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[uppompeii] 17/5/2022 08:38

Legend has it he reappears once every decade, not long to wait now for his words of prophecy.

[waldron] 29/4/2022 13:59

Shell PLC said Friday that it will buy India's Solenergi Power Private Ltd. for $1.55 billion, and that the transaction also encompasses the Sprng Energy group of companies.

The U.K. oil-and-gas company said that its subsidiary, Shell Overseas Investment BV, has signed an agreement with Actis Solenergi Ltd., and that it expects the transaction to close later in 2022.

Shell said that Sprng Energy supplies solar and wind power to India's electricity distribution companies. The acquired solar-and-wind assets will triple its present renewable capacity in operation, the company said.

"This deal positions Shell as one of the first movers in building a truly integrated energy transition business in India," it said. "Sprng Energy's strengths can combine with Shell India's thriving customer-facing gas and downstream businesses to create even more opportunities for growth."

Shares at 1210 GMT were down 4.50 pence, or 0.2%, at 2,180.50 pence.



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[adrian j boris] 25/4/2022 10:47

TotalEnergies launched a solarized energy station in Tanzania
25-04-2022 10:17:26 | by: Marlene Mutimawase | hits: 446 | Tags: Tanzania
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TotalEnergies Marketing Tanzania Limited officially launched its new identity and the first solarized service station, TotalEnergies Samora service station which makes TotalEnergies the first and only Oil Marketing Company in Tanzania with solarized service stations.

The event was graced by the Minister of Energy, Honorable January Makamba; in the presence of TotalEnergies Marketing & Services Vice President of East and Central Africa, Mr. Aluko Olagoke; the French ambassador to Tanzania, his excellence Nabil Hajlaoui; government officials, TotalEnergies Marketing Tanzania Limited management, esteemed customers and partners as well as TotalEnergies Marketing Tanzania Limited employees.

The company introduced the new identity in the market in May 2021, with the ambition to be a world – class player in the energy transition. This new name and new visual identity embody the course TotalEnergies has resolutely charted for itself: that of a broad energy company committed to produce and provide more affordable, reliable and clean energies to as many people as possible.

To meet the company’s ambition, TotalEnergies Marketing Tanzania Limited launched its first solarized service station in Dar es salaam Tanzania, TotalEnergies Samora service station, which gives users an opportunity to enjoy products and services powered by solar energy.

In his welcoming remarks the Managing Director of TotalEnergies Marketing Tanzania Ltd, Jean-Francois Schoepp introduced the course of the company’s transformation from Total to TotalEnergies and the new company’s ambition,

“It is with great honor and pride that we are here today to reveal our milestone and ambition as the first and only Oil Marketing Company in Tanzania to have solarized service stations which is in line with our climate ambition to have net zero carbon emission and a reflection of our transition from Total Tanzania Ltd to TotalEnergies Marketing Tanzania Ltd.” Said Jean-Francois Schoepp.

He further added that TotalEnergies Marketing Tanzania Limited ambition derived the commitment to have solarized service stations where to-date the company has 24 solarized stations in the country, 11 in the coastal region, 6 in the Southern highlands, 4 in the Northern highlands and 3 in the Lake zone.

The company intends to solarize up to 68 service stations by the end of 2022 as well as its industrial sites such as its Dar Es Salaam terminal and Lubricants Oil Blending Plant. With this target, the company expects a production of close to 900 kW of electricity on a full year.

TotalEnergies Marketing & Services Vice President of East and Central Africa, Mr. Aluko Olagoke addressed that “To achieve carbon neutrality, decarbonizing energy is not enough, as the producers and suppliers of energies, we need to responsibly meet the rising energy needs by being a responsible energy player and tackling the broader challenges associated with sustainable development.

The new identity is not only a change of name but rather the reality of what TotalEnergies stands for and new way of doing business. Hence, TotalEnergies Samora Service Station and many other solarized stations around the country, the customers can fuel, wash or service their vehicles or enjoy tea, coffee and cold drinks from our Bonjour shops powered by solar energy.”

The Minister of Energy of the United Republic of Tanzania, Honorable January Makamba greatly upheld the efforts of TotalEnergies commitment and ambition towards carbon neutrality and energy transition.

