Indian oil refiners are hiring tankers to sail through the Strait of Hormuz to pick up crude from within the Persian Gulf, a change of tactics to help them cut costs and […]
Redesigning Steam Turbines for the SMR Era
Small modular reactors (SMRs) borrow steam turbine engineering from both coal-fired and nuclear plants, but the resulting “wet steam” problem, with exhaust moisture topping 15%, demands a fresh set of The post […]
Germany Pledges To Phase Out Fossil Fuels By 2045
Politics in Germany is turning ugly, as neo-nazi interests like AfD gain traction with voters, especially in parts of the country that were once part of East Germany. AfD and similar political […]
Most landlords support minimum energy standards for renters, survey finds
Survey finds that three quarters of landlords either support or do not oppose introducing new energy efficiency standards for renters. The post Most landlords support minimum energy standards for renters, survey finds […]
The Grid Reliability Risk Hiding on High-Voltage Insulation
A high-voltage insulator can look unchanged for years while its operating environment steadily alters the conditions on its surface. Salt carried inland from a coast, industrial residue, road dust, moisture, ultraviolet radiation, […]
Middle East Oil Exports Stage a Remarkable Comeback
Exports of crude oil from the Middle East hit their highest level in September since the war with Iran began, reinforcing a trend of increased supplies despite Iranian attacks on shipping in […]
U.S. natural gas production reached a record high in July 2026
U.S. natural gas production hit an all-time high in July 2026, driven primarily by increased output in the Permian Basin, according to our latest Natural Gas Monthly. via Today in Energy https://ift.tt/x2IMqTD
Italy and Greece seek leeway on EU fiscal rules
Fuel price support and rising inflation put pressure on countries’ public finances via Financial Times – Energy https://ift.tt/FsuP5YX
The permitting reform battle lines are being drawn
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One of Australia’s biggest wind farms forced to revisit off-take deals after lengthy construction delays and repairs
The lengthy delays at what would have been the country’s biggest wind farm have forced its owners to go back to the table with its government-owned buyers. The post One of Australia’s […]