Germany Hits 10GW Offshore Wind Milestone
Germany’s offshore wind fleet has crossed the 10 GW threshold after commissioning turbines at the He Dreiht and Borkum Riffgrund 3 sites. The milestone, confirmed by the International Economic Forum for Renewable Energies using Federal Network Agency data, underscores rapid capacity growth in the North Sea. IWR executives highlight the development as a turning point, positioning the region as a clean‑energy powerhouse. The broader ambition is to expand North Sea offshore wind to 300 GW by 2050, potentially delivering over 1.1 TWh annually.
Policy Shock: Big Tech Told to Power Its Own AI Buildout
The White House is advancing a “ratepayer protection” framework that would require large AI data‑center projects to fund their own power infrastructure. In response, hyperscalers are accelerating behind‑the‑meter generation—natural‑gas turbines, hybrid microgrids, and renewable portfolios—to secure schedule certainty and avoid...
U.S. Moves to Permanently Seize Sanctioned Tanker ‘Skipper’ and $150M Oil Cargo
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a civil forfeiture complaint to permanently seize the motor tanker Skipper and its 1.8‑million‑barrel Venezuelan crude cargo. Authorities seized the vessel off Venezuela in December 2025 after it operated without nationality and falsely claimed...
Covalent Organic Frameworks Electrify Carbon Capture
Researchers at Northwestern University have created an electrically driven carbon‑capture system using quinone‑functionalized covalent organic frameworks (COFs). The open‑flask synthesis produces gram‑scale COF powders that can be spray‑coated onto electrodes, enabling CO₂ adsorption and release via electrochemical redox cycles without...
CATL and BMW Prepare for Upcoming Battery Passport
Chinese battery giant CATL and German automaker BMW have signed a letter of intent to deepen their partnership, targeting data exchange for the EU battery passport. The two will run pilot projects using the Catena‑X open data ecosystem to enable...
Listening to the Feedwater
Yokogawa introduced an optical dissolved‑oxygen sensor that replaces traditional electrochemical units in a combined‑cycle power plant. The new device uses luminescence quenching, delivering parts‑per‑billion accuracy without membranes or electrolytes. After installation, the plant saw stable readings, fewer calibration interruptions, and...
Global Energy Transition Hits a Hardware Bottleneck
Transformer supply is hitting a critical bottleneck as lead times for large units have more than doubled since 2019 and U.S. prices have surged 79%. Hitachi Energy is responding with a $1.5 billion investment in new manufacturing capacity, part of a...
New York Solar Project Addresses Energy, Housing Affordability
Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens, with Crauderueff Solar, installed 17 rooftop photovoltaic projects totaling 1.3 MW across its regulated affordable‑housing portfolio. The projects are structured as behind‑the‑meter net‑metered systems owned by a newly formed Special Purpose Entity, allowing the nonprofit...
Did Indonesia Just Lock Itself Into an Energy Future It Can’t Afford?
Indonesia’s new trade agreement obliges the country to import $15 billion of U.S. oil and gas each year, contradicting President Prabowo Subianto’s pledge for energy self‑sufficiency. The deal was signed to sidestep tariffs that were later nullified, leaving Indonesia locked into...
The Richest Silver Mine Isn’t Underground but in Solar
Silver has become a strategic material for the clean‑energy transition, with solar photovoltaics now accounting for roughly 17% of global silver demand. Primary ore grades are falling, pushing the industry toward higher‑grade, above‑ground sources such as retired solar panels that...
Wind OEMs Pin Hopes on Data Center Energy Demands Amid US Setbacks
U.S. data‑center construction is driving a surge in electricity demand, giving wind turbine OEMs a fresh growth catalyst despite a hostile regulatory environment. German onshore specialist Nordex projects $11 billion in 2025 orders, while Danish Vestas expects revenue of $24‑26 billion in...
European Solar Industry: PV Hybrid Systems and New Financing Models in Focus at Intersolar Europe 2026
The European solar market posted strong growth in 2025, with Germany, Spain, France, Italy and Poland driving capacity additions. At Intersolar Europe 2026, industry leaders will showcase PV‑wind‑storage hybrid plants and new financing structures, especially Contracts for Difference (CfD). Falling...