He addressed that, “The transformation of Total to TotalEnergies marks a tremendous development in the energy sector in the country as we have witnessed today the first solarized service station in Tanzania which reflects TotalEnergies’ commitment towards the environmental conservation and less carbon emissions, and even more progress in the energy sector. This vividly portrays TotalEnergies Marketing Tanzania Ltd as the leading innovative fuel company in Tanzania which has led the way towards solarization of service stations and we hope other oil companies will follow their ways.

He continued,“We are excited to witness the electricity production that will result from the solarization of TotalEnergies service stations and hope in the future that TotalEnergies together with the ministry of energy will facilitate the production and supply of more energies by utilizing the natural sources of energies that we have in the country such as wind, water, biomass and natural gas.”

The launch of TotalEnergies Marketing Tanzania Limited’s new identity and its first solarized service station imprints the company’s continuous commitment towards the development of Tanzania and ensuring that all Tanzanians get the best quality of products and services. With the company’s continuous investment in the country.

TotalEnergies Marketing Tanzania Limited has proven to be the number one fuel company, that is the market leader with the largest network of service stations, lubricants production, and supply as well as the provider of shops and services to their customers across the country.

www.totalenergies.co.tz

[brad44] 21/4/2022 10:45

maybe covus is latin for covid?

[solsticefire] 20/4/2022 19:13

"continued daily spamming"?

[uppompeii] 20/4/2022 14:26

He's comes up for spam every now and then I'm sure.

[pvb] 19/4/2022 21:36

The Mighty One hasn't posted on a board since Feb 2013.

[norman the doorman] 19/4/2022 21:15

That bits not new but the flag is and the font has also changed.
Maybe the prophet is back.
We await for further instructions…

[pvb] 19/4/2022 20:46

Is this new?

"I think the thread Has died of death now due to the continued daily spamming. I am sure those who have followed the thread is fully aware what s coming later this year, therefore I am going to leave and move on.

Mark my words, very soon you will see huge global changes all around that cannot be ignored. Come back to this thread and start at the beginning.

YOUR LIFE AND FAMILY'S LIFE WILL DEPEND ON IT! NASA ARE WARNING THEIR EMPLOYEES AND YOU SHOULD BE AWARE."

We've been told!

[shalder] 19/4/2022 20:38

Maybe the "asteroid" was CC in his spaceship checking up on how we are surviving without his wisdom?

[ariane] 19/4/2022 09:37

by: Gabriela Herculano
MoneyWeek newsletter


19 Apr 2022



In response to the war in Ukraine, many people have pointed out that Europe must restart using coal-fired power plants and buy more liquified natural gas (LNG) from shale gas sources in the US to replace fossil fuels supplied by Russia. In our view, this narrative is misleading. Doing so would mean climate change mitigation is no longer a priority.

Coal, crude and natural gas did not become any more investible, cleaner, cheaper or less volatile since the invasion of Ukraine. Security of supply is a top priority for all countries – the EU in particular due to its reliance on Russia – and the need to accelerate the transition to clean energy remains undeniable.




Our global power industry was built around large, centralised power stations, mostly powered by coal and natural gas. But all of that is changing. The two key short-term solutions are in the hands of consumers: to embrace energy efficiency and, whenever possible, to produce electricity at the point of consumption.


Until recently, generating electricity “behind the meter” – ie, on the user’s site – has been challenging for technical and economic reasons. But substantial declines in the cost of solar panels and batteries have made these solutions price-competitive.

The companies in our portfolio help the world to decarbonise. They are also digital, decentralised, and deflationary. Renewable energy generation is a greener, more cost-efficient alternative to an ageing and increasingly obsolete centralised electric power system.

A solar future

Meyer Burger Technology (Zurich: MBTN) is a European producer of higher-end solar rooftop panels. The European Commission is aiming to install 15 terawatt-hours’; (TWh) worth of solar rooftops by the end of 2022, which would require seven gigawatts (GWs) of behind-the-meter solar panels to be added to the system. Almost 26GW of solar was added to the grids across the 27 EU member states in 2021, bringing the total installed capacity to nearly 165GW. (Current capacity predominantly consists of utility-scale installations.)

[pvb] 18/4/2022 18:43

...Yet another mystery!

[steve73] 17/4/2022 04:07

I see the header now sports the Ukr flag...

Does this mean Corvax (the thread creator) is still around?

(or can the picture source file be changed..?)

[pvb] 16/4/2022 11:39

...Norfolk?

