News•Feb 17, 2026
Power Dept Launches Maintenance Campaign in Banda Ahead of Summer
The Banda electricity department has launched a month‑long maintenance campaign from Feb 15 to Mar 14 to safeguard power supply ahead of the summer peak. Chief Engineer Arvind Nayak detailed that 107 substations, 1,379 distribution transformers and 353 lines will undergo inspection and repair, alongside 123 power transformers, 246 11‑kV VCBs and 343 low‑voltage lines. Additional tasks include tree‑branch pruning, insulator replacement and transformer oil replenishment. The initiative assigns responsibility to area officers for any post‑maintenance failures.
By ET EnergyWorld (The Economic Times)
News•Feb 17, 2026
AI Can Help Optimise Clean Energy Save Lives and Livelihoods: Ceew CEO
Ceew CEO Anurabha Ghosh highlighted how artificial intelligence can fine‑tune renewable energy dispatch, forecast storm surges and flood risks, and make agriculture more climate‑resilient. She warned that AI’s own resource footprint—energy and water for data centres—must be managed intentionally. India’s...
By ET EnergyWorld (The Economic Times)
News•Feb 17, 2026
Exponent Energy Launches EV Financing Arm Exponent One; New Entity Raises $2M From AdvantEdge Founders
Exponent Energy has spun off Exponent One, a fintech and asset‑management platform aimed at financing commercial electric vehicles, and secured $2 million in pre‑seed funding from AdvantEdge Founders. The subsidiary, led by former Ola executive Sandeep Divakaran, will leverage real‑time data...
By YourStory
News•Feb 17, 2026
How Bad Bunny’s Power Pole Dance Spotlighted the Colonial Legacy of Energy Poverty
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl pole‑dance performance turned a global stage into a protest against Puerto Rico’s chronic power outages. The artist highlighted how the island’s unreliable grid is a direct legacy of U.S. colonial energy policies that deny residents federal...
By The Conversation – Business + Economy (US)
News•Feb 17, 2026
Interview: CyrusOne on the Sustainable Innovation that Drives Datacentre Business Outcomes
CyrusOne’s vice‑president of environmental, health, safety and sustainability, Kyle Myers, says the company treats sustainability as a profit centre rather than a cost centre. By centralising ESG functions into a cross‑functional working group, CyrusOne has integrated green‑building standards across its...
By Computer Weekly – Latest IT news
News•Feb 17, 2026
Dangote Signs $400 Million Equipment Deal to Fast-Track Refinery Expansion and Boost Petrochemical Capacity
Dangote Group has inked a $400 million deal with China’s XCMG to acquire heavy‑construction equipment that will fast‑track the expansion of its petroleum refinery from 650,000 to 1.4 million barrels per day. The upgrade will also boost petrochemical outputs, including polypropylene, urea...
By BusinessDay (Nigeria)
News•Feb 17, 2026
China Hits Renewable Milestone, But Coal Isn’t Going Anywhere
China’s operating power capacity from non‑fossil sources surpassed fossil‑fuel capacity for the first time, reaching 52 % of the total in February 2026. The achievement reflects a decade of aggressive solar and wind deployment, backed by the world’s largest clean‑energy supply chain....
By OilPrice.com – Main
News•Feb 16, 2026
First Stage of Australia’s Second-Biggest Battery Starts Commercial Operations in the Sunshine State
The 260 MW/619 MWh first stage of Quinbrook’s Supernode battery in Brisbane has entered commercial operation under a tolling agreement with Origin Energy. The project is part of a phased build‑out that will reach 780 MW and 3,074 MWh by 2027, positioning it as...
By RenewEconomy
News•Feb 16, 2026
Suriname's Oil Boom Faces Economic Headwinds Despite Major Discovery
Suriname’s GranMorgu project, a $10.5 billion offshore development by TotalEnergies and APA, targets 760 million barrels and is projected to generate $26 billion in revenue. The field is slated for commissioning in 2028, roughly twice the timeline Guyana achieved for its Stabroek Block....
