Today's Energy Pulse
Scania pilots vehicle‑to‑grid power for heavy‑duty electric trucks
Scania showcased one of the first V2G systems for heavy‑duty electric trucks using the Megawatt Charging System (MCS). The pilot demonstrated bi‑directional power flow, letting trucks feed stored electricity back to the grid while parked, with real‑time communication enabling dynamic charging and discharging. The company also opened orders for trucks equipped with an extra battery pack and MCS.
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Five Ways Utilities Can Make Better Decisions with the Data They Already Have
U.S. utilities spent over $50 billion on distribution upgrades in 2023, yet control rooms still drown in fragmented, uncontextualized data. Everardo Camacho outlines five practices—unifying data streams, correlating alerts, adding operational context, adopting predictive analytics, and aligning teams around a shared grid model—to turn existing telemetry into actionable intelligence. By consolidating platforms like SCADA, OMS and weather feeds, utilities can cut alert overload and shift from reactive monitoring to foresight‑driven operations. The approach promises faster, more reliable decision‑making as the grid becomes increasingly dynamic with distributed energy resources and electrification.
Nordex Pushes Forward Development: N175/6.X Turbine Receives 7.3 MW Operating Mode and New Hybrid Tower Options for Higher Yields -...
Nordex is upgrading its flagship N175/6.X turbine with a new 7.3 MW operating mode that can lift annual energy output by up to 1.7 % without increasing noise. The company also secured certification for two hybrid tower variants—a 162.5 m concrete‑steel design and...
On Energy, Our Supply Chains NOT Keeping Up
U.S. energy production reached unprecedented levels in 2025, with crude oil output climbing to 13.6 million barrels per day and natural‑gas output hitting nearly 109 billion cubic feet per day. These figures make the United States the world’s largest energy producer by...
How Much CO2 Do Oil Tankers Emit?
A new analysis highlights the carbon footprint of oil tankers supplying California, where 484 million barrels were consumed in 2025 but only 111 million barrels were produced domestically. The war in the Middle East has forced longer shipping routes, increasing bunker fuel...
Powering the Arsenal: CSIS Warns Energy Could Limit U.S. War Production
The Center for Strategic and International Studies warns that the United States’ defense‑industrial surge could be throttled by regional energy shortfalls, not a lack of total power. A CSIS brief estimates a full‑scale war would need about 17.4 petajoules of...
Datacenter Boom Keeps Dirty Coal Plants Alive in the US
Datacenter construction in the United States, driven by AI and other high‑power workloads, is pushing electricity demand sharply upward. The surge is causing utilities to keep aging coal‑fired plants online, delaying roughly 40% of retirements scheduled through 2025. At the...
Edison: Qatar to Extend Gas Force Majeure, U.S. LNG Filling Gap
Italian utility Edison warned that Qatar may keep its LNG force majeure in place beyond mid‑June, after the Gulf supplier cancelled ten cargoes totaling 1.4 billion cubic metres. To bridge the shortfall, Edison secured seven cargoes from U.S. exporters, effectively substituting...
U.S. Gas Exports Will Boom Again in 2027
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Short‑Term Energy Outlook projects a resurgence in U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports as five new LNG projects come online by the end of 2027. Net natural‑gas exports are expected to climb 18 % to 18.7 billion...
US Supreme Court Sides with Michigan in Its Fight to Shut Down Ageing Pipeline
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously that Michigan’s lawsuit to shut down Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline segment must remain in state court, rejecting the company’s attempt to move the case to federal jurisdiction. Justice Sonia Sotomayor noted Enbridge missed the 30‑day...
To Phase Out Fossil Fuels, Developing Countries Need Exit Route From “Debt Trap”
A new report from the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative warns that soaring external debt – now $8.9 trillion for low‑ and middle‑income nations – is trapping developing countries in a cycle where fossil‑fuel revenues are needed to service debt, while that...
