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 than traditional silicon panels. The panels have already powered shade structures, a Tesla road‑trip across Australia, and last year, the Coldplay world tour. The funding, combined with a prior state grant, aims to establish a manufacturing facility and accelerate commercial rollout.
Dana Petroleum Puts IKM Testing UK on FPSO Shutdown Duty in North Sea
IKM Testing UK has secured a three‑year offshore shutdown contract with Dana Petroleum for the FPSO Triton operating in the UK Central North Sea. The agreement covers shutdown support across eight fields, including vessel entries, valve replacements and engineering modifications,...
Middle East Crisis Increases Southeast Asia’s Coal Risk
Escalating Middle East conflict has spiked LNG prices, prompting Southeast Asian nations to reconsider energy security. A 50% jump in gas costs followed a drone strike on Qatar’s premier LNG hub, exposing the fragility of regional supply chains. Governments risk...
Ras Tanura Hit Again as Projectile Strikes Saudi Aramco Facility
Saudi Aramco’s Ras Tanura oil export terminal was struck by an unidentified projectile, marking a second incident within days. The earlier drone attack forced a temporary shutdown, and the latest strike’s damage details remain unclear. Ras Tanura handles a large share of...
SWR Freight Surge Puts Focus on Mormugao Coal Handling
South Western Railway posted a 14.3% rise in gross revenue to ₹8,550 crore in FY 2025‑26, driven by an 18.3% jump in freight earnings. Freight tonnage climbed 17% to 47.5 million tonnes, with coal loading up 16.6% to 9.3 MT. The surge has spotlighted...
Germany’s Texxecure Launches Standardized Quality Rating for PV Systems
Germany’s Texxecure Rating Foundation has launched a standardized quality rating for photovoltaic (PV) systems that grades modules, inverters and whole projects on a AAA‑to‑D scale. The two‑step process combines a document review with an on‑site inspection, producing a single risk...
Uniterrupted Power for Farmers: Haryana to Set up Agri Discom
Haryana will launch a dedicated power utility, Haryana Agri Discom, to serve the state’s 7.12 lakh farm consumers across 5,084 agricultural feeders. Announced in the 2026‑27 budget by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, the new entity aims to deliver uninterrupted electricity,...
Ecoflow Debuts 5 kWh Residential Inverter Battery with 100% Depth of Discharge
EcoFlow unveiled the Ocean 2 all‑in‑one battery inverter at the Key Energy show in Rimini. The system pairs a 5 kWh LiFePO₄ battery with a single‑phase inverter, delivering 3.4 kW continuous discharge and 100 % depth of discharge. Units are compact, IP66‑rated and can...
BlackRock Says Buy AI Energy Stocks Over Big Tech in 2026. Here Are 3 Top Picks.
BlackRock’s 2026 outlook shifts focus from AI chip makers to the energy firms powering AI data centers, citing a projected thirty‑fold rise in U.S. power consumption through 2035. The firm highlights three stocks—Bloom Energy, Constellation Energy, and GE Vernova—as top...
Is NuScale the Smartest Investment You Can Make Today?
NuScale Power’s small modular reactor (SMR) stock is trading near its 52‑week low, down more than 75% from its October 2025 peak. The company retains a unique first‑mover advantage as the sole NRC‑approved SMR design, bolstered by a partnership with...
VSB Supplies Solar Power to METRO Group: VSB IES Strengthens METRO’s Self-Supply with Onsite PPA
VSB Integrated Energy Solutions has begun construction of a 1.3 MWp rooftop photovoltaic system on the newly built METRO Deutschland store in Hamburg‑Rahlstedt, operating under an 18‑year onsite power purchase agreement. Installation starts in spring 2026 with commissioning slated for Q3‑Q4...
Ampere and Basquevolt Partner to Develop New Battery Tech
Ampere, Renault Group's EV and software arm, has signed a Joint Development Agreement with Basquevolt to fast‑track lithium‑metal battery technology for future electric vehicles. The partnership leverages Basquevolt's polymer‑electrolyte cells, which promise a substantial jump in energy density, lighter packs,...
