China’s Five-Year Plan Focuses on Oil Stability, Gas and Reserves Growth
China’s 2026‑2030 Five‑Year Plan caps oil output at 200 million metric tons (about 4 million barrels per day), a level already exceeded last year but below the 216 million‑ton record. The plan shifts focus from expanding production to maintaining output while expanding undisclosed strategic oil reserves. It also targets peak domestic oil consumption by 2030, accelerates gas output growth, and backs early work on the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline. Coal‑to‑gas and coal‑to‑oil capacity will be boosted to diversify energy sources.
Carbon-Ion Energy Explores Graphene Integration in Its Supercapacitors
Carbon‑Ion Energy announced it is re‑examining graphene integration in its supercapacitors. The effort involves collaboration with graphene producers Levidian and HydroGraph, which supply ultra‑pure graphene of 99.9% and 99.8% purity using combustion‑based processes. The company expects the new graphene structures...
Rio Tinto Signs Mining Electrification MoU with CATL
Rio Tinto and battery giant CATL have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to accelerate electrification across mining operations. The partnership will develop strategies for battery‑powered equipment, supply‑chain integration, and circular‑economy initiatives such as battery material recycling. CATL will contribute its...
Coal India Shares Rise 4% as Citi Hikes Target Price, Puts Stock in 90-Day Catalyst Watch. Check Details
Citi placed Coal India Ltd on a 90‑day Upside Catalyst Watch and lifted its target price to ₹430, prompting the stock to climb over 4%. The brokerage cited stronger global coal prices and a potential shift from gas to coal...
Forrest Says AI the Stuff of Nightmares, but Also Critical to Fortescue’s Push to Real Zero
Mining and clean‑energy giant Fortescue is leveraging artificial intelligence to accelerate its decarbonisation agenda, deploying over 200 autonomous haul trucks and using AI to manage a 500 km renewable grid. AI simulations recently produced 2,650 scenarios to inform a six‑year green‑steel...
Special Episode: How to Close Down Oil and Gas
The Energy Insiders podcast released a special episode featuring Francis Norman, head of the Centre of Decommissioning Australia, who outlines the complex process of shutting down and removing oil and gas wells. He highlights the technical, regulatory, and financial challenges...
Jyoti Structures Commissions 400 kV Line for ReNew Power in Karnataka
Jyoti Structures Limited has commissioned a 400 kV twin HTLS transmission line linking Gadag and Koppal power stations in Karnataka for ReNew Power. The 100‑km line traverses challenging terrain and black cotton soil, completed on a Build‑Own‑Operate‑Maintain (BOOM) basis. It enables...
State Proposes Go-Betweens to Lead Negotiations on Community Benefits From Renewables
Western Australia has unveiled community benefits guidelines that create a fund‑custodian role to negotiate payments with renewable developers and implement locally‑chosen projects. An independent organisation will help councils decide on a single benefit plan, after which the custodian negotiates rates....
State-Backed Wind Farm Gets Federal Green Light, with Long List of Conditions
The federal environment minister has approved SynergyRed’s 100 MW Scott River wind farm in Western Australia, subject to five stringent conditions under the EPBC Act. The project will install 20 turbines up to 250 m tall, disturbing 107 ha of land but clearing...
Oil Products Feel Knock-On Impacts as Hormuz Closure Holds
Oil markets are grappling with heightened volatility as the Strait of Hormuz—through which roughly one‑fifth of global oil passes—remains effectively shut. The closure is forcing traders to reassess supply‑demand balances for refined products, especially diesel and gasoline, which are seeing...
No EU Energy Security Concerns For Now, But Long-Term Risks Rise
European gas prices surged 70 % in a single week as the Middle East conflict intensified, coinciding with historically low storage levels. Despite the spike, EU officials assert there is no immediate risk to gas or oil supplies, citing existing contracts...
Codific Highlights Five Key Cyber Risks to Power Grids
Codific’s new analysis outlines five recurring cyber‑attack pathways that threaten power‑grid operations, from spear‑phishing and credential theft to remote‑access exploitation, ransomware, and the misuse of legitimate industrial commands. The report stresses that most disruptive incidents follow familiar patterns rather than...
