Today's Energy Pulse
Scania pilots vehicle‑to‑grid charging for heavy‑duty electric trucks
Scania demonstrated one of the first vehicle‑to‑grid (V2G) systems for heavy‑duty electric trucks using the Megawatt Charging System (MCS). The pilot showed bi‑directional power flow, letting trucks feed stored electricity back to the grid while parked at depots. Real‑time communication between the truck, charger and energy‑management platform enabled dynamic charging and discharging.
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Geolander Advances Angola Seismic Campaign for CO₂ Storage Assessment
Geolander has launched a high‑density nodal seismic survey in Angola to map subsurface structures for carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects. The campaign uses autonomous STRYDE nodal equipment, enabling tightly spaced data acquisition that improves imaging of reservoirs, caprock integrity, and fault systems. The detailed seismic dataset is intended to reduce uncertainty in evaluating CO₂ storage potential and guide site‑selection decisions. This marks STRYDE’s first deployment in Angola, highlighting growing demand for precise geophysical data in emerging CCS markets.
Australia’s Sliding Doors Moment: From “Dig and Ship” To Trusted Renewables Transition Partner
WWF‑Australia’s new report declares that Australia’s heavy reliance on fossil fuels makes it one of the most energy‑insecure nations in the Indo‑Pacific, while its abundant renewable resources position it to lead a new, partnership‑based energy‑security model. The analysis shows clean‑energy...
Hong Kong Expands Charging Infrastructure Planning for Electric Public Transport
Hong Kong’s government announced expanded charging infrastructure guidelines for electric public transport, requiring new transport interchanges to reserve space and power for fast chargers. The first interchange with ten 100 kW+ chargers opened in March 2026, supporting up to 21 electric buses...
Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation Q1 Profits up 207%
Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation posted a Q1 net profit of RMB 2.17 billion (≈$310 million), up 207% year‑on‑year, driven by soaring crude‑oil‑tanker rates after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz. Operating revenue rose 27% to RMB 7.3 billion (≈$1.06 billion), with the oil‑tanker segment alone increasing...
Australia Promises No Gas Tax on Existing LNG Contracts
Australia’s prime minister Anthony Albanese announced that no export tax will be imposed on existing LNG contracts, quelling calls for a 25% levy. The decision follows intense lobbying from unions, anti‑gas groups, economists and industry stakeholders. Instead, the government will...
Solar Insiders Podcast: Can We Make Climate Action Great Again?
The Solar Insiders podcast features author Thom Woodroofe discussing his new book, *Power, Prosperity & Planet*, which argues that making residential solar as ubiquitous as smoke alarms is essential for effective climate policy. Woodroofe outlines a nationwide book‑tour spanning eight Australian...
Thailand Pilots ‘Zero Burn to Earn’ Model Turning Farm Waste Into Renewable Energy
Thailand’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation has launched the PMUC Zero Burn to Earn pilot, beginning 5 May 2026 in Chiang Mai. The program swaps crop residues for farm equipment and renewable‑energy inputs, creating a market for agricultural waste. Pilot...
As Tax Cuts Spread Globally, Filipinos Hit by Power Bill Spikes
Global energy taxes are being slashed in 39 economies, yet Filipino households are seeing electricity bills double as generation costs, a 12% VAT and the universal charge surge. Meralco says the higher charges are pass‑through costs approved by regulators, not...
'Deeply Unjust': Could a Rush for Critical Minerals Harm the World's Most Vulnerable Communities
A new United Nations report warns that the surge in demand for critical minerals such as lithium and cobalt is creating severe, hidden environmental and health crises in low‑income regions of Africa and South America. While wealthy nations benefit from...
Massive Six-Hour Battery Project Seeks Federal Green Tick for Site in Victoria’s Main Coal Hub
Renewable developer Res Australia has publicly entered its 400 MW, 2,400 MWh Bunyip North battery into the federal EPBC (environmental) approval queue, a rare move in the sector. The six‑hour storage project sits beside Ampyr’s proposed 750 MW Wimpole battery on the main transmission...
