A utility in oil- and gas-rich Oklahoma is on its way to owning its first battery storage projects following a recent order by state energy regulators. On May 11, the Oklahoma Corporation […]
A Barrel Trapped Behind Hormuz Isn’t Spare Capacity
At the start of 2026, oil traders were preparing for a glut. Supply growth was expected to outpace demand growth. OPEC+ was gradually returning barrels to the market. U.S. production remained near […]
AI-Powered Grid Management: Reducing Renewable Electricity Curtailment
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the energy system: While the expansion of wind and solar power continues to progress across Europe, AI will ensure the efficient use of every generated kilowatt-hour. Intelligent […]
Europe Scrambles to Contain the Energy Shock
The European Union and the Eurozone are feeling the energy shock as the Iran war enters its fourth month. The spike in oil and gas prices amid the Middle East crisis is […]
Know When to Hold ’Em – U.S. E&Ps Eschew Capex Increases Despite Oil Price Surge
Given that the Iran war-driven surge in oil prices doubled Q1 E&P profits, a surge in capex to capture fatter cash flows seemed like a sure thing, but that would have been […]
The Next Infrastructure Supercycle Could Be Worth $20 Trillion
Unprecedented heatwaves, violent storms, mega-cyclones, catastrophic floods, prolonged droughts and uncontrollable wildfires have all become commonplace, with extreme weather events increasing in both frequency and intensity thanks in large part to human-induced […]
How utilities can add capacity in months, not years
For utilities managing surging electricity demand, a scalable, non-wires approach to expanding grid capacity can be deployed in just a few months. via Utility Dive https://ift.tt/IdznLNp
Europe’s Industrial Future Is Not Where Most People Think It Is
For the past several years, Europe’s industrial debate has been dominated by a single word: decline. Factories are closing. Energy prices remain structurally higher than in competing regions. Germany’s industrial machine is […]
Negative Permian Gas Price Persists, but Change is on the Horizon
The price of natural gas remains negative at Waha. But movement in the forward curve suggests that the market is looking to a brighter future in the second half of the year. […]
The Next Stranded Asset Crisis Could Hit Utilities
Can it be real? Utility stocks offer a super combination of high dividends, steady growth, and potential total returns that exceed the cost of capital? All that with captive customers and the […]
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