Chris Uhlmann Fronts SKY NEWS AUSTRALIA Deep Dive on Fuel Crisis
Sky News Australia will broadcast a one‑hour special titled "Australia’s Fuel Crisis" on Sunday 29 March at 7:30 pm AEDT, hosted by veteran journalist Chris Uhlmann. The program will dissect soaring fuel prices, shrinking emergency stockpiles, global geopolitical instability and long‑term energy‑security risks. A panel of industry leaders—including the Minerals Council of Australia, Australian Energy Producers and the Page Research Centre—will weigh in on the impact for households, industry and the broader economy. The special underscores the threat that a supply disruption could effectively halt national activity.
Trump Pauses Plans to Attack Iranian Energy Infrastructure, as Nasdaq Falls Into Correction Territory
President Trump announced an additional ten‑day pause on attacks against Iran’s energy infrastructure after Thursday’s market close. U.S. equities tumbled, with the Nasdaq Composite falling more than 10% from its October 29 record high and entering correction territory. The S&P 500...
Energy Execs Say They're Trying to Address Anger over Rising Electric Bills
Top utility leaders and a federal regulator announced a coordinated push to curb soaring electricity bills, citing upcoming grid upgrades, state‑federal cooperation, and new data‑center power arrangements. Southern California Edison’s CEO said recent wildfire‑related investments will level rate growth to...
US Insurance Program to Support Hormuz Shipping to Begin Soon
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the U.S. insurance and naval‑escort program for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz will launch imminently, aiming to revive oil and gas flows that account for roughly one‑fifth of global supply. The initiative, run...
Iraq Gas Field Project Disrupted by Regional Conflict
Progress on Iraq’s Akkas gas field development has stalled as security concerns tied to the US‑Israel war with Iran forced the evacuation of SLB’s foreign staff. The U.S.‑based contractor was hired in July 2025 to lift output to an initial...
Energy Estate, QCAR Partner to Advance BioNQ Sugar-to-Fuel Project
Energy Estate has formalised a strategic affiliation with Queensland Cane Agriculture and Renewables (QCAR) to accelerate the BioNQ project, which will convert North Queensland sugarcane into low‑carbon fuels for aviation, agriculture and shipping. The partnership will tap existing regional ports...
Safe Harboring Solar Projects Now to Avoid Future Energy Shocks
The Trump administration’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) shortens the window for the commercial 48E solar tax credit, ending eligibility for projects that start after July 4 2026 and are not placed in service by December 31 2027. It also imposes Foreign Entity...
New Bill Aims to Roll Back Diesel Truck Emissions Mandates
Rep. Mike Collins introduced the Diesel Truck Liberation Act, a bill that would strip the EPA of authority to enforce emissions controls on heavy‑duty diesel trucks. The legislation would prohibit federal agencies from requiring emissions devices, onboard diagnostics, and penalties...
Tinubu Determined to Strengthen Power Sector, Shettima Vows at NELMCO Office Inauguration
Vice‑President Kashim Shettima used the inauguration of NELMCO’s new headquarters to reaffirm President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to overhaul Nigeria’s power sector. He highlighted a data‑driven, transparent approach and urged private and international investors to join the reform agenda. NELMCO, which recently generated...
Form Energy and Crusoe Reach Deal for 12 GWh of AI Data Center Batteries
Form Energy and Crusoe have signed a capacity agreement to supply 12 GWh of iron‑air batteries for AI data centers, with deliveries beginning in 2027. The deal secures reserved volume, pricing and terms, and production will occur at Form Energy’s West...
US Natgas Storage Falls by 54 Bcf
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported a 54 billion‑cubic‑foot (Bcf) draw in natural‑gas inventories for the week ending March 20. Net working gas fell to 1,829 Bcf, tightening the supply balance ahead of the summer heating season. The draw reflects higher demand from...
