Dynagas LNG: Mispricing Risk, Undervaluing Cash Flow
Dynagas LNG Partners (DLNG) is trading at distressed levels because of its exposure to Russian sanctions and an aging LNG carrier fleet, yet its cash flow remains strong. The company has been actively deleveraging, redeeming $55 million of preferred stock and cutting $45 million of debt, which reduces interest expenses. Even without new vessels, a conservative liquidation model forecasts a 17‑18% internal rate of return over five years and a $120 million scrap‑value floor. Analysts view the situation as a mispriced, cash‑rich “cigar‑butt” opportunity that could deliver double‑digit returns if geopolitical risks subside.
Brazil’s Electricity Regulator ANEEL Delays Energy Storage Rulemaking, Approves Hybrid Solar-BESS
Brazil’s electricity regulator ANEEL approved the country’s first co‑located solar‑battery project—a 1 MW/5 MWh lithium‑ion system attached to the Sol de Brotas 7 solar farm in Bahia—on 2 April. The hybrid plant shares a single grid connection, uses a 2.3 MW power conversion system and...
FPSO Goes Back Into Operation Mode in Eastern Mediterranean
London‑based Energean has brought its FPSO Energean Power back online off Israel’s coast after a 48‑hour restart authorized by the Ministry of Energy. The vessel’s return follows the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which was closed during the U.S.–Israel attack...
Oil Prices Rise as Failed Deal Between U.S. and Iran Raises Risk of Prolonged War
Oil prices surged above $100 per barrel on Monday after the United States and Iran failed to reach a deal in 21 hours of negotiations. West Texas Intermediate May futures jumped 8% to $104.39, while Brent June contracts rose to...
Oil Tycoon Funds Far-Right Candidate Challenging Texas Oilfield Regulator
Incumbent Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright, who led the first major overhaul of Texas oilfield waste rules in four decades, faced a strong primary challenge from Bo French, a far‑right candidate backed by billionaire oil tycoon Tim Dunn and fellow magnate...
Borr Drilling Anticipates Step-Up in Rig Contracting Game
Borr Drilling, the Bermuda‑based offshore driller, announced that its four rigs operating in the Middle East – Arabia III, Groa, Arabia II and Forseti – are set to resume work in April 2026 after recent geopolitical disruptions. The company’s Odin jack‑up, delayed by...
First LNG Shore-to-Ship Bunkering Operation at South Florida Port
Sawgrass LNG & Power completed its first shore‑to‑ship LNG bunkering at Port Everglades on March 26, 2026, fueling the Ritz‑Carlton Yacht Collection vessel Ilma. The operation demonstrates the viability of LNG as a low‑carbon marine fuel for both cruise and cargo traffic in South Florida....
Cooling Solar Modules with Nanofluids Based on Graphene Oxide, Mxene
An international research team combined a three‑dimensional oscillating heat pipe (3D‑OHP) with a surfactant‑free hybrid graphene‑oxide (GO) and MXene nanofluid to passively cool photovoltaic (PV) modules. Field tests on a 50 W panel in Mashhad, Iran, achieved temperature reductions exceeding 24 °C,...
Why Singapore’s Property Slowdown Is the Envy of the Rest of Asia
Singapore faces an energy shock, prompting a S$1 billion ($784 million) aid package to offset fuel costs and support households. Despite the macro backdrop, the city‑state’s housing market remains resilient, with private and HDB resale prices still rising year‑on‑year. The HDB resale...
System Integrator Guoxia’s Revenue and Profits Surge over 100% Amidst Shift to Utility-Scale
Guoxia Technology (02655.HK) posted FY 2025 operating revenue of RMB 2.057 billion (≈$301 million), a 100.6% jump from the prior year, and net profit of RMB 103 million (≈$15 million), up 109.5%. The company’s revenue mix shifted dramatically toward utility‑scale storage, which now accounts for 76.6%...
AESC and NEXTES Sign 1.5 GWh Strategic Supply Agreement, Marking Japan's Largest Energy Storage Cell Order of 2026
AESC and NEXTES have signed a three‑year agreement to supply 1.5 GWh of battery cells for grid‑scale energy storage, the largest single ESS cell order in Japan for 2026. The deal leverages AESC’s 14 gigafactories and its JIS, IEC and UL...
