Gas Power Projects for Just 11 US Data Center 'Campuses' Could Emit More Greenhouse Gases than Entire Countries, According to...
Wired’s analysis of air‑permit filings reveals that natural‑gas power projects tied to just 11 U.S. data‑center campuses could emit over 24 million metric tons of CO₂‑equivalent annually—more than the total emissions of countries such as Morocco or Costa Rica. The report cites examples like Microsoft’s West Texas plant (11.5 Mt) and the Colossus campuses in Memphis (6.4 Mt each), as well as OpenAI‑led Stargate projects totaling 24 Mt. Developers argue these figures represent theoretical maximums, yet even half that amount would outpace Norway’s 2024 emissions. The findings underscore a looming climate risk as AI‑driven data centers lean on fossil‑fuel bridges while clean‑energy capacity lags.
Forward Prices Rise on Western Strength Despite Permian Natural Gas Rout
During the week of April 15‑22, natural‑gas forwards climbed in the Western United States, pushing the PG&E Citygate price to $1.339 per MMBtu and delivering the strongest weekly gain in the winter strip. At the same time, spot prices in...
Uncertainty in US Federal Permitting Threatens Solar Build-Out
Federal permitting delays are now holding up roughly 11 GW of new renewable‑energy projects in the United States, according to a Crux survey of 50 developers. A typical 100 MW solar project faces an extra $10‑18 million in development costs, costs that developers...
Sedron Breaks Ground on Indiantown Biosolids Upcycling Facility in Florida
Sedron broke ground on the Indiantown Upcycling Facility in Florida, a joint venture with Synagro that will employ the company’s patented Varcor technology to transform municipal biosolids into water, calcium‑rich ash and carbon‑negative electricity. The plant, slated to begin operations...
Breakbulk26: War-Related Financial, Schedule Shocks Ahead for Energy Projects
War‑related disruptions are delivering a sharp financial shock to the project cargo sector, with shippers facing rising costs and looming schedule delays. Fluence Energy’s logistics chief warned that the impact will intensify in the fall, prompting the company to pre‑order...
Amazon-Backed Nuclear Tech Company X-Energy Raises Over $1 Billion in IPO
X-Energy, an Amazon‑backed nuclear technology firm, completed an IPO that raised more than $1 billion by selling 44.3 million shares at $23 each. The offering was oversubscribed, prompting an upsizing from the planned 42.9 million shares and pricing well above the $16‑$19 range...
TenneT Deploys Epsilon Cable Monitoring Method to Assess Composite Core Integrity
Dutch grid operator TenneT is rolling out Epsilon Cable’s CoreCheck system to verify the integrity of high‑voltage composite‑core (HVCRC) conductors on a 380‑kV transmission line. The method uses a rapid breakdown‑voltage test that can be performed in five minutes per...
Q1 Dallas Fed Energy Survey Gets Update
The Dallas Fed refreshed its Q1 Energy Survey after recent oil‑market turbulence, asking 99 oil and gas executives when Strait of Hormuz traffic will normalize. 39% expect a return to normal by August, 20% by May, 26% by November, and...
Average US Electricity Prices Rose 9% Year over Year in February: EIA
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported that average electricity revenue per kilowatt‑hour rose 9% in February 2026 compared with February 2025, reaching 14.36 cents/kWh. Price spikes were most pronounced in Virginia (26.3%), Ohio (21.9%) and Pennsylvania (19.5%). All four market segments—residential,...
Fraunhofer Creates Coloured Films for Patterned Solar Modules
Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems unveiled two new technologies—MorphoColor® and ShadeCut—that apply coloured films to photovoltaic modules. The films create a stable colour impression and enable custom patterns without significantly reducing module efficiency. They can be applied to...
Gas Prices Are Still High. The Midterm Clock Is Ticking.
Gas prices remain above $4 per gallon, keeping energy costs high for American consumers. The White House is tapping its strategic petroleum reserve and pursuing regulatory measures to lower pump prices. Meanwhile, Republican campaign veterans warn that sustained high fuel...
AI Data Centers Are Upending Utility Load Planning
AI‑driven data centers are creating a new class of electricity demand that could represent 9%‑17% of U.S. power consumption by 2030, up from roughly 3%‑4% today. Their high‑density compute clusters cause 40%‑50% load swings over short periods, a pattern utilities’...