Oil Prices Rise as Wall Street Swings to Doubt on Iran Talks
Oil prices jumped on March 26 as Brent crude rose 4.8% to $101.94 a barrel, driven by renewed doubts over the Iran‑U.S. cease‑fire talks and heightened tension in the Strait of Hormuz. The rally pushed the S&P 500 down 1.2%, the Dow...
Data Centers Get Ready — the Senate Wants to See Your Power Bills
U.S. Senators Josh Hawley and Elizabeth Warren have urged the Energy Information Administration to create a mandatory annual reporting framework for data centers, demanding granular data on hourly, peak and annual electricity use, rates, and grid upgrade costs. The request...
Legislators Campaign for Plug-In Solar Access in Illinois
Illinois State Senators Rachel Ventura and Rep. Daniel Didech introduced the Plug‑In Illinois Act (SB 3104/HB 4524) to permit small‑scale, plug‑in solar systems that connect to a standard wall outlet. The bill targets renters, condo owners, and homeowners lacking suitable roofs, removing...
Maran Gas Doubles Down with Fresh LNG Carrier Order
Greek carrier Maran Gas Maritime has placed an order with South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean for two new LNG carriers, each with a capacity of 174,000 cubic metres. The contract, valued at roughly $505 million, targets delivery in May 2029. This order...
8 New EV Charging Locations Planned At ShopRite Stores
ShopRite in Paramus, New Jersey, installed six public fast EV chargers capable of up to 350 kW, delivering a 10‑80% charge in under 40 minutes. The retailer plans eight additional charging stations across New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania this year, potentially bringing the...
Mideast Gulf Players Take Steps to Manage Output, Secure Assets
Major energy producers and operators across the Middle East Gulf have implemented drastic measures to curb output and protect facilities as the regional conflict enters its third week. The moves include temporary shutdowns, reduced drilling rates, and heightened security protocols...
Home Charging Prices Are Going Up, But Charging At Home Is Still Cheaper
J.D. Power’s latest EV Home Charging Study shows that 86% of electric‑vehicle charging still occurs at home, but rising electricity prices have pushed average monthly home‑charging costs up $5 to $63. Satisfaction scores slipped for Level 1 and Level 2 portable chargers, while...
Brent, WTI Crude Prices, Mar. 26, 2026 - TK
The article is a placeholder for a daily Brent and WTI crude price snapshot dated March 26, 2026, but it contains no actual price data or commentary. Typically such reports would list spot prices, price changes, and market drivers for the two...
Goldman Says the US Could Lose 10,000 Jobs a Month This Year as the Oil Shock Ripples Through the Economy
Goldman Sachs warns that the recent oil price shock could erase about 10,000 new jobs each month in the United States through the end of 2026. The bank projects the unemployment rate climbing to roughly 4.6% by year‑end, driven by...
The Iran War Has Already Unleashed a $25 Billion Energy Repair Bill
The ongoing Iran conflict has already generated an estimated $25 billion in energy‑sector repair costs, according to industry analysts. Damage to key oil refineries, pipelines and the strategic Kharg Island hub is forcing Iran to divert resources toward emergency reconstruction. The...
China's CNOOC Tempers Production Growth, Spending Trajectory
China National Offshore Oil Corp.’s listed arm CNOOC announced a modest 0.3%‑1.6% rise in oil and gas output for 2026 and plans to keep capital spending flat or lower. The guidance marks a sharp deceleration from the rapid expansion of...
Argentina's State-Backed Energy Giant YPF Launches Tokenization Initiative on XRP Ledger
Argentina’s state‑backed power producer YPF Luz, together with blockchain firm Justoken, has rolled out Enertoken, a tokenization platform on the XRP Ledger (XRPL). The initial phase tokenizes more than $800 million of electricity contracts, leveraging Justoken’s JMWH fund which already holds...
Ugandan Farmers Use British Court to Try to Stop Oil Pipeline
Ugandan farmers, represented by UK law firm Leigh Day, have filed a letter before action in a British court seeking to halt the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). They allege the $5.6 billion project, now 80% complete, violates Uganda’s constitution...