Purafy and Electromaax Announce Strategic Partnership
Purafy Clean Technologies and Electromaax have formed a strategic partnership to produce and distribute the Purafy Portage, a portable water purification and desalination system. Electromaax will handle manufacturing and leverage its global marine distribution network, while Purafy supplies graphene‑enhanced ultrafiltration...
Gas Power Station Hits Major Marker
RWE’s Pembroke Power Station has achieved its 10,000th start of a combined‑cycle gas turbine, marking the plant’s shift from baseload to a flexible resource that backs a grid dominated by wind and solar. The 2.2 GW facility, opened in 2011, now...
New Projects Push Boralex Profits Higher
Boralized’s Q4 2025 earnings climbed to C$178 million, a C$9 million increase year‑over‑year, driven by an 18% production boost from favourable wind and newly commissioned sites. Net earnings swung to C$26 million, reversing a loss from the same quarter last year. Six new projects...
Britain’s Clean Power Economy Is Growing Rapidly but Unevenly
Britain’s low‑carbon economy posted a record £77 billion turnover in 2024, a 12% jump and a 90% increase since 2015. Power generation – wind, solar, nuclear and carbon capture – contributed £33.6 billion, roughly 44% of sector revenue, while low‑emission transport surged...
Most US Coal Plants Could Meet Air Pollution Rules. Trump Weakened Them Anyway
The EPA’s own analysis shows that only 27 of the nation’s 219 coal‑fired power plants would need costly upgrades to meet the 2024 Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS). Despite this, the Trump administration rolled back the stricter limits on...
Is Turkey About to Purchase F-35 Fighter Jets?
Turkey is negotiating a $500 billion energy partnership with the United States that appears tied to a prospective purchase of Lockheed Martin F‑35 Lightning II fighter jets. The deal is expected to be formalised at the NATO summit in Ankara on 7–8 July, with...
Oil Market Is Nervous for the Coming Weekend
SEB analysts warned that the oil market is jittery ahead of the weekend, with Brent crude hovering around $71 per barrel after trading in a $69.16‑$72.61 range. The report outlined four price scenarios, ranging from $55 to $150 per barrel,...
Sunrun Experiences Storage Boom: Sunrun Significantly Increases Subscribers and Revenue – Stock Rises
Sunrun posted a blockbuster Q4 and full‑year 2025, with revenue soaring to $1.16 billion in the quarter and $2.96 billion for the year. Net income flipped to $449.9 million, erasing a multi‑billion‑dollar loss from 2024, and diluted EPS rose to $1.71. The company’s...
Ion‐Regulating SPEEK–BNNS Hybrid Interfaces Enabling Low‐Barrier Zn‐Ion Transport and Dendrite‐Free Zinc Anodes
Researchers introduced a scalable organic‑inorganic hybrid protective layer of sulfonated poly(ether ether ketone) (SPEEK) and boron nitride nanosheets (BNNS) for aqueous Zn‑ion batteries. The SPEEK‑BNNS interface regulates Zn2+ transport, lowers migration barriers, and mechanically suppresses dendrite formation. In symmetric cells...
TGS Targets Eastern Niger Delta with New 3D Survey
TGS has launched the Nigeria Laide multi‑client 3D seismic survey covering about 11,700 sq km in the eastern Niger Delta. The project, executed with NUPRC and SeaSeis Geophysical, uses the GeoStreamer dual‑sensor system and advanced broadband acquisition. It delivers data suitable for...
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Polysilicon Prices Slide Amid Low Operating Rates
The China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association reported polysilicon operating rates fell to just 32% of capacity, extending an oversupply that pushed polysilicon prices lower and softened wafer prices across all grades. Wafer prices dropped 3‑8% after the Chinese New Year,...
US LNG Giant Exercises Option for More Newbuild Vessel Charters From Ocean Yield and NYK
Cheniere Marketing International, a subsidiary of Cheniere Energy, exercised its option to charter additional new‑build LNG carriers from Ocean Yield and NYK Line, potentially expanding its fleet to eight vessels. The optional ships will be built by Hyundai Heavy Industries...
Array Technologies Disappoints: Array Technologies Boosts 2025 Revenue by 40 Percent - Record Order Backlog - Shares Still Plunge
Array Technologies posted Q4 2025 revenue of $226 million, an 18% YoY decline, while full‑year revenue jumped 40% to $1.28 billion. The company narrowed its net loss to $112 million but remained in the red, and its order backlog reached a record $2.2 billion. Guidance...
