DCC, one of FTSE 100’s biggest energy firms, agrees £5.75bn takeover
KKR and Energy Capital Partners have agreed to acquire energy company DCC for £5.75 billion, though the founder and major shareholders oppose the deal as undervalued.
Millions in Great Britain could face emergency power cuts at short notice
New rules allowing rolling blackouts with eight hours’ notice take effect this week in Great Britain to prevent potential total electricity system collapse during supply shortages.
Duke’s New Energy Plan for Data Centers Requires Consumer Protections Now
Duke Energy’s latest plan proposes new gas plants and extends coal operations based on speculative data center demand, prompting calls for stronger consumer protections from regulators.
Every Chokepoint That Isn’t Hormuz
Oil rerouted from the closed Strait of Hormuz now flows through other global chokepoints, including the Red Sea, Bosphorus, and Panama Canal, creating supply pressures and elevated prices worldwide.
IEA: Southeast Asia Needs Grid Investment to Nearly Quadruple by 2050
Southeast Asia must nearly quadruple grid investment to $50 billion by 2050 to accommodate rapid renewable energy growth and meet net-zero targets, according to the International Energy Agency.
Clean Energy Spending Tracking Toward Record $180 Billion in 2026
Clean energy spending is tracking toward a record $180 billion in 2026, with major investments in renewable infrastructure and battery storage capacity expanding rapidly despite federal policy rollbacks.