Colorado’s Rocky Mountain Metro Airport Launches Unleaded Avgas
Colorado’s Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (RMMA) has begun dispensing Swift Fuels UL94, an unleaded avgas, alongside traditional 100LL leaded fuel. A state‑backed subsidy ensures the unleaded option is priced the same as leaded fuel, and the airport will reimburse up...
IFRS Foundation Proposes Updates to Agriculture, Power Sector Sustainability Reporting Standards
Today the IFRS Foundation’s International Sustainability Standards Board issued exposure drafts proposing amendments to three sector‑focused SASB standards covering Agricultural Products, Meat, Poultry & Dairy, and Electric Utilities & Power Generators. The revisions expand scope to direct farming operations, add...
Oil Price Surge Is Hurting African Economies: Scholars in Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, and South Africa Take Stock
Oil prices surged above $100 a barrel after the United States and Israel attacked Iran, prompting Tehran to close the Strait of Hormuz, which carries roughly 20% of global oil. The disruption has sent fuel costs soaring across Africa, prompting...
Adnoc Advances Gas Projects Amid Mideast War
Abu Dhabi‑listed ADNOC Gas has secured the primary contractors for two large‑scale gas and liquids projects in the emirate. The contracts cover a new gas processing plant and a liquids extraction facility, both slated for rapid execution. Despite the ongoing...
Power Management Company Claros Raises $30m Seed Round
Claros, a power‑management startup, raised a $30 million seed round led by General Catalyst and Red Cell Partners. The funding will accelerate development of its integrated voltage regulator (IVR) and Power Gateway direct‑current distribution platform. The IVR claims up to 30%...
How Major Grid and Energy Operators Are Modernising Indexed Pricing for the Energy Transition
Grid and energy infrastructure operators across Europe are facing a new pricing reality as suppliers shift to volatile, index‑linked contracts for critical metals. To manage this risk, operators are adopting independent market benchmarks and automating pricing workflows. Fastmarkets helped a...
FINEX Backs Energy Emergency, Calls for Full Transparency in Fuel Purchase
The Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (FINEX) welcomed the government’s declaration of a national energy emergency and urged full transparency in emergency fuel procurement, highlighting a recently announced P20 billion diesel purchase—roughly $363 million. FINEX emphasized that targeted, time‑bound measures are...
Ordanes Rues Outrageous Diesel Prices in the Philippines, Calls for Probe
Senior Citizens Party‑list Rep. Rodolfo Ordanes urged the Philippine House to investigate a sharp diesel price surge that has pushed pump rates above P100 per liter (≈$1.80), the highest increase among Asian nations. He blamed limited refinery capacity and alleged profiteering...
New Zealand Receives Application for Canterbury Hydrocarbon Prospecting
New Zealand’s regulator has received a prospecting permit application from domestic firm CBX Energy Ltd to explore hydrocarbons in the offshore Canterbury Basin, the first such request since the 2018 exploration ban was lifted in late 2025. The government opened...
Germany Classifies Cybersecurity Threats for Energy Infrastructure
Germany’s Federal Network Agency will adopt a new classification framework developed by Fraunhofer IOSB‑AST to evaluate cybersecurity incidents in the energy sector under the EU NIS 2 Directive. The methodology introduces a three‑stage, risk‑based model that moves from initial incident reporting...
Miliband Urged to Back Shetland Gas Fields that Could Fuel UK for Five Years
Serica Energy estimates that about five trillion cubic feet of gas lie beneath the seabed west of the Shetland Islands, enough to meet UK household demand for roughly five years. The company says the deposits sit close to existing pipelines,...
E&Ps Flag Iran War in Latest Dallas Fed Energy Survey
The first‑quarter 2026 Dallas Fed Energy Survey shows that exploration and production (E&P) companies are flagging the Iran‑Israel war as a major source of volatility. While a few firms note a temporary boost to oil prices and potential profit upside,...