As New York Energy Costs Surge, Attention Turns to Landmark Climate Law
New York’s electricity bills have surged past $400 per month for many residents, reigniting debate over the state’s 2019 climate law. Governor Kathy Hochul is weighing revisions that could affect the law’s aggressive renewable targets amid concerns the mandates may...
The US Is Unlikely to Curtail China’s Critical Minerals Dominance
The United States convened a critical‑minerals summit to curb China’s overwhelming role in battery and electric‑vehicle supply chains, but China still controls over 80 percent of global lithium‑ion battery production and 90 percent of grid‑scale storage. Washington has taken minority stakes in...
Oil Companies Reject Trump Administration's Alaska Offshore Auction
The Trump administration auctioned more than 400,000 acres in Alaska's Cook Inlet, yet no oil or gas companies submitted bids. The sale was part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which obliges six offshore auctions through 2032 to boost...
Baltimore Utility Sidelines Underground Transmission Line Project
Baltimore Gas & Electric has temporarily paused its underground transmission line project in downtown Baltimore after cost estimates ballooned from $109 million to over $400 million, with some analysts projecting total expenses above $500 million. The initiative, intended to link an expanded substation...
Alabama Power Installs Tesla Megapacks at Former Coal Plant Site for State’s First BESS Project
Alabama Power has installed Tesla Megapacks at the former Plant Scherer coal site, creating Alabama’s first utility‑scale battery energy storage system (BESS). The 100‑MW/400‑MWh installation marks a major step in repurposing retired fossil‑fuel assets for clean‑energy resilience. At the same...
Crude Volatile as Hormuz Risks Increase
Oil markets remain volatile as the fifth day of the US‑Iran conflict curtails traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for roughly 20% of global oil. West Texas Intermediate steadied just under $75 a barrel while Brent hovered around...
Why Data Center Firms Are Working With Trump on Energy Costs
The White House, led by former President Donald Trump, convened executives from Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI and other AI‑focused firms to address rising electricity costs tied to new data centers. The companies signed a voluntary "ratepayer protection pledge" committing to...
Head of L.A.'s Department of Water and Power Resigns
Janisse Quiñones, who has led Los Angeles’ Department of Water and Power since 2024, announced her resignation to become chief executive of Luma, a private electric‑utility operator in Puerto Rico. During her tenure she bolstered grid and water reliability, guided...
Foreign Entity Rules Are Throwing a Wrench in Energy Storage Financing
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) rules now tie clean‑energy tax credits to the origin of battery materials, demanding at least 60% of value from non‑prohibited countries and increasing this share each year. Compliance pushes...
TerraPower Nuclear Reactor in Wyoming Gets Federal Permit
TerraPower, the Bill Gates‑backed nuclear startup, secured a unanimous Nuclear Regulatory Commission construction permit for its Natrium advanced reactor in Kemmerer, Wyoming. The approval marks the first U.S. commercial reactor permit in nearly ten years, allowing the company to begin...
Delayed Publication of US Sustainable Aviation Fuel Prices for March 3
Fastmarkets announced a delay in publishing the United States sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) price data for March 3. The postponed release covers three benchmarks: base cost ex‑works in Houston, delivered price in Los Angeles, and delivered price in Chicago. These prices...
EU Unveils Maritime Industrial and Ports Strategies to Boost Shipbuilding, Security, and Decarbonization
The European Commission unveiled two coordinated initiatives—the EU Industrial Maritime Strategy and the EU Ports Strategy—to reinforce Europe’s shipbuilding capacity, secure port operations, and accelerate the sector’s shift to clean energy. Key measures include a Maritime Value Chains Alliance, a...
Qnetic Raises $7.1 Million
Qnetic, a leading provider of long‑duration flywheel energy storage, closed a $5 million financing round, its biggest to date. Combined with a $2.1 million equity crowdfunding effort last year, the company has raised $7.1 million over the past twelve months. Early RegCF investors...
Qatar LNG Shutdown Sends Global Gas Markets Into Turmoil
Qatar Energy declared force majeure on its LNG exports, halting production at the Ras Laffan plant amid the escalating U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. The shutdown, which affects roughly 20% of global liquefied natural gas, is expected to last at least...
