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Updated 3h agoWhat's happening: Saudi Arabia prequalifies firms for new natural‑gas transmission grids
Saudi Arabia’s Energy Ministry has pre‑qualified eight standalone firms and seven consortia to design, build, own and operate natural‑gas transmission grids in five industrial cities. The BOO scheme will focus on Al‑Kharj, Sudair and three Jeddah zones, with the technical‑bid deadline set for 23 April 2026.
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By the numbers: DOF Group acquires two AHTS vessels for $100M
Deals•Feb 20, 2026
LanzaJet Secures $47M Funding Led by IAG and Shell
Chicago‑based LanzaJet, a sustainable aviation fuel technology provider, announced a $47 million first‑close of a $135 million equity round at a $650 million pre‑money valuation. The round was led by IAG and Shell, with participation from Groupe ADP, LanzaTech, Mitsui and a grant from the UK Department for Transport’s Advanced Fuels Fund. The capital will support commercial deployment of its alcohol‑to‑jet technology.
FinSMEs
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Structural Conditions Set Stage for Multi-Year Energy Bull
The STRUCTURAL CONDITIONS are right for a multi-year bull energy market, says @ericnuttall That doesn't mean it's started or that it will be a straight line back to $90-$100 oil prices. Prices will remain volatile, cyclical, and politically distorted — even...
By Art Berman Blog
Social•Feb 20, 2026
US NatGas Spot Prices Under Marginal Cost Post‑Vortex
U.S. Natural Gas in Post-Vortex Price Discovery: Spot Prices Below Marginal Cost $3.27 spot price was at least $1.80 less on the red curve & $0.90 less on the orange curve #energy #NaturalGas #shale #fintwit #oilandgas #Commodities #ONGT #natgas #LNG https://t.co/OIY9qxNzmU
By Art Berman Blog
Video•Feb 20, 2026
Stocks Slide as Oil Jumps on Rising US-Iran Tensions | The Close 2/19/2026
The Close highlighted a sharp equity sell‑off on Feb 19, 2026 as Brent crude surged to its highest level since July amid escalating U.S.–Iran tensions. The S&P 500 slipped about 0.6% and the Nasdaq 100 fell roughly 0.7%, while the VIX nudged back...
By Bloomberg Television
News•Feb 20, 2026
Orbital Data, Niche Markets Give Space Solar a New Shimmer
Space‑based solar power (SBSP) is shifting from grand‑scale grid concepts to niche markets such as orbital data centers, remote military sites, and lunar installations. Startups like Aetherflux and Overview Energy are leveraging laser‑based power‑beaming and large‑satellite designs, backed by DoD...
By Payload
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
Understanding the Physics at the Anode of Sodium-Ion Batteries
Researchers used DFT‑MD simulations on supercomputers to investigate sodium‑ion behavior in hard‑carbon anodes for sodium‑ion batteries. They identified that sodium ions quickly transition from 2D adsorption to 3D quasi‑metallic clusters, with an optimal nanopore diameter of about 1.5 nm for stable...
By Nanowerk
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
How AI Found Better Battery Materials Among 14 Million Possibilities
A collaboration between McGill University, Mila‑Quebec, and Université de Montréal built a closed‑loop system that couples high‑throughput robotic synthesis with multi‑objective Bayesian optimization to explore roughly 14.2 million triple‑doped LiCoPO₄ cathode compositions. Using a set‑transformer surrogate and a multi‑task Gaussian process,...
By Nanowerk
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
Single-Atom Catalyst Produces Hydrogen and Oxygen Simultaneously, Slashing Costs
Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) scientists have engineered a single‑atom iridium catalyst anchored on a manganese‑nickel‑phytate layered double hydroxide that catalyzes both the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) on a single electrode. The design...
By Nanowerk
News•Feb 20, 2026
Saudi Arabia Prequalifies Firms for Gas Transmission Grids
Saudi Arabia’s Energy Ministry announced the pre‑qualification of eight standalone firms and seven consortia to design, build, own and operate natural‑gas transmission grids in five key industrial cities. The BOO scheme targets Al‑Kharj, Sudair, and three Jeddah industrial zones, with...
By MEED (Middle East)
News•Feb 20, 2026
E Vehicle Infrastructure Financing for High Growth
Vietnam aims to host one million electric vehicles by 2030, rising to 3.5 million by 2040, creating a clear need for 100,000‑350,000 public chargers. The paper argues that a shift from a single‑operator, brand‑specific network to an open, interoperable ecosystem will...
By Vietnam Investment Review (VIR)
News•Feb 20, 2026
Adani Power Limited Enters Nuclear Segment as India Opens Sector
Adani Power Limited has created a wholly‑owned subsidiary, Adani Atomic Energy Limited, to enter India’s nuclear power generation market. The move follows the Indian government’s SHANTI Bill, which relaxes licensing and permits controlled private participation in nuclear projects. The new...