New Methods Could Ship Alberta Bitumen Without Pipelines
How Alberta Bitumen Could Bypass Pipelines Entirely Economist Richard Masson explains new approaches to shipping bitumen to market. #ableg #abpoli #oilsands https://youtu.be/Hr6wDz-_hXo
Solar Dominates Day, Batteries Own Night, India Accelerates Clean Energy
Today on Volts: the think tank @emberenergyresearch is out with its yearly Global Electricity Review. I talk with two of the co-authors about the big stories this year: Solar has won the day; batteries are winning the night. Fossil power...
Oil Rises, Asian Stocks Mostly Fall After Trump Extends Ceasefire
President Donald Trump announced an extension of the U.S.–Iran cease‑fire, prompting Brent crude to climb above $100 a barrel and WTI past $90. Asian equity markets slipped, with Hong Kong and Sydney indexes falling more than 1%, while Tokyo and Shanghai...
Enercon Signs Large Framework Deal to Supply New Flagship Turbine to Canada
Enercon has secured a framework agreement to supply its flagship E‑175 EP5 E2 turbine to Canadian wind projects totaling more than 440 MW. The 7 MW turbine comes equipped with a cold‑climate system and blade‑heating technology designed for the country’s severe winters. Delivery will...
Transforming AI’s Energy Demand Into a Grid Asset
AI needs energy. A lot of it. But the more interesting question is what happens next. In this Earth Day episode of TEQ, Carolina Milanesi sits down with Christopher Wellise (@cwellise), VP of Sustainability at @Equinix, to unpack whether the infrastructure...
Live: Jennifer Granholm Discusses Energy Policy & IRA
Hot on the heels of last week's episode with Fatih Birol, going live at the top of the hour this week's episode is with Jennifer Granholm. Two-time governor of Michigan, Secretary of Energy under President Biden, author of the Inflation...
Death Toll From Boiler Explosion at Vedanta’s India Coal Power Plant Rises to 24, Triggers Probes
A boiler explosion at Vedanta Ltd.'s Chhattisgarh Thermal Power Plant on April 14 killed 24 workers and left dozens with severe burns. The blast occurred in Unit 1 when a high‑pressure steam tube ruptured after a rapid load ramp‑up amid furnace over‑pressure....
US Boarding Threatens Iran-China Oil Shadow Fleet
Secretive Shipments of Iranian Oil to China Are Under Threat by U.S.—Boarding of tanker raises risk for sanctions-evading ‘shadow fleet’ @austinramzy @RebeccaYFeng https://t.co/5rcMcxUf3Y https://t.co/5rcMcxUf3Y
Daily Energy Report
Global crude floating storage has climbed to its highest level since the summer of 2020, according to Kpler’s weekly data for 2025‑2026. The surge follows the onset of the Iran‑related conflict and the resulting Hormuz Strait bottleneck, which have forced...
UNCTAD and Singapore Team Up to Green Global Maritime Transport
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority have signed a partnership to fast‑track the shift toward sustainable, resilient maritime transport. The deal leverages Singapore’s port efficiency and UNCTAD’s development expertise to promote...
Alight Adds 79 MW Solar‑plus‑storage Project in Denmark, Boosting Nordic Renewables
Alight Energy has acquired a 79 MWp solar farm paired with a 55 MW battery energy storage system in Kalundborg, Denmark. The hybrid park, expected to generate about 95 GWh annually, moves Alight closer to its 5 GW Nordic capacity target for 2030.
Halliburton CEO Forecasts Early‑Stage Oil Rebound and Near‑Term Drilling Ramp‑Up
Halliburton chief executive Jeff Miller told investors the oil market is in its “early innings,” pointing to a 22% year‑over‑year jump in Latin America revenue and a near‑full booking slate through Q2. The outlook suggests a U.S. drilling ramp‑up as...
India Snaps Up Cheaper Spot LNG Cargoes
India has resumed buying spot LNG cargoes as Asian benchmark prices slipped to the lowest level in a month, driven by demand destruction and optimism about a Middle East conflict resolution. Major importers including Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd, Gail India...
Dubai Energy Council Pushes Fuel Outlet Expansion as AI Drives Clean Power Strategy
Dubai's Supreme Council of Energy, chaired by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, approved a plan to expand retail fuel outlets while accelerating AI-driven clean‑energy projects, aiming to boost solar capacity to over 36% of the mix by 2030 and...