[the grumpy old men] 13/4/2022 08:19

TotalEnergies and Eneos announce the creation of a joint venture to develop decentralized solar power generation for their B2B customers in several Asian countries (Japan, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Cambodia, Singapore and Malaysia).

This joint venture (50/50) has the ambition to develop two gigawatts of decentralized solar capacity in the next five years. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2022, following approval by the relevant authorities.

TotalEnergies will leverage its expertise in this market and its global presence, and Eneos will use its expertise in renewables and its reputation, mainly in Japan, to reduce the costs of the proposed decentralized solutions.

[waldron] 12/4/2022 15:17

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Centrica signs development deal for pipeline of grid-scale solar energy projects with Push Energy

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Centrica Business Solutions has signed a framework agreement with renewable energy developer Push Energy, to build a pipeline of solar farm projects in the UK.
04/11/22, 03:43 PM | Solar & Wind, Energy Storage & Grids | Centrica Business Solutions

It forms part of Centrica Energy Assets' ambitions to deliver 900MW of solar and battery storage by 2026.




Push Energy is renowned for its ability to develop, construct and operate high quality renewable energy assets, and has delivered 350MW of energy projects across grid-scale and roof top solar.

Centrica Energy Assets, a team established by Centrica Business Solutions to develop large scale, grid-connected solar and battery storage assets in the UK and Europe, will work with Push to take projects from site identification to commercial operation.

In addition, Centrica will use Push as a turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) provider to build solar projects that are developed through a framework agreement between Centrica Energy Assets and Push.

Bill Rees, Director of Centrica Energy Assets, said, "This is an important relationship and a big step towards our aim to develop, build, manage and optimise a 900MW portfolio of Centrica-owned solar and battery projects, that will help provide our customers with clean energy."

Amit Oza, Chief Commercial officer of Push said, "Push is committed to helping the UK reach net zero by 2050, by developing and constructing sustainable solar farms that give back to the local community. Working with Centrica is an excellent opportunity which will help us accelerate this process."

Centrica has committed to reach Net Zero by 2045 and for its customers by 2050. Reducing the carbon content of the company's energy supply by supporting the expansion and take-up of clean energy is core to achieving Net Zero.

[waldron] 31/3/2022 13:05

ENGIE NORTH AMERICA COMPLETES $800m FINANCING FOR RECENTLY COMMISSIONED 665 MW OF RENEWABLE PROJECTS
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EQUITY AND TAX-EQUITY FINANCING WITH MULTIPLE PARTNERS CONTINUES TO SUPPORT GROWTH OF 4 GW OPERATING PORTFOLIO IN NORTH AMERICA

HOUSTON, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ENGIE North America ("ENGIE") announced it has successfully completed Tax-Equity financing for its Iron Star and Priddy wind projects and Equity financing for the portfolio of these assets plus the Hawtree solar project which recently declared commercial operations. Together they total approximately 665 MW.

The two wind projects located in Ford County, Kansas and Mills County, Texas, respectively, are owned by affiliates of ENGIE. The Hawtree project is in Warren County, North Carolina. Leading financial institutions participated in the financing which included long-standing Tax-Equity relationships with Bank of America and Wells Fargo among others and a new relationship with InfraRed Capital Partners (US) ("InfraRed") who provided equity investments for the projects.

A wholly owned ENGIE affiliate is operating the Iron Star, Priddy and Hawtree projects pursuant to long term balance of plant operation and maintenance agreements with the project companies. The projects are part of the more than 4 GW portfolio of renewable energy assets currently managed by the company across North America.

"We are excited to again collaborate with Bank of America and Wells Fargo among others to fund our growing renewables portfolio. We are also happy to be joined by a new equity partner in InfraRed – we are creating long-term relationships that are helping to accelerate the journey to carbon neutrality across the United States." said Eric De Caluwe, Head of Acquisitions, Investments and Financial Advisory (AIFA) for ENGIE North America.

"ENGIE's deep operating experience of renewable projects coupled with our relationships with leading financial institutions such as Bank of America, Wells Fargo and InfraRed provides the strongest foundation possible to meet the need for major expansion of wind, solar and storage capacity across North America," said David Carroll, Chief Renewables Officer, ENGIE North America. "With more than 4,500 MW of renewables in operation or construction in North America, building strong collaborations such as these is a cornerstone of our approach".

