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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Zelestra Signs Renewable Contracts Totalling 1.5TWh in Italy
Zelestra has signed bilateral renewable energy contracts under Italy’s Energy Release 2.0 framework, totaling 1.5 TWh. The flagship deal with Burgo Group provides 950 GWh of renewable electricity, giving the paper producer stable supply and lower market risk. The agreements support Zelestra’s plan to expand solar capacity in Italy and contribute to its goal of nearly 3 GW installed by 2026, while the company also begins construction of two large solar farms in Texas.
Spiorad Na Mara Submits Offshore Consent
Spiorad na Mara, a 900 MW offshore wind project off the Isle of Lewis, has lodged its planning‑consent application with Scotland’s Marine Directorate. The development is a joint venture between Northland Power (75.5%) and ESB (24.5%). If approved, the farm could...
How Diamond Nanoparticles Could Be the Trick for Clothes that Keep You Cool in Extreme Heat
Researchers at RMIT University have created a fabric coated with nanodiamond particles that can pull heat from the body and release it, lowering skin temperature by about 2‑3 °C. The diamonds are synthesized from carbon waste such as plastic, making the...
Is Platinum a Proton Blocking Catalyst?
Platinum, long‑held as the benchmark electrocatalyst for acidic hydrogen evolution, is shown to absorb hydrogen and deuterium deep within its lattice rather than merely at the surface. Operando quartz crystal microbalance measurements revealed an irreversible mass increase during water splitting,...
Decarbonizing India's Industrial, Power Sectors: Challenges and Roadmaps
The episode explores India's challenge of decarbonising its heavy‑industry and power sectors, focusing on sector‑specific roadmaps, technology portfolios, and financing mechanisms. Amit Sharma emphasizes a phased, integrated approach that blends energy efficiency, circularity, electrification, hydrogen‑based DRI, and carbon capture, tailored...
China to Double Size of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Fleet by 2030
China’s central government announced a target of over 100,000 fuel‑cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) by 2030, more than double the roughly 40,000 on the road today. By the end of 2025 the country operated 574 hydrogen refuelling stations capable of dispensing...
Ofiniti Raises $6.8M to Push Its Maritime Fuel Software Into Global Shipping Hubs
Ofiniti, an Oslo‑based spin‑out of DNV, raised $6.8 million in a growth round led by Verb Ventures, bringing its total capital to $9 million. The funding will fuel its expansion beyond Singapore, where it commands roughly 40 % of the digital bunkering market,...
75% of World Bleeds $1
One has to be out of their mind to buy a petrol car - or bus, or scooter, or heater - today if they're even remotely cognizant of the reality around them ➡️New @EmberClimate report shows 75% of the world is...
Hydropower Sector Market Outreach Webinar
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is hosting a market outreach webinar for hydropower stakeholders, showcasing upcoming EIB‑financed projects in Africa, the Eastern Neighbourhood, the Western Balkans, and Asia. The agenda includes a procurement office presentation, sector overview with lending figures,...
The Price of Vassalage
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and QatarEnergy’s force‑majeure on LNG have removed roughly 20% of global supply, sending European gas prices soaring to double their previous levels. In reaction, EU policymakers are softening carbon‑pricing mechanisms and methane measurement...
Equinor Makes New Oil Discovery at Johan Castberg
Equinor announced a new oil discovery in the Polynya Tubåen prospect, estimating 14‑24 million barrels of recoverable oil equivalents. The find will be tied into the Johan Castberg field, which already holds 500‑700 million barrels and aims to add another 200‑500 million barrels. Production at...
Is It Time to Decouple Electricity Prices From Gas?
Maybe I don’t understand the mechanism fully but is now not the perfect time to decouple the price of electricity from the wholesale costs of gas? Have we reached a break point where renewables are enough of our main electricity...
Europe Swapped Russian Gas for LNG, Still Vulnerable
Europe's LNG imports have gone from 3% of gas supply in 1990 to nearly 50% today. We replaced Russian pipeline gas with LNG at record speed. But we replaced one dependency with another. That's why Europe is so exposed. Answer is transforming demand...
Zimbabwe Targets End of 2026 for Mzarabani Oil Project Finalisation
Zimbabwe’s government announced it will finalize the Petroleum Production Sharing Agreement with Australian explorer Invictus Energy by the end of 2026, extending earlier timelines. The PPSA is the legal cornerstone that will allow Invictus to move its Cabora Bassa project...
ADNOC Holds 18 Million Barrels at Korea’s Yeosu Facility
The UAE's ADNOC stores crude at KNOC's Yeosu site. The report, if correct, suggests 18 million barrels is what it has in storage there.
Goldman Sees Possible US Export Bans, Targeting Refined Oil
Goldman > While not our base case, we would not rule out US export restrictions. If implemented, they appear more likely for refined products than for crude oil.
