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The Hormuz Crisis Has Forever Changed the Economics of Energy Security
Recent disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz have challenged assumptions about uninterrupted energy corridor access, prompting markets to reassess risk valuations and reshape long-term capital allocation in the global energy system.
America’s $4 Billion Wind Retreat Is a Bet on Permanently Cheap Gas
The U.S. Department of the Interior has reached agreements worth approximately $3.9 billion with energy companies to abandon offshore wind projects and redirect capital toward natural gas, LNG, and oil infrastructure.
‘Risking blackouts’? How Great Britain’s grid operator was dragged into a political row
Britain’s grid operator faced accusations that senior managers downplayed strain during summer heatwaves and pressured staff to protect the organization’s reputation rather than prioritize system stability.
DCC, one of FTSE 100’s biggest energy firms, agrees £5.75bn takeover
US private equity firms KKR and Energy Capital Partners agreed to acquire energy company DCC for £5.75bn, joining a wave of UK-listed firms going private.
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, driven by surging oil and gas prices following Middle East tensions and disruptions to global energy supplies.
VICTORY: Court Overturns Trump Administration’s Wind Pause
A federal court ruled that the Trump administration’s freeze on wind project reviews violated statutory deadlines and ordered the Department of Defense to resume evaluations.
Why Trump’s Waiver of the Jones Act Is Unlikely To Lower Gas Prices
President Trump is considering extending a suspension of the Jones Act to lower gasoline prices ahead of midterm elections, though analysts suggest the policy’s impact on pump prices would be minimal.
North Sea oil industry urges Burnham to approve new drilling in UK waters
North Sea oil industry urges incoming PM Andy Burnham to approve new drilling in UK waters, arguing it supports reindustrialization and energy security alongside renewable energy transition.
Bank of England to stop accepting bonds linked to coal for key loans
The Bank of England will stop accepting thermal coal-related bonds as collateral for commercial bank loans starting in October, citing climate and financial risks.
Why the Latest Oil Rally May Be Far From Over
Disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb are tightening global oil supplies, with prices rising $10 per barrel this week amid expectations that crude could surpass $100 per barrel.
Can an AI Black Box Be Trusted to Run a Nuclear Reactor?
China unveiled ADANES, an AI system designed to integrate artificial intelligence throughout the nuclear energy lifecycle, raising questions about safety and transparency in AI-controlled reactor operations.
CS PowerTech Launches Best In Class PV HJT Solar Cell Factory
CS PowerTech inaugurated its first phase of a heterojunction solar cell manufacturing facility in Jeffersonville, Indiana, expected to produce over 6 GWp annually and support more than 1,200 jobs.
Despite Trump, Solar Power Is Rising And Coal Is Falling
A major Minnesota coal power plant is converting to solar energy and storage systems, exemplifying how renewable energy is displacing coal despite political efforts to revive the industry.
China Keeps Beating Renewable Targets And Missing Nuclear Ones
China has consistently exceeded its renewable energy targets while missing nuclear capacity goals, with wind and solar additions vastly outpacing nuclear construction despite strong state support for both technologies.
UCLA Scientists Turn Plastic Waste Into Pure Hydrogen Fuel
UCLA researchers have developed a method to convert plastic waste into pure hydrogen fuel through a process called Alkaline Thermal Treatment, offering a potential solution to both waste accumulation and clean energy production.
New Underground Energy Storage System To Be Made In The US
Flywheel energy storage technology is expanding in the US as renewable energy grows, with startup Qnetic building a testing facility in China and planning US manufacturing of its Pulsar system.
Bank of England to stop accepting bonds linked to coal for key loans
The Bank of England will no longer accept bonds linked to thermal coal as collateral for commercial bank loans, effective in October, marking a significant climate policy shift.
European gas prices surge amid fears US-Iran war will cause winter shortages
European natural gas prices surged to four-month highs as escalating Middle East tensions threaten winter supply, with reduced Qatari liquefied natural gas exports straining the continent’s storage capacity.
The Red Sea Is Becoming Saudi Arabia’s Biggest Oil Bottleneck
Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline, traditionally a strategic hedge against Hormuz disruptions, faces critical vulnerabilities as a Houthi blockade at Bab El Mandab constrains Red Sea exports and strains alternative routes through the Suez Canal and SUMED pipeline.
EU Backs Off Methane Rules as Energy Security Fears Mount
The European Commission has advised EU governments to waive penalties for oil and gas companies breaching methane emissions rules for three years, citing energy security concerns amid Middle East tensions.
The Carbon Capture Boom Is Starting to Crack
Carbon capture and storage technology, once heralded as essential for industrial decarbonization, is facing mounting skepticism as projects underperform and costs soar beyond initial forecasts.
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