The global oil market entered uncharted territory this week as the United States tightened its grip on Russian oil exports through sweeping sanctions. These new measures, targeting 183 oil tankers and major […]
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Growth of Data Centers Likely Faces Economic, Legal Challenges
Is it possible that the digital infrastructure and energy/power industries are overestimating the need for data centers, and for development of new energy facilities to be used to power them? […] The […]
Europe Leads the Charge in Nuclear Energy Expansion
The vast energy potential and clean nature of generating power through nuclear reactions have caused a surge in global demand, with nearly every region increasing nuclear energy investment by at least 50% […]
Plug Power Gets $1.7 Billion Loan Guarantee From DOE to Produce Hydrogen Fuel
The U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE) has continued to announce billions of dollars of loan guarantees to energy companies in the final days of the Biden administration, including for upgrades […] The […]
UK Nuclear Power Ambitions Hampered by Delays and Soaring Costs
As the U.K. government doubles down on plans to develop the country’s nuclear power industry following decades of neglect, severe delays and cost increases are hampering progress. Delays and rising costs at […]
Massive LNG Expansion Expected Worldwide Despite Green Transition
Since 2022, several countries worldwide have announced plans to expand their natural gas production capacity over the next decade, with multiple new large-scale projects coming online over the last three years. This […]
Accelerating grid modernization with open technology and standards
Alex Thornton is executive director of the Linux Foundation Energy. The power grid is undergoing its greatest transformation since inception, with new challenges imposing problems it is not equipped to handle. Historically, […]
Green Hydrogen in the EU: Vision 2030 or Illusion?
The European Union has set ambitious goals: by 2030, 20 million tons of green hydrogen are to be provided, 10 million tons of which are to be produced domestically. This corresponds to […]
The End of Lithium? Proton Batteries Offer Hope for Clean Energy
The renewable revolution runs on lithium. The metal is a key component in the batteries that power electric vehicles and store energy to stabilize electric grids as the makeup of global energy […]
U Can’t Touch This – A New Report on Consolidation Among Oil and Gas Producers in 2024
As 2023 was drawing to a close, folks with 401(k) plans and IRAs were wondering whether stocks would have another great year in 2024. Many of us tracking oil and gas E&Ps […]