By OilPrice.com – Main
News•Feb 16, 2026
Vertiv’s AI Infrastructure Surge: Record Orders, Liquid Cooling Expansion, and Grid-Scale Power Reshape Data Center Growth
Vertiv reported a record Q4 2025, with net sales rising 23% to $2.88 billion and organic growth of 19%. Orders exploded 252% year‑over‑year, pushing the backlog to $15 billion and a 2.9× book‑to‑bill ratio. The company unveiled high‑density prefabricated cooling platforms, modular...
By Data Center Frontier
News•Feb 16, 2026
CHART: EV Battery Metals Index Jumps to 27-Month High
The EV battery metals index surged to a 27‑month high as December’s raw‑material spend topped $2 billion, the first such level since August 2023. Global passenger EV sales likely passed 30 million units in 2025, driving a 25% increase in deployed battery...
By MINING.com – Gold
News•Feb 16, 2026
Russia Rattled by America’s Nuclear Move in Armenia
The United States and Armenia signed a nuclear cooperation agreement on February 9, committing to American modular reactor technology for Armenia's next plant. Moscow responded with a public backlash, accusing the U.S. of untested designs and offering lucrative financial and infrastructure...
By OilPrice.com – Main
News•Feb 16, 2026
Balances: Supply Surplus Narrows After First Quarter
Supply and demand balances show a 3.1 million‑barrel‑per‑day surplus in the first quarter of 2026, the largest for the year and unchanged from the previous month. Asian storage facilities have largely absorbed the excess crude, preventing immediate price spikes. Nevertheless, continued...
By Energy Intelligence
News•Feb 16, 2026
Congo Launches Phase 2 LNG Exports From Nguya FLNG Facility
The Republic of Congo has begun Phase 2 LNG exports from the new Nguya FLNG facility, boosting total project capacity to roughly 3 million metric tons per year. Operated by Eni, the unit was commissioned ahead of schedule and shipped its first...
By World Oil – News
News•Feb 16, 2026
Canada Backs Carbon Capture Buildout to Secure Oil Sands Future, Energy Minister Says
Canada’s energy minister announced a C$16.5 billion Pathways Alliance carbon‑capture buildout in Alberta’s oil sands, linking the project to a new pipeline deal and a higher industrial carbon price. Six of the country’s largest oil‑sands producers will capture and store CO₂...
By World Oil – News
News•Feb 16, 2026
Hungary Seeks Croatian Help As Russian Oil Flows Via Ukraine Halted
Hungary and Slovakia have formally asked Croatia to permit Russian crude to flow through the Adria pipeline after the Ukrainian segment of the Druzhba pipeline was shut down following Russian strikes. The two countries cite an EU sanctions exemption that...
By OilPrice.com – Main
News•Feb 16, 2026
Wartsila Building Energy Storage in Support of Belgian Grid
Wärtsilä has been chosen by Gramme Storage 1 to build a 50‑MW/100‑MWh battery energy storage system in central‑eastern Belgium, with construction underway and commissioning expected by mid‑2027. The project will participate in Belgium’s Capacity Remuneration Mechanism, delivering frequency and voltage support...
By POWER Magazine
News•Feb 16, 2026
Oil Prices Edge Higher Ahead of US–Iran Nuclear Talks
Oil prices nudged higher on Monday as traders priced in the upcoming US‑Iran nuclear talks, which aim to ease regional tensions. The market also factored in OPEC‑plus’s plan to increase output later in the year, tempering the risk‑off sentiment. Brent...
By Energy Intelligence
News•Feb 16, 2026
M&P Sees Silver Lining in Venezuela
Maurel & Prom (M&P) is lobbying Venezuelan authorities to regain access to its Urdaneta Oeste oil field after being omitted from the government’s initial roster of approved foreign operators. The Paris‑listed firm argues that the field, capable of delivering several thousand...