Hong Kong Expands Electric Vehicle Adoption Across Government Fleet
Hong Kong’s government has mandated that all new or replacement private cars for the public sector be electric, unless specific operational constraints apply. The policy, outlined in the updated Roadmap on Popularisation of Electric Vehicles, also signals a possible future...
Off-Grid Gold Mine Achieves Record 93.8 Pct Renewables Share over Whole Month
The off‑grid Bellevue gold mine in Western Australia recorded a 93.8% share of wind and solar power in February, the highest monthly renewable contribution for any remote mining operation. Over the March quarter the 90 MW hybrid plant averaged 85.2% renewable...
UAE, Saudi Bypass Hormuz to Boost Crude Supplies to India
India’s crude imports averaged 4.4 million barrels per day in April, 15% below February’s peak, as the country offsets Hormuz‑related disruptions by tapping alternative routes. Saudi Arabia lifted shipments to 697,000 bpd by diverting oil from Ras Tanura to the Yanbu Red Sea...
E-Fuels in Cars: Unaffordable for Drivers
An independent study commissioned by Transport & Environment finds that producing e‑petrol by 2030 will cost about €4 per litre (≈$4.40) and sell at roughly €7 per litre (≈$7.70), four times the price of fossil gasoline. The analysis shows that...
On Cam: US Marines Try to Hijack Ship, Then Forced to Turn Back - Watch Why
U.S. Marines attempted to board a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz but were ordered to retreat after Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) boats and coastal stations issued radio warnings. The IRGC demanded the American warship change course, forcing...
Solar Scheme May Push Induction Cooktops Amid Energy Disruptions
India is evaluating a support package for induction cooktops under the PM Suryaghar Muft Bijli Yojana, prompted by energy market disruptions linked to the Iran war. The plan seeks to shift households away from the nation’s 320 million LPG connections toward solar‑powered electric cooking. Policy...
Ending Fossil Fuels Starts by Halting New Projects
"Stop making the problem bigger by banning new gas and coal projects. The most direct way to end fossil fuel production is to stop expanding it" Louise Morris is at Colombia's fossil phase-out conference, where real work is being done to...
China's LNG Imports Plunge to Eight‑year Low Amid Middle East Conflict
DEMAND DESTRUCTION: China's LNG imports are on track to hit an 8-year low 🇨🇳🚢 The Middle East conflict is choking supply of LNG to China. It is also boosting spot prices, discouraging Chinese firms to buy replacements China can instead turn to...
How PowerLabs Is Helping Nigerian Businesses Cut Energy Bills
PowerLabs, a Lagos‑based startup, has launched Pai, an intelligent orchestration layer that links diesel generators, solar panels, inverters and grid connections for Nigerian businesses. By analysing real‑time usage data, Pai can automatically shift loads to the cheapest or most reliable...
China’s Clean Shift Spares Saudi a Year’s Oil Output
China’s clean energy transition has already - alone - saved 1 entire year of oil production of Saudi Arabia, led by a domestic market where EVs captured 50% of new car sales in 2025 https://t.co/duBuQqX0vX
Shutdown Timeline Exaggerated; Iran's Production Halt Won’t Ensure Defeat
The storage story is real—but the “X days to shutdown” framing is overstated @AyeshaTariq It's a model built on assumptions Iran shutting in production will cause its defeat Stop being played by the propaganda machine #OilMarkets #Iran #Energy #Hormuz #Geopolitics
SMDC Brings Solar Power to Iloilo with 1st Renewable Energy Energization in the Visayas
SM Development Corporation (SMDC) celebrated Earth Day 2026 by energizing its first solar power system in the Visayas at the Style Residences in Iloilo City. The installation, part of a pilot rollout with Buskowitz Energy, is expected to shave roughly...
Saudi Aramco Halts LPG Exports Through May After Damage
Saudi Aramco announced it will suspend LPG exports from its Juaymah facility through May after a support structure collapsed in February, delaying repairs. The halt adds to regional supply constraints already strained by the near‑closure of the Strait of Hormuz....