Plus Power Signs ESA for 800MWh Alabama BESS
Plus Power and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) have signed a 20‑year energy storage agreement for the 200 MW/800 MWh Crawfish Creek battery energy storage system in Jackson County, Alabama. Construction is slated to begin in 2028 with commercial operation targeted for...
Supreme Power Equipment Bags ₹128-Crore Order
Supreme Power Equipment, a major Indian transformer maker, landed four Hyderabad orders worth ₹128 crore (≈ $15 million). The wins lift its total order book to ₹578 crore (≈ $70 million), giving the firm clear revenue visibility through 2027. Deliveries are scheduled over an 11‑17‑month horizon,...
Australian FPSO Production Ramp-Up on Santos’ Agenda Next Week
Australian energy producer Santos announced that its Barossa floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel will begin ramping up output next week after completing heat‑exchanger flushing and compressor‑seal replacement. The company reported a 1% quarter‑on‑quarter increase to 22.5 million barrels of...
This Breakthrough ‘Spiking’ Battery Can Pump Out Lightning-Fast Bursts of Energy
Engineers are reviving 1950s‑era supercapacitors to complement lithium‑ion batteries, creating hybrid storage that can deliver millisecond‑level power bursts. The technology is already powering emergency doors on Airbus A380s, Swiss electric buses that recharge in 15‑second stops, and China’s first grid‑scale...
Tesla Launches Three-Phase Powerwall 3P
Tesla has introduced the Powerwall 3P, a three‑phase residential energy storage system that combines a 13.4 kWh battery, hybrid inverter, and on‑board energy management in a single wall‑mounted unit. The device delivers up to 15.4 kW continuous AC power, peaks at 21 kW,...
Israeli Storage Developer Moves Into Solar EPC with Majority Stake Deal
Airengy Ltd., a Tel Aviv‑listed storage developer, signed an MOU to acquire a 51% stake in Green‑Go, an Israeli PV developer and EPC contractor. The transaction would give Airengy a dedicated solar engineering and construction arm, complementing its compressed‑air and...
ENGIE, Pele Launch Graspan Solar PV Plant, Signalling Shift to Delivery
ENGIE South Africa and Pele Green Energy officially inaugurated the 75 MW Graspan solar PV plant in the Northern Cape, marking its transition from construction to active power delivery. The facility joins ENGIE’s Grootspruit plant, together providing 150 MW of renewable capacity...
Listed Tanker Stocks – Full Ahead or Full Astern?
Tanker equities are caught in a sharp analyst split as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. BTIB’s Greg Lewis upgraded DHT, Frontline and International Seaways to Buy, citing VLCC spot rates of $100k‑$200k per day and an anticipated global oil...
Brooklyn Navy Yard to Launch EV Charging Workforce Training Program
The Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation secured a $450,000 grant from the New York Power Authority to launch a part‑time training program for EV‑charging technicians. Partnering with SmarterHelp, the initiative will roll out later this year in a new Smart...
Adani Green to Invest ₹15,000 Cr in BESS as FY27 Capex Rises to ₹45,000 Cr; Rajasthan to Emerge as Key...
Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) announced a $1.8 billion investment in battery‑energy‑storage‑systems (BESS) as part of a $5.4 billion FY27 capital plan. The company has already added 1.4 GW of battery capacity at its Khavda hub in Gujarat and aims to commission more...
CPCL Q4 Net Profit Triples on Refining Margin Boost
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd (CPCL) posted a three‑fold jump in Q4 net profit to ₹1,421.85 crore (≈$171 million), driven by a sharp rise in refining margins after the West Asia conflict. The company’s gross refining margin is estimated at about $14 per...
SLB Profits Drop as Middle East War Marks ‘Challenging Start of the Year’
SLB reported a 6% decline in first‑quarter profit, posting $752 million, or $0.50 per share, as the Middle East conflict disrupted its well‑construction and reservoir‑performance businesses. Net revenue rose modestly to $8.72 billion, driven by a 26% jump in North America sales...
Chaberton Energy Seeks Farmers for Agrivoltaic Projects in Maryland
Community solar developer Chaberton Energy is seeking Maryland farmers to co‑locate agricultural activities on two new agrivoltaic sites in Montgomery County. The company issued RFPs for 27 acres across the 5.23 MW Sugarloaf project and the 3.88 MW Ramiere project, offering free...