By bne IntelliNews
News•Feb 20, 2026
PENGASSAN Warns Tinubu’s Order on NNPC Revenues Could Lead to Job Losses
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) warned that President Bola Tinubu’s February 18 executive order, which channels oil and gas revenues directly into the federation account, undermines the financial autonomy granted to NNPC Limited under the...
By BusinessDay (Nigeria)
News•Feb 20, 2026
Australia’s Biggest Publicly Owned Wind Farm Gets Federal Green Tick to Go Ahead in Queensland
Australia’s largest publicly owned wind farm, the 436.5 MW Tarong West project, has secured federal environmental approval under the EPBC Act. Fully owned by Queensland‑government generator Stanwell Corp after a $776 million state commitment, the scheme will feature 97 Vestas turbines across...
By RenewEconomy
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Spend $33B on Flexibility, Not Idle Gas Plant
For $33B he could have solved the entire PJM capacity auction challenge with demand flexibility through 2029, but sure overpay for a gas plant that won’t run more than 20% of the year…
By Jigar Shah
Social•Feb 20, 2026
NSW Orders ASL to Launch 2033‑34 Firming Tender
Australia’s NSW directs ASL to deliver firming tender for 2033-34 capacity shortfall #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/quhWxiedz6
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
News•Feb 20, 2026
US Removing Guardrails From Proposed Saudi Nuclear Deal, Document Says
President Trump has sent Congress a draft 123 Agreement to launch a civil nuclear partnership with Saudi Arabia that omits the long‑standing Additional Protocol and other non‑proliferation guardrails. The document allows Saudi Arabia to pursue uranium enrichment and spent‑fuel reprocessing,...
By Al-Monitor – All
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Solar and Batteries Keep Texas Lights On During Storms
How solar and batteries help keep lights on during Texas winter storms #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/5axxvNAZbV
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Deals•Feb 20, 2026
Magellan Power Raises A$15 Million Strategic Investment From Viburnin Funds
Perth‑based energy storage specialist Magellan Power announced a strategic investment from Viburnum Funds, which took a minority stake worth A$15 million. The funding will support Magellan’s expansion, including local manufacturing of its Karri home‑battery and community‑scale storage systems. The deal was...
RenewEconomy
Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Golden Energy Offshore Services Sells PSV for $27.25M
Norwegian vessel owner Golden Energy Offshore Services (GEOS) completed the sale of its platform supply vessel (PSV) Energy Partner for a gross price of $27.25 million. The transaction follows a binding sales agreement signed weeks earlier by GEOS’s subsidiary Energy...
Offshore Energy
Deals•Feb 19, 2026
DOF Group to Acquire Two High-End AHTS Vessels for $100M and Sell One Vessel
DOF Group ASA announced an agreement to purchase the Aurora Saltfjord and Aurora Sandefjord AHTS vessels for a net investment of about $100 million, with $30 million cash and the remainder financed by debt, while also divesting the Skandi Laser...
Euronext — News (RSS)
Video•Feb 19, 2026
Stocks Slide as Oil Spikes on US–Iran Tension | Closing Bell
The closing bell showed U.S. equities slipping as oil prices spiked on renewed U.S.–Iran tensions. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq each fell roughly 0.3%, while the Russell 2000 managed a modest gain, underscoring the market’s mixed reaction to geopolitical risk. Energy‑related concerns lifted...
By Bloomberg Television
Video•Feb 19, 2026
Finding "Goldilocks" Crude Oil Price & ETFs Tying Energy to AI Boom
$70 crude oil will be the "goldilocks" price, says Rob Thummel as the commodity ticks higher due to geopolitical risk. He talks about the risk premium due to tensions between the U.S. and Iran, and how an "oversupply" in oil...
By Schwab Network
Video•Feb 19, 2026
Why U.S. & Iran Tensions Power Energy Price Surge #shorts
Nicole Petallides explains why the latest tensions between the U.S. and Iran led to significant price action to the upside for crude oil and energy-tied stocks. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the...
By Schwab Network
Video•Feb 19, 2026
SBA 534: IP Networking for Building Automation Systems Explained
The Smart Buildings Academy podcast episode 534 breaks down IP networking fundamentals for building automation systems (BAS), emphasizing that modern smart buildings rely on a unified communication layer to link controllers, sensors, lighting, security, and fire systems across single sites...
By Smart Buildings Academy
Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Samsung SDI to Sell Minority Stake in Samsung Display to Fund ESS Pivot
Samsung SDI announced it will divest its minority stake in Samsung Display as part of a strategic shift toward energy storage systems (ESS). The sale, valued at an undisclosed amount, will provide funding for the company's ESS pivot. The transaction...
The Korea Herald – Business
Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Power Ministry Sets Up Panel to Monitor PFC-REC Merger
The Indian Power Ministry created a high‑level committee to track the progress of the proposed merger between Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and Rural Electrification Corporation (REC), which have in‑principle approved the deal. The panel will meet weekly to oversee integration,...
The Hindu BusinessLine – Companies
Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Consolidated Energy Secures Discounted Loan in Largest Discount Since 2023
Consolidated Energy has been offered a loan at the biggest discount since 2023, marking a significant debt financing event for the energy firm. The loan, priced at a steep discount, reflects market confidence and provides the company with needed liquidity.