Fujairah Oil Facility Catches Fire From Drone Debris
On March 3, 2026, debris from a drone intercepted by UAE air‑defence systems ignited a fire at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone. Authorities quickly contained the blaze, reporting no injuries and resuming normal operations within hours. The incident occurred as...
Gulf Oil and Gas Crisis Sparks Calls for Renewables Investment
The war between the United States, Israel and Iran has disrupted oil and LNG flows through the Strait of Hormuz, halting Qatari LNG production and sharply raising global energy prices. About one‑fifth of world oil and LNG passes the strait,...
Intersolar & Energy Storage North America Delivers Expert Insights, Innovative Solutions and Impactful Connections at Flagship Event
Intersolar & Energy Storage North America’s flagship event took place Feb 18‑20 in San Diego, drawing 314 exhibiting companies and a cross‑section of installers, EPC firms, manufacturers and consultants. The three‑day program featured hands‑on workshops, a 28‑session conference with keynotes on federal...
Mara Blue Launches Feasibility Study for Ireland’s First Marine Biorefinery in Castletownbere
The Mara Blue initiative has launched a feasibility study for Ireland’s first full‑scale marine biorefinery on Dinish Island near Castletownbere. Led by Munster Technological University in partnership with Pure Ocean Algae and the Castletownbere Fishermen’s Co‑op, the study is co‑funded...
Ensuring People’s Well-Being Amid Fears of War Escalation
Rising tensions between Iran and Israel have revived concerns over the security of the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for nearly one‑fifth of global oil shipments. Analysts outline three scenarios: a contained but prolonged missile exchange, a broader regional war...
Italy Must Boost Renewables to Cut Import Risks
Italian Environment and Energy Security Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin told the KEY Energy Transition Expo that Italy must accelerate renewable deployment, upgrade its grid and shorten permitting to curb reliance on imported fuels after recent Middle‑East shocks. He emphasized expanding solar,...
Shippers and Oil Traders Seek Details on Trump’s Convoy Plan
President Donald Trump announced a U.S.‑backed plan to guarantee free flow of energy shipments through the Persian Gulf by offering insurance backstops and naval escorts for commercial tankers. The proposal comes as recent attacks have choked the Strait of Hormuz,...
North America Drops 11 Rigs WoW
North America’s weekly rig count slipped 11 units to 764, with the United States reporting 550 rigs and Canada 214. The U.S. saw a net loss of one rig, driven by a two‑rig decline in oil rigs while gas rigs...
Vattenfall and Terralayr Launch Nationwide First: Go-Live of Virtual 5 MW Battery Portfolio for a Flexible Power Grid
Vattenfall and Terralayr have activated Germany’s first virtual battery portfolio, aggregating eight large‑scale storage units into a 5 MW decentralized network managed through Terralayr’s LAYR platform. Vattenfall will optimize energy trading while Terralayr supplies the digital and physical infrastructure, with plans...
Why Bigger Batteries Can Make Sense for Facilities
Industrial facilities are re‑evaluating battery energy storage systems (BESS) as installation costs remain largely fixed regardless of capacity, making larger batteries economically attractive. Scott Childers of Stryten Energy notes that a 1 MWh unit spreads upfront expenses over more discharge hours,...
Kongsberg Maritime, Seadrill, Hanwha Drilling to Develop Remote Dynamic Positioning Technology
Kongsberg Maritime, Seadrill and Hanwha Drilling have formed a strategic alliance to create next‑generation remote Dynamic Positioning (DP) technology for offshore rigs. The partnership will blend Kongsberg’s automation and communications platforms with Seadrill’s and Hanwha’s operational expertise. It aims to...
TCL Sunpower Presents Shingle TOPCon Solar Panels for Rooftop PV
TCL Sunpower has launched two new shingled‑module TOPCon series for rooftop solar, expanding its P Class portfolio. The residential RES Black line offers 465‑475 W modules with up to 23.8% efficiency, while the commercial COM series delivers 580‑600 W and up to...
