U.S. Renewable Deployment Hits Record High Despite Trump
U.S. clean energy deployment reached a record high in the first half of 2026, with capacity now sufficient to power 83 million homes, according to the American Clean Power Association.
The Coming Tsunami Of Wave Energy Is Still Coming…To The US
The US possesses significant wave energy potential, and despite policy shifts, federal support for marine energy research and testing facilities continues to advance the sector’s development.
EU Heavy-Duty Vehicle Transition Needs Renewed Political Momentum
Industry groups are urging EU leadership to launch a strategic dialogue on heavy-duty vehicle decarbonisation ahead of key regulatory reviews, citing energy and cost pressures affecting the transition.
Elevated Crack Spreads & Crude Oil Prices Contribute to Higher Prices at the Pump
Crack spreads and elevated crude oil prices are driving higher gasoline costs at U.S. pumps, with disruptions in global refining affecting supply levels across regions.
A Productivity Strategy For Europe Starts With Cheap Electricity
Europe’s productivity challenges could be partially addressed through cheaper electricity and electrification, which would shift spending from fuel imports to durable productive capital while enabling automation in an aging workforce.
Can Iraq Really Replace Saudi Arabia As The Middle East’s Top Oil Producer?
Iraq’s new Prime Minister announced plans to raise oil production to 8-10 million barrels per day within six years, potentially surpassing Saudi Arabia as the Middle East’s top oil producer.