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Saudi Arabia’s $5 Oil Detour Is Expensive—and Worth It
Saudi Arabia is routing crude oil through an expensive detour via Egypt and around Africa to avoid blocked shipping chokepoints, adding approximately $5 per barrel in costs but providing crucial supply resilience.
New Anti-Energy Efficiency Bill Will Cost Consumers, Waste Energy
Senator Mike Lee introduced legislation to eliminate energy efficiency standards, potentially increasing energy costs and grid strain while benefiting fossil fuel interests.
China Is Betting on Quantum Tech to Fix Its Power Grid
China is testing quantum technologies at a power substation in Anhui province to improve grid resilience, reliability, and fault detection capabilities.
U.S. Battery Storage Capacity Averaged 70% Growth Over The Last Three Years
U.S. utility-scale battery storage capacity reached 52 GW by mid-2026, with operators planning to add 54 GW over the next two and a half years.
World’s Largest 12.8 GWh Battery Storage Cluster Activated in China
Envision Group activated an AI-managed 12.8-gigawatt-hour battery storage network in northern China, featuring a 4-gigawatt-hour flagship facility that officials claim is the world’s largest single-site electrochemical storage installation.
Is Iran Preparing to Permanently Block the Strait of Hormuz?
Iran’s Parliament reviews a bill to permanently ban certain vessels from the Strait of Hormuz while President Trump claims a deal is near, creating market uncertainty as Brent crude settles around $83 per barrel.
U.S. Solar and Storage Industry Statement on New Sec. 232 Tariffs on Solar
The Trump administration imposed tariffs and minimum import prices on polysilicon and solar products, prompting industry groups to warn of manufacturing challenges and higher energy costs.
Energy Discovery Awaits Within the Spin of Atoms
Researchers at the National Laboratory of the Rockies are expanding applications of nuclear magnetic resonance technology to advance innovation in batteries, semiconductors, and bioplastics by analyzing atomic structures.
Students To Help Identify Retirement Options for Energy Technologies
A new DOE-funded competition challenges collegiate teams to develop recycling and repurposing solutions for decommissioned energy technology components, addressing growing waste management needs in the U.S. energy sector.
CATL Is Building The Electric-Truck Platform Europe May Have To Join
CATL and Octopus Energy formed a joint venture called Swaptopus to develop automated battery-swapping hubs for European heavy trucks, bringing together Chinese battery expertise and European energy capabilities.
GAC Aion V & UT Enter Australian Market
Chinese automaker GAC has launched the Aion V midsize SUV and Aion UT compact hatchback in Australia, expanding to 30 dealerships as it targets top-ten brand status in the market.
China’s Electric Trucks, Diesel’s Peak, and What Western Planners Still Don’t See
China’s electric truck program targets 40% of new heavy-truck sales by 2030, potentially reshaping global diesel demand and freight systems in ways Western planners have yet to fully recognize.
Brazil’s Oil Boom Is Accelerating as Asian Buyers Flee the Middle East
Brazil’s oil and natural gas production reached record levels in June 2026, with Asian buyers increasingly purchasing Brazilian crude as Middle East tensions disrupt global supply chains through the Strait of Hormuz.
LNG Supply Crisis Pushes Buyers Toward Coal and Oil
Middle East conflict disrupts LNG supplies, pushing Asian and European buyers toward alternative fuels like coal and oil as prices surge to multiyear highs.
Meter Attachment Transforms EV Batteries Into Power Stations
Ford partners with Global Power Products to simplify vehicle-to-home systems, allowing EV owners to power their homes during outages using a new meter-mounted GenerLink transfer switch.
EVs And The North American Auto Industry — A Canadian Perspective
Canada’s government approved imports of up to 49,000 Chinese-made electric vehicles annually, sparking debate over the policy’s impact on domestic auto manufacturing and EV adoption amid escalating trade tensions.
Africa’s Richest Man Proposes To Build 700,000 Bpd Oil Refinery In Kenya
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote proposes a $17 billion, 700,000-barrel-per-day oil refinery on Kenya’s Lamu Island to process crude for six East African nations and export surplus fuel across the continent.
Europe’s heatwave drives electricity prices to new highs as demand soars
A heatwave across Europe has driven electricity prices to multi-year highs as surging demand for cooling coincides with reduced power generation from renewable sources and plant outages.
Bank of England to stop accepting bonds linked to coal for key loans
The Bank of England will stop accepting bonds linked to thermal coal for key loan arrangements starting in October, a move climate campaigners view as a significant victory against fossil fuel financing.
Fossil Fuels Still Generate 57% of the World’s Electricity
Fossil fuels generated 57% of global electricity generation, though this represents a decline from 65% in 2000, according to recent reports analyzing worldwide energy data.
Energy IPOs Are Booming Thanks to AI’s Insatiable Thirst for Power
Energy company IPOs are surging to record levels as investors seek exposure to power generation needed for AI data centers, with 2026 fundraising already exceeding $12.6 billion.
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