BHP rejects hydrogen and hybrids, backs electric trucks

Electric excavators and battery haul trucks, not hydrogen or hybrid options, are preferred to displace diesel in iron ore mining, BHP says. However, the diversified miner’s carbon footprint will get worse before it gets better as commodity production ramps up to meet global demand, investors were warned at a roundtable on Wednesday. «It’s not going…

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gas natural para la salud pública

Beneficios del gas natural para la salud pública

El gas natural, como servicio público esencial, ha desempeñado un papel crucial en la transformación social y económica de Colombia, ofreciendo un acceso democratizado que ha mejorado la calidad de vida de más de 36 millones de ciudadanos (12 millones de hogares). Según datos del Ministerio de Minas y Energía, el gas natural alcanzó a…

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Backlash over energy standing charges shake-up

Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent, BBC News Charities and energy providers have criticised plans to change the way standing charges on bills are paid. All households pay the fixed daily charges covering the costs of connecting to a gas and electricity supply. Many billpayers consider them to be unfair as they have no control…

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