VLCC Rates – How High and for How Long?
The crude tanker market is experiencing a sharp surge, with VLCC spot hires topping $200,000 per day and one‑year time‑charter equivalents reaching $135,000. Baltic Exchange data show composite VLCC rates near $169,000 daily, while International Seaways (INSW) reported Q4 2025...
Policy Backing Fuels Europe’s Next Wave of Low-Emission Steel Capacity
European policy tools such as the TRQ, CBAM and the draft Industrial Accelerator Act are reviving investment in low‑emission steel, exemplified by ArcelorMittal’s €1.3 billion Dunkirk electric‑arc‑furnace slated for 2029. While earlier green‑hydrogen DRI projects have been delayed or scaled back,...
AI ‘Virtual Residents’ Offer Early Read on Data Center Sentiment
University of California, Riverside researchers deployed large‑language‑model agents as “virtual residents” to capture community sentiment on data‑center proposals early in the planning cycle. The AI agents consistently highlighted water consumption, utility costs and electricity demand as primary concerns, while identifying...
European Energy Posts Strong 2025 Progress
European Energy reported a robust 2025, with revenue surging to €766 million and EBITDA reaching €170 million. The firm expanded its battery energy storage systems pipeline from 2.4 GW to 7.4 GW and launched the world’s first large‑scale commercial e‑methanol plant in Denmark. Over...
Matador’s Results Were Better Than Feared, But 2026 Headwinds Still Matter
Matador Resources reported Q4 2025 revenue of $850 million, down 12.6% YoY but beating consensus by 475 bps. Adjusted EPS reached $0.87, roughly 1,500 bps above forecasts, while production rose and midstream cash flow stayed strong. The company guided 2026 to 3% production...
My Most Successful Tips to Improve Asset Integrity, Reliability, Maintenance, and Turnarounds – Part 2: Asset Integrity Processes
Ricardo Valbuena’s second installment on asset integrity highlights two core pillars: people development and risk‑based inspection (RBI). He advocates establishing a structured inspector career ladder and supporting staff with API certifications to boost motivation, skills, and retention. The article also...
Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing as an Alternative to Traditional Radiographic Testing for HRSG Piping Weld Inspection: Triple Wins in Safety,...
Phased‑array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) is being promoted as a replacement for radiographic testing (RT) in heat‑recovery steam generator (HRSG) pipe weld inspections. PAUT removes ionizing radiation exposure, delivers instant defect data, and allows real‑time welding adjustments. The technology shortens inspection...
Highlights From the Fall 2025 API SCIMI Standards Meeting
The American Petroleum Institute’s Fall 2025 API Standards Conference, held November 9‑15 in Anaheim, convened the Committee on Refining Equipment to review and advance SCIMI initiatives. Six SCIMI standards were published in 2025, including addenda to RP 574, RP 580, RP 575 and RP 570,...
Inspection Planning Process for Turnarounds
The article emphasizes that a structured inspection planning process, anchored by a risk‑based planning matrix, is essential for successful turnarounds (TAs). Developing a comprehensive Inspection Test Plan (ITP) early ensures clear communication of scope, methods, acceptance criteria, and hold points...
Real Estate Power Crunch: Will Energy Availability Beat Location for Future Facilities?
JLL’s new report warns that power reliability is eclipsing traditional location priorities in commercial real estate. Tenants in data centers, advanced manufacturing, labs and healthcare are willing to pay sizable rent premiums for sites with resilient energy supplies. The study...
Eni Can Take Venezuelan Oil to Settle Gas Debts, CEO Says
Eni’s chief executive Claudio Descalzi announced that, following a recent easing of U.S. sanctions, Venezuela can now settle its roughly $3 billion gas debt by delivering oil. The debt stems from gas supplied by the Perla offshore field, which Venezuela’s PDVSA...
Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation Launches EOI for Renewable Energy Offtake in Western Australia’s Pilbara
Indigenous‑led Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation (YEC) has opened an expression of interest for commercial and industrial customers to purchase renewable electricity from its expanding Pilbara portfolio. Its flagship hybrid wind‑solar‑battery project, Baru Marnda, secured Strategic Project status and appears on the national...