30-Meter Steel Suction Wing System for Oceangoing Vessels Comes to Market
Dutch firm Econowind has launched the 5-series VentoFoil, a 30‑meter steel suction wing designed for deep‑sea vessels. The first commercial unit will be fitted on Boomsma Shipping’s new ship Frisian Future this May, with eight additional wind‑ready vessels slated for...
MyNu Energy Launches Mobile Solar and Battery Energy Storage System
MyNu Energy has introduced the PowerQub‑M, a trailer‑mounted solar and battery energy storage system that pairs a 3 kW demountable solar array with configurable battery packs ranging from 60 kWh to 240 kWh. The unit can supply between 25 kVA and 160 kVA of power...
Hormuz Crisis Signals New Era of Risk for Gulf Energy
The six‑week Iran‑Israel‑U.S. war culminated in Iran’s unprecedented closure of the Strait of Hormuz, halting roughly one‑fifth of the world’s oil supply. The shutdown and missile strikes knocked out about 11 million barrels per day of regional production, including Saudi Arabia’s...
“Birds Avoid Turbines:” Two New Studies Suggest Wind Farms Are Not “Killing Machines” After All
Two recent European studies found that wind turbines pose a far lower risk to birds than previously thought. The German offshore study tracked over four million bird movements and recorded avoidance rates of 99.87% at night and 99.86% by day,...
Stryten Launches E-Series AGM Batteries for Telecom and Utility Reliability
Stryten Energy has launched the E‑Series AGM160 and AGM190 multi‑terminal batteries, targeting telecom and electric‑utility backup power. The sealed, maintenance‑free VRLA units can operate at up to 80% depth of discharge and charge rapidly, offering long discharge cycles for harsh...
Oman Offers 5 Oil and Gas Leases
Oman's Energy and Minerals Ministry announced the opening of bidding for five new oil and gas concession areas, covering more than 53,000 square kilometres across the Greater Barik, Sharqiyah Sands Basin, and Eastern Flank provinces. The blocks—12, 16, 42, 45,...
TotalEnergies Finds More Hydrocarbons Offshore Congo
TotalEnergies EP Congo announced a new hydrocarbon discovery on the Moho license offshore Congo, where the MHNM‑6 NFW well intersected a 160‑metre column of high‑quality Albian oil and gas. The find sits near the existing Moho production infrastructure, allowing a...
IESO Signs 20-Year Contracts for 14 Renewable Energy Projects
Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) has awarded 20‑year contracts to 14 renewable projects—12 solar and two wind—under its Long‑Term 2 Energy Stream 1 RFP. The projects will deliver more than three terawatt‑hours of electricity each year, a capacity aimed at meeting...
TechnipFMC: Get Out While The Getting Out Is Good
TechnipFMC plc provides offshore and subsea services to the oil‑and‑gas sector, an industry known for sharp cycles and rapid technology shifts. Despite a long‑term trend of demand contraction, the stock trades at a premium with a price‑to‑earnings multiple above 20....
Jupiter, AMPIN Open 1.3 GW Solar Factory in India
Jupiter International and AMPIN Energy Transition have opened a 1.3 GW solar cell and module manufacturing plant in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, under their joint venture AMPIN Solar One. The facility, inaugurated by Odisha’s chief minister, was developed under India’s Production‑Linked Incentive (PLI)...
This Ohio County Put a Ban on Wind and Solar. Will Voters Reverse It?
Richland County, Ohio, used Senate Bill 52 to ban large‑scale wind and solar projects in 11 of its 18 townships last July. A grassroots coalition gathered thousands of signatures to place a referendum on the May 5, 2026 primary ballot, letting voters...
Critical Fires up Hunt for Hidden Lithium in Canada
Critical Resources is launching a focused lithium exploration program across a five‑kilometre corridor at its Corona pegmatite field in Ontario. The campaign aims to uncover concealed spodumene systems that could expand the flagship Mavis Lake deposit, which already hosts 8 million...
Webinar: Energy Security Under Strain - Why Cutting Europe’s Gas Dependency Won’t Be Easy
A webinar on 17 April will examine Europe’s heavy reliance on imported gas—about 70 % of its consumption—against the backdrop of renewed Middle‑East tensions. Speakers from ING will assess short‑term tools to mitigate supply risk and explain why a swift shift to...
