The U.S.-Africa Energy Ministerial (USAEM) was held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 3-4 June 2014 at the African Union Conference Center. The two-day meeting was characterized by constructive and collaborative discussion among the delegations, the private sector, and other stakeholders. The meeting ended with agreement to develop a clear roadmap to catalyze sustainable energy development… Keep reading →
Language on the proposed Keystone XL pipeline buried on page 491 of the International Energy Agency’s most recent World Energy Outlook may provide more fuel for opponents of the project, but it could offer a leg up to project proponents, as well. The WEO 2013 forecasts that oil sands production will average 4.3 million barrels… Keep reading →
A recent Energy Information Administration (EIA) report noted that India and China were going to lead the world in the global increase in energy consumption over the coming decades. Its unclear if that also means those developing countries will lead in carbon emissions.
In its second “Annual Review of Low-Carbon Development in China,” the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) found that under its 11th Five-Year Plan (2006-2010), China achieved a 19.1% reduction in the energy intensity of its economy. But at the same time, overall emissions were up 33.6%, with emissions from building operation and transportation growing 41%. Keep reading →