Transport for Wales Opens EV Planning Tool to Local Authorities
Transport for Wales has granted all 22 Welsh local authorities free access to ChargePoint Navigator, a planning dashboard previously limited to councils in England. The tool, created by Field Dynamics, Cenex, ZapMap and UK Power Networks, aggregates data on network...
Qair Secures Solar PV PPA at 192MW Brazilian Plant
French independent power producer Qair has secured a power purchase agreement with Brazil’s LPG distributor Ultragaz for its 192 MW Bom Jardim solar PV plant in Ceará. The plant, which entered commercial operation earlier this year, is one of ten projects...
Report Suggests Alberta Could Sit on $1 Trillion Lithium Goldmine
Alberta sits atop an estimated 82.5 million tonnes of lithium‑carbonate‑equivalent, a resource valued at over US$1 trillion and enough to supply batteries for more than 10 billion electric vehicles. The province is developing direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology that repurposes oil‑and‑gas drilling expertise...
Austria Deploys 1.63 GW of Solar in 2025
Austria installed about 1.63 GW of new photovoltaic capacity in 2025, a 22% decline from 2024’s 2.08 GW. The slowdown leaves total solar capacity at roughly 9.9 GW, well short of the 2 GW per year needed to meet the country’s 100% renewable electricity...
Letters to Editor
The letters to the editor flag four pressing issues for India. A halted Russian oil import and the Hormuz Strait closure have strained the country’s energy supply, prompting calls for domestic gas, electric‑vehicle adoption, solar power and local oil extraction....
Data Centers Shattered Records in 2025. So Why Is Construction Slowing Down?
Data centers in the United States set new electricity consumption records in 2025, driven by exponential growth in cloud services and AI workloads. Despite this surge, new construction projects are slowing, as utilities grapple with supply‑chain bottlenecks, labor shortages, and...
Inside Iron Mountain’s Data Center Battery Project
Data center operator Iron Mountain is installing a 23 megawatt‑hour lithium‑ion battery system from Tesla at its New Jersey facility, slated for commissioning before the end of 2026. The storage will work alongside a 7.2‑MW rooftop solar array to reduce grid...
UK Backs Port Talbot Floating Wind Hub
The UK government has pledged up to £64 million (about $81 million) to help develop a floating offshore wind hub at Port Talbot in the Celtic Sea. The funding will allow Associated British Ports to complete design and engineering work, targeting at...
Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) Sourcing $2.9B Solar Equipment in China Amid Burgeoning AI Energy Opportunity
Tesla is in talks to acquire about $2.9 billion of solar‑manufacturing equipment from Chinese suppliers, including screen‑printing machines from Suzhou Maxwell Technologies. The move supports Elon Musk’s goal of adding 100 GW of solar capacity in the United States and addresses rising...
Solar Project Turning Laundromat Into Resilience Hub for Pine Ridge Reservation
Everybody Solar and the One Spirit nonprofit are installing an 18‑kW rooftop solar array with battery storage at Pine Ridge Reservation’s first district laundromat. The system will produce roughly 25,672 kWh of clean electricity each year, lowering utility expenses and providing...
Energy Dominance Finds Its Limits
The Trump administration’s push for "energy dominance" is hitting headwinds, as Energy Secretary Chris Wright downplays the Iran war’s impact while urging producers to boost output. Industry leaders warn that chasing short‑term price spikes can erode value and deter long‑term...
More Questioned, Arrested, in Expanding Kyrgyzneftgas Probe
Former Kyrgyz National Bank chief Melis Turgunbaev was detained on March 26 after resigning amid a widening Kyrgyzneftegaz corruption probe. The State Tax Service alleges the state oil firm lost more than 4 billion soms (approximately $45.7 million) over five years, with funds...
Some States Consider Tax Holidays as Gas Prices Continue to Rise
U.S. gasoline prices climbed to a national average of $3.96 per gallon, up from $3.72 a week earlier, prompting several states to weigh temporary gas tax holidays. Georgia has already suspended its fuel tax, while California, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland and...