Ather Energy Shares Rally 8% While Eicher Motors, Hero MotoCorp Shares Drop up to 4%. Here's Why
Delhi’s draft EV Policy 2026‑2030 proposes up to $360 (₹30,000) subsidies for electric two‑wheelers and $600 (₹50,000) for electric auto‑rickshaws, plus tiered per‑kWh incentives and tax exemptions. The incentives have already reshaped market sentiment, sending Ather Energy’s shares up more than...
Petrobras Gives Out $56 Million Contract Extension to Solstad CSV
Brazilian state oil giant Petrobras has extended its bareboat contract with Solstad Maritime’s construction support vessel Normand Fortress for two more years, worth about $56 million. The vessel will continue providing accommodation services for offshore production on the continental shelf starting...
Asia Markets Trade Lower as Oil Surges After U.S. Moves to Blockade Iran Ports
Asian equity markets slipped on Monday as the United States moved toward a naval blockade of Iranian ports, reigniting fears of a protracted U.S.–Iran conflict. Crude prices surged, with West Texas Intermediate up 8.5% to $104.82 a barrel and Brent...
Rolls Royce Signs Small Nuclear Plants Contract
Rolls‑Royce SMR has secured the UK government’s preferred technology contract for small modular reactors, backed by £2.6 billion (≈ $3.3 billion) allocated in the 2025 Spending Review. The first project will be built at Wylfa on Anglesey, targeting peak construction employment of around...
Trump’s Strait of Hormuz Blockade Risks New Costs for the Global Economy
President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that the U.S. Navy will begin a blockade of all vessels entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway that carries roughly one‑fifth of global oil and gas. Iran has effectively shut...
We Lost £3,000 After Collapse of Ikea’s Solar Panel Installer
Ikea’s partnership with European solar installer Soly collapsed, leaving customers like the author out of pocket for a £3,000 (~$3,800) deposit. Although Ikea continued to advertise the partnership, Soly’s UK arm entered liquidation in January 2026 and the retailer offered...
Beetaloo Locks in $66.3M to Fast-Track to First NT Gas
Beetaloo Energy Australia secured a A$66.3 million (≈US$44 million) capital raise and expanded its A$45 million (≈US$30 million) mid‑stream facility, positioning the company to deliver its first pilot gas from the Carpentaria project by Q4 2026. A follow‑on share plan targets an additional A$5 million (≈US$3 million)...
Adani Power, Tata Power to Jaiprakash Power: Why Are Power Stocks Rising Despite the Stock Market Crash?
Power stocks in India are climbing as summer approaches, boosting electricity demand. Companies like Adani Power, Tata Power and Jaiprakash Power are posting notable gains, driven by expectations of higher consumption. The rally occurs despite a broader market decline caused...
Pure/AVK Self-Powered Dublin Datacentre Dodges Grid Constraints
Pure Data Centres (PureDC) and AVK‑SEG have finished Europe’s first microgrid‑powered datacentre in Dublin, supplying 54 MW from a hybrid LNG and sustainably sourced hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) system. The site achieved 100 % decarbonisation of its natural‑gas use in 2025 by...
“100 Pct Renewable, 74 Pct of the Time:” How Australia’s Most Advanced Grid Plans to Be an Energy Powerhouse
ElectraNet chief Simon Emms announced a plan to expand South Australia’s transmission network to 25 GW, supporting a projected peak demand rise from 3.3 GW to over 6.5 GW within 15 years. The state already averages 74 % renewable generation and hits 100 % renewable...
ACME Solar Share Price Jumps 7% After HSBC Assigns ‘Buy’ Call, Sees up to 30% Upside Potential
ACME Solar Holdings shares jumped nearly 7% after HSBC launched coverage with a Buy rating and a target price of ₹350 (≈ $4.2), implying about 30% upside. HSBC highlighted that the company currently runs roughly 3 GW of solar capacity and has...
ADX Energy Eyes Near-Term Drilling Catalyst with HOCH-1 Shallow Gas Well Mobilisation Underway
ADX Energy (ASX:ADX) has begun mobilising the HOCH-1 shallow‑gas well in Upper Austria, targeting the Miocene Hall formation. The well is slated to spud on April 16, 2026 and is the first of three shallow‑gas wells planned for the year. Prospective...
Department of Energy’s Tech Incubator Doubles Down on Fusion Power
The Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency‑Energy (ARPA‑E) announced a $135 million infusion for fusion research over the next 18 months, matching the total it has spent on the technology in the past 12 years. The funding aims to accelerate...