There are 62 wind turbines capable of producing 4.8 MW each in commercial operation at the Iron Star project and 63 turbines of the same size operating at the Priddy project. The Hawtree project's installed capacity is equal to 65 MWac. The renewable power that is produced at the projects will be sold under previously agreed long-term Power Purchase Agreements. The three projects will become long-term neighbors and members of their Kansas, Texas and North Carolina communities, diversifying and supporting local economic development and putting Ford, Mills and Warren Counties at the heart of the energy transition.

"Wells Fargo is proud to support large scale renewable energy projects like Iron Star and Priddy" said Philip Hopkins, head of Wells Fargo's Renewable Energy & Environmental Finance group. "Providing expertise and capital to important customers like ENGIE is just one way we are helping accelerate the transition to a lower-carbon economy."

Jack Paris, Head of the Americas for InfraRed Capital Partners, said "We are delighted to invest in Iron Star, Priddy and Hawtree and look forward to building a strong relationship with an experienced and industry leading partner, such as ENGIE. This investment expands our activities in North America and supports our significant growth ambition in the clean energy sector."

The three projects were constructed during 2021 and early 2022 and can produce enough renewable power to meet the needs of around 200,000 average American homes.

About ENGIE North America
Based in Houston, Texas, ENGIE North America Inc. is a regional hub of ENGIE, a global leader in low-carbon energy and services. ENGIE (ENGI), is listed on the Paris and Brussels Stock Exchanges. Together with our 170,000 employees around the globe, our customers, partners and stakeholders, we are committed to accelerate the transition toward a carbon-neutral world, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally friendly solutions. Inspired by our purpose ("raison d'être"), we reconcile economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet, building on our key businesses (gas, renewable energy, services) to offer competitive solutions to our customers. In North America, ENGIE helps our clients achieve their energy efficiency, reliability, and ultimately, their sustainability goals, as we work together to shape a sustainable future. We accomplish this through: energy efficiency projects, providing energy supply (including renewables and natural gas), and the development, construction and operation of renewable energy assets (wind, solar, storage and more). For more information on ENGIE North America, please visit our LinkedIn page or Twitter feed, hxxps://www.engie-na.com/ and hxxps://www.engie.com.

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ENGIE North America: Michael Clingan, [e-mail], [phone]

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[waldron] 31/3/2022 13:03

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ENGIE Energy Rollouts Plan to Connect Electricity to 2,700 Centres
March 31, 2022 12:07 am
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ENGIE Energy Access Nigeria has announced a new plan to connect about 2,700 un-electrified health centres in Nigerian communities. The project will stabilized electricity supply using renewable energy for four years, from August this year.

Managing Director, ENGIE Energy Access, Bankole Cardoso, said that through its Solar Home Systems brand, MySol, and its mini-grid business, it is equipped to meet the power needs of rural health centres.

The company said MySol’s range of small Solar Home Systems can power and improve service delivery significantly at primary health posts because of their low energy needs. For services at secondary hospitals, which are likely to own sophisticated diagnostic medical equipment, the much larger MySol Solar Business Solutions are available to cater to this range.

According to data from Sustainable Energy For All, Nigeria currently has 36,000 health centres of which 13,000 are without electricity. This health centre electrification project is closely aligned with ENGIE Energy Access’ mission to improve the livelihoods of people in rural Africa through renewable energy solutions.

Powering Africa Summit 2022 is a gathering of global energy industry leaders; key players from North America with Ministerial and Governmental participants from across Africa to drive energy developments on the African continent

ENGIE Energy Access will implement the electric power supply intervention program in four identified levels of healthcare provisioning. These include: Primary Health Centres with beds for emergencies and maternity; First Hospitals with 30-60 beds capacity; Secondary Hospitals with 60-120 beds capacity; and Tertiary Referral Hospitals with above 120 beds and capacity to undertake surgeries.

Cardoso stated that ENGIE Energy Access through its Solar Home Systems brand, MySol, and its mini grid business, is equipped to meet the power needs of rural health centres.

Whether it’s MySol’s range of small Solar Home Systems which can power and improve service delivery significantly at primary health posts because of their low energy needs; or MySol’s range of large Solar Home Systems which will increase efficiency at first hospitals, all levels of healthcare provisioning can and will be fully catered to.

[ariane] 27/3/2022 07:17

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Eni, NNPC, FAO Commission 11 solar-powered water schemes in Northeast

By Azeez Olorunlomeru

27 March 2022 | 2:39 am

Eni, through its Nigerian subsidiaries, Nigerian Agip Exploration (NAE) and Agip Energy & Natural Resources (AENR), and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) have commissioned 11 water schemes in Borno and Yobe States, Northeast Nigeria.