Swiss Data Centre Operator NTS Colocation Pilots Iron-Sodium Battery Tech From US Startup Inlyte
Swiss data‑centre operator NTS Colocation and US startup Inlyte Energy are launching a pilot iron‑sodium battery system at NTS' Bern facility. The first phase will install 600 kWh by year‑end, forming part of a broader 2 MW deployment slated for 2028. The...
Malaysia’s TTVision Enters India’s Solar Manufacturing Market
Malaysia’s TTVision Holdings Berhad will launch a joint‑venture manufacturing plant in India in the second half of 2026 to produce automated optical inspection and high‑speed processing systems for photovoltaic production lines. The facility will act as a localized integrator linking...
Vanadium Flow and Lithium-Ion Combine in World’s Largest Grid-Forming Hybrid Storage Plant in China
China’s Inner Mongolia region has commissioned a 300 MW/1,200 MWh hybrid battery energy storage system that blends lithium‑iron‑phosphate (LFP) modules with vanadium redox flow cells. The plant, located in the Kubuqi Desert, uses Sineng Electric’s grid‑forming converters to deliver rapid response, virtual...
Danske Commodities Seals 400MWh UK Battery Deal
Danske Commodities has secured a ten‑year optimisation agreement for the 400 MWh Windyhill battery energy storage system near Glasgow, marking its largest battery asset to date. The firm will deploy its fully automated algorithmic platform to capture revenue from wholesale electricity...
Oil Producers Negotiate Ending Windfall Tax with UK Government
The UK Treasury is weighing an early repeal of the Energy Profits Levy, a windfall tax that now sits at a 78% headline rate on North Sea oil and gas. Ministers have been meeting industry groups to assess the impact...
TotalEnergies Signs Preliminary Deal to Offtake Alaskan LNG for 20 Years
TotalEnergies has signed a letter of intent with Glenfarne to purchase up to 2 million tons of LNG per year from the Alaska LNG project for 20 years, pending a final investment decision. The project is being built in two phases: a...
Chinese Academy of Sciences Achieves World Record Efficiency of 15.45% for Kesterite Solar Cell
The Chinese Academy of Sciences has set a new world record for kesterite (CZTSSe) solar cells, achieving a 15.45% power conversion efficiency and a certified 15.04% efficiency. The breakthrough stems from an interfacial phase equilibrium strategy that introduces a lithium‑tin‑sulfide...
Aramco Starts Gas Production at Jafurah
Saudi Aramco has begun gas production at Jafurah, the Middle East’s largest unconventional gas field, marking the first step toward a 2 billion cubic feet per day (Bcfpd) sales capacity by 2030. The field holds an estimated 229 trillion cubic feet of...
Seatrium Delivers Next-Generation Jack-Up
Seatrium has handed over a next‑generation wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) to Maersk Offshore Wind after successful sea trials at its Singapore yard. The custom‑engineered ship boasts a 1,900‑tonne crane with a 180‑metre hook height, capable of installing 15 + MW turbines. It...
S Korea’s Hanwha to Buy LNG From Venture Global
South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace has signed a sales and purchase agreement to buy 1.5 million tonnes per year of liquefied natural gas from U.S. exporter Venture Global, with deliveries slated to start in 2030 and run for 20 years. The deal...
Chinese Scientists Build ‘Ultra-Stable’ Polymer Solar Cell with 19.1% Efficiency
Chinese researchers at Wuhan University of Technology have demonstrated a polymer solar cell with a record‑high power conversion efficiency of 19.1%. By blending a small fraction of linearly packed small‑molecule acceptors into a polymeric macromolecular acceptor matrix, they achieved ordered...
Peak-Hour Power to Cost More in Chandigarh Soon
Chandigarh Power Distribution Limited (CPDL) will introduce time‑of‑day (TOD) electricity tariffs for all consumer categories, beginning with industrial users. The new structure applies a multiplier of 0.8 during solar‑aligned daytime hours (9 am‑5 pm) and 1.2 during morning and evening peaks, while...
Ideal Heating Launches New Monobloc Propane Heat Pump for Commercial Buildings
Ideal Heating has added a 65 kW monobloc air‑source heat pump to its Ecomod 290HT line, targeting commercial buildings that need higher temperature output. The unit runs on propane (R290), delivers up to 70 °C flow temperature and achieves a COP of...