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Energy Access Must Drive Finance for a Just Prosperity
SocialMar 31, 2026

Energy Access Must Drive Finance for a Just Prosperity

In 2015, 193 countries promised energy for all. With 2030 approaching, we can’t keep #SDG7 in the shadows. We must align public and private finance around one truth: #energyaccess is the foundation of prosperity and a just transition. https://t.co/2InRV0Py7O

By Damilola Ogunbiyi
Singapore Braces for Higher Power Bills Amid LNG Shortage
SocialMar 31, 2026

Singapore Braces for Higher Power Bills Amid LNG Shortage

Singapore warns of higher power bills for months due to the Middle East conflict 🇸🇬📈 The country was getting half of its LNG from Qatar (which is now shut) "Everyone can play a part by using more energy-efficient appliances and conserving...

By Stephen Stapczynski
Managed Money's Oil Options Net Long 50× Average
SocialMar 31, 2026

Managed Money's Oil Options Net Long 50× Average

Goldman Sachs on the oil options market: “… The rally has spread beyond the spot crude market, with net long options managed money positioning 50 times higher than its 10-year average as investors bought options with strikes as high as $450...

By Javier Blas
Asia's Coal Prices Surge as Gas Supply Tightens
SocialMar 31, 2026

Asia's Coal Prices Surge as Gas Supply Tightens

Asia's coal benchmark is at a 17-month high as Middle East conflict chokes gas supplies 🪨⚠️ Australian Newcastle coal futures for April hit $144.25/ton on Monday (the March contract expired Friday at $135.60) Asian countries are expanding use of coal to cut...

By Stephen Stapczynski
Russia and Saudi Dominate Bab El‑Mandeb Oil Flows to Asia
SocialMar 31, 2026

Russia and Saudi Dominate Bab El‑Mandeb Oil Flows to Asia

Goldman on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait: Russia accounts for 44% of oil exports via the Strait and Saudi Arabia for 42%, with nearly 90% of total flows going to Asia. https://t.co/Y8kpvJJoaC

By Guy Faulconbridge
Worldwide Climate Momentum: EVs, Renewables, and Emission Cuts Accelerate
SocialMar 31, 2026

Worldwide Climate Momentum: EVs, Renewables, and Emission Cuts Accelerate

Good climate news (the past 3 weeks) 1 Global: EV sales show strong uptick everywhere 2 China: 32.5GW of solar, 11GW of wind added in January and February 3 India: National Climate Plan commits to 60% electricity from non-fossil fuel sources by...

By Assaad Razzouk
Iran Attacks Kuwaiti Oil Tanker in Dubai Port
SocialMar 31, 2026

Iran Attacks Kuwaiti Oil Tanker in Dubai Port

Iran has hit a fully laden Kuwaiti oil tanker in the anchorage area of Dubai’s port, damaging the hull and starting a fire on board, state-run Kuwait Petroleum Corporation said https://t.co/z0pPgEwdwx

By Javier Blas
Nine India‑bound Energy Ships Stuck at Hormuz
SocialMar 31, 2026

Nine India‑bound Energy Ships Stuck at Hormuz

🇮🇳India: 9 India-bound energy vessels — carrying crude oil, LNG, and LPG — remain stranded at or near the Strait of Hormuz, unable to transit https://t.co/IzlRQxYqGH

By Anas Alhajji
Coal and Gas Misreporting Demands Urgent Safeguard Reset
SocialMar 31, 2026

Coal and Gas Misreporting Demands Urgent Safeguard Reset

Industry pays while coal and gas “cook the books:” Modelling reveals urgent need for Safeguard reset #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/RTGGCweptA https://t.co/i7sUJmUIt0

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Berkeley Lab Identifies Regulatory Hurdles Stalling Microgrids
SocialMar 31, 2026

Berkeley Lab Identifies Regulatory Hurdles Stalling Microgrids

Berkeley Lab releases series of reports on regulatory barriers affecting microgrids #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/lz32aZ43h9

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
England Mandates Solar Panels and Low‑carbon Heating for New Homes
SocialMar 31, 2026

England Mandates Solar Panels and Low‑carbon Heating for New Homes

Solar panels and low-carbon heating mandated for new homes in England #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/q7tYHONtNF

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Invest in Pipelines to Diminish Hormuz Strategic Relevance
SocialMar 31, 2026