The integrated water schemes comprise of boreholes, solar power systems, treatment facilities and fetching points to provide water for domestic consumption and irrigation purposes.

The FAO Country Representative in Nigeria and to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Fred Kafeero, while stressing the importance of the eleven facilities as they were handed over to the authorities of Borno and Yobe States, said: “The solar boreholes and FAO’s larger investment in irrigation and water management is a signal of our commitment to support the government of Nigeria in achieving its development goals.

In the northeast, the availability of safe drinking water and water for agriculture is central to growth and livelihood recovery.”

Eni’s Head of Sustainable Development, Alberto Piatti, said: “The handover of the water schemes is a cornerstone in the collaboration with FAO in the region that is contributing to improving the life of the communities.

“With the completion of the project, thousands of people will have access to clean water, which is a concrete step to enhancing the overall living conditions of the inhabitants, providing them a safe source also for other uses, such as agriculture, to boost concrete social development,” he said.

The water wells, powered with photovoltaic systems, were completed between 2018 and 2020 in various communities located in selected local councils of Borno (Chibok, Biu, Damboa, Gwoza) and Yobe (Machina, Fune, Gujba, Geidam, Bade, Potiskum and Fika).

The official commissioning and handover of the water schemes could not be held until now due to the volatile situation in the area.

[waldron] 23/3/2022 06:11

Centrica : 22 Mar 2022 Centrica acquires battery storage project that could ‘unlock wind energy potential in North Sea' Company
03/22/2022 | 09:30am GMT

22 March 2022 Centrica acquires battery storage project that could 'unlock wind energy potential in North Sea'

Centrica Business Solutions has secured the development rights for a fully consented 30MW 2hr battery storage plant in Aberdeenshire that will help maximise the use of renewable energy in the Scottish North Sea.

The site in Dyce, near Aberdeen is located near a connection for North Sea offshore wind farms and will contribute towards managing network constraints - by storing electricity when it is abundant for times when it is not, helping improve the energy independence of the UK and reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.

Last year, the National Grid paid £244million to wind farm operators to shut down turbines, as they risked overloading the network, a process known as curtailment. Battery storage is one method of helping to utilise that wasted energy resource, ensuring fewer green electrons are curtailed.

Once built, the 30MW 2hr Dyce battery storage plant will store enough energy to power 70,000 homes for an hour1. This discharge happens up to four hours per day.

"Improving the energy independence of the UK is essential to help manage energy costs and move away from fossil fuels."

Greg McKenna, Centrica Business Solutions Managing Director

The project was developed by Cragside Energy Limited, backed by Omni Partners LLP, and obtained planning consent in November 2021. The go-live date for the project is mid-2024, construction should last eight months and will be aligned with the grid connection date.

"Battery storage can play a strategic role in helping to transition away from fossil fuels, by smoothing out the peaks and troughs associated with renewable energy generation," said Bill Rees, Director of Centrica Energy Assets. "We should treat renewable energy like a precious resource and projects like this can help to maximise its efficacy."

Centrica Energy Assets will work with Cragside Energy to identify new opportunities in the energy storage space. Cragside Energy's growing pipeline exceeds 200MW, and focuses on low carbon and flexible assets, including energy storage, solar and peaking plant schemes.

"Targeted investment into a complementary mix of technology and infrastructure is crucial if the UK is to fully harness its renewable energy potential"

Ben Coulston, Director of Cragside Energy

"Targeted investment into a complementary mix of technology and infrastructure is crucial if the UK is to fully harness its renewable energy potential," said Ben Coulston, Director of Cragside Energy. "Battery storage, such as the project in Dyce, will contribute to the upkeep of a stable and resilient network and we have enjoyed partnering with Centrica as the project transitions into the next phase".

Centrica Business Solutions Managing Director Greg McKenna, said, "Improving the energy independence of the UK is essential to help manage energy costs and move away from fossil fuels. The Government has set a target of a green electricity grid by 2035 - that's only achievable if we build out the level of flexibility in the system, to help manage supply and demand."

The project forms part of Centrica Energy Assets' plan to deliver 900MW of solar and battery storage assets by 2026. Centrica already owns and operates the 49MW fast response battery at Roosecote, Cumbria.