GE Vernova, IHI Achieve 100% Ammonia Combustion in F-Class Gas Turbine Test
GE Vernova and Japan’s IHI Corp. successfully demonstrated full‑scale combustor components for GE’s F‑class gas turbines operating on 100 % ammonia at full load, marking the first such test at IHI’s Large‑Scale Combustion Test facility. The joint effort aims to commercialize...
Export Bans Threaten Philippines' Fuel and Food Security
Products matter as we don’t consume crude but the by products. The Philippines is vulnerable to export bans of not just diesel and gas but also eventually food should the conflict endures.
Heating Oil Prices Near $4, Spiking From Middle East Tensions
If you heat with oil you are exposed to sky-high heating oil prices. US heating oil futures are near $4 per gallon and prices have almost doubled since February, driven by escalating disruption linked to the war in Iran and...
Calm Grain Markets, Chaotic Energy Markets
Australian grain markets are holding steady, with wheat around $300‑$330 per tonne and barley modestly firmer, while canola trades in the high $600s‑low $700s. In stark contrast, energy commodities have surged—crude oil sits near $95 a barrel, up about 50 %...
Iran Could Escalate Attacks on the Gulf’s Energy Sector
Iran has signaled it may intensify attacks on the Gulf’s oil and gas infrastructure, targeting tankers, pipelines and offshore platforms. The threat follows a series of drone and missile strikes on regional shipping and heightened tensions over sanctions and Israel‑Iran...
Reliable, Affordable Power Drives Jobs and Growth
Access to electricity unlocks jobs, growth, and better services. But it is not just about access. It must be: ✅ Reliable ✅ Affordable ✅ Productive @WorldBank Read more: https://t.co/wHJ5BOSyke #PoweringAfrica #Energy #AI #WEF26 https://t.co/cPfANbfLFl
Gulf States Vow to Stop Iran Blocking Hormuz
GULF STATES want to ensure Iran can never again close the Strait of Hormuz and attack them: https://t.co/dxESxQ3EAf
Greece Risks Becoming Trump’s Trojan Horse in the Fight to Decarbonise Shipping
Greece abstained from the IMO’s historic climate vote and later announced a joint CO₂‑curbing position with Saudi Arabia, sidestepping the EU’s coordinated strategy. The move could trigger an EU infringement procedure and reflects growing US‑Saudi pressure on maritime decarbonisation. Greek...
Court Upholds Net Billing, Setbacks California Rooftop Solar
U.S. court upholds current net billing mechanism, dealing blow to rooftop solar in California #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/w0WlbqCtQX
Fast Stabilisation Boosts Grid‑Scale Battery Performance
Stabilisation Speed: A Differentiator in Grid-Scale BESS Performance #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/CGZ8HeAHQn
Australia’s Coal Plants Chalked up 108 Outages over Summer – 90 of Them Unplanned
Australia’s National Electricity Market recorded 108 coal‑plant outages over the 2025‑26 summer, 90 of which were unplanned. On average, 25% of coal capacity – roughly 5.3 GW – was offline across New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland. Scheduled maintenance frequently overran, adding about...
SPR Masks Shortage; Buy Cheap Future Oil Now
Sell the front, buy the future isn’t a trade—it’s a signal. The curve is too cheap in the back. Today’s SPR intervention is masking tomorrow’s shortage. #Oil #EnergyMarkets #SPR #Macro https://t.co/BTcsYGSuK0
Libya's Biggest Oil Field Shuts, Pipeline Fire Deepens Supply Shock
Libya’s largest oil field is going offline. Sharara exports halted after a pipeline fire—full shutdown within hours. Another supply hit in an already fragile system. #Oil #EnergyMarkets #Libya #SupplyShock
UN Watchdog Says Projectile Struck Iran Nuclear Power Plant
The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed that a projectile struck the Bushehr nuclear power plant in southwestern Iran, though the impact caused no damage and no staff were injured. Iran reported the incident to the IAEA, prompting a public statement...
Middle East Conflict Fuels South African Petrol Shortage Fears
South Africa: Middle East conflict sparks fears of fuel rationing and petrol shortages in South Africa https://t.co/FvxkRqShtg
Musk's 'Easy
Me getting ready to catch a lecture about Kharg Island from someone who thought Musk was being aspirational about cutting 2T from the budget so he could 'easily' cut 1T https://t.co/QJ0KEG2k3B
Island‑wide Blackout Plunges Cuba’s 11 Million Into Darkness, Highlighting Deepening Energy Crisis
On Monday, March 16, 2026, Cuba’s Ministry of Energy and Mines announced a complete, island‑wide disconnection of the electrical grid, leaving roughly 11 million people in the Caribbean nation without power. The blackout comes as the country’s already fragile energy infrastructure buckles under...
