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Mexico’s Green Energy Push Is Finally Gaining Momentum
Mexico is accelerating its green energy transition under President Claudia Sheinbaum through new renewable energy reforms and private investment, aiming to add over 32 GW of generation capacity by 2030.
BP to develop offshore gasfield in Venezuela with firms linked to Trump administration
BP is partnering with firms linked to the Trump administration to develop an offshore gasfield in Venezuela, marking one of the first major foreign energy investments following the US-backed leadership change.
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 written to the Prime Minister urging rejection of the Rosebank oilfield project in the North Sea.
UK risks running out of gas by 2030s, ministers told
Britain faces potential gas shortages in the 2030s unless the government takes unprecedented action to maintain aging infrastructure and secure future supplies, according to an official assessment.
UK inflation rises to 2.9% as Iran war drives up energy bills
UK inflation rose to 2.9% in July from 2.6% in June as conflict in the Middle East drove up energy prices, marking the first monthly increase since March.
Hydrogen Is Still A Tonnes Market, No Matter How Many MWh We Assign To It
Global hydrogen demand surpassed 100 million tonnes in 2025, with consumption concentrated in refining and industrial applications where the molecule functions as a chemical feedstock rather than an energy commodity.
Hormuz Shipping Remains Subdued Despite Apparent Reopening
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains severely restricted despite technical reopening, with Iran conditioning full normalization on sanctions relief and Israeli military withdrawal across multiple countries.
U.S. Oil Rig Count Falls by 5 as Gas Rigs Rise
The U.S. oil rig count declined by 5 to 447, while gas rigs increased by 5 to 132, according to Baker Hughes data released Friday, as crude production rose to 13.843 million barrels per day.
Russia’s Energy Crisis Puts Kazakhstan in a Tough Spot
Kazakhstan is declining to significantly bolster Russia’s energy supplies despite Moscow’s requests, citing secondary sanctions risks and domestic demand while conducting large military exercises.
DCC, one of FTSE 100’s biggest energy firms, agrees £5.75bn takeover
KKR and Energy Capital Partners have agreed to acquire energy company DCC for £5.75 billion, though the founder and major shareholders oppose the deal as undervalued.
Millions in Great Britain could face emergency power cuts at short notice
New rules allowing rolling blackouts with eight hours’ notice take effect this week in Great Britain to prevent potential total electricity system collapse during supply shortages.
Duke’s New Energy Plan for Data Centers Requires Consumer Protections Now
Duke Energy’s latest plan proposes new gas plants and extends coal operations based on speculative data center demand, prompting calls for stronger consumer protections from regulators.
Every Chokepoint That Isn’t Hormuz
Oil rerouted from the closed Strait of Hormuz now flows through other global chokepoints, including the Red Sea, Bosphorus, and Panama Canal, creating supply pressures and elevated prices worldwide.
IEA: Southeast Asia Needs Grid Investment to Nearly Quadruple by 2050
Southeast Asia must nearly quadruple grid investment to $50 billion by 2050 to accommodate rapid renewable energy growth and meet net-zero targets, according to the International Energy Agency.
Clean Energy Spending Tracking Toward Record $180 Billion in 2026
Clean energy spending is tracking toward a record $180 billion in 2026, with major investments in renewable infrastructure and battery storage capacity expanding rapidly despite federal policy rollbacks.
Shell’s profits more than double after jump in oil and gas prices
Shell’s net profit more than doubled to $9.8 billion in the second quarter as Middle East tensions drove up oil and gas prices, marking the company’s second-highest quarterly earnings on record.
BP boss urges Burnham to prioritise UK oil and gas even as firm exits North Sea
BP’s chief executive urged UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to prioritize domestic oil and gas production even as the company prepares to exit its North Sea operations after six decades.
Households near new pylons to get £250 taken off annual energy bills
UK households within 500 metres of new power pylons will receive £250 annual energy bill reductions as the government advances over 40 grid modernisation projects nationwide.
BP to develop offshore gasfield in Venezuela with firms linked to Trump administration
BP is developing an offshore Venezuelan gasfield with partners linked to the Trump administration, marking one of the first major foreign energy investments since the US-backed leadership change earlier this year.
New UK cost of living crisis looms with soaring energy bills forecast to lift inflation
UK inflation is forecast to rise to nearly 3% in July due to soaring energy bills, prompting concerns about renewed cost-of-living pressures and potential interest rate increases.
UK risks running out of gas by 2030s, ministers told
The UK faces potential gas shortages by the 2030s without urgent action to support aging infrastructure, according to government assessments, despite expanding clean energy capacity.
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