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UK’s small power plants face higher cyber risk into 2030s despite Iran-linked hack
A successful Iran-linked cyber-attack shut down a small British power plant for four days last month, yet government plans to strengthen cybersecurity standards for such facilities won’t be mandatory until the end of 2030.
Holcim Integrates Two Joule Hive Thermal Batteries Into Its Cement Making Facility
Holcim has completed installation of two Joule Hive thermal batteries at a cement production facility, representing a major commercial deployment of electrified heating technology developed by MIT spin-off Electrified Thermal Solutions.
New Report Examining APS’s Massive Gas Buildout Demonstrates How Ratepayers Could Be on the Hook for Decades
A new report examines how Arizona Public Service’s expanded gas infrastructure could burden ratepayers for decades, as the utility simultaneously pursues a 14% rate increase and scales back clean energy commitments.
Trump’s War On Wind Turbines Takes Another Ludicrous Turn
The Department of Energy recently consolidated its renewable energy offices and updated wind power resources, despite the Trump administration’s documented opposition to wind energy development.
Russia’s $118 Billion Arctic Oil Bet Pushes Ahead Despite Sanctions
Russia’s Vostok Oil project, a $118 billion Arctic venture led by state-run Rosneft, continues advancing despite Western sanctions through a network of contractors and associates linked to Kremlin figures.
Sierra Club Applauds Governor Abigail Spanberger’s Data Center Executive Order and Policy Framework Release
Governor Abigail Spanberger issued an executive order and policy framework addressing environmental concerns from data center development in Virginia, including restrictions on diesel generators and enhanced community transparency.
IAEA Triples Nuclear Power Forecast as Small Reactors Finally Take Off
The International Atomic Energy Agency has tripled its nuclear power capacity forecast through 2060, with small modular reactors expected to represent a significant portion of new generation capacity.
Britain Faces £150 Billion Grid Overhaul to Power Renewable Energy Boom
The UK needs to invest over £150 billion to expand its electricity grid infrastructure to connect renewable energy projects and meet rising power demand, a substantial undertaking requiring thousands of miles of new power lines by 2041.
‘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 ends, prompting concerns about winter energy security and price volatility across the region.
Great Britain braced to pay millions for backup electricity during solar eclipse
Great Britain faces potential electricity shortages during a near-total solar eclipse expected to eliminate significant solar power generation while demand surges due to summer heat.
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 controversially removed after eight months in the role amid governance concerns.
Scrap windfall tax on oil and gas firms early, North Sea industry urges
North Sea oil and gas industry calls for early scrapping of windfall tax by 2027, citing need for investment as energy bills expected to hit three-year highs this winter.
The Race to Build a World Beyond Hormuz
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the Strait of Hormuz will become economically irrelevant within two years, as the U.S. reduces reliance on Persian Gulf oil through domestic production and Canadian imports.
The Oil Market’s Backup Plan Is Breaking Down
Drone strikes have forced Saudi Arabia to shut its East-West Pipeline, a critical backup route for oil exports, while Iran-aligned Houthi forces threaten another vital shipping corridor in the Red Sea.
Kazakhstan Turns to Russian Gas as Domestic Demand Surges
Kazakhstan plans to significantly increase natural gas imports from Russia, tripling purchases to meet surging domestic demand, though potential new US sanctions could complicate the deal.
UK inflation rises to 2.9% as Iran war drives up energy bills
UK inflation rose to 2.9% in July as conflict in the Middle East pushed energy prices higher, marking the first increase since March and complicating efforts to ease cost-of-living pressures.
Speed up electricity grid upgrade or else face higher bills, warns UK watchdog
UK’s spending watchdog warns that without accelerating electricity grid upgrades, consumer energy bills could rise by up to £7.8bn annually by 2030.
Inside the DOE’s $16 Million Bet on Critical Minerals Talent
The Department of Energy announced $16 million in funding to advance critical minerals workforce education, addressing a significant domestic shortage of trained mining engineers compared to China.
Turkey Bets $108 Billion on Wind and Solar While Expanding Oil and Gas
Turkey plans to invest $108 billion over the next decade to expand wind and solar capacity to 120 GW while simultaneously pursuing oil and gas development and positioning itself as a regional energy hub.
Saudi Pipeline Outage Could Deepen the Global Fuel Crunch
Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline, a critical alternative to the Strait of Hormuz, suffered damage to three pumping stations in an attack, with repairs potentially requiring five to six weeks and threatening to worsen global fuel shortages.
What Yemen Really Means to the U.S.-Iran War
Yemen’s Houthis are pursuing their own agenda separate from Iran’s strategic interests, demanding concessions tied to a 2023 UN roadmap while limiting attacks to Saudi targets and avoiding broader conflict.
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