Cooperation, Cost Cuts, and New Tech Keys to Unlock Oil & Gas From Tight Reservoirs
The Norwegian Offshore Directorate (NOD) reports that roughly 90 tight‑reservoir discoveries on the Norwegian Continental Shelf remain undeveloped. It argues that stronger cooperation among operators, aggressive cost reductions, and the deployment of proven technologies such as hydraulic fracturing, slim‑hole drilling,...
Energiequelle Starts Lüben Wind Farm Build
Energiequelle has broken ground on the Lüben wind farm in Lower Saxony, deploying five Enercon E‑138 turbines each rated at 4.26 MW with 160‑metre hub heights. The farm is expected to generate roughly 77 GWh annually, enough electricity for about 22,000 households....
Four More UK-Made ROVs to Join DOF’s Fleet
DOF Group has placed an order for four XLX EVO III work‑class remotely operated vehicles from the UK‑based Forum Energy Technologies. Deliveries are slated for April, June, July and August 2026, with the first two units mobilised in Singapore. The ROVs...
Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF Q4 2025 Commentary
The Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF posted a 4.91% decline in Q4 2025, underperforming both the S&P 500 and the S&P Utilities Index. While the broader utility sector modestly lagged the broader market, the fund’s top contributors—DTE Energy, Duke Energy, WEC...
RWE Installs First Turbine at 1.1GW Thor
RWE has installed the first turbine at the 1.1 GW Thor offshore wind farm off Denmark’s west coast. The project will host 72 Siemens Gamesa 15 MW turbines, each with a 148‑metre hub height and 115‑metre rotor blades, slated for completion by the...
UK Businesses Are Starting to Choose Stability over Price – and Reshaping the Energy Market
UK businesses are moving away from the traditional race‑to‑the‑bottom energy procurement model, opting for price stability and transparency instead of the lowest rates. Recent surveys show 23% of firms have reduced operations because of volatile electricity costs, while 40% of...
Australia’s ACT Government Completes Its First Community Battery Network with New 450kWh System
The Australian Capital Territory has finished its first community‑battery network with the commissioning of a 450 kWh system in Dickson. The new battery joins earlier 225 kWh and 450 kWh installations in Casey and Fadden, bringing the territory’s total storage capacity to 1,125 kWh...
Net Hero Podcast – Auctions Matter for Our Green Future
The UK’s AR7 renewable auction delivered a record 14.7 GW of new capacity, with offshore wind alone providing roughly 8.4 GW. The outcome signals that private capital is willing to fund large‑scale clean‑energy projects, restoring confidence after earlier rounds faltered. Industry leaders...
Siemens to Deploy Cloud SCADA for Australian Renewables
Siemens, together with Mescada, will install an AI‑ready, cloud‑based SCADA platform for Global Power Generation Australia, covering eight renewable sites across four states. The Simatic WinCC Open Architecture system will handle roughly 300,000 data tags, delivering real‑time monitoring from a...
Energy Transition Isn’t Fair
The UK Environmental Audit Committee warns that fairness is a critical missing piece in the upcoming Seventh Carbon Budget (2038‑2042). It argues that uneven cost distribution—such as pay‑per‑mile electric‑vehicle charges—will erode public consent for net‑zero. The committee recommends shifting electricity...
VinEnergo Launches Global Strategy with 10 GW Renewable Portfolio
VinEnergo, the Vietnamese renewable energy arm of Vingroup, unveiled a global expansion plan anchored by a secured 10 GW project portfolio across Europe and Asia. The company aims to scale its total capacity to 100 GW within three years, focusing on 50 GW...
Wind Farms, Big Batteries, Pumped Hydro: 13 Renewables Projects Put on Fast-Track by New State Authority
The New South Wales government has fast‑tracked 16 projects worth $34.4 billion, with 13 focused on renewable generation and storage. A newly created Investment Delivery Authority (IDA) will override local council decisions to accelerate planning approvals. Projects range from large wind...
Carmaker League Table Shows EV Supply Chains Are Becoming Even Cleaner — Thanks To Strong EU Rules
The fourth edition of the Lead the Charge Auto Supply Chain Leaderboard shows that major carmakers are accelerating the greening of EV supply chains, with Tesla, Ford, Volvo and Mercedes posting the strongest scores. EU regulations, especially the Batteries Regulation,...
