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US‑Israeli attacks on Iran have halted vessel traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening paraxylene (PX) shipments from Saudi Arabia's Jubail port to the US Gulf Coast. While 56% of US PX imports come from Saudi Arabia, roughly half load from Red Sea‑based Rabigh and remain unaffected. The remaining Jubail‑origin cargoes face insurance and security refusals, potentially tightening US Gulf Coast PX supply. Traders warn that sustained disruptions could lift PX spot prices and increase freight and insurance costs, pressuring downstream PET demand.
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has made five 3‑D seismic survey datasets from the Beaufort Sea publicly available through the National Archive of Marine Seismic Surveys. The releases—identified as B‑02‑99‑AK through B‑01‑95‑AK—cover 232 square miles across nine survey...
The University of Missouri’s Food and Ag Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) projects that expanding year‑round E15 gasoline could lift corn demand, nudging corn prices up 2 to 7 cents per bushel, while pushing soybean prices down 9 to 22 cents...
Middle‑East hostilities have forced Qatar to shut its flagship LNG export plant and Saudi Arabia to pause operations at its largest oil refinery, while tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has nearly stopped. The disruptions arrive amid a global...
Edify Energy announced DT Infrastructure as the preferred EPC contractor for two Queensland renewable projects: the 600 MW Smoky Creek & Guthrie’s Gap solar farm with 2,400 MWh storage, and the 300 MW Ganymirra & Majors Creek solar farm with 1,200 MWh storage. Together the sites...
US Oil Fund (USO) and Brent Oil ETF (BNO) are both rated hold as traders navigate heightened volatility from the Middle‑East conflict. Brent and distillate futures present greater upside risk than WTI, while seasonal demand backs gasoline and WTI. Both...
Former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned that the Iran‑Israel conflict threatens to choke oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, sending crude futures to their highest level in over a year. Higher energy prices could lift inflation and undermine the...
Switch Maritime and Incat Crowther have entered the detailed design phase for New York’s first hydrogen fuel‑cell‑electric ferry. The 28‑meter vessel will carry 150 passengers at 25 knots, powered by 720 kg of compressed hydrogen, offering a full‑day range without shore‑side charging....
Data center demand is exploding as AI and cloud workloads grow, putting pressure on power and cooling infrastructure. Microgrids that pair Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems with absorption chillers shift cooling loads from electricity to waste heat, dramatically lowering...
Geopolitical tensions sparked a roughly 6% jump in WTI crude, pushing the benchmark above the $68 resistance level. The monthly MACD has turned bullish, suggesting a multi‑month turnaround for oil prices. Energy giants Baker Hughes and Exxon Mobil have rallied...
Norwegian Offshore Wind and the German‑Norwegian Chamber of Commerce have launched a dedicated offshore wind working group to deepen cross‑border collaboration in the North Sea. The initiative follows the Hamburg North Sea Summit where energy ministers pledged 300 GW of offshore...
First Solar has filed a Section 337 investigation with the U.S. International Trade Commission against ten crystalline‑silicon panel makers, alleging infringement of its tunnel‑oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) patent (U.S. 9,130,074). The patent was validated by the USPTO at the end of 2025...
The Crown Estate has denied Greenpeace UK’s accusation that it is withholding documents related to the valuation of the UK’s seabed monopoly and offshore wind lease fees. Greenpeace filed a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office after two requests for...
Sunrun reported a year‑over‑year decline in Q4 2025 subscriber additions and installation volumes, with subscriber value metrics falling sharply. Gross subscriber value dropped 2% to $50.2 million and net subscriber value fell 30% to $9.1 million, while storage attachment rose to 71%....
The U.S.-Israeli strike on Iranian targets and Tehran's retaliatory actions have caused a sudden shutdown of maritime traffic in the Gulf of Oman, especially the Strait of Hormuz. Ship groundings and heightened naval alerts have crippled oil tanker movements and...
A University of Michigan study published in Nature Climate Change finds that recent advances in EV battery chemistry largely neutralize the extra degradation expected from a 2 °C warmer climate. Batteries built between 2019‑2023 would see average lifetime reductions of only...
