Darius Snieckus
About Darius Snieckus
Darius Snieckus has reported on the global renewable energy, hydrogen and oil & gas sectors since 1996. Before joining CNO, he was Chief Executive Editor at offshore wind intelligence consultancy Aegir Insights. From 2009-2023, he was first Technology Editor and later Editor-in-Chief at renewables industry news platform Rechargenews.com, as well as convenor of the Recharge Thought Leaders roundtable and summit series. Between 1997-2008, he reported for Offshore Engineer, Oil & Gas Journal and the Petroleum Economist. Snieckus is a regular speaker/moderator/panellist at international wind power conferences and commentator on the energy transition and the blue economy.
Amazon-led investment charges up Moment Energy to build world's first 'second life' battery gigafactory
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Bill Gates-backed Canadian CO2 removal start-up to build solar-powered flagship in Alberta
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Can Canada leverage its critical minerals to counter Trump trade pressure?
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Clean energy solutions need a louder voice — yours
There’s no shortage of reasons for despair over the world’s progress in making the critical shift from fossil fuels to clean energy. But there’s hope — and you can help us keep it alive.
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Quebec's hydro power and critical minerals saved Northvolt's Canadian plant
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