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Publications and documents
New Energy World stories
Cobalt refinery start-up highlights critical minerals potential of Zambia
13th August 2025
The Kobaloni Energy project represents ‘a major milestone in diversifying the global supply chain and a move that could be a crucial moment in both Za...
Tide turns for floating wind as UK and EU approve major projects
13th August 2025
White Cross Celtic Sea floating offshore wind project receives full consentThe 100 MW White Cross floating offshore wind farm in the Celti...
Canada sets goal of 5 GW of offshore wind by 2030, while US sector faces policy headwinds
6th August 2025
The government of Canada and the province of Nova Scotia have jointly designated the North Atlantic areas of French Bank, Middle Bank and Sable Island...
Global FLNG capacity will triple by decade-end, while LNG supply is set to surge in 2026, say new reports
6th August 2025
Rystad estimates global FLNG capacity will reach 42mn t/y by 2030, climbing to 55mn t/y by 2035, almost four times the 14.1mn t/y recorded in 2024. Te...
Nations of the Andes power ahead with plans for an interconnected regional electricity market and other grid improvements
23rd July 2025
Countries of the Andes agree to consolidate regional electricity integration and interconnectionBolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru...
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