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The Dream LNG tanker is pictured by a quay of a liquefied natural gas plant in the village of Prigorodnoye
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Liquefied natural gas (LNG)

Compared with natural gas, liquefied natural gas is easier to ship and store. But the energy required to liquefy, ship, store and convert the fossil fuel back into a gas makes it more destructive for the environment.

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Flames rising from the burning of excess hydrocarbons at a natural gas field in Iraq, a row of palm trees in the foreground

Fossil fuel giants fall short on climate goals

Fossil fuel giants fall short on climate goals

They may tout a low-carbon future, but many of the top oil and gas companies are failing to meet global climate goals.
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 20, 2024
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Can ship cruises actually be net zero by 2050?

Can ship cruises actually be net zero by 2050?

A lack of alternative fuels and desire to save money has kept cruise companies from significantly reducing emissions.
TravelFebruary 29, 2024
A view of many wind turbines in the North Sea

Can Germany meet its ambitious wind energy targets?

Can Germany meet its ambitious wind energy targets?

Industry figures have cast doubt on the goal of quadrupling wind power by 2030, partly due to inadequate infrastructure.
PoliticsFebruary 3, 2024
a flares light up a LNG facility

Germany helps fuel explosion in US gas exports

Germany helps fuel explosion in US gas exports

A boom in LNG exports from the US to Europe, and especially Germany, is driving massive fossil fuel expansion.
Nature and EnvironmentJanuary 25, 2024
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu (center) on stage at the German-Nigerian Business Forum 2023 in Berlin

German-Nigerian Business Forum seeks to woo investors

German-Nigerian Business Forum seeks to woo investors

The summit sent a clear message: Africa's most populous nation is open for business.
BusinessNovember 22, 2023
young woman in hat and gloves sitting on sofa

Germany no longer fears cold winter without gas

Germany no longer fears cold winter without gas

Germany is facing a second winter without Russian gas. But for shortages to really bite, a lot would have to go wrong.
BusinessNovember 7, 2023
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In the spotlight

The LNG terminal in Swinoujscie, Poland

Why Poland is taking so long to build floating gas terminal

Poland plans to take up to six years to build a LNG terminal. For Germany, it took less than a year. Why the difference?
BusinessApril 6, 2023
A man walking in front of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline in Lubmin, Germany

EU muscles into gas market with joint buyers' club

With its joint purchasing power, the EU hopes that pooling demand for gas will keep prices down and supplies flowing.
BusinessMarch 15, 2023
An LNG tanker at sea

LNG for Germany: UAE delivers first shipment

As the first load of liquefied natural gas from the UAE arrives in Germany, debate about its impact continues.
Nature and EnvironmentFebruary 15, 2023
Workers at a floating LNG terminal in Germany

Green hydrogen: How can it help stop climate change?

The molecule can carry the energy needed to replace fuels in polluting industries, but it will be hard to make enough.
Nature and EnvironmentFebruary 6, 2023
Greenpeace activists sail next to Russian tanker "Ust Luga" near Asgardstrand, Norway on April 25, 2022

How Putin's war destroyed Russia's business model

As a result of the war in Ukraine, Russia has lost Europe — its largest foreign investor and receiver of energy exports.
BusinessDecember 28, 2022
"Höegh Esperanza" will serve as a floating platform to land and regasify LNG

To quit Russian gas, EU burns billions on LNG

The EU has put billions into replacing Russian gas with LNG. This could be a dead end for taxpayers and for the climate.
BusinessDecember 16, 2022