By Energy Intelligence
News•Feb 16, 2026
India’s Rooftop Solar Goals Slowed by Loan Delays
India’s PM Surya Ghar rooftop solar scheme, launched in February 2024 with up to 40% subsidies, has installed only 2.36 million panels, far short of the 4 million target for March. Loan approvals are delayed or rejected for roughly 60% of applications, and many...
By BusinessLIVE (South Africa) – RSS hub
News•Feb 16, 2026
TotalEnergies, Oman Eye Marsa LNG Expansion
TotalEnergies and Oman’s state‑run OQ Exploration and Production are evaluating a second liquefaction train for the Marsa LNG project, which is currently under construction. The additional train would significantly raise the plant’s export capacity, positioning the facility as a major...
By Energy Intelligence
News•Feb 16, 2026
Dangote Drives Nigeria’s Domestic Fuel Supply Above 57% as Imports Retreat
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery reached full 650,000 bpd capacity in January 2026, processing a record 40.1 million litres of crude per day and supplying 57 % of the nation’s fuel. Domestic output now provides 62 % of premium motor spirit, overtaking imports for the first...
By OilPrice.com – Main
News•Feb 16, 2026
AOM Biodiesel Deals Hit 2-Year High in January
European biodiesel trading on Argus Open Markets surged to its strongest January level in two years, driven by the EU’s revised Renewable Energy Directive (RED III) and Germany’s new rule eliminating carry‑over of surplus GHG certificates. The stricter mandates, which require...
By Argus Media – News & analysis
News•Feb 16, 2026
Why Chevron Is Betting Big on Venezuela’s Heavy Crude
Chevron is aggressively expanding its Venezuelan heavy‑crude production to feed its complex Gulf Coast refineries, which are optimized for dense, sulfur‑rich oil. Global supplies of such crude have tightened as Mexican exports fall, Russian barrels are sanctioned, and Canadian logistics...
By OilPrice.com – Main
News•Feb 16, 2026
Niger Stockpiled 1,000t of Yellowcake at Military Base: FT
Niger's military government moved roughly 1,000 tonnes of uranium concentrate, known as yellowcake, to Air Base 101 near Niamey after seizing the Orano‑run mine. The stockpile remains unsold, with potential buyers from Russia, China, the United States and the UAE...
By MINING.com – Gold
News•Feb 16, 2026
Silver-Saving Efforts Ramping up in Solar Industry, Says Heraeus
Rising silver prices, now 187 % above early‑2025 levels, are pressuring solar manufacturers as silver paste can account for up to 30 % of cell costs. Heraeus forecasts a decline in photovoltaic silver demand despite stable global installations, citing ongoing substitution efforts....
By pv magazine
News•Feb 16, 2026
China’s Carbon Market Expands Into Heavy Industry As USA Regresses
China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment has extended mandatory carbon‑reporting to petrochemicals, chemicals, flat glass, copper smelting, papermaking and civil aviation, laying groundwork for future ETS inclusion. The national emissions trading system already covers power, steel, cement and aluminum—about 60‑65%...
By CleanTechnica
News•Feb 16, 2026
Key Takeaways From Solaire Expo Maroc
The 14th Solaire Expo Maroc in Casablanca highlighted Morocco’s push toward an integrated renewable ecosystem, featuring electric‑vehicle pavilions and a strong Chinese presence in solar equipment. Local distributors reported a dynamic market with rising prices after China ended VAT rebates,...
By pv magazine
News•Feb 16, 2026
EBW Warned of Faltering Gas Demand Heading Into Holiday Weekend
EBW Analytics warned that U.S. natural‑gas demand could weaken heading into the President’s Day weekend, after the front‑month NYMEX contract briefly spiked to $3.316 per MMBtu before retreating. A recent EIA report showed a 249 billion‑cubic‑foot draw, leaving storage 97 bcf below...
By Rigzone – News
News•Feb 16, 2026
French Startup Launches ‘Universal’ Home Energy Management System
French startup PvPilot has launched a fourth‑generation home energy management system (HEMS) that claims universal compatibility with all major solar inverters, batteries and EV chargers. The solution, delivered via a USB‑connected relay device, measures real‑time generation and demand to orchestrate...
