Despite the lowest coal prices in Asia in four years, India’s coal power generation dipped in May to the lowest since the Covid lockdowns of 2020, as a lack of heatwaves and […]
Can green iron replace Australia’s coal and gas exports?
Australia probably has about 10 years left to develop a viable export industry to replace fossil fuels. Could green iron be the best bet? The post Can green iron replace Australia’s coal […]
Don’t Stop Believin’ – Data Centers, LNG Exports and Southeast Demand Key to Marcellus/Utica Growth
Marcellus/Utica natural gas production grew by leaps and bounds in the 2010s, but the pace of growth has slowed dramatically in recent years, mostly due to takeaway constraints. Finally, the prospects for […]
“Literally collapsing around workers:” Ageing coal plant suffers fresh unplanned outage
A 380 MW unit of an ageing Victoria coal plant will be out of action for at least two weeks, after an air duct collapsed during routine maintenance. The post “Literally collapsing […]
U.S. Electric Vehicle Adoption Plummets
Just 16% of American drivers say they are likely to buy an electric vehicle (EV) as their next car—the lowest share recorded in AAA’s annual surveys since 2019. High battery maintenance costs, […]
The hidden infrastructure risk that could derail America’s energy transition
On May 15, 2025, federal investigators disclosed that undocumented "ghost" communication modules were embedded in some Chinese-manufactured solar inverters. China produces about 70 percent of the world’s inverters, according to the International […]
“How much energy do I really have?” — The question costing storage owners millions
Every megawatt-hour matters. Grid demand spikes, prices surge, and systems are pushed to their limits. Energy storage system operators need to know how much energy they can count on and how quickly […]
In 2024, the United States produced more energy than ever before
In 2024, the United States produced a record amount of energy, according to data in our Monthly Energy Review. U.S. total energy production was more than 103 quadrillion British thermal units in […]
Renewables supply 100% of South Australia’s electricity demand for almost a third of 2024
According to the ElectraNet, wind and solar energy supplied 100% of the state’s electricity demand for at least part of the day on 299 days of the year in 2024. In addition […]
Permian or Bust? U.S. Oil Growth Has a One-Basin Problem
The Permian basin has been the chief growth driver for U.S. shale oil production. The most prolific shale basin in North America has been the focus of attention for industry players and […]
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