Zodiac Maritime Stacks Tanker Orderbook
London‑based Zodiac Maritime is expanding its crude carrier renewal by ordering five new tankers in Asia. The deal includes four 319,000‑dwt VLCCs from Jiangsu New Hantong Ship Heavy Industry at roughly $120 million each, slated for 2029 delivery, and a 157,000‑dwt...
Gujarat Gas Shares Plunge 4% After 50% Supply Cut to Industrial Users Amid Middle East Conflict: Report
Gujarat Gas announced a 50% cut in gas supplies to industrial customers after the US‑Iran conflict disrupted regasified LNG imports, sending its shares down 4% to Rs 382 on the BSE. The company, which sources roughly 70% of its gas from...
Big Battery Deals Dominate as Investors Buy, Sell, Finance and Contract Australian Energy Storage
In Q4 2025, battery energy storage systems dominated Australian renewable investment activity, featuring in 16 financing, M&A and offtake deals and representing 2.16 GW of transaction volume. Solar projects contributed 675 MW, with 90 % of that capacity in hybrid configurations. New South Wales...
Solar Insiders Podcast: What’s the Right Way to Consult with Communities?
Renew Economy’s Solar Insiders podcast released an episode on March 4, 2026 featuring Camilla Hamilton of Cogency discussing how renewable developers should consult with local communities. Hamilton stresses that thorough research, attentive listening, and even informal coffee meetings are essential to building...
Norway Warns Gas Production Maxed Out Amid Qatar LNG Shutdown
Norway’s gas producers are operating at near‑full capacity as Europe scrambles for supply after the world’s largest LNG export terminal in Qatar was forced offline by an Iranian drone attack. The shutdown sent European spot gas prices soaring more than...
Iran Conflict Could Turn Canada Into the Market’s Most Reliable Oil Supplier
Oil prices surged as Iran's IRGC declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, cutting 70‑80% of traffic. Brent crude rose above $80 per barrel for the first time since July 2024, while U.S. energy stocks outperformed the broader market. Analysts, led...
Elon’s Dirty Deals, Tesla’s Credit Losses, and Electric Semi Trucks Save BIG Money
Elon Musk’s new xAI data centers are generating significant emissions, undermining Tesla’s climate leadership. In Europe, Toyota and Stellantis have withdrawn from Tesla’s CO₂ credit pool, potentially costing the automaker billions. Meanwhile, Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 recorded a 33% sales jump in...
Farm Worries Crop up as Fertiliser Companies Fear a Gas Crunch
India faces a looming gas crunch after Qatar halted LNG production, jeopardising the primary feedstock for urea manufacturing. The country currently holds only about two months of buffer stocks for urea and DAP, and prolonged shortages could force local plants...
Tiny Texas School District Rejects Tax Deal with $6 Billion LNG Project
Point Isabel Independent School District voted down a $160 million, ten‑year property‑tax abatement offered by Texas LNG for its $5.7 billion liquefied natural gas project. The deal would have added roughly $15 million per year to the district’s budget, but the board said...
SandRidge Energy Inc (SD) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
SandRidge Energy reported a strong Q2 2025, with adjusted EBITDA rising 76% to $22.8 million and net income of $19.6 million. Production increased 19% year‑over‑year, driven by the launch of the Cherokee development program, whose first well delivered 2,300 BOE/day and a breakeven...
ChargePoint Holdings Inc (CHPT) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
ChargePoint reported Q2 FY2026 revenue of $99 million, hitting the top of its guidance but falling 9 % year‑over‑year. Non‑GAAP gross margin rose to 33 %, the highest since the company went public, while subscription revenue reached $40 million, representing 40 % of total sales....
Atomic Eagle Sets Course for Growth as Uranium Feasibility Metrics Confirm 12-Year Muntanga Mine Life
Atomic Eagle announced a maiden ore reserve of 28 Mlb U3O8 at its Muntanga project in Zambia, backed by an independent engineering review of a feasibility study that confirms a 12‑year mine life. The study projects 25.3 Mlb total production, a 3.5‑year...