Vietnam’s Race to Go Nuclear Leaves Villagers in Limbo
Vietnam has revived its stalled Ninh Thuan nuclear programme, signing a 2025 MoU with Russia’s Rosatom to build two 2.5 GW units. The government plans to relocate about 477 households—roughly 2,000 residents—from Vinh Tuong village, where snail farms are already being shut...
Ceasefire Deadline Fuels Oil Market Jitters as US‑Iran Talks Stall in Islamabad
U.S. President Donald Trump signaled he will not extend the two‑week ceasefire with Iran, while Iran’s chief negotiator warned against talks under threat. The standoff threatens to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, keeping oil markets on edge as the...
5 Fuel Shocks, 5 Very Different Endings: What History Tells Us About This One
Jet fuel prices have doubled in eight weeks, creating a severe cost shock for airlines that see fuel as 20‑30% of expenses. The surge is linked to geopolitical tensions, especially the war in Iran, and looming supply constraints in Europe...
Weatherford International Q1 Profit Jumps 42% on New Oilfield Service Contracts
Weatherford International reported a first‑quarter profit of $108 million, or $1.49 per share, up 42% from the same period a year ago. The earnings lift came despite a 3.4% revenue dip, as the oil‑field services firm secured new multi‑year contracts and...
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[Episode #274] – Global Electricity Review 2026
In this episode, Ember analyst Nicholas Fulgham breaks down the 2026 Global Electricity Review, highlighting that 2025 was the first year since the pandemic when global fossil‑fuel electricity generation fell, driven by renewables outpacing demand growth. Solar alone supplied three‑quarters...
China's CATL Reveals 621-Mile EV Battery, Under-7-Minute Charging
CATL introduced two new battery systems at a Beijing event ahead of the auto show. The Qilin pack delivers a 1,000‑km (621‑mile) range while shedding weight, using high‑energy NMC chemistry. The Shenxing LFP pack can charge from 10% to 98%...
AI-Enhanced High-Energy Density Drone Batteries for UAVs & Unmanned Systems
SES AI, a Platinum supplier to Unmanned Systems Technology, unveiled a suite of AI‑enhanced lithium‑ion batteries designed for high‑energy UAV missions. The flagship H10E delivers 396 Wh/kg, while the H10P focuses on power output and the H10B offers a balanced profile....
Oil CEOs Reject Drill Push, Sell Their Shares
Chris Wright and Doug Burgum got on a call with 200 top oil and gas executives and begged them to drill more. They all said no. High prices won't last. Not a good investment. Instead oil executives are selling their own stock....
ETF Prime: Energy Stocks Surge on Iran Conflict
Energy ETFs rallied sharply as the Iran‑Israel conflict heightened geopolitical risk. The Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) jumped 25% year‑to‑date before the strikes, peaked at 41%, and now sits near 24% after a pullback. Investors poured $4.5 billion into energy...
National Grid’s Little Horsted Substation in the UK Begins Operations
National Grid has placed the Little Horsted substation into service, delivering roughly 0.5 GW of capacity—enough electricity for about 480,000 homes. The project is a cornerstone of the company’s £2.7 bn ($3.4 bn) South East network investment plan through 2031. Construction involved moving...
Navigating the New NERC Requirements for Vendor Remote Access
Effective April 1 2026, NERC’s CIP‑003‑9 forces renewable operators to replace informal vendor management with a documented, evidence‑based cybersecurity program for low‑impact Bulk Electric System (BES) cyber assets. The rule targets electronic remote access used for configuration, troubleshooting and system interaction, requiring...
Hormuz Closure Cripples India's Energy, Fuels Worker Protests
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has choked energy supplies to India, upending the dreams of assembly-line workers and sparking large labor protests. https://t.co/qA5MhKmLRP via @WSJ
Novel Chemical Reactor Boosts Methane Conversion
Researchers at the National University of Singapore unveiled a dual‑temperature chemical reactor that separates methane activation and product formation into hot (≈1,400 °C) and cool (≈400 °C) zones. The design uses an electrically heated molybdenum filament followed by a palladium catalyst, delivering...
