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Clean Energy

The battle for critical minerals: Why the fight over rare earths could shape the future global economy

For much of the 20th century, oil was the world’s most strategically important resource. Countries that controlled energy supplies often held enormous geopolitical and economic influence. Today, however, a new global competition is rapidly emerging around another group of resources that many experts believe could define the 21st century economy: critical minerals.

19 May 2026-23:21
Which Central Asian countries are leading the green energy transition?

As the world accelerates its transition away from fossil fuels, a new geopolitical and economic competition is emerging around renewable energy, green hydrogen, electricity exports, and critical clean technology infrastructure.

19 May 2026-22:30
World Hydrogen Summit opens in Rotterdam with focus on clean energy future

The World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition has opened in Rotterdam, bringing together global energy leaders, policymakers and investors for one of the industry’s largest events focused on hydrogen and clean energy development. The event is taking place at Rotterdam Ahoy and is expected to gather around 10,000 industry experts from around the world.

19 May 2026-15:16
HSBC backs China’s global clean tech push with $4B

18 May 2026-09:26
UK and Azerbaijan expanded defence cooperation over the past four years, Fergus Auld says

The United Kingdom and Azerbaijan significantly expanded cooperation in defence, investment and reconstruction projects during the past four years, the outgoing British Ambassador to Azerbaijan Fergus Auld said in his farewell remarks.

12 May 2026-22:44
Microsoft may delay 2030 clean energy target, report says

Microsoft is reportedly considering delaying or scaling back its 2030 clean energy goal as the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure drives a sharp increase in electricity demand.

06 May 2026-17:42
Bangladesh announces major clean city initiative for Dhaka

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday presented a 12-point plan in parliament aimed at transforming Dhaka into a clean and green city.

29 Apr 2026-15:57
War with Iran: Oil and gas still at the core of global politics

Much has already been said about how much Russia has earned from selling oil and gas to Europe during the years of the war in Ukraine. Yet the issue remains highly topical: today, amid a sharp rise in fossil fuel prices, Russia continues to sell these resources to the West and generate substantial income.

21 Mar 2026-12:00
Azerbaijan outlines its strategy on International Clean Energy Day

Azerbaijan is moving to reduce its reliance on natural gas for electricity generation as it accelerates its clean energy transition. Speaking at a roundtable at ADA University on International Clean Energy Day, Deputy Minister of Energy Elnur Soltanov said the country currently consumes about 15 billion cubic meters of gas annually, with one-third used for power generation — a volume larger than the total gas consumption of some European nations.

23 Jan 2026-12:15
UN: Azerbaijan prioritizes private renewable investment

Azerbaijan is placing strong emphasis on attracting private investment into renewable energy as part of its broader climate and sustainability strategy, the UN’s resident coordinator in the country said on Thursday.

23 Jan 2026-11:30