The volume of coal delivered in the United States for uses other than power generation—primarily, for manufacturing—decreased by about half in the last 15 years. Coal delivered for these purposes in the […]
Batteries: The game has changed – and it’s not what you think
A single benchmark no longer exists. In some cases, charging speed is what matters; in others, it is energy density, and in still others, cost and scalability. In other words, the battery […]
IFC, Norfund back 315 solar hybrid minigrids in Nigeria
The solar minigrids, to be developed by five renewable energy service companies, are expected to facilitate over 494,000 new electricity connections in Nigeria. The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Norwegian investment fund […]
Heat pump sales rise 17% across Europe in Q1 as energy prices surge
Residential heat pump sales increased 17% across 11 European countries in the first quarter of 2026, following a sharp rise in gas and oil prices after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz […]
Australia’s coal mines haven’t cut methane emissions, but hidden them with offsets and accounting tricks
Methane emissions at Australia’s coal mines are falling, but because of lower production, offsets and accounting tricks rather than much abatement. The post Australia’s coal mines haven’t cut methane emissions, but hidden […]
U.S. Flips to Net Crude Exporter on Record High Export Volumes
U.S. crude flows flipped the script last week. Imports dropped sharply while exports surged to a record high, pushing the U.S. into net exporter status for the first time ever. via RBN […]
The Big Picture – The Coming Battle for Gas Between LNG Exports and Southeast Generation
Natural gas demand is building fast along the Gulf Coast. New LNG export terminals, data centers and power generation — and new pipelines to deliver the incremental gas. That’s all baked in. […]
Nuclear Fusion Powers Up for Commercial Breakthrough
Fusion energy is entering a new phase. After decades as a scientific pursuit, the sector is attracting billions in private and public capital, with big tech, oil companies and governments all racing […]
Senators vow to block permitting reform over Trump’s renewables obstruction
This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Members of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the Democratic caucus told Interior Secretary Doug Burgum […]
CPUC Protects Ratepayers, Rejects SoCalGas’ Attempt to Charge Customers for Hydrogen Pipeline
Sacramento, CA — In a written decision today, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) denied a SoCalGas application that would have charged customers $266 million to fund the controversial Angeles Link Project pipeline. This decision […]
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