Oil prices surged after US‑Israeli air strikes on Iran and the killing of Ayatollah Khamenei, pushing Brent crude above $80 a barrel. The conflict threatens the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for roughly 20% of global oil, adding a risk...
NeoVolta says battery energy storage systems are moving beyond backup power to become a profit‑center for commercial and industrial facilities. The company leverages the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which preserves tax incentives through 2032, allowing owners to slash upfront costs by 30‑50%...
EnergyBin and Buckstop’s fifth PV Module Price Index shows the secondary solar market is dominated by 400‑525 W crystalline‑silicon panels, 98% of which target residential installations. From 2020‑2025, more than 8.7 million modules were listed for resale, with 98% being new, all‑black,...
Natural gas futures slipped back toward $3 per MMBtu after early gains, as technical resistance halted the rally. The NYMEX April contract was rejected at $3.03, signaling market caution. Simultaneously, escalating Iranian attacks disrupted global LNG flows, adding geopolitical pressure....
Tratos Group of Italy has signed a four‑year, £22 million framework agreement with Finland’s Exel Composites to supply carbon‑fiber composite conductor cores for grid modernization projects through 2029. The partnership gives Tratos secure access to high‑performance, corrosion‑resistant cores that enable higher...
The Scottish government has launched a £17 million tranche of its Just Transition Fund to accelerate green jobs, innovation and supply‑chain diversification in the North East and Moray. For the first time, community organisations and social enterprises are guaranteed a portion...
French courts have begun hearing a lawsuit against TotalEnergies, filed by 14 French cities and five NGOs, alleging the company’s portfolio of new fossil‑fuel projects breaches the 1.5 °C target of the Paris Agreement. The complaint, grounded in France’s 2017 duty...
District Metals is moving ahead with its Viken uranium project after Sweden repealed its uranium mining ban on Jan. 1, reopening the jurisdiction for the first time since 2018. The Viken alum shale deposit is touted as the world’s largest undeveloped...
Facility managers are confronting rising AI‑driven electricity demand while racing toward 2030 climate targets. The surge in AI workloads is pushing utilities to accelerate renewable deployments, inflating operating costs for buildings. At the same time, Scope 3 emissions—often 75% of a...
The International Energy Agency’s Electricity reports from 2024‑2026 document a rapid shift in power‑outage drivers, with 2025 seeing a mix of extreme‑weather damage, protection failures, and emerging grid‑stability risks tied to high renewable penetration. In the United States, winter storms,...
Alpiq’s 2025 earnings plunged after an unplanned shutdown of the Gösgen nuclear plant, cutting adjusted EBITDA to CHF 572 million and net profit to CHF 197 million. The outage, combined with low water inflows and gas‑plant overhauls, amplified the financial hit amid volatile energy...
SolidSail Mast Factory (SMAF) in Lanester, France, launched full‑scale production of carbon‑fiber‑reinforced polymer (CFRP) masts on 12 February 2026. The plant, a joint venture between Chantiers de l’Atlantique and five regional composite specialists, will fabricate masts up to 70 metres long, supporting sails...
Eurelectric’s presidency wrote to EU heads urging them to stop reopening the marginal pricing debate, warning that regulatory churn could jeopardise the massive investment needed for a decarbonised power system. The warning follows European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s indication that...
Microgrids are emerging as a practical solution for rural and remote communities seeking reliable, clean electricity. By coupling solar, wind and battery storage with intelligent control systems, these localized grids can operate independently or in tandem with the main network....
Supply chain risk is rising for oil‑and‑gas and heavy‑industry firms, prompting a sharper focus on sourcing verified oil country tubular goods (OCTG). Global demand reached 16 million metric tons in 2024, with seamless tubes accounting for more than half. Verification—through mill...
Energinet, Denmark’s transmission system operator, has imposed a three‑month moratorium on new grid‑connection agreements as electricity demand surged to roughly 60 GW, far exceeding the nation’s 7 GW peak consumption. The surge is driven by data‑center expansions, battery storage projects, and Power‑to‑X...
China Energy Investment Corp. (CHN Energy) has commissioned the 2 GW Phase II of its Lingwu photovoltaic project, bringing the site’s total capacity to 4 GW and completing half of the planned 6 GW mining‑subsidence solar cluster in Ningxia. The base will deliver roughly...
