2020
ABERDEEN
OGTC launch new Net Zero Solution Centre
Aberdeen City Council budget to tackle climate change
Plans to create world leading Energy Transition Zone
Wave energy device to be tested to power North Sea oil & gas wells
Local bus services to have lower exhaust emissions in city centre
Aberdeen Harbour plans to replace over 500 lights to more sustainable, LED alternatives
Aberdeen’s new exhibition centre receives BREEAM excellence award for sustainability
ATYRAU
Atryrau looks to transition to greener transport with natural gas powered buses
52MW wind farm due to be commissioned in 2020
CALGARY
Canada announces support for energy savings at University of Calgary
High-tech, low-carbon concrete project at YYC Calgary International Airport
Investment agreements for Canada’s largest solar energy project
World’s largest CO2 pipeline delivered in Calgary
TC Energy invests in energy storage project, Canyon Creek
CAPE TOWN
Electric scooter service to launch in Cape Town
South African Plastics Pact launched!
City of Cape Town approves 4 sites for carbon-neutral mixed use development
Vegetable waste to value add products including biogas
Cape Town release ‘Electric Vehicle 2020 Market Intelligence Report‘
University of Cape Town researchers shortlisted for Newton Award
DAMMAM
Solar panel plant to be constructed in Dammam
Construction of sustainable industrial energy hub underway
Two companies collaborate on renewable energy venture
Gulf Renewable Lab in Dammam awarded GCC accreditation
Plans revealed to construct 3GW flow battery factory in Dammam
ESBJERG
Esbjerg city council passes new strategy ‘Plastic Without Waste’
Plans approved by Danish Energy Agency for green heat production
Infranode’s green investment in Port Esbjerg
HALIFAX
Renewable diesel refinery to be built near Port of Halifax
Dalhousie University researchers assist Tesla in building new ‘million-mile’ battery
Halifax Regional Municipality aiming to add 210 electric buses to its fleet by 2028
Halifax launch new strategy HalifACT 2050: Acting on Climate Together
Halifax’s Corporate Energy Efficiency annual report
HOUSTON
Baker Hughes to power all Texas facilities from renewables
Rice University launches Carbon Hub with Shell
Mayor Turner launches the Resilient Houston strategy
Houston named top municipal user of green energy for 3rd year
Launch of Houston’s first Climate Action Plan
US companies reveal plans to build a 350MW solar farm near Houston
PERTH
Western Australia hydrogen industry receives boost after funding for projects
Advanced energy storage, green hydrogen research win government funding
World-first project to use biogas from local sewage to produce hydrogen
Renewable hydrogen successfully blended into natural gas network to operate home appliances
Plans announced to build Australia’s largest hydrogen production facility in Perth
First trial of Volvo’s all-electric buses to be rolled-out in Perth
Soluna Australia installs its first residential modular lithium battery storage units in Perth
World’s first carbon-negative hydrogen plant gets the green light
STAVANGER
Equinor sets new target to cut greenhouse gas emissions
World’s first carbon-free ammonia-fueled supply vessel planned
2019
#WECPAGM2019
Lord Provost of Aberdeen becomes President of World Energy Cities Partnership at AGM in Aberdeen
#CERAWeek2019
Urban Resilience in a Changing Climate – Hon. Mayor Naheed Nenshi, Mayor The City of Calgary
Voice of Mayors: The Energy City of the Future – Hon. Mayor Michael Savage, Mayor Halifax Regional Municipality; Mayor Christine Sagen Helgø, Mayor City Of Stavanger; Hon. Mayor Sylvester Turner, Mayor City of Houston; Lord Provost Barney Crockett, Lord Provost of Aberdeen City Aberdeen City Council
Powering the Cities of the Future – Hon. Mayor Naheed Nenshi, Mayor The City of Calgary
Integrated Transport Systems for the Future City – Datuk Mohd Najib Mohd, Executive Director, Project Management Kuala Lumpur City Hall