15 Years of Australian Solar Manufacturing: Tindo Highlights Growth and Next Phase
Tindo celebrated 15 years of continuous Australian solar panel manufacturing, underscoring its status as the nation’s sole domestic PV producer. The company highlighted its Mawson Lakes facility’s expansion to 180 MW annual capacity and a feasibility study for a 1 GW gigafactory....
High Fixed Network Fees Threaten Home Battery Market
Push for high fixed network charges could kill the market for home batteries – just when they are needed #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/9Wre5oly0k https://t.co/tUn5SZGhuw
U.S. Remains
Wrong Oil at Home, Right Oil from Abroad The U.S. imported an average of 6.3 mmb/d in 2024 and 2025 And exported 4.0 mmb/d #energy #OOTT #oilandgas #WTI #CrudeOil #fintwit #OPEC #Commodities #commoditiesmarket https://t.co/HjHulwbyTC
When Will Gasoline Prices Go Down?
Gasoline prices remain elevated as oil futures react to heightened geopolitical risk and a tightening global supply outlook. Uncertainty surrounding potential Iran‑U.S. peace talks and a recent halt in shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz have added volatility to...
Ming Yang Seeks New European Factory After UK Rejection
Ming Yang, a major Chinese maker of offshore wind turbines, aims to finalize a European site for a factory by June, after the UK rejected its plan to build a plant in Scotland https://t.co/QCuH0nVNf3
Nexans to Buy Republic Wire for €680 Million, Expanding European Cable Footprint
Nexans has agreed to acquire Republic Wire, Inc. for an enterprise value of €680 million (about $735 million) with a possible €43 million ($46 million) earn‑out tied to 2027 performance. The deal broadens Nexans’ product portfolio and deepens its presence in the North American...
AES’s $46 Billion Take‑Private Deal Sets Record in Power Sector
AES, the U.S.‑based global power provider, was taken private in a $46.1 billion consolidated transaction led by BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners and EQT. The deal, the biggest ever for power infrastructure, gives AES new capital to expand renewable and grid‑modernization projects...
Stem Acquires Raicoon to Add PowerTrack Fault Detection Technology
Stem announced the acquisition of raicoon, a developer of PowerTrack fault detection technology, to strengthen its offering. The deal’s financial terms were not disclosed, and the move signals Stem’s focus on enhancing reliability in its solutions.
Oil Market Update: Oil Prices Holding Near Recent Highs
Crude oil is hovering above $110 as the Strait of Hormuz remains a bottleneck, shifting market focus from headline risk to physical flow constraints. Washington has signaled a willingness to extend a blockade, while Tehran prioritises reopening the strait, leaving...
Data‑Center Boom Spurs 66% Jump in Natural‑Gas Plant Costs
BloombergNEF reported that the surge in AI‑driven data‑center construction has driven the cost of new natural‑gas combined‑cycle power plants up 66% in two years, from under $1,500 to $2,157 per kilowatt. The rise coincides with longer construction timelines and a...
ElectriGen Secures 1.8 GW Behind‑the‑Meter Power Deal for Texas AI Data Centers
ElectriGen LLC announced a non‑binding letter of intent to build a 1.8 GW behind‑the‑meter power platform in Texas, aimed at powering phased AI‑intensive data center expansions. The project will comprise two 900 MW natural‑gas generators, 1.5 GW of IT load capacity, and battery...
UAE Exits OPEC, Iran Peace Talks Spark Mixed Moves in European Stocks
The United Arab Emirates announced its exit from OPEC on April 28, 2026, just as U.S. President Donald Trump weighed an Iranian peace proposal. The twin geopolitical shocks sent the pan‑European Stoxx 600 down 0.3% in one report, while another...
Why Energy Security Needs a New Playbook
The article argues that the definition of energy security must expand beyond reliable, affordable supply to include the resilience of production, refining, transport and delivery systems. Recent disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and the wars in Iran and Ukraine...