Invest in Pipelines to Diminish Hormuz Strategic Relevance

Exactly. In the long term, countries should invest to make the Strait of Hormuz less strategically important. More pipes. @washingtonpost https://t.co/f7lWVZ0GyY

By John Spencer
Petrodollar's End Not Immediate, Structure Stressed, Not Broken
SocialMar 31, 2026

Petrodollar's End Not Immediate, Structure Stressed, Not Broken

This is the end of the petrodollar, writes @ekwufinance No it's not. The security-for-dollars deal is under stress But you don't undo a 36-year financial structure in 36 days. #Oil #Petrodollar #Geopolitics

By Art Berman Blog
Australia Urgently Needs Real-Time Power Availability Maps
SocialMar 31, 2026

Australia Urgently Needs Real-Time Power Availability Maps

Open the grid: Why Australia needs power availability maps now #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/BpzfPP234H https://t.co/Zth59onNIo

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Reopening Hormuz Under
SocialMar 31, 2026

Reopening Hormuz Under

If re-opening Hormuz is all Trump gets from the war, it's a disaster, says @ksadjadpour It will be "a halfway house to hell," says former National Intelligence Council official Beth Sanner

By Art Berman Blog
Monthly Oil Draw Hits Quarter‑billion Barrels, Chart Dips
SocialMar 31, 2026

Monthly Oil Draw Hits Quarter‑billion Barrels, Chart Dips

According to Gemini this figure is now below the y-axis from @Rory_Johnston's chart. 495 Million barrels so a quarter billion barrel draw in a month https://t.co/PEEyloJs9H

By Jack Farley
SolaX Power Confirms System Safety Through Extreme Testing
SocialMar 31, 2026

SolaX Power Confirms System Safety Through Extreme Testing

SolaX Power validates system level safety through extreme testing #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/OyqLyHpXC9

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
War on Iran Could Spike Asian LNG Prices 57%
SocialMar 31, 2026

War on Iran Could Spike Asian LNG Prices 57%

Because of the US-Israeli war on Iran, Goldman Sachs projects that LNG will be 57% more expensive in Asia by 2028. US-ISRAELI WAR ON IRAN = MASSIVE COLLATERAL DAMAGE. Send the bill for damages to Trump and Netanyahu. https://t.co/zGDQ6V7G5Z

By Steve Hanke
War and Drilling Won’t Move Oil Prices
SocialMar 31, 2026

War and Drilling Won’t Move Oil Prices

No amount of war or “drill baby drill” will do this to the price of oil, ever.

By Renewable Energy Club (Jonathan Rasmusson)
San Diego Church Cuts Costs with High‑performing Solar Array
SocialMar 31, 2026

San Diego Church Cuts Costs with High‑performing Solar Array

Solar array outperforms and saves San Diego church thousands Solar Power World’s Projects of Impact #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/udaya4ubVt

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Key Oil Hubs Face Pressure: Ust‑Luga, Hormuz, Yanbu
SocialMar 31, 2026

Key Oil Hubs Face Pressure: Ust‑Luga, Hormuz, Yanbu

Three oil nodes are experiencing pressure according to @WindwardAI: 1️⃣Ust-Luga, Russia 2️⃣Strait of Hormuz 3️⃣Yanbu, Red Sea https://t.co/3py8cN2pGP

By Sal Mercogliano
Transgrid Blames Floods, Inflation, Insolvency for Cost Surge
SocialMar 31, 2026

Transgrid Blames Floods, Inflation, Insolvency for Cost Surge

Floods, inflation, insolvency: Transgrid says blowout in transmission costs “entirely” out of its control #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/vjrTf4AFRm https://t.co/dedbsiZ4T0

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Solar Power Stays Cheap; Oil Prices Soar Dramatically
SocialMar 31, 2026

Solar Power Stays Cheap; Oil Prices Soar Dramatically

Solar energy hasnt had a price hike in 4.5 billion years. Meanwhile, oil has shot up over $100/barrel today and will likely set a new record high for a second time in 4 years above $150/barrel.