What Does the Hydrogen Transportation Economy Look Like? – Barney Crockett, Lord Provost of Aberdeen City Aberdeen City Council
ABERDEEN
Aberdeen to become “hydrogen hub”
Add Energy among Scottish winners of Queen’s Award for Enterprise
From Granite City to Global Hydrogen Hub
University of Aberdeen announces new Centre for Energy Transition
ATYRAU
Kazakhstan ranks 12th in the list of 15 countries richest in oil
BARRANQUILLA
Colombian Renewable Energy Conference – Barranquilla
6 compressed natural gas buses rolled in Barranquilla
CALGARY
Mayor, eight councillors headed to Quebec conference to push case for energy sector
Canada’s largest solar wind farm to be built by Calgary-based company
Climate Leader of the Year: Calgary, Alberta
CAPE TOWN
Four companies pioneering renewable energy in Cape Town
African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa conference to kick off in Cape Town
Two SA companies honoured at African Utility Week
Lending expertise to end energy poverty
Cape Town only African city to receive an ‘A’ for climate action
Cape Town Resilience Cities Case Studies
DAMMAM
Saudi Aramco Sees Shale Gas as Kingdom’s Next Energy Bonanza
Saudi Arabia’s TAQA announces North American Investment, acquisition plans
Energy chiefs sign deal to locate hi-tech MENA test lab in Dammam
DAQING
CNPC Overseas Oil, Gas Output Increase 10 Percent in Q1 2019
DOHA
Qatar to launch ‘Energy Bank’ with targeted $10bn capital
DONGYING
Shell enters China’s shale oil scene with joint study with Sinopec
ESBJERG
Esbjerg and Ulsan Forge Offshore Wind Bond
Port Esbjerg Sustainability Strategy
New algorithms can save wind turbine owners DKK millions
HALIFAX
Power up: Halifax’s thriving battery scene attracts Ontario
Council ensures future of Solar City Program
500th home in Nova Scotia connected to clean renewable solar energy to power homes with electricity
Halifax C&D Recycling Ltd find solution to city’s plastic waste woes
Major Canadian tidal energy project in Nova Scotia
HOUSTON
Amplify and Midstates merge to create new Houston energy producer
How to make Houston the sustainable energy capital of the world
Renewables’ presence expands at OTC
Guyana comes to Houston, seeking partners to develop newfound oil wealth
Port Houston approves move on renewable energy
Researchers discover new catalyst that efficiently produces hydrogen from seawater
New hybrid device that can capture and store solar energy
KOBE
Kobe’s smart city project begins underground
Kawasaki: Hydrogen CGS for Smart Community at Kobe
World’s first liquified hydrogen carrier launches in Kobe
KUALA LUMPUR
Future lies with renewable energy
Argentina seeks JV, cooperation with Malaysia on renewable, nuclear energy
PERTH
Otto Energy Reports Commencement Of Production From Green #1 Well
WA unveils demonstration hydrogen home and green hydrogen strategy
Plans to build a 36MW waste-to-energy plant in Perth have been revealed
Innovation hub opens in Perth to help mining and energy companies
University WA world-class carbon storage research facility
APA officially open new 20MW solar plant
STAVANGER
With energy high on agenda, China’s no.3 leader visits Norway
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vessels Destined for France and Norway
Norway’s first hydrogen-powered car ferry takes shape
ST. JOHNS
St. John’s city council declares climate emergency
2018
ABERDEEN
Europe Oil Capital Aberdeen is Moving to Cleaner Energy
BARRANQUILLA
SGR Energy Has Agreed to Acquire Terminal in the Port of Barranquilla
DOHA
Doha International Sustainable Energy Conference
Qatar to invest $20-billion in US energy sector
HOUSTON
Houston: An energy capital looks to evolve
2017
DONGYING
China turns more to green energy for power supply
2016
HOUSTON
2015
DOHA
New Qatar energy think tank calls for cut in domestic consumption