEBINAR RECORDING Natural hydrogen lacks a robust exploration playbook, unlike the established frameworks governing oil and gas or geothermal energy. This absence of standardized methodologies leads to inefficiencies, as many operators replicate mistakes or rely on assumptions not backed by empirical data. A glaring issue is the reliance on legacy approaches from hydrocarbon exploration, which fail to account for hydrogen’s unique properties. Hydrogen’s molecular size, reactivity, and mobility fundamentally differ from methane, challenging the effectiveness of conventional exploration techniques. For…

The Australian government’s ambition to achieve 82% renewable energy by 2030 has set the stage for a dramatic overhaul of the nation’s energy landscape. Underpinned by promises of cleaner, cheaper power, the plan hinges on rapid wind and solar capacity deployment, massive grid expansions, and innovative storage solutions. Yet, beneath the optimism, critical questions loom—about reliability, affordability, and the engineering feasibility of this transformation. A System Under Stress Electricity prices in Australia have surged by more than a third in just five years, with no signs of relief. Promises that renewables would drive costs down have faltered against the realities…

Demand for critical minerals is set to rise by over 400% by 2050, driven primarily by renewable energy technologies, electric vehicles, and digital infrastructure. WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE With this staggering increase comes the imperative to scrutinize supply chain vulnerabilities—an issue already underscored by geopolitical dependencies and environmental considerations. For instance, 60% of global cobalt supply comes from the Democratic Republic of Congo, often fraught with political instability, raising alarms about economic and ethical resilience. Complexity in Supply Chains: A Balancing Act Critical minerals—such as lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements—power the technologies transforming energy and mobility. Yet their…