By Renewable Energy Club (Jonathan Rasmusson)
Three Pillars Proven Best for Low‑Emission Power Procurement
SocialMar 31, 2026

Three Pillars Proven Best for Low‑Emission Power Procurement

Paper led by @JEBistline and EPRI Regen model team confirms that the "Three Pillars" (incremental, deliverable, time matched clean supply) are the GOAT for minimizing emissions impacts of electricity procurement https://t.co/X2SDs7EKRM https://t.co/ElRpp9zS7n

By Jesse D. Jenkins
Trump Open to Ending War Without Reopening Hormuz
SocialMar 31, 2026

Trump Open to Ending War Without Reopening Hormuz

Not sure what to make of words on the war from Trump any more, but here you go: "Trump tells aides he's willing to end war without reopening Hormuz" -- WSJ Admin officials assess that forcing the waterway back open would mean...

By Vandana Hari
Strait Closure Spikes Gas Prices, Fuels Global Supply Shortages
SocialMar 31, 2026

Strait Closure Spikes Gas Prices, Fuels Global Supply Shortages

The longer the strait remains closed, the more it will roil the global economy and boost gas prices. Multiple countries, including U.S. allies, are reeling from the downturn in energy supply that once flowed freely through the chokepoint. Industries that...

By Chris Fralic
China Says Hormuz Shutdown Will Raise U.S. Prices
SocialMar 31, 2026

China Says Hormuz Shutdown Will Raise U.S. Prices

“China suppliers warn of higher prices for Americans due to Strait of Hormuz closure”, who writes these headlines at ⁦@CNBC⁩ 🤣! AI? https://t.co/B3hagjn68P

By Sarbjeet Johal
Lopsided Energy Sentiment Sparks Investment Opportunity
SocialMar 31, 2026

Lopsided Energy Sentiment Sparks Investment Opportunity

Back in November, no one wanted to own energy, per the BofA Global Fund Management survey. When things get lopsided like this, that is always the opportunity. https://t.co/thYulrNRnc

By Ryan Detrick
Perch and Solstice Merge, Creating 3 GW Capacity
SocialMar 31, 2026

Perch and Solstice Merge, Creating 3 GW Capacity

Perch Energy and Soltice merger scales to 3 GW amid global energy volatility #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/TUzqm6vhld

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Global Oil Tensions: Hormuz, Australian Shortage, Trump's Tankers
SocialMar 31, 2026

Global Oil Tensions: Hormuz, Australian Shortage, Trump's Tankers

Strait of Hormuz Update 30 March | Is Australia Running Out of Petrol? | Where are Trump's Tankers? Video: https://t.co/4WjNWhP2Hq https://t.co/uqAn5bK21P

By Sal Mercogliano
US Crude Tops $100, Drags Asia‑Pacific Markets Lower
SocialMar 31, 2026

US Crude Tops $100, Drags Asia‑Pacific Markets Lower

JUST IN: U.S. crude oil surges past $100 for the first time since 2022, dragging Asia-Pacific markets lower.

By David Gokhshtein
Cramer Predicts Oil Peak, yet $200 Looming
SocialMar 30, 2026

Cramer Predicts Oil Peak, yet $200 Looming

Jim Cramer says oil prices have topped. Bad news, I’m afraid oil is officially going to $200!

By Layah Heilpern
Grenergy Orders 2.6 GWh BYD Battery, Engie Launches 230 MWh Project
SocialMar 30, 2026

Grenergy Orders 2.6 GWh BYD Battery, Engie Launches 230 MWh Project

Chile: Grenergy places 2.6GWh BESS order with BYD, Engie energises 230MWh project #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/q0NRftjXJ2

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Most Homes Already Ready for Full Electrification
SocialMar 30, 2026

Most Homes Already Ready for Full Electrification

Many homes already have the power to electrify, study finds #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/hxC3VuPtzy

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Russian Oil Tanker to Cuba Sparks Unanswered Policy Questions
SocialMar 30, 2026

Russian Oil Tanker to Cuba Sparks Unanswered Policy Questions

In before times, headlines like these would lead to answers in the article. Under Trump 2.0, they’re just open questions. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/30/world/americas/russian-oil-tanker-cuba.html

By Dave Pell
Trump Threatens US Strike on Iran's Energy if Talks Collapse
SocialMar 30, 2026

Trump Threatens US Strike on Iran's Energy if Talks Collapse

Trump warns the US may strike Iran’s energy infrastructure if talks fail - per WSJ

By Samantha LaDuc
Golden Pass Texas LNG Begins Production Amid Hormuz Crisis
SocialMar 30, 2026