By pv magazine
News•Feb 16, 2026
NeoVolta Raises US$23 Million for Georgia Battery Pack and BESS Manufacturing Facility
San Diego‑based NeoVolta has raised roughly US$23 million to fund a joint‑venture battery‑energy‑storage system (BESS) plant in Georgia. The financing, split between a private placement and working‑capital contributions, backs the first US$7 million milestone of a three‑phase capital plan. The facility will...
By Energy Storage News
News•Feb 16, 2026
Planning Barriers ‘Threaten to Stall Momentum’ in UK Battery Storage Market
The UK recorded its strongest year for grid‑scale battery‑energy‑storage‑system (BESS) deployments in 2025, adding 4 GWh to reach a cumulative 12.9 GWh – a 30% year‑on‑year increase. Most of the new capacity came from large projects over 50 MW, reflecting a shift toward...
By Energy Storage News
News•Feb 16, 2026
The Space Nuclear Power Bottleneck — and How to Fix It
Nuclear power is poised to transform U.S. deep‑space and lunar missions, with NASA targeting a nuclear propulsion test by 2028 and a surface fission reactor on the Moon by 2030. While reactor designs and fuel supplies are mature, the real...
By SpaceNews
News•Feb 16, 2026
Lower Power Cost for Consumers Will Be Success of AI, Renewable Energy Convergence, Says Govt Official
India’s renewable capacity now exceeds 520 GW, including about 35 GW of distributed generation, and officials say artificial intelligence will be pivotal in lowering consumer power costs. Joint Secretary JVN Subramanyam highlighted AI as a game‑changer for distributed renewables at the AI...
By ET EnergyWorld (The Economic Times)
News•Feb 16, 2026
Refinery Petrochemical Integration, Feedstock Certainty to Define India’s Next Chemical Growth Cycle: Ramya Bharathram, MD, Thirumalai Chemicals
India’s chemical industry faces a structural shift as it seeks to move up the value chain by reducing reliance on imported feedstocks. Ramya Bharathram of Thirumalai Chemicals emphasizes refinery‑petrochemical integration, flexible cracker designs, and transparent, index‑linked pricing as keys to...
By ET EnergyWorld (The Economic Times)
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News•Feb 16, 2026
Operation Windlord Cargo Load [Image 1 of 7]
U.S. Air Force airmen from the 452nd Logistics Readiness Squadron loaded a next‑generation nuclear reactor onto a C‑17 Globemaster III for Operation Windlord on Feb. 15, 2026. The aircraft, coordinated with the 15th Airlift Squadron and the 62nd Airlift Wing, flew the reactor from...
By U.S. Marine Corps – News
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News•Feb 16, 2026
Operation Windlord Cargo Load [Image 6 of 7]
U.S. Air Force airmen from the 452nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Aerial Port Flight loaded a next‑generation nuclear reactor onto a C‑17 Globemaster III for Operation Windlord on 15 Feb 2026. The load was coordinated with the 15th Airlift Squadron and the 62nd Airlift Wing,...
By U.S. Marine Corps – News
News•Feb 16, 2026
Eaglestone Management: Experience Forged in Global Infrastructure Finance
Eaglestone Management’s leadership team combines deep project‑finance banking experience with hands‑on infrastructure execution. CEO Pedro Neto brings over 30 years and involvement in more than €50 billion of global projects across energy, transport and concessions. Managing Partner Nuno Gil adds 25...
By CFI.co (Capital Finance International)
News•Feb 16, 2026
Idle Oil and Gas Projects Risk Losing Licenses, Bahlil Warns
Indonesia’s Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia warned that 301 explored oil‑and‑gas areas remain idle and could have their licences revoked if operators do not commence production. He cited the long‑stalled Masela Block, managed by Japan’s Inpex, which only...