The Hydrogen Stream: Atome Builds $665 Million Green Hydrogen-Based Fertilizer Plant in Paraguay
Atome PLC announced a Final Investment Decision for a $665 million green‑hydrogen fertilizer plant in Villeta, Paraguay. The facility will produce 260,000 tonnes per year of low‑carbon fertilizer using green hydrogen, with construction to start soon and full output expected by...
Apple, Amazon Push Back on Stricter Emissions Reporting Rules
A coalition of more than 60 corporations, including Apple, Amazon, General Motors and Patagonia, has asked the Greenhouse Gas Protocol to make its proposed Scope 2 emissions reporting revisions optional rather than mandatory. The draft changes would require companies to match...
Argentina’s FSRU Lines up LNG Cargo From Naturgy
Argentina is preparing its second floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) at the Escobar terminal to receive a new LNG cargo from Naturgy Aprovisionamientos. The cargo, awarded after an open tender on April 15, is slated to arrive in the second...
D-Mode GaN Bidirectional Switches Reshape Power Conversion Topologies
Renesas introduced the TP65B110HRU, a 650 V, 110 mΩ D‑mode GaN bidirectional switch that integrates two low‑voltage MOSFETs in a single TOLT package. The device conducts and blocks current in both directions, eliminating the need for back‑to‑back MOSFET or IGBT pairs. This...
EU Widens Sanctions on Russian Energy Sector
The European Union announced a new sanctions package targeting Russia's oil and gas sector, adding regional producers Bashneft, Slavneft and Nizhnevolzhskneft, 12 major refineries, and several Gazprom subsidiaries to its blacklist. The measures also extend to maritime assets, sanctioning 46...
'Hitting Records Left, Right and Centre': Gas Generation Hits Record Low 1.2 per Cent Share of the Grid
The UK’s power grid approached a fully zero‑carbon moment on Wednesday as gas‑fired generation fell to a historic low of just 1.2% of total electricity output. At the same time, solar production surged to a new record, supplying the bulk...
Storage Critical as Waha Buckles Under Permian Natural Gas Glut, KMI Says
Kinder Morgan executives warned that West Texas is facing a tightening natural‑gas market as the Permian Basin’s output outstrips pipeline capacity. The Waha hub price has plunged to roughly -$7 per MMBtu, reflecting a severe supply glut and limited take‑away...
Erex Eyes Carbon Credits From Vietnam Biomass Co-Firing
Japanese renewable developer Erex plans to generate 92,000 t/yr of CO₂‑equivalent carbon credits from two biomass co‑firing projects at Vinacomin’s Na Duong (110 MW) and Cao Ngan (115 MW) plants in Vietnam. Commercial co‑firing is slated for the fiscal year April 2027‑March 2028, with credit generation expected...
Tesla to Expand Supercharger Network Across Major Hubs in India: Sharad Agarwal, GM, Tesla India
Tesla announced a major rollout of its Supercharger and destination‑charger network across eight Indian metros, adding to the five stations already operating. The expansion coincides with the launch of the three‑row Model Y L, priced at roughly ₹62 lakh (about $75,000). Tesla also...
Sisters of Notre Dame Install Solar to Support Ohio Congregation
The Sisters of Notre Dame of the United States have completed a 188‑kilowatt ground‑mounted solar project at their Whitehouse, Ohio, campus. The system is expected to offset roughly 56% of the facility’s electricity consumption, dramatically reducing its carbon footprint. Designed...
GenusPlus Wins $78m Contract for KLG Project in Australia
GenusPlus Group secured a A$110 million ($78.5 million) lump‑sum, turnkey contract to build the 200 MW/800 MWh Koolunga Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in South Australia. The EPCC scope covers engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning, with work slated to start soon and finish by...
3 Top Refining & Marketing MLPs to Buy for Growth Ahead
Zacks highlights three refining and marketing master limited partnerships—Global Partners LP, Suburban Propane LP, and CrossAmerica Partners LP—as top growth picks. The sector enjoys diversified revenue streams, essential fuel demand, and a Zacks Industry Rank in the top 10% of...
