Dossier
hydrocarbons
Coverage of hydrocarbons in the Nexus archive.
- Can we electrify the world? Ambition moves from nerdish backwater to centre stage
Electrifying the world with electric vehicles, heating, cooling, and modernized industry could phase out fossil fuels, replacing 80% of global energy from hydrocarbons. Electrification, once a niche climate action topic, is now central at pre-COP31 talks in Bonn, with potential to halve global energy demand and save billions through efficiency gains.
- The race for oil: will Jamaica be the next country to drill and what does that mean for its green pledges?
Jamaica is considering oil drilling after hydrocarbon discoveries in seabed tests, which could reduce its annual fuel import costs of $1.5-2bn. The move raises questions about reconciling fossil fuel production with the country's green energy commitments.