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Expanding liquefied natural gas: A bad, short-sighted strategy

The Climate Brink • 412 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate Policy Renewable Energy Energy security Fossil fuels
  1. Expanding LNG infrastructure may reduce emissions short-term by displacing coal, but it locks in higher emissions in the long run.
  2. U.S. consumers now pay global prices for natural gas due to increased LNG exports, exposing them to international price fluctuations.
  3. Exporting LNG compromises U.S. energy security, as global pricing allows foreign powers to influence prices and threaten economic stability.

Pause for the cause

Energy Flux • 176 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Global Markets Energy security Geopolitics
  1. The Biden administration's decision to pause LNG export approvals has many implications for European energy security.
  2. Global gas markets are reacting to Biden's 'pause' on US LNG export approvals.
  3. The post discusses various angles related to the impact of the LNG export pause and its connection to the decarbonisation agenda.

Ukraine’s Strategic Drone Offensive Against Russian Energy: Part One

Glen’s Substack • 79 implied HN points • 26 May 24
🌍 World Politics International relations Military Strategy Conflict analysis Energy security Geopolitics
  1. Ukraine is using long-range drones to attack Russian oil refineries and energy facilities. This is a new strategy that disrupts Russia's economy and war efforts.
  2. These drone strikes have significantly reduced Russian oil production, leading to increased fuel prices and supply shortages in Russia. It's estimated that Ukrainian attacks have cut Russian oil production by about 14%.
  3. By targeting specific energy infrastructure rather than ports, Ukraine aims to hurt Russia's ability to refine oil, causing deeper economic issues without triggering a spike in global oil prices.

How to Decarbonize the Global Electric Grid

Warming Up to Climate Tech • 78 implied HN points • 16 May 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Renewable Energy Greenhouse Gas Emissions Energy security Carbon Capture
  1. Decarbonizing the electric grid is crucial to reducing global emissions and reaching net zero.
  2. Transitioning to renewable energy sources can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy security.
  3. Investing in clean energy technologies, grid modernization, and policy changes are key steps to decarbonize the electric grid.

Where does China get its energy and why does it matter for Europe?

On Energy, Cabbages and Kings • 1 implied HN point • 13 Sep 23
🌍 World Politics Energy security
  1. European energy security depends on internal demand, global LNG production, and China's energy imports.
  2. Russia has been compensating for lost gas sales to Europe by increasing exports to China, impacting the global gas market.
  3. Central Asian countries struggle to maintain winter sales volumes, while Russia serves as a swing supplier for the region.
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