All articles by Ashima Sharma
Ashima Sharma
Ashima is a staff journalist reporting on the global energy sector, with interests spanning across human rights, geopolitics, technology and climate resilience.
Ford announces direct stake in Indonesia’s battery nickel plant
The plant will be built in Pomalaa in south-east Sulawesi and begin production in 2026.
How hydropower is shaping the geopolitics of South Asia
India and China are jostling for influence in South Asia through investment in hydropower in their neighbouring countries. What does the sought-after hegemony over water resources mean for the region?
New York launches offshore wind solicitation to expedite renewable energy ambitions
Earlier this year, offshore wind developers were forced to drop projects in Connecticut, New Jersey and Massachusetts owing to supply delays, lack of new tax credits and high interest rates.
India walks a tightrope with its coal future
While the Indian government sends mixed signals about emissions targets, even critics agree that India has a genuine dilemma of meeting the growing energy demands in a country with the largest population in the world.
Germany and Nigeria agree on $500m renewable projects and gas export deal
This is the first-ever gas deal between Africa’s largest oil producer and Europe’s biggest gas consumer, signed at the G20 Compact with Africa conference in Berlin.
Economies of coal: Can Indonesia choose between climate targets and coal revenue?
Indonesia has ambitious net zero targets, but its policies and investments are stuck in its own web of coal-powered emissions. Ashima Sharma examines the loopholes.
New fuels and slower sailing: Can shipping ride the wave of decarbonisation?
The global shipping industry contributes about 3% to global emissions. Ashima Sharma asks if the industry is ready to change course towards alternate fuels and electrification?
Clean Energy Council report recommends $10bn in Australian renewables for next ten years
The Australian Government should formalise a “Renewable Energy Superpower Masterplan”, the report says.
“It is foolish to think we could ever remove our dependence on China”: Livent CSO
While the EU has launched financial incentives to build EV batteries domestically, China has an edge in existing processing and refining capacity.
Biden administration launches “Climate Corps” to train youth in clean energy jobs
The initiative seeks to offer paid training to 20,000 young people, with the aim to help them get high-paying jobs in areas of clean energy, conservation and climate change.