Bloomberg – Markets
Deals•Feb 19, 2026
INOXGFL Group Acquires Wind World India's IPP and O&M Units in ₹2,800 Cr Deal
India’s INOXGFL Group has secured a National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) order to acquire the independent power producer (IPP) and operations & maintenance (O&M) businesses of Wind World India. The transaction, valued at an estimated ₹2,800 crore, expands INOXGFL’s footprint in...
The Hindu BusinessLine – Companies
Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Kenya Pipeline IPO Closure Extended to Tuesday Amid Weak Demand
The Capital Markets Authority approved a three‑day extension of the Kenya Pipeline Company IPO, moving the closing date to Tuesday after only 20% of the Sh106.3 billion target was sold. The state‑owned pipeline firm priced its shares at Sh9 each, with...
The East African – RSS hub
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
United Maritime Sells €13 Million Stake in Norwegian ECV Joint Venture
Nasdaq‑listed Greek bulker owner United Maritime agreed to sell its equity interest in a Norwegian joint venture developing an energy construction vessel for about €13 million, generating a €1.7 million profit. The transaction is expected to close by the end of May...
Splash 247
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Lydian Energy Secures $689M Debt Financing for US Solar and BESS Projects
Lydian Energy announced it has secured $689 million in financing to develop three U.S. projects—a 150 MW/733 MWh BESS in Utah and solar PV projects in New Mexico and Texas. The financing, comprising construction‑to‑term, tax‑credit bridge, co‑investment bridge loans and a letter of...
Energy Storage News
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Metafuels Raises $24M in New Funding Round
Swiss ClimateTech startup Metafuels announced a $24 million financing round led by UVC Partners, Energy Impact Partners, Contrarian Ventures, RockCreek, Verve Ventures and Fortescue. The new capital builds on earlier €7.4 million investments and will accelerate development of its Aerobrew sustainable kerosene...
Deutsche Startups
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Statiq Raises $18M in Equity‑debt Round Led by Tenacity Ventures
India’s EV‑charging network provider Statiq announced a new $18 million funding round, led by Tenacity Ventures, with participation from Y Combinator, Shell Ventures and RCD Holdings. The mixed equity‑debt round will fund expansion of its charging infrastructure across Tier‑1 and Tier‑2 cities...
ET EnergyWorld (The Economic Times)
Video•Feb 18, 2026
IEA Innovation Forum: Welcome and Keynote Speeches
At the IEA Energy Innovation Forum opening, Bloomberg’s Akshat Ratti framed the event as a focused dialogue to feed into the concurrent ministerial meeting. Dutch Deputy Prime Minister Sophie Ehrmanns outlined the Netherlands’ innovation strategy—prioritizing energy efficiency, grid optimization, renewable...
By International Energy Agency (IEA)
Video•Feb 18, 2026
The NYSE Welcomes Duke Energy to Ring the Closing Bell. (NYSE: DUK)
The New York Stock Exchange welcomes executives and guests of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) to celebrate 100 consecutive years of paying a quarterly cash dividend. To honor the occasion, Harry Sideris, President & Chief Executive Officer, will ring The Closing...
By NYSE Official
Video•Feb 18, 2026
Why Renewables Are Booming Despite the Politics | Ep245: Miguel Stilwell D'Andrade
The episode of "Cleaning Up" spotlights why renewable energy is thriving despite political headwinds, featuring Miguel Stilwell d'Andrade, CEO of EDP and its renewables arm. He frames the surge in U.S. power demand—driven by data centers and industrialization—as a catalyst...
By Cleaning Up with Michael Liebreich
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Perch Energy Acquires Solstice to Expand Community Solar Portfolio
Community solar platform Perch Energy announced the acquisition of Solstice, a customer acquisition and management firm. The deal adds 550 MW of contracted solar projects and expands Perch’s portfolio to over 3 GW across 1,000+ projects in 16 states. Financial terms were...
Solar Power World
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Rio Tinto Takes Majority Control of Nemaska Lithium, Plans $300M Investment
Rio Tinto announced it now holds a 53.9% stake in Nemaska Lithium, giving it majority control and management responsibilities. The miner plans to invest over $300 million this year to expand the Quebec lithium operation, while the Quebec government will contribute...
MINING.com – Gold
Video•Feb 17, 2026
Smelters Are Closing. China Is Scaling.
The video warns that Western nickel and copper smelters are rapidly shutting or scaling back as artificially low nickel prices and a global shortage of copper concentrate choke production, while Chinese smelters absorb the supply. The speaker cites two forces: price...
By Energi Media
Video•Feb 16, 2026
Buccaneer Energy CEO on Oil Production Doubling at Pine Mills Pilot
Buccaneer Energy’s chief executive Paul Welch announced that an organic‑recovery pilot in the Pine Mills field has already doubled oil production in two of the four test wells. The project injects a nutrient blend that stimulates native reservoir microorganisms, causing a...
By Proactive Investors