by News Feed Editor | Aug 20, 2026 | Energy
The National Laboratory of the Rockies and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation announced a partnership to advance bulk power system reliability across North America through combined research capabilities.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 20, 2026 | Energy
HVDC transmission technology is becoming standardized with 2 GW systems becoming common building blocks, but grid infrastructure and regulatory frameworks have not kept pace with this development.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 19, 2026 | Energy
BP has launched a formal process to sell its North Sea oil and gas business, ending six decades of production from the basin as new chief executive Meg O’Neill simplifies the company and reduces debt levels.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 19, 2026 | Energy
Great Britain prepares to pay millions for backup electricity supplies as a near-total solar eclipse on Wednesday is expected to significantly reduce solar power generation and strain the grid during peak demand.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 19, 2026 | Energy
A blackout affecting four Central Asian countries on August 14 was traced to a generator failure at Kyrgyzstan’s Toktogul hydropower plant, though officials dispute it caused cascading outages elsewhere.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 19, 2026 | Energy
Peter Thiel invested $76 million in a 1% stake in Vista, a major operator in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale formation, underscoring the region’s significance as a global oil and gas resource.