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英語ニュース教材：Energy giant drops offshore wind project amid global ‘headwinds’（Intermediate レベル）

 

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🎧 Audio

📖 Script

International energy companies are starting to rethink their involvement in offshore wind projects in Australia. This change comes as a result of global uncertainty caused by the disruption of the industry under the Trump administration. Offshore wind energy has been seen as a promising source of renewable energy, providing clean and sustainable power. However, recent political and economic challenges are making companies cautious about continuing their investments.

The Trump administration introduced policies that disrupted the growth of renewable energy industries, including offshore wind. These policies created a ripple effect, impacting international investments and causing companies to reassess their strategies. Many energy companies are concerned about the stability and profitability of offshore wind projects due to these changes.

Despite these challenges, offshore wind energy remains an important part of the global transition to renewable energy. Australia, with its vast coastlines and favorable wind conditions, has been considered an ideal location for offshore wind farms. These projects have the potential to generate significant amounts of clean energy, reduce carbon emissions, and create jobs in the renewable energy sector.

However, the uncertainty in the industry means that companies must carefully evaluate the risks and benefits of investing in these projects. The global market for offshore wind is still developing, and political factors, such as changes in government policies, can greatly influence the industry’s growth.

In conclusion, while international energy companies are facing challenges and uncertainties, the potential benefits of offshore wind energy projects in Australia remain significant. These projects are crucial for achieving global renewable energy goals and combating climate change. Companies must navigate the current global ‘headwinds’ to ensure these projects can continue to develop and succeed.

📝 Vocabulary

  • reconsider: to think about something again（再考する）
    例文: “The company decided to reconsider its investment plan.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • reconsider a decision
    • reconsider an offer
    • reconsider a plan
  • disruption: disturbance or problems that interrupt an event, activity, or process（混乱）
    例文: “The disruption in the supply chain affected the entire industry.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • cause disruption
    • major disruption
    • avoid disruption
  • uncertainty: the state of being unsure or not having complete information（不確実性）
    例文: “The uncertainty of the market makes investors cautious.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • economic uncertainty
    • uncertainty about
    • uncertainty in
  • renewable: capable of being renewed or replaced naturally（再生可能な）
    例文: “Renewable energy sources are crucial for a sustainable future.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • renewable energy
    • renewable resources
    • renewable power
  • evaluate: to judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something（評価する）
    例文: “It is important to evaluate the risks before making a decision.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • evaluate performance
    • evaluate a situation
    • evaluate progress

✏️ Grammar Point

Present Perfect Continuous – “International energy companies are starting to rethink their involvement in offshore wind projects in Australia.”

文法の日本語補足を見る
現在完了進行形は、過去から現在までの動作や状態の継続を表します

💡 使用場面

現在完了進行形は、過去から今まで続いている動作や状態について話すときに使われます。この構文は、プロジェクトの進行状況やタスクの継続を示す際にビジネスでよく使用されます。

📝 使用例文

“例: In a business report, you might say: ‘We have been working on this project for the last six months and are seeing great progress.’”

❓ Listening Questions

  1. True/False: International energy companies are continuing their investment in Australian offshore wind projects without hesitation.
  2. MCQ: What caused the global uncertainty affecting offshore wind projects?
    a) Natural disasters
    b) New technological advancements
    c) Policies from the Trump administration
    d) Lack of resources
  3. MCQ: Why is Australia considered an ideal location for offshore wind projects?
    a) It has many deserts
    b) It has vast coastlines and favorable wind conditions
    c) It has a large population
    d) It has a strong coal industry
🔑 Listening Answersを見る
  1. False
  2. c) Policies from the Trump administration
  3. b) It has vast coastlines and favorable wind conditions

📚 Reading Questions

  1. What effect did the Trump administration have on the renewable energy industry?
  2. Why might companies be cautious about investing in offshore wind projects in Australia?
  3. What does the word “evaluate” mean in the context of the passage?
🔑 Reading Answersを見る
  1. It disrupted the growth of renewable energy industries.
  2. Because of the political and economic uncertainties and the need to assess risks.
  3. To judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something.

🇯🇵 日本語での経済ニュース解説

オーストラリアの洋上風力プロジェクトに対する国際的なエネルギー企業の投資が、トランプ政権下での政策変更による産業の混乱の影響で再評価されています。再生可能エネルギーの推進が重要視される中、洋上風力はクリーンで持続可能なエネルギーとして期待されていますが、政治的不確実性が企業の投資判断に影響を与えています。オーストラリアはその地理的条件から理想的な洋上風力の設置地とされており、今後の政策の安定性がプロジェクトの成功に大きく関わると考えられています。

Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-15/offshore-wind-industry-hit-by-global-headwinds/105520316

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