Why Trump’s Latest Threat Could Turn a Crisis Into an Emergency
President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. Navy could block vessels from Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, reviving a high‑risk escalation in a six‑week conflict. The threat sent Brent crude futures up roughly 8%, to $102.80 a barrel,...
Thai Developer Sends New Big Battery Project to EPBC as Storage Takes Centre Stage in Old Coal Country
Banpu Energy Australia, a coal‑mining offshoot, has lodged its largest ever battery project—a 500 MW, two‑hour Pinecrest storage facility—with the federal EPBC review, marking its first such referral. The site sits adjacent to the 1,430 MW Mt Piper coal plant and the decommissioned...
HPCL, BPCL and IOCL Shares Slide up to 4% as Crude Oil Reclaims $100. Where Are Prices Headed?
Crude oil prices rebounded 8% on Monday, climbing back above $100 per barrel after the U.S. Navy announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, limiting Iranian exports. The surge sent Indian fuel‑retailer stocks—HPCL, BPCL and IOCL—down 3‑4%, with HPCL...
Oil Prices Surge Above $100 After Peace Talks Fail and Trump Threatens Blockade
Oil prices surged above $100 per barrel after U.S.-Iran peace talks collapsed and President Trump announced plans to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement triggered a sell‑off in equities as investors priced in heightened geopolitical risk. Trump’s threat mirrors...
Despite Subsidies, Diesel Price Is Affecting Malaysian Hauliers – Credit Limits Are Being Exhausted Earlier
Malaysian hauliers are feeling the strain of a sharp diesel price surge, which climbed from RM3.12 (≈$0.69) per litre in early March to RM6.72 (≈$1.48) per litre this week. Although the government’s fuel subsidy cushions end‑consumer prices, credit limits with...
Zen Says Sale Talks Progressing Well, All Parties “Deeply and Strategically Aligned” On Renewables
Zen Energy, the Adelaide‑based gentailer focused on baseload renewables, says it is deep into sale negotiations with a preferred strategic buyer, amid reports that Swiss trader Gunvor Group is the exclusive contender. The company disclosed a $133.6 million AUD (≈$88 million USD)...
Malaysia Seizes US$1.37 Million Worth of Diesel in Illegal Fuel Transfer Off Penang
Malaysia’s Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained two tankers off Penang after an intelligence tip revealed an illegal ship‑to‑ship transfer of roughly 700,000 litres of Euro 5 diesel. Authorities seized about 800,000 litres in total, valued at approximately US$1.37 million, and arrested 22 crew members...
Diesel Export Tax Hike May Align Prices of State OMCs, Private Comapnies
India raised its diesel export duty to $95 per barrel, up from $37, prompting a sharp narrowing of the pricing gap between state‑run oil marketing companies (OMCs) and private refiners. OMCs, which dominate about 90% of the domestic fuel retail...
GUSH: Immediate Uncertainty And Conflict Risks Dominate
The Direxion Daily S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production 2X ETF (GUSH) provides leveraged exposure to the E&P sector, but its daily reset makes it suitable only for short‑term trades. Recent collapse of cease‑fire talks and a U.S.-backed blockade...
Central Petroleum Signs Major Gas Deal for Palm Valley Expansion
Central Petroleum (ASX: CTP) has signed a multi‑year gas sales agreement with the Northern Territory Government, securing up to 21 PJ of gas – 10.5 PJ of Central’s share – through 2034. The deal underwrites the final investment decision for two new...
Asian LNG Prices Set to Rise as US Threatens to Block Hormuz
Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices are poised to climb after the United States announced a naval blockade of all vessels entering and leaving Iranian ports. The move follows stalled peace talks between Washington and Tehran and targets only...
NSW Planners Approve Foresight’s 150MWh BESS; Banpu Submits 1GWh Development to Australia’s EPBC Act
The NSW Independent Planning Commission approved Foresight Group Australia's 75 MW/150 MWh Hume North battery near Albury, a AU$120 million (≈US$84 million) project slated to start construction in early 2026. The facility will connect to the Transgrid 132 kV line and create up to 50...
Govt Backs Approvals Process for WA Green Ammonia Project
The Australian Treasury has added the Murchison Green Hydrogen project in Western Australia to its Front Door program, a fast‑track initiative that streamlines regulatory approvals and links developers to financing. The project, backed by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, will combine 1,200 MW...