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The Race to Cut Methane Emissions Is Exposing a Global Divide
Turkmenistan, one of the world’s largest methane emitters, has begun plugging major leaks this year as part of global efforts to reduce methane emissions and meet climate pledges signed by 159 countries.
U.S. Crude Inventories Fall As Brent Prices Soar
U.S. crude inventories declined by 400,000 barrels in the week ending September 4, while Brent crude prices surged to $106 per barrel, up sharply from the previous week.
US Natural Gas Market Verging on Record Growth
US natural gas production is projected to reach record levels, with output rising to 111.7 billion cubic feet per day in 2026 and 115.9 bcfd in 2027, driven by shale expansion and LNG export growth.
CrossCountry cancels almost all rail services after power cut hits control centre
CrossCountry cancelled nearly all train services across Great Britain after a power outage disabled its Birmingham control centre, with limited resumption expected later in the day.
A US Lithium EV Battery Recycler Rises From The Ashes
A new lithium battery recycling startup, R3 Lithium, has acquired a Georgia facility formerly operated by bankrupt Ascend Elements, aiming to boost domestic EV battery material supply.
Negative Power Prices Are Piling Up Across Europe
Europe faces growing negative power prices as renewable energy production surges, creating economic challenges and threatening energy security despite rapid wind and solar expansion.
California Heat Wave Tests Grid as Power Demand Surges
California faces elevated heat warnings with temperatures 10-15 degrees above normal, driving power demand surge that pressures the state’s electric grid over multiple days.
Energy Vault Scaled Gravity Storage. The Battery Benchmark Is Brutal.
Energy Vault’s gravity storage system in China demonstrates that stacked-block technology can function at utility scale, but faces significant cost and efficiency challenges compared to conventional battery storage.
Uganda Launches New Crude Grade as First Oil Exports Near
Uganda approaches its first oil exports with a new Pearl Sweet crude grade, but high wax content and incomplete infrastructure present significant commercial and logistical challenges.
BP to develop offshore gasfield in Venezuela with firms linked to Trump administration
BP is developing an offshore gasfield in Venezuela with partners linked to the Trump administration, marking one of the first major foreign energy investments following recent political changes in the country.
UK’s small power plants face higher cyber risk into 2030s despite Iran-linked hack
A successful Iran-linked cyber-attack on a British small power plant last month has heightened concerns about security vulnerabilities, though new cybersecurity standards won’t be required until the end of 2030.
‘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 summer injections lag behind historical averages, raising concerns about winter energy availability and price volatility across the continent.
REPORT: U.S. Adds 20 GWh of Energy Storage Capacity in Q2, Largest Quarter on Record
The U.S. installed a record 20.2 GWh of energy storage capacity in Q2 2026, bringing first-half installations to 30.8 GWh and prompting upward forecast revisions through 2030.
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 a major solar eclipse this week, offering rewards to those who delay running appliances during peak hours.
Britain Faces a North Sea Crossroads as Jackdaw and Rosebank Await Approval
Britain faces a pivotal decision on approving the Jackdaw and Rosebank North Sea oil and gas fields, with nearly £11 billion in private investment pending and broader implications for energy policy and fiscal health.
Green Bonds Hit Record High Despite Persistent Challenges
Green bond issuance reached a record $193 billion in the second quarter of 2026, though the sector represents only about 3 percent of the global bond market amid persistent challenges including greenwashing and regulatory complexities.
Renewable Energy And Storage Solve Massive Grid Problem In US
Texas has avoided grid outages this summer despite record heat through renewable energy and battery storage deployment, marking a significant shift from previous conservation appeals.
This Cattle Feedlot Turns Manure Into 1.2 Million MMBtu of Natural Gas a Year
A cattle feedlot in Nebraska has begun construction on anaerobic digesters to convert livestock waste into approximately 1.2 million MMBtu of renewable natural gas annually for energy and shipping fuel.
America Is Betting Big on a New Generation of Small Nuclear Reactors
The U.S. military is investing $2.2 billion across five companies to deploy microreactors at domestic military bases by 2028, positioning America as a leader in advanced nuclear technology development.
Millions in Great Britain could face emergency power cuts at short notice
Great Britain’s electricity system operator gained new authority to impose rolling blackouts with only eight hours’ notice to prevent widespread power outages, under rules that took effect this week.
Great Britain braced to pay millions for backup electricity during solar eclipse
Great Britain faces potential electricity shortfall during a near-total solar eclipse Wednesday, prompting grid operators to secure backup power at premium prices amid summer heat-driven demand.
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