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China’s Growing Iran Trade Is Moving Overland Through Central Asia
A 55-container freight train carrying Chinese goods crossed into Kazakhstan on September 7, bound for Iran via Central Asia, establishing an alternative trade route that bypasses Persian Gulf shipping disrupted by US-Iran tensions.
New MIT Process Could Solve Hydrogen’s Biggest Supply Chain Problem
MIT researchers have developed a more energy-efficient process to extract high-purity hydrogen from ammonia, potentially addressing major supply chain barriers that have limited commercial viability of green hydrogen.
Wealthy Investors Flock To Oil & Gas Assets Amid Energy Crisis
Wealthy investors and family offices are increasingly targeting oil and gas assets as high energy prices and AI-driven demand create investment opportunities in the sector.
Thom Yorke, Romy and Brian Eno among 200 musicians urging PM to reject new North Sea drilling
Over 200 musicians including Thom Yorke and Brian Eno have urged the Prime Minister to reject new North Sea oil drilling plans, citing climate concerns and questioning energy security benefits.
China Aims For 70% Plugin Vehicle Sales By 2030 — Hit 61% In August
China released its 15th five-year development plan targeting 70% plugin vehicle sales by 2030 for passenger vehicles, though the market already reached 61% in August.
Tesla Superchargers For Non-Tesla EVs On The Mass Pike!
Tesla Superchargers at Massachusetts rest stops on the Mass Pike and I-95 now accept non-Tesla electric vehicles following an agreement between the company and MassDOT, doubling available charging ports.
Volkswagen & Skoda Eye Investments In India
Volkswagen and Skoda are exploring a joint venture with Indian conglomerate JSW to manufacture vehicles in India, seeking to replicate their past success in China as sales there decline.
New Kind Of Surfer Is Riding Waves — And Producing Power
Researchers deployed SURF-WEC, a wave energy converter off Hawaii that converts ocean wave motion into electricity, marking a significant step in gathering data for the marine energy industry.
Government Clown Just Can’t Quit Coal Power
A federal court ruled that Energy Secretary Chris Wright cannot unilaterally issue emergency orders to keep aging coal plants operational, but he issued another such order hours later for a Washington state facility.
Households in Great Britain ‘could owe energy suppliers £7bn by end of year’
British households could collectively owe energy suppliers £7bn by year-end as gas and electricity prices rise, with debt already reaching a record £6bn in June, industry groups warn.
‘Winter panic’: EU gas stores at their lowest level in 13 years
European gas storage levels have fallen to their lowest point in 13 years as the region enters the cooler months, triggering warnings of elevated winter price volatility and supply concerns among energy traders.
BP seeks to end years of boardroom turmoil with appointment of new chair
BP appoints Ian Tyler as permanent chair following the controversial ousting of his predecessor Albert Manifold, marking an attempt to resolve ongoing boardroom turbulence at the oil and gas company.
Trump’s Grid Battery Ban Leaves Developers Guessing
The Trump administration banned Chinese-made batteries from grid-scale energy storage systems as part of its push for energy independence, but analysts say the measures fall short of addressing China’s dominance in the sector.
Aberdeen Paid £556k Per Hydrogen Bus. Five Years Later, First Bus Is Paying £30k
Aberdeen’s hydrogen double-deckers, purchased for £556,000 each five years ago, are being acquired by First Bus for £30,000 per vehicle, revealing the dramatic depreciation of the specialist technology.
UK risks running out of gas by 2030s, ministers told
The UK risks depleting its gas supplies by the 2030s without unprecedented government intervention, according to an official assessment warning of potential supply shortages during cold weather periods.
RGGI Is Funding Lower Household Bills as Data Centers Spike Prices
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative is helping offset rising electricity bills in northeastern and mid-Atlantic states while reducing carbon emissions from power plants and creating clean energy jobs.
AI Boom to Boost Southeast Asia’s LNG Demand
Southeast Asia’s LNG demand is set to surge as data center construction driven by artificial intelligence expansion requires reliable 24/7 power generation, potentially raising annual demand growth by 16% through 2035.
Installed Solar Power Now Enough For 50 Million US Homes
The US now has enough installed solar capacity to power approximately 50 million homes, with 11.4 GWdc added in Q2 2026, representing 45% growth year-over-year.
MN Power Ordered to Continue Investigating Alternatives to New Gas Plant
Minnesota’s Public Utilities Commission rejected Minnesota Power’s proposal for a new gas plant and ordered continued investigation into cost-effective alternatives to meet future energy demand while maintaining grid reliability.
Octopus Energy denies it is anti-union as GMB pushes for recognition for workers
GMB union is seeking formal recognition at Octopus Energy, claiming staff want unionization, while the company denies being anti-union and says there is no staff demand for representation.
Octopus Energy urges millions of households to use less electricity during solar eclipse
Britain’s largest household energy supplier urges customers to reduce electricity use during this week’s solar eclipse, offering rewards for participating in demand-reduction efforts as the event threatens to disrupt power generation.
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How The Government Plans To Slash Your Electricity Bill
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