By The Jakarta Post – Business (site)
News•Feb 16, 2026
Solaris Energy Signs 500MW AI Data Center Power Deal
Solaris Energy Infrastructure announced a long‑term equipment‑rental agreement to provide more than 500 MW of power‑generation capacity to Hatchbo, an AI‑focused data‑center operator. The rental term begins on January 1 2027 and runs for ten years, with an option to extend for an...
By Data Center Dynamics
News•Feb 16, 2026
AuthID Announces Out of the Box
authID (Nasdaq: AUID) unveiled an out‑of‑the‑box biometric security platform that conforms to the Personal Identity Verification (PIV) framework for energy, water, gas and other critical utilities. The solution replaces passwords and physical tokens with live‑face verification, protecting SCADA consoles, privileged...
By AI-TechPark
News•Feb 16, 2026
Aave Founder Pitches $50T ‘Abundance Asset’ Boom to Drive DeFi
DeFi pioneer Stani Kulechov, founder of Aave, envisions a $50 trillion market of “abundance assets” such as solar energy being tokenized by 2050, creating a new class of on‑chain collateral. He argues that tokenizing scalable, low‑risk assets could dramatically improve capital...
By Cointelegraph
News•Feb 16, 2026
As AI Data Centers Hit Power Limits, Peak XV Backs Indian Startup C2i to Fix the Bottleneck
AI data centers are increasingly constrained by power delivery rather than compute, as conversion losses waste 15‑20% of energy. To address this, Peak XV Partners led a $15 million Series A in Indian startup C2i Semiconductors, which is developing a plug‑and‑play grid‑to‑GPU power...
By TechCrunch AI
News•Feb 15, 2026
Miliband Targets The Sky With Radical Plan To Beam Energy From Space
Britain’s new net‑zero roadmap, championed by Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, proposes orbiting solar power stations to supply the UK with continuous, large‑scale electricity. The government‑commissioned study outlines ultra‑light satellites that convert sunlight to microwave beams, received by ground rectennas. Early...
By Orbital Today
News•Feb 14, 2026
Why Does India Need More Energy Suppliers? Union Minister Piyush Goyal Explains
Union Minister Piyush Goyal warned that India’s rapidly expanding energy demand requires a broader base of crude oil suppliers. He argued that additional sources are essential to keep import prices competitive and to shield the economy from supply shocks. The...
By Mint (India) – Economy
News•Feb 13, 2026
Taiwan Commits to $69 Billion US Energy Trade Pact
Taiwan's state-owned enterprises have signed a trade agreement with the United States committing to purchase $44 billion in liquefied natural gas and crude oil and $25.2 billion in power‑generation equipment by 2029. The deal, announced on Feb. 12, creates a $69 billion energy trade...
By Energy Intelligence
News•Feb 13, 2026
Oil Prices Level Out Despite Possible Opec-Plus Supply Growth
Oil prices closed Friday largely unchanged after a session marked by sharp swings between macro‑economic headwinds and geopolitical support. Traders weighed the prospect of OPEC‑plus expanding output against lingering demand concerns. The market’s equilibrium suggests that supply‑side expectations have not...
By Energy Intelligence
News•Feb 13, 2026
Are AI Data Centers a Scapegoat for Rising US Energy Costs?
US retail electricity prices have spiked, prompting criticism of new AI data center projects. While AI‑driven facilities consume large amounts of power, they represent a modest slice of total grid demand. The backlash threatens a key source of future natural‑gas...
By Energy Intelligence
News•Feb 13, 2026
Largest US Gas Producer Expand Ousts CEO, Heads to Houston
Expand Energy, the United States' largest gas producer, announced the removal of CEO Nick Dell'Osso. The leadership change coincided with a plan to relocate the corporate headquarters from Oklahoma City to the Houston metropolitan area. Analysts say the ouster is...
By Energy Intelligence
News•Feb 13, 2026
Delfin LNG Explosion Prompts Lawsuit, Broader Safety Concerns
On February 3, a pipeline explosion at the Delfin LNG export project in the Gulf of Mexico halted construction and triggered a lawsuit alleging negligence by the developers and contractors. The incident adds to a history of delays that have already...
By Energy Intelligence