Oil Price Rise Might Push Peso Back to 59:$1
Rising crude prices, driven by the Iran‑Israel conflict, could push the Philippine peso past the 59 per‑dollar threshold. MUFG forecasts the PHP trading between 58.5 and 59.5 if oil steadies around $90 a barrel, while JP Morgan sees a modest global...
South Australia Chosen for HAMR Energy’s First Australian Methanol-to-Jet SAF Plant
South Australia has been chosen as the site for HAMR Energy’s $700‑800 million methanol‑to‑jet sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant, the first of its kind in the country. The facility will use Honeywell technology to convert 300,000 tonnes of low‑carbon methanol into about...
Americas MGO Prices Soar on US-Iran War
Marine gasoil (MGO) prices in the Americas surged toward $1,000 per metric tonne, marking the highest levels since October 2023. The rally follows the US‑Israel weekend attacks on Iran, which threaten the flow of middle‑distillates through the Strait of Hormuz....
US Shale Producers to Hold Capex, Output Steady in 2026
U.S. shale producers have signaled that 2026 capital expenditures will remain flat or dip slightly, while overall output is expected to stay level or edge higher after accounting for acquisitions, divestments, and the cyclical nature of multiyear upstream projects. The...
Iran Expands Attacks to Targets Outside Strait of Hormuz
Iran escalated its campaign against regional energy assets, deploying armed drones against the United Arab Emirates' main oil export hub and striking major ports in Oman. The attacks, which originated beyond the Strait of Hormuz, signal a widening of Tehran's...
China's Gas Output Expected to Rise Amid Shale Push
China’s domestic natural‑gas production is set to climb in the near term as the government backs unconventional shale projects. Analysts forecast a steady output rise, driven by new drilling licences and financial incentives. The push aims to offset growing demand...
LNG Prices Surge on Qatari Supply Disruption
LNG spot prices jumped sharply after a supply disruption in Qatar, one of the world’s largest exporters. In Northeast Asia, the price rose $1.75 week‑on‑week to $12.45 per MMBtu, while Southwest Europe saw a $5.05 increase to $14.75 per MMBtu....
Spot Prices Wrap: Bulls Wrest Control of Physical Natural Gas
Bulls have taken control of the physical natural gas market as spot prices showed mixed movement but futures advanced. Traders are looking past the early‑March shoulder season, focusing on colder weather forecasts and strong LNG export activity. Geopolitical tension from...
Oil Prices Surge Higher as Market Adjusts Ceiling Scenarios
Brent crude rose to $85 per barrel on Tuesday, marking a notable surge amid heavy trading. The rally reflects market reaction to escalating tensions in the Middle East and concerns over supply disruptions. Traders are now focusing on how constrained...
Are Flex-Fuel Vehicles Making a Comeback?
Chevrolet is re‑launching flex‑fuel vehicles (FFVs) equipped with a 1.3‑liter engine, marking the first standard‑fit FFVs since 2026. The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) highlights California’s dominant E85 market and urges other OEMs, including Toyota and Honda, to follow suit. Nationwide...
Schneider Electric Concludes Sustainability Impact 2021-2025 Program with 8.86/10 Score
Schneider Electric released its 2025 extra‑financial results, closing the 2021‑2025 Schneider Sustainability Impact (SSI) program with an overall rating of 8.86 out of 10. The initiative delivered 862 million tonnes of avoided CO₂ emissions, a 56 % cut in supplier emissions, and...
ExxonMobil Optimizing Assets to Offset Disruptions
ExxonMobil said its worldwide scale and diversified portfolio allow it to mitigate disruptions from the latest Middle East conflict. Senior vice president Jack Williams highlighted the company’s ability to shift feedstock and products using its trading arm and long‑term charter fleet....
US Gulf MR Freight Trades Just Under All-Time Highs
Freight rates for medium‑range tankers loading on the US Gulf coast surged as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz nearly stopped, prompting buyers to scramble for alternative diesel supplies. Chevron’s Europe‑bound voyage hit Worldscale 365 ($72.39 per tonne), while ATMI’s Caribbean...