Clean Power Annual Market Report 2025
The American Clean Power (ACP) market report shows utility‑scale clean energy dominated new capacity additions in 2025, delivering over 50 GW—enough for roughly 7 million homes. The sector attracted $79 billion in fresh investment and contributed more than $150 billion to the U.S. economy....
World Bank Predicts 24% Jump in 2026 Energy Prices, Biggest Commodity Shock Since 2022
The World Bank’s latest commodity outlook projects global energy prices to rise 24% in 2026, the sharpest increase since the 2022 Ukraine conflict. Brent crude is expected to average $86 a barrel, up from $69 in 2025, while fertilizer costs...
The Commodities Feed: UAE Exit From OPEC Marks a Big Shift in Oil Market
The United Arab Emirates announced it will leave OPEC on May 1, ending its roughly 12 % share of the cartel’s output. With current capacity near 4.85 million barrels per day and a target of 5 million b/d by 2027, the UAE could add...
Global Solar Generation Hits Record 636 TWh in 2025, Covering 75% of New Power Demand
Solar photovoltaics produced a record 636 TWh of electricity in 2025, satisfying three‑quarters of the world’s new power demand. Ember’s senior data analyst Nicolas Fulghum says the surge reflects deep‑seated changes in how electricity systems are built, underscoring a rapid pivot...
China’s Renewables Top 60% of Power Mix as Q1 Adds 41 GW Solar, 16 GW Wind
China’s installed renewable capacity reached roughly 2.4 TW by March 2026, representing more than 60% of the nation’s total power capacity. In the first quarter, the country added 41.4 GW of solar and 15.8 GW of wind, pushing total power capacity to 3,960 GW....
Enterprise Products Posts $2.7 Billion Cash Flow in Q1 2026, Boosts Distribution Rate
Enterprise Products Partners announced $2.7 billion of distributable cash flow for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, prompting a 2.8% hike in its cash distribution rate. The midstream giant also retained $1.5 billion for reinvestment and spent $116 million on buybacks, underscoring strong operating...
Solar Waste Turns Profit: Copper, Aluminium Sales Booming
Can’t recycle solar? This local business is making millions from copper, aluminium sales #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/CiL9zAv5MG https://t.co/uVGknqyOar
Biomass Can Add Even More Value to Australia’s Forest Carbon Stock
A record 200+ members of Forestry Australia joined a bioenergy and biochar webinar that highlighted Europe’s proven pathways—pyrolysis, certified carbon removal credits, and biomass‑fired district heating—as models for Australia. Dr. Fabiano Ximenes emphasized that forest residues can generate measurable carbon...
US Imports 6.5 MMbpd, Contradicting “Plenty” Claim
Show data to support your unsupportable claim that the US has “plenty of medium sour” crude oil @straytwt No one cares about your opinion Never mind. I just did your work for you. Plenty? That must be why we import 6.5 mmm/d Because...
Cabinet Backs B20bn Loan to Steady Fuel Prices
Thailand’s cabinet approved a 20 billion‑baht (≈ $540 million) loan for the Oil Fuel Fund Office to boost liquidity amid a global oil shock triggered by the US‑Israel war on Iran. The fund, already running a 53 billion‑baht (≈ $1.4 billion) deficit and 56 billion‑baht (≈ $1.5 billion) in...
Analyzing Today’s Major Oil Market and OPEC+ Developments
Thanks @SullyCNBC and @KellyCNBC for having my literal and figurative fellow traveler @CroftHelima and me on @CNBC to unpack today’s big news in oil markets and opec+.
Repowering Essential as Japan's Solar Tariffs Near Expiry
Repowering key for Japanese solar assets approaching feed-in tariff expiry #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/4xfcpaN9Yz
Stocks Re-Enter the Oil Shock Zone
Equity markets have slipped back into the "oil shock" zone as oil prices continue their upward trajectory, eroding the clean‑look rally that had dominated recent weeks. The semiconductor sector, which had been the primary driver of gains, is now showing...
CRE Firms Install over 1 GW Solar Nationwide
Report: Commercial real estate companies have installed over 1 GW of solar across US #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/SrqPPkAJ7L