U.S. Oil, Gas Drillers See Minor Uptick as Oil Prices Crash
U.S. oil and gas drilling rig counts increased slightly to 604 this week, while oil prices fell sharply, dropping roughly $14-20 per barrel from the previous week.
Energy Reliability Is Becoming More Important Than Energy Politics
Energy reliability and security are increasingly taking priority over political ideology in global energy policy, with the Iran conflict highlighting vulnerabilities in critical supply routes and spurring infrastructure investments.
Who Controls the Battery in Your Driveway?
Tesla’s latest software update appears to block third-party home charging equipment in Australia while simultaneously rolling out its own Powershare system in North America, raising questions about battery ownership and interoperability.
Latin America EV Sales Report: With Over 200,000 Units Sold in Q3, EVs Now Stand at 12% Market Share!
Latin American EV sales reached 220,000 units in Q3, representing 12% market share and 140% year-over-year growth, with the region potentially surpassing US EV sales by early 2027.
Electric Buses Need a Plan for the Next Operating Contract
Greater Manchester’s bus franchising highlights challenges electric-bus operators face when infrastructure ownership transfers between contracts, requiring authorities to plan carefully for depot access and charging assets.
Batteries Are Taking the Gas Peaker’s Best Hours
Battery storage systems have become cheaper than gas peaking plants in Australia, with four-hour battery systems now undercutting open-cycle gas turbines on capital costs while offering superior operational capabilities for managing peak demand.