'Iran's Maldives' Could Drown in Oil Due to Spills From Air Strikes, Satellites Show
Satellite imagery captured extensive oil slicks in the Persian Gulf after U.S.–Israeli and Iranian air strikes hit refineries, tankers and petro‑chemical sites. The spills are drifting toward Lavan Island and the protected Shidvar wildlife refuge, threatening coral, turtles and seabird...
Waha Locked in Negative Territory Amid Natural Gas Market Fracture
Natural‑gas spot prices slipped on Tuesday as milder Midwest weather reduced demand, while futures remained above cash levels. Henry Hub cash prices have traded at a premium to NYMEX futures since late February, underscoring a broader market shift. In contrast,...
WindEurope 2026: VSB Focuses on Repowering and Hybrid Parks to Accelerate Wind Energy Expansion in Europe
At WindEurope 2026, VSB Group – a TotalEnergies subsidiary – placed repowering at the core of its European growth plan, targeting a 20‑gigawatt pipeline of wind, solar and battery projects. The company highlighted the Löberitz site in Germany, where five...
Alaska’s Energy Challenges Require a National Response
Alaska’s power system is dominated by more than 200 isolated microgrids that must generate electricity locally, driving costs several times higher than the national average. The state’s primary population corridor, the Railbelt, faces a tightening natural‑gas supply from Cook Inlet and...
Russia to Suspend Kazakh Oil Flows Through Key Pipeline Supplying Berlin
Russia announced it will halt Kazakhstan's crude oil shipments through the Druzhba‑Baltic pipeline that feeds Germany’s refineries, citing recent EU sanctions on Moscow. The pipeline carries roughly 1 million barrels per day (≈ 160,000 bpd to Germany), representing about 10% of Berlin’s oil...
UN: Renewables Boom Demands Massive Critical Mineral Mining
On Earth Day, UN Secretary-General calls for unleashing "the renewables revolution" - a push that inevitably will require far more mining/processing of critical minerals
US Petroleum Stocks Dip Modestly as Gasoline Falls, Crude Rises
US commercial petroleum inventories declined by only 1.8 MMbbl last week, driven by ongoing declines in gasoline (-4.6) and gasoline (-3.4) but offset by a 1.9 MMbbl build in crude together with inflows of NGLs. https://t.co/A15Ypw5oq9
ERCOT and MISO Forecast Huge Increases in Peak Load, Driven by Data Center Demand
ERCOT projects Texas power demand to rise from 98 GW in 2026 to over 111 GW by 2032, pushing peak load to 367 GW, driven primarily by new data‑center construction. Non‑crypto data centers lead the growth, followed by cryptocurrency mining, industrial users, and...
New Court Ruling Blocks Many of the Government's Anti-Renewable Policies
On Tuesday, a U.S. District Court in Massachusetts issued a preliminary injunction that halts a suite of federal restrictions on renewable energy development for the plaintiff trade groups. The decision builds on a December ruling by the same court, extending...
Chinese Battery Makers Lean on Gas Amid Lithium Crunch
Volt Insight briefing: Chinese battery companies' reliance on natural gas, CATL's mining push, and the lithium squeeze. Read more and sign up to my newsletter here: https://t.co/IUiScW74cK https://t.co/qZWMUx3kbM
WindEurope 2026: TSOs Sign North Sea Cables Pact
Five European transmission system operators—including Elia, Energinet, 50Hertz and TenneT—signed a memorandum of understanding at WindEurope 2026 to coordinate North Sea offshore cable infrastructure. The pact creates four working groups focused on repair logistics, spare‑part availability, fault detection and legal‑financial...
67 New EV Chargers Will Be Installed In San Diego
San Diego announced the installation of 67 new public electric‑vehicle chargers at recreation centers, libraries and community hubs, expanding the city’s earlier target of 750‑800 chargers. The grant‑funded stations are expected to be Level 2 units delivering roughly 30‑40 miles of...
Transitioning Voltage Regulator Design From Unidirectional To Bidirectional
The article by Nazzareno Rossetti outlines the shift from traditional unidirectional voltage regulators to bidirectional converters, a change driven by modern energy‑management systems that must move power between electric vehicles, photovoltaics, home batteries, and the grid. It highlights how synchronous...