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Norway’s national oil company’s profits double to $11.5bn amid war on Iran
Norway’s state oil company Equinor reported nearly doubled profits of $11.5bn in the second quarter, benefiting from elevated oil and gas prices amid geopolitical tensions affecting global energy supplies.
BP puts North Sea oil and gas business up for sale
BP has launched a formal sales process for its North Sea oil and gas operations, ending over six decades of production in the basin as the company pursues debt reduction and portfolio simplification.
Q&A: Does the World Need “Carbon Capture & Storage” to Reach Net-Zero?
Carbon capture and storage technology is considered critical for achieving net-zero emissions by major climate organizations, yet faces criticism over high costs, unproven performance at scale, and ties to the fossil-fuel industry.
Move Local Energy Goals Forward: Apply to the Energy Technology Innovation Partnership Project
The DOE’s Energy Technology Innovation Partnership Project is accepting applications through November 18, 2026, for coastal, remote, and island communities seeking to improve energy affordability and reliability.
Hormuz Attacks Push Oil Toward $100 Despite US Crude Build
Crude oil prices are climbing toward $100 per barrel amid stalled US-Iran negotiations and escalating attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, despite a substantial build in US inventories.
US Oil Drillers Add Even More Rigs As Oil Prices Stay Higher
US oil drilling rig counts increased this week to 593 total rigs, with crude production averaging 13.805 million barrels per day as oil prices rose.
Somali Piracy Surges Amid Hormuz Blockade
Somali pirates are intensifying attacks on commercial vessels rerouted around Africa due to Strait of Hormuz closure, with three major hijackings between April and July 2026 marking the largest pirate activity in years.
More Renewables Lead To Lower Demand For Methane In Europe
Wind and solar generation in Europe now exceeds electricity from methane-fired power plants, marking a potential structural shift as renewable capacity has surged to nearly 750 gigawatts compared to 400 gigawatts for gas.
Thousands of Comments Shared with Governor Katie Hobbs Passionately Oppose Desert Southwest Gas Pipeline
Environmental groups delivered approximately 2,000 comments opposing the Desert Southwest Pipeline to Governor Katie Hobbs’s office, citing concerns about water resources and climate impacts from methane gas infrastructure.
China Doubles Down on Clean Energy Even as Coal Keeps Growing
China announced plans to increase solar and wind capacity by 53 percent by 2030, while simultaneously continuing to expand coal production despite ambitious carbon neutrality goals.
Tidal Energy Could Cover 57% of US Electricity Demand, NREL Study Finds
An Alaska-based company is testing a small modular tidal turbine off Massachusetts. An NREL study found US tidal energy could theoretically supply 57% of national electricity demand.
Drax cleared after investigation into sourcing of wood pellets
The Financial Conduct Authority closed an investigation into Drax’s wood pellet sourcing practices, finding no evidence to support further action after reviewing the company’s accounts from 2021-2023.
Cost to rewire Great Britain’s electricity network could reach £90bn in 2030s
Great Britain’s electricity network upgrade costs could reach £90bn in the 2030s, 50% higher than earlier estimates, as the government accelerates its clean energy transition plans.
Billionaire to invest £35bn in small modular nuclear reactors rollout across UK
A Polish billionaire’s consortium plans to invest £35bn in building 14 small modular nuclear reactors across three UK sites, aiming to power approximately 8 million homes for over 60 years starting in 2034.
North Sea oil industry urges Burnham to approve new drilling in UK waters
North Sea oil industry groups urge incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to approve new drilling in UK waters, framing the initiative as supporting manufacturing and energy security alongside renewable energy transition.
European gas prices surge amid fears US-Iran war will cause winter shortages
European gas prices hit four-month highs as Middle East tensions threaten winter supply, with concerns about reduced liquefied natural gas exports from Qatar affecting storage levels across the continent.
First-of-Its-Kind Research Examines the Factors Accelerating — and Stalling — Solar Progress in California
A new study finds that California utility-scale solar projects face shorter permitting timelines when built on previously developed lands compared to undisturbed natural areas, with Williamson Act farmland presenting additional delays.
Tesla & ContourGlobal Sign Long-Term Power Agreement Covering 1 Terawatt-Hour/Year for Sterling Renewable Project
ContourGlobal has signed a major long-term power agreement with Tesla covering approximately 1 terawatt-hour annually from Project Sterling, a large hybrid solar and battery storage facility in Arizona.
The Controversial Space Mirrors Designed to Boost Solar Power
California-based Reflect Orbital received FCC approval to test a satellite with an 18-metre mirror designed to reflect sunlight to Earth for solar power and nighttime illumination, though scientists oppose it over environmental concerns.
AI’s Electricity Demand Is Not the Real Problem. Its Inflexibility Is
Artificial intelligence’s challenge is not electricity supply but inflexibility, as massive data centers arrive in specific locations on compressed timelines that outpace grid infrastructure development.
Oil prices fall as US pauses strikes on Iran over strait of Hormuz
Oil prices fell sharply after the US paused military strikes on Iran, with Brent crude dropping from over $100 to below $88 per barrel as traders bet on reduced escalation risks.
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Water Rate Increases Approved by The Board of Mobile Area Water and Sewer
Rate increases have been approved over the next two years by the Board of Mobile Area Water and Sewer System (MAWSS). Mobile, Alabama residents will see a 5% increase in their water bills each year over the next two years in the city. The rate increases have been put...
Tucson Water Utility Offers Leak Notification Program
Tucson's Oro Valley Water Utility is now offering a leak notification program called AquaHawk Alerting. The utility's program allows customers to track their daily water usage and receive alerts when water usage exceeds the user's specified threshold. The online...
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