China, as the world's biggest energy consumer, has set itself a goal of generating 15 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2020.

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New Zealand bio-fuel company LanzaTech has been recognised as a world-leader in energy innovation

State owned Genesis Energy's share of the Kupe oil and gas field has pushed its half year profits up by 125 per cent.