Golden Pass Texas LNG Begins Production Amid Hormuz Crisis

Golden Pass LNG in Texas Produces First LNG as Hormuz Crisis Disrupts Global Gas Flows https://t.co/OSUeOpMO0T

By Tom Craig
Battery Imbalance Wastes 11% of Capacity
SocialMar 30, 2026

Battery Imbalance Wastes 11% of Capacity

When battery imbalance turns 11% of capacity into stranded energy #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/Gwbyq5PKYL

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
The Real Oil Crisis Is Still Waiting to Begin
SocialMar 30, 2026

The Real Oil Crisis Is Still Waiting to Begin

Why the Real Oil Crisis Hasn’t Started Yet #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/Ngf3zAyeSS https://t.co/gyEcJO0VT9

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
India Weathered 42 Months of Low Oil, Inflation Fell
SocialMar 30, 2026

India Weathered 42 Months of Low Oil, Inflation Fell

Crude traded in the range of 90-127 , between 2011-2014 , for almost 42 Months , India survived well in that period.. In 2011 we had inflation of 10% , Right now it is around 4-5% . Don’t panic !

By Yogesh Mantri
Hormuz Closure Sparks Global Energy Crisis Amid Ukraine Strikes
SocialMar 30, 2026

Hormuz Closure Sparks Global Energy Crisis Amid Ukraine Strikes

The world is in an energy crisis as Hormuz is closed. Europe and Asia are running out of oil and gas. Meanwhile Ukraine is striking Russian energy infrastructure using EU and U.S. funded weapons. What a retarded timeline.

By Gabor Gurbacs
Special Forces Grounding Diplomacy, Threatening Hormuz Oil Flow
SocialMar 30, 2026

Special Forces Grounding Diplomacy, Threatening Hormuz Oil Flow

While it’s possible that Iran’s enriched uranium could be secured by a diplomatic deal, most recent discussions have involved special forces’ boots on the ground And boots on the ground is going to seriously complicate efforts to reopen to Strait of...

By Rory Johnston
Methane Cuts Essential; Ignoring Them Risks Climate Tipping
SocialMar 30, 2026

Methane Cuts Essential; Ignoring Them Risks Climate Tipping

Reducing CO2 emissions is paramount. But reducing methane is necessary for avoiding critical warming thresholds. Warning we could soon cross these limits while downplaying the importance of methane reductions is hypocritical.

By Michael E. Mann
Whysol Secures Financing for 328 MW Agri‑PV and Storage
SocialMar 30, 2026

Whysol Secures Financing for 328 MW Agri‑PV and Storage

Italy’s Whysol bags financing for 328MW agriPV, energy storage portfolio #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/yfmMxdpHKP

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Middle East Jet Fuel Shipments to Europe Nearing Depletion
SocialMar 30, 2026

Middle East Jet Fuel Shipments to Europe Nearing Depletion

JET FUEL from Middle East to Europe set to dry up as last cargoes arrive: https://t.co/EBGhhiM04W

By John Kemp
Entrix and GridBeyond Secure €55M for European BESS Expansion
SocialMar 30, 2026

Entrix and GridBeyond Secure €55M for European BESS Expansion

European BESS route-to-market optimisers Entrix, GridBeyond raise €55 million #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/0vPiFdrlwz

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Binance to Offer 100x Leverage Oil & Gas Futures
SocialMar 30, 2026

Binance to Offer 100x Leverage Oil & Gas Futures

Tomorrow, Binance will launch futures trading for oil and natural gas with leverage of up to 100x. Something is brewing… https://t.co/2UrdYDAhxr

By Crypto Jack
Rising Oil Prices Strain Fragile Domestic Economy
SocialMar 30, 2026

Rising Oil Prices Strain Fragile Domestic Economy

"Oil prices are putting a lot of pressure on the 'already weakened' domestic economy" - @perkinscr97 https://t.co/6eQLOwwmn9

By Laura Shin
US Can't Punish Iran without Hurting Oil; China May Mediate
SocialMar 30, 2026

US Can't Punish Iran without Hurting Oil; China May Mediate

What looks irrational is actually desperation @gbrew24 The U.S. can’t both punish Iran for exports & limit greater damage to global oil markets Then there’s China—possibly the only power capable of mediating an off ramp It’s why talk of seizing Kharg is...

By Art Berman Blog