Jupiter Power Receives Approval for 2.8GWh Massachusetts BESS
Jupiter Power secured state approval for its 700 MW, 2,800 MWh Trimount battery energy storage system in Everett, Massachusetts. The project repurposes a 100‑acre former ExxonMobil oil depot, turning a heavily contaminated brownfield into a clean‑energy hub. Leveraging Hithium’s lithium‑iron‑phosphate modules, the...
3 Oil & Gas Drilling Stocks Backed by Strong 2026 EPS Growth
Zacks’ latest industry overview highlights three oil‑and‑gas drilling companies—Noble Corporation, Nabors Industries and Transocean—with projected 2026 EPS growth ranging from 48.6% to 400%. Despite a bearish Zacks Industry Rank and a 74% drop in 2026 earnings estimates, the sector has...
Trina Solar Unveils 485 W TOPCon PV Panel with 24.3% Efficiency
Trina Solar unveiled its third‑generation Vertex S+ G3 dual‑glass TOPCon modules at the Key Energy trade show in Rimini, delivering up to 485 W power and a record 24.3% conversion efficiency. The five variants span 465‑495 W, feature a –0.26% /°C temperature coefficient,...
Defect Networks Boost Performance of Next Generation Perovskite Solar Cells
A study by the Institute of Science and Technology Austria reveals that networks of flexoelectric domain walls generate internal electric fields that separate and transport charge carriers in solution‑processed lead halide perovskites. Using a novel silver‑ion electrochemical staining technique, researchers...
Solar Flare: A Perfect Storm for Solar Stocks
Solar stocks rallied sharply as SolarEdge and Enphase posted strong Q4 2025 results. SolarEdge reported a 70% revenue jump, 23.3% non‑GAAP gross margin and $43.3 million free cash flow, while Enphase delivered EPS of 71 cents and a 46.1% margin. Both...
CHC Helicopter Wins Equinor’s Crew Change Contract for Brazilian Field
CHC Helicopter’s Brazil unit has won Equinor’s crew‑change contract for the ultra‑deepwater Bacalhau field, commencing in February 2026. The agreement deploys an S‑92A helicopter from CHC’s Jacarepaguá base to transport personnel 185 km offshore. CHC highlights its local infrastructure, fleet upgrades,...
Next Step in a Peaceful 10-Hour Truck Driver Rest Period: Lithium Batteries
Dragonfly Energy showcased its lithium‑iron‑phosphate battery‑powered auxiliary power unit (APU) at the Truckload Carriers Association meeting, targeting the 10‑hour mandatory rest period for drivers. The battery, charged by the truck’s alternator, can run the sleeper‑cab’s heating, cooling and electricity without...
GE Vernova Wins 100MW Italian Supply Deal
GE Vernova has been awarded a contract by Italy’s IVPC Group to supply 17 on‑shore wind turbines, delivering more than 100 MW for the Fortore wind farm in Benevento. The 6.1 MW, 158‑metre machines will be delivered starting in the second quarter...
QatarEnergy Stops LNG, Some Downstream Production
QatarEnergy announced an immediate halt to LNG output and several downstream products after military attacks damaged its Ras Laffan and Mesaieed facilities. The shutdown triggered a more than 40% surge in natural‑gas prices and a 52% jump in Europe’s TTF...
Enterprise Ireland Launches Propel Ireland to Accelerate Offshore Wind Innovation and Supply Chain Development
Enterprise Ireland has launched Propel Ireland, an innovation centre designed to accelerate collaboration, research and supply‑chain development in the country’s offshore wind sector. The hub aligns with the Powering Prosperity strategy and Ireland’s ambition to install up to 37 GW of...
Hong Kong Sees First LNG Ship-to-Ship Bunkering for Very Large Crude Carrier
CNOOC International Marine Clean Energy and CLPe completed Hong Kong’s first LNG ship‑to‑ship bunkering for a very large crude carrier. The operation on the 2023‑built VLCC Maran Dione transferred about 4,700 cubic metres of LNG in roughly seven hours at...
Australian Printed Solar Technology Used to Power Coldplay World Tour Secures Federal Funding
Newcastle‑based Kardinia Energy has secured a $2.1 million federal grant to launch a commercial‑scale pilot of its printed solar panels. The technology prints carbon‑based semiconducting polymers onto thin recyclable plastic, creating lightweight, flexible modules that are cheaper and easier to install...