Asia can currently absorb the recent oil‑price surge, but the region’s heavy reliance on imported energy makes it vulnerable if prices stay high. Japan and the Philippines source almost 90% of their oil from the Middle East, while China and...
India’s Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas reviewed crude, LPG and petroleum product supplies as Iran‑Israel tensions heightened global energy volatility. Brent crude surged to roughly $82 a barrel, prompting concerns over the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint that carries about...
The RENIXX renewable‑energy index closed the week at a record 1,288.68 points, though it quickly retreated into a sideways range. German turbine maker Nordex led gains with a 26.3% jump after reporting record 2025 revenue of €7.6 billion and strong order...
The University of Manchester has launched the (not)NOISY research programme to develop the first advanced tools for predicting underwater noise from tidal turbine arrays. The project will create high‑fidelity computer models and AI‑assisted simulations that estimate how turbine noise travels...
Eos Energy Enterprises released its Q4 and full‑year 2025 results, showing a seven‑fold revenue increase to $114.2 million but a net loss of $969.6 million driven largely by non‑cash expenses. The company ended 2025 with $624.6 million in cash, eliminating prior going‑concern doubts,...
Malaysia's national oil company Petronas reported a 2025 profit after tax of MYR 45.4 billion ($11.6 bn), down from MYR 55.1 billion in 2024. The decline reflects lower sales volumes, Brent prices under $70 per barrel, and the divestment of its 74% stake in Engen...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated POWERGRID transmission projects in Rajasthan valued at over ₹3,600 crore. The rollout includes a 765 kV Bhadla‑III–Sikar‑II line and a new Bhadla‑III substation, expanding capacity for 20 GW of Renewable Energy Zones and 8.1 GW of solar zones. These...
The United States and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran, triggering a sharp rise in global oil prices. Brent crude surged 13% before settling 8.5% higher, marking its biggest daily jump in nearly three years. The conflict has halted...
RTS Wind Group announced Kevin Jones as its new chief executive, bringing over 18 years of wind‑sector operational leadership. Jones most recently served as global head of operations at Skyborn Renewables and held senior roles at Vattenfall and Summit Renewable...
Spanish researchers have built a dual‑condenser air‑to‑water heat pump that synchronises domestic hot‑water production with daylight, dramatically increasing photovoltaic self‑consumption. The prototype replaces the single condenser with an additional top‑mounted unit and uses a minute‑level control algorithm. Tests showed solar...
In February 2026 DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight recorded 17 new orders for alternative‑fuel vessels, 14 of which were LNG‑powered container ships. The remaining three orders were for dual‑fuel ethane gas carriers. Overall, 37 alternative‑fuel vessels were ordered in the first...
Israel’s Energy and Infrastructure Minister ordered a security‑driven suspension of production at the offshore Leviathan gas field, prompting Chevron to declare force majeure. The pause halts the field’s 12 billion cubic metres per year output, which supplies Israel, Egypt and Jordan,...
Commercial building backup power is shifting from idle diesel generators to hybrid systems that combine battery energy storage, renewable sources, and AI-driven controls. Facility owners are driven by sustainability mandates, grid instability, and the need for operational resilience against extreme...
RWE is investigating a turbine blade detachment at the 57.4 MW Brechfa Forest West on‑shore wind farm in south Wales. The incident involved a Senvion MM92 turbine and prompted a 50‑metre safety zone while the fallen blade was removed. RWE has...
OEG has expanded its offshore wind support fleet with the delivery of the new crew transfer vessel Fulmar, following successful sea trials. The 24‑person, high‑speed CTV will operate in UK waters and has already secured a charter to service the...
Osaki Electric has entered a development pact with Kyocera and two Taiwan Plastics Group affiliates to co‑create an AI‑driven energy management system called SmaRe:C. The platform integrates solar generation, lithium‑iron‑phosphate battery storage and an edge AI terminal to optimise electricity...
Aecom’s new report warns that the UK’s data‑centre boom will stall unless landowners, planners, utilities and infrastructure providers coordinate far earlier in project pipelines. It identifies grid reinforcement, water capacity and planning consent as recurring bottlenecks that delay "powered land"...
