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BP seeks to end years of boardroom turmoil with appointment of new chair
BP has appointed Ian Tyler as permanent chair, replacing Albert Manifold who was ousted in late May after eight months amid governance concerns, as the oil giant seeks to stabilize its leadership.
Environmental Groups Join Scattergood Hydrogen Retrofit Lawsuit
Environmental groups have joined a lawsuit challenging Los Angeles’s approval of a Scattergood Gas Plant retrofit to burn hydrogen and methane, alleging the city failed to comply with California environmental law.
Powering Sovereignty
Electrification of European transport can reduce dependency on imported fuels and enhance energy security, while meeting renewable energy targets requires ambitious EV policies rather than higher renewable percentages alone.
Hydrogen Kept Failing The Test — And Getting Another Test
Hydrogen’s persistent viability despite weak economics reflects organizational interests of gas companies and automakers seeking to preserve existing assets, skills and infrastructure rather than technical ignorance or cognitive bias alone.
EU CRM Centre: How to Secure Critical Minerals
The EU must establish a robust Critical Raw Materials Centre with substantial financial resources and coordinated industrial policy to secure resilient supply chains for clean technology development.
Hydrogen Learning Curves Are Counting The Wrong Doublings
Hydrogen cost forecasts using experience curves may overstate future price declines by conflating equipment scaling with manufacturing learning, according to analysis of European electrolyzer projects.
U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Clears Vienna Hurdle As Congress Review Continues
The U.S.-Saudi nuclear cooperation deal cleared an International Atomic Energy Agency hurdle, with Saudi Arabia agreeing to enhanced inspections of sensitive nuclear activities despite declining the toughest oversight protocol.
Rosneft Ships First Crude From $157 Billion Vostok Oil Project
Rosneft has shipped its first crude cargo from the Vostok Oil project in Eastern Siberia, a $157 billion development expected to eventually produce 50-100 million tons annually despite Western sanctions and partner withdrawals.
Washington’s Venezuela Oil Deal Is About Much More Than Crude
The U.S. signed a 100-year deal granting control over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves, positioning itself to reassert hemispheric dominance and counter foreign influence in energy markets.
Households in Great Britain ‘could owe energy suppliers £7bn by end of year’
Domestic energy debt in Great Britain could reach £7bn by year-end due to rising gas and electricity prices and an expected 4% increase in the price cap from October, 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 approaches winter, prompting concerns about price volatility and potential supply constraints.
Britain Faces a North Sea Crossroads as Jackdaw and Rosebank Await Approval
The UK government faces a decision on approving the Jackdaw and Rosebank North Sea oil fields, with nearly £11 billion in private investment pending and broader implications for energy security and fiscal revenues.
U.S. Oil Rig Count Rises as Gas Rig Activity Declines
U.S. oil rig count increased by 2 to 449 this week while gas rigs declined by 2 to 130, with total rig count remaining at 588 according to Baker Hughes data.
Trump Twiddles Thumbs While Balcony Solar Takes Over US
Nine U.S. states have now adopted balcony solar legislation, with New Jersey becoming the latest. These plug-and-play solar kits reduce electricity bills by converting sunlight into power for household use.
AI Data Center Boom Pushes U.S. Power Equipment to the Breaking Point
Power equipment manufacturers face severe shortages as Big Tech’s AI data center expansion strains grid infrastructure, with transformer and substation deficits creating supply bottlenecks.
Why Oil Majors Don’t Want to Build New U.S. Refineries
U.S. oil refiners operating at maximum capacity cannot quickly increase gasoline supplies to address record-high prices, despite presidential pressure to boost output ahead of midterm elections.
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 renewable capacity now serving 83 million homes despite policy headwinds.
The Coming Tsunami Of Wave Energy Is Still Coming…To The US
The US has significant wave energy potential with 1,170 terawatt-hours annually available along its coasts. The PacWave South testing facility in Oregon recently opened for commercial wave energy device development.
BP boss urges Burnham to prioritise UK oil and gas even as firm exits North Sea
BP’s chief executive urged the UK prime minister to prioritize domestic oil and gas production even as the company prepares to exit the North Sea after 60 years.
Octopus Energy denies it is anti-union as GMB pushes for recognition for workers
GMB union is seeking recognition at Octopus Energy, the UK’s largest energy company, while the firm denies being anti-union and says there is no current staff demand for unionization.
A New Microgrid Captures Energy From The Environment
Defense startup Chariot Defense won a $7.6 million contract to deploy its Amphora microgrid system to the US Army this fall, offering an alternative to diesel generators for powering modern battlefield equipment.
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When To Use Grinders, Scabblers, and Scarifiers For Concrete Repair Preparation
When it comes to resurfacing concrete, the preparation process is the most crucial of all steps involved. How well you prepare the underlying concrete will determine whether the layers and coatings bond consistently and securely to guarantee durability. Many reasons...
The Trend of Sustainable Living
Sustainable living is a crucial part to solving the global warming puzzle. It’s not only the technological advancements that’s given power to citizens that’s important, but the trend itself. Sustainability has become a lot more accepted over the past decade, with the...
Keeping the Air Clean with Diesel Exhaust Filters
The air we breathe is precious, and we need to keep it clean. At the same time, modern technology means that diesel engines and other tools pump toxins into the air, potentially harming both ourselves and the environment. Fortunately, the same technological advantages...
4 Technology Trends Revolutionizing the Pallet Delivery Sector
The rapid growth of technology is already impacting the pallet delivery industry sector. And thanks to the high tech-innovations, according to Statista, by end of 2019 the fourth-party logistics (4PL), which involve outsourcing and management of logistics to 3rd party...