Price Hikes and Solar Surge Slash Pakistan’s LNG Demand
Pakistan’s LNG demand has dropped due to two main factors: 💰 The government hiked gas/power prices, resulting in demand destruction ☀️ In response to high utility bills, consumers and businesses rapidly installed solar panels (highlighted in thread below)
Seventh Oil Shock Arrives, Yet Recession Uncertain
The first five oil shocks since 1970 triggered recessions. The sixth one in 2022 didn't. Now we're in the seventh spike. 🔒 Members-Only https://t.co/E0T0q5vh0c
DOE Approves $26.5 B in Loans to Add Up to 16 GW of New U.S. Power Generation
On March 18, 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $26.5 billion loan package that could finance up to 16 GW of new power‑generation capacity across nuclear, solar, wind and gas projects, marking the largest single financing effort in the...
Tesla Teams with LGES for $4.3B Michigan Battery Plant
LGES, Tesla partner on $4.3 billion lithium battery cell plant in Michigan #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/5y03qYIGM4
Hawaii Advances LNG Import with Japanese Partnership
Hawaii’s long-awaited plans to import LNG are advancing… with the help of Japan 🇺🇸 🤝 🇯🇵 🚢 Jera met with US officials about building it a floating LNG import terminal and gas-fired power plant 🛢️ Meanwhile, Hawaii looks to wean its power...
Navigating Energy Price Volatility with Predictive Intelligence
GridBeyond’s FlexPilot platform shifts energy‑intensive manufacturers from reactive demand‑response tactics to predictive intelligence that blends real‑time operational data with forward price forecasts. The solution lets plants simulate schedule adjustments, inventory builds and asset controls before market spikes hit, reducing exposure...
Danish Renewable Giant Opens Australian Solar Farm During Royal Visit
Danish renewables giant crowns royal visit with inauguration of Australian solar farm #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/EYo5NkJw0e https://t.co/iKLeVymOsU
Iran Hints at Post‑War Strait of Hormuz Deal
Iranian FM Araghchi is talking of a new "post-war arrangement" for the Strait of Hormuz. Would be interesting to see what other details emerge. Right now, the markets are more focused on what kind of "war arrangement" might fall into place, if...
Stand-Alone Big Battery Seals Landmark Offtake Deal with “Non-Traditional” Danish Newcomer
A $200 million, seven‑year revenue‑share agreement was signed between Danish trader InCommodities and Singapore‑based Vena Energy for Stage 2 of the 408 MW Bellambi Heights battery energy storage system in New South Wales. The deal secures 204 MW of capacity, enough to power roughly...
Turkey Emerges as Revived Route for Iraqi Oil Amid Hormuz Crisis
Iraq announced the rapid revival of the 600‑mile Kirkuk‑Ceyhan pipeline, aiming to resume crude shipments to Turkey and bypass the Hormuz bottleneck caused by the Iran‑US‑Israel conflict. The oil ministry expects the line to be operational within a week, targeting...
Philippines Down to Its Last Three Weeks of Fuel Reserves, Turns to Russia for Help
The Philippines faces a looming fuel shortage, with national reserves estimated at only three to four weeks of supply. The crisis stems from Iran’s restriction of the Strait of Hormuz, a key conduit for 20% of global oil, which has...
Quantum Battery Breakthrough Signals Future Critical Minerals Demand
Australian researchers led by CSIRO have demonstrated the world’s first proof‑of‑concept quantum battery, proving that a quantum system can charge, store and release energy. The laser‑charged organic microcavity prototype exhibits a counter‑intuitive effect: it charges faster as its size grows,...
Wales Leads UK, Mandates Solar on New Buildings
Wales first part of UK to mandate solar panels on new buildings #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/WW6h40btPW
Vulcan’s Lionheart Heads to Production
Vulcan Energy secured its first lithium production licence for the Lionheart project in Germany, clearing a critical regulatory hurdle and moving the $3.9 billion venture toward production. The licence, LiThermEx, covers the Insheim geothermal area and is valid for six years,...
EVs Saved 2.3 M Barrels Daily, Could Double by 2030
EVs helped avoid the use of 2.3 million barrels of oil daily last year. By 2030, that number could more than double to 5.25 million barrels https://t.co/ipPiTXbIvV
US Blocks Cuban Oil Shipments, Keeps Rubio in Dark
No one told Rubio that the United States is blocking oil shipments to Cuba. Trump wants to keep in the dark on this.
SLB OneSubsea Awarded Integrated EPC Contract by CNOOC
SLB OneSubsea secured a multi‑well integrated EPC contract from China National Offshore Oil Corporation for the deep‑water Kaiping 18‑1 field, covering 20 wells. The agreement includes delivery of standardized subsea production hardware—dual electric submersible pumps, gas‑lift and gas‑injection horizontal trees, manifolds,...