UL Solutions Enhances Fire Testing for Large-Scale Battery Projects
UL Solutions announced an upgrade to its large‑scale fire testing for battery energy storage systems (BESS) using the sixth edition of ANSI/CAN/UL 9540A. The new protocol replicates thermal‑runaway events inside full‑size installations, both indoor and outdoor, to observe fire spread, gas...
French Firm Gets More Work with Samsung Heavy Industries for LNG Vessel Pair
Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT) has secured a new contract with Samsung Heavy Industries to design the cryogenic tanks for two 180,000‑cubic‑metre LNG carriers on behalf of shipowner Celsius Tankers. The vessels will employ GTT’s Mark III Flex membrane containment system and are slated...
Octopus Energy and Lunar Energy Partner to Offer $0-Down Battery-Based Retail Electric Plan in Texas
Octopus Energy USA and Lunar Energy have launched PowerStore, a 36‑month retail electricity plan for Texas homeowners that bundles a 30 kWh battery with an 8 ¢ per‑kWh electricity rate and a $45 monthly subscription. The offering requires no upfront payment and...
Vietnam Offshore Gas EPCIC Awarded to Domestic Player
Vietnam’s state‑owned contractor PetroVietnam Technical Services Corp Mechanical & Construction (PTSC M&C) secured the EPCIC contract for the Su Tu Trang Phase 2B offshore gas project in Block 15‑1. The award marks the second phase of development for the Su Tu Trang field, which aims to boost Vietnam’s...
FranklinWH Batteries Approved for Maine VPP
FranklinWH has been approved to join Maine’s Efficiency Maine Small Battery Program, a virtual power plant that pays homeowners up to $600 per battery each year for supplying stored energy during peak demand. The program, which also includes brands such as...
Well Decommissioning Expanding Horizons for Innovators with Proven Experience
Well de‑commissioning is set to dominate offshore retirement work, accounting for 47% of UK de‑commissioning spend between 2025 and 2034. The UK Continental Shelf cost outlook has risen by £1 billion (≈$1.27 bn) since 2023 and is projected at £12 billion (≈$15 bn) by...
Study: States Approved 90% of Renewable Energy Projects Between 2018 and 2024
A new Frontiers in Sustainable Energy Policy study finds that U.S. states approved roughly 90% of wind and solar project applications between 2018 and 2024. Ohio led the nation in the number of proposals, receiving 61 and rejecting the highest...
UK Solar Generation Hits Record 15 GW as Gas Falls to Historic Low
British solar generation broke 15 GW for the first time on April 23, supplying 42% of the nation’s electricity at its peak. At the same time, gas‑fired plants fell to a historic low of 1.2% of the generation mix, helping the grid...
Enviromena Inks £825m Financing Package to Accelerate 1GW UK Solar Rollout
Enviromena, a Reading‑based solar and battery developer, has secured an £825 million financing package—approximately $1.06 billion—from a consortium of major banks. The funds are earmarked to fast‑track the company’s 1 GW solar pipeline across the United Kingdom. Enviromena claims the deal is one...
ERCOT Sees Demand More Than Quadrupling Current Peak
ERCOT released a preliminary long‑term load forecast showing demand could reach about 367,790 MW by 2032, more than quadrupling the all‑time peak of 85,508 MW recorded in August 2023. The projection reflects Texas’s rapid economic expansion and the growing electricity appetite of...
Gulf NOCs and MODU Operators Look to Contractual Resilience to Ride Out Disruption
The offshore drilling sector in the Gulf faces heightened risk as the Middle East conflict threatens MODU operations, but contractual structures built into long‑term NOC agreements provide resilience. MSI’s Q1 2026 report outlines three scenarios—quick resolution, mid‑term (≈6 months), and long‑term (>6 months)—each...
Colombia Reopens Long-Term Energy Contracting with New Renewables Auction
Colombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy has reopened long‑term electricity contracting with a 15‑year auction that targets solar, hybrid and battery storage projects. Contracts must be awarded by July 31 2026, with delivery obligations beginning Jan 1 2030 (or 2035 for an optional 24‑hour...
Kyodo News Digest: April 24, 2026
Japan announced the release of an additional 20 days of strategic oil reserves from May 1, extending a March‑initiated 50‑day drawdown to cushion supply risks from the Strait of Hormuz. The government is also weighing a trade‑minister visit to China for...