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BP puts North Sea oil and gas business up for sale
BP has launched a formal sale process for its North Sea oil and gas operations, ending six decades of production in the basin as new chief executive Meg O’Neill focuses on simplifying the company and reducing debt.
Millions in Great Britain could face emergency power cuts at short notice
Great Britain’s electricity system operator gains new powers to impose rotating blackouts with eight hours’ notice during severe power shortages, marking the first time such cuts can occur without emergency government intervention.
Chemical Spill at Duke Energy Plant in Florida Highlights Risks of Fossil Fuel Infrastructure
Duke Energy reported a 3,200-gallon sodium bisulfite spill at its Anclote Power Plant in Florida earlier this week, with environmental officials confirming no river contamination occurred.
Equinor Targets 27% International Production Growth by 2030
Norwegian energy company Equinor aims to increase international oil and gas production by 27% to 950,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day by 2030, focusing on growth in the U.S., Brazil, and Angola.
Delaware Governor Signs First-of-its-Kind Bill to Power Data Centers with Clean Energy
Delaware’s governor signed legislation requiring data centers to build clean energy infrastructure and pay for electricity grid upgrades, aiming to prevent residents from subsidizing Big Tech’s energy costs.
California Legislature Approves Bill Easing Access to Clean, Affordable “Balcony Solar”
California’s legislature approved SB 868, the Plug and Play Solar Act, which would eliminate regulatory barriers to installing affordable balcony solar systems in homes and apartments.
Collaboration Could Be a Win-Win for Cascading Hydropower
A study by the National Laboratory of the Rockies found that coordinated operation of seven Mid-Columbia hydropower dams could increase energy generation and revenue across all facilities while improving system efficiency.
UK’s small power plants face higher cyber risk into 2030s despite Iran-linked hack
Britain’s smallest power plants face elevated cyber-attack risks until the 2030s, even after an Iran-linked breach shut a gas facility last month, officials confirmed.
Households near new pylons to get £250 taken off annual energy bills
UK households within 500 meters of new power pylons will receive £250 annual energy bill discounts as the government pursues major grid upgrades to support renewable energy transition.
Hope Fades, Traders Brace for Extended Oil, LNG Squeeze
Commodity traders are increasingly accepting that Middle East tensions will persist, driving prolonged shortages in crude oil and refined fuels despite earlier optimism about swift peace resolutions.
16 Agrivoltaic Projects on Local Farms Move Forward in New Jersey
New Jersey approved 16 agrivoltaic projects totaling 52.06 megawatts, combining solar power generation with active agricultural production on farmland across eight counties.
Coal Remains The Undisputed King Of Global Power
Coal remains the world’s dominant electricity source, generating nearly one-third of global power in 2026 despite rapid renewable expansion, with disruptions to natural gas supplies strengthening coal’s competitive position.
Translucent Solar Starts Producing Solar Panels in South Carolina
Translucent Solar has opened a manufacturing facility in South Carolina that will produce solar panels at 1.2 gigawatts capacity by year-end, as part of broader efforts to expand U.S. cleantech production.
NLR & North American Electric Reliability Corporation Launch Partnership To Advance North American Grid Reliability
The National Laboratory of the Rockies and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation announced a partnership to advance bulk power system reliability across North America through combined research capabilities.
2 GW HVDC Is Becoming Standard. The Rest Of The Grid Isn’t.
HVDC transmission technology is becoming standardized with 2 GW systems becoming common building blocks, but grid infrastructure and regulatory frameworks have not kept pace with this development.
BP puts North Sea oil and gas business up for sale
BP has launched a formal process to sell its North Sea oil and gas business, ending six decades of production from the basin as new chief executive Meg O’Neill simplifies the company and reduces debt levels.
Great Britain braced to pay millions for backup electricity during solar eclipse
Great Britain prepares to pay millions for backup electricity supplies as a near-total solar eclipse on Wednesday is expected to significantly reduce solar power generation and strain the grid during peak demand.
Central Asia Blackout Traced to Key Hydropower Plant
A blackout affecting four Central Asian countries on August 14 was traced to a generator failure at Kyrgyzstan’s Toktogul hydropower plant, though officials dispute it caused cascading outages elsewhere.
Peter Thiel Bets $76 Million on Argentina’s Vaca Muerta Shale
Peter Thiel invested $76 million in a 1% stake in Vista, a major operator in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale formation, underscoring the region’s significance as a global oil and gas resource.
Duke’s New Energy Plan for Data Centers Requires Consumer Protections Now
Duke Energy’s latest plan proposes new gas plants and extended coal operations based on speculative data center demand, prompting calls for consumer protection guardrails from regulators.
Solar Power Passes 3 Terawatts!
Global solar power capacity has surpassed 3 terawatts, driven by growth in China and emerging markets worldwide, with projections reaching 9 terawatts by 2036.
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