Oil and Gas Buyer’s Guide for Private Cellular Networks
The oil and gas sector is turning to private 5G cellular networks to overcome fragmented connectivity, labor shortages, and rising safety and environmental pressures. By consolidating multiple legacy systems into a single, secure platform, companies can enable real‑time data, high‑resolution video, and edge‑ready AI. Early adopters like Centrica have deployed the world’s first private 5G standalone network, demonstrating cost savings and improved worker safety. Studies show 5G‑driven sensor networks can cut maintenance sessions by 25% and unplanned downtime by 35%.
From Signal to Insight
Mining firms are turning to private 5G to overcome the limitations of legacy radio and Wi‑Fi networks, enabling real‑time data flow for autonomous equipment and safety systems. Ericsson and Becker‑Lasec’s partnership combines Ericsson’s private 5G infrastructure with LASEC’s Smartflow platform,...
North America’s Energy Transition Is Accelerating, but Policy Volatility Is Reshaping the Winners
North America’s energy transition remains on track, with renewables projected to grow from 32% of generation in 2025 to 43% by 2035 and solar becoming the largest capacity source by 2034. However, policy volatility, supply‑chain bottlenecks and a surge in...
XGS Energy, CC Power Sign 115MW Geothermal Development Agreement
California Community Power and XGS Energy have signed a Geothermal Exploration, Offtake and Development Engagement Agreement to build 115 MW of geothermal capacity in the state. The project leverages XGS’s water‑independent, dry‑rock technology, which avoids hydraulic stimulation and fracking. Geothermal currently...
Beyond Line of Sight: How Private 5G Powers Remote Mining at Scale
Newmont has teamed with Ericsson to roll out private 5G networks across its Tier One mines, replacing unreliable Wi‑Fi with a single, low‑latency cellular platform. Early pilots on Lihir Island and at Peñasquito demonstrated that a handful of strategically placed towers...
Rethinking the Connected Worker
The energy and natural resources sectors are turning to 5G‑enabled private cellular networks to create a connected workforce capable of operating safely in harsh, remote environments. Aging crews and a looming talent gap are driving firms to adopt digital twins,...
RWE Installs CO2-Reduced Steel Tower and Recyclable Blades at Thor
RWE has installed an offshore wind turbine at Denmark’s Thor wind farm using a reduced‑CO₂ steel tower and recyclable rotor blades. The turbine is part of the 1.1 GW project, which began delivering power to the Danish grid and will host...
Voltalia Commissions 148MW Bolobedu Solar Farm in South Africa
Voltalia has commissioned the 148 MW Bolobedu solar farm in Limpopo, South Africa, now delivering power to Rio Tinto’s Richards Bay Minerals under a long‑term corporate power purchase agreement. The plant is expected to generate about 300 GWh per year, enough for roughly 425,000...
India Aims for 60% Non-Fossil Power by 2035
India targets 500 GW renewable capacity by 2030 and 60% non‑fossil power by 2035, but achieving this hinges on massive debt financing. The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis estimates annual clean‑energy investment will rise from $68 bn in 2022‑32 to...
Advantage Capital Closes $158m Investment in Medway Grid Project
Advantage Capital has closed a $158 million tax‑equity investment in the 250 MW Medday Grid Energy Battery Storage project in Massachusetts. The project, developed by Vitol’s VC Renewables, will be managed by the same team and leverages federal Investment Tax Credits. Designed...
New Episode: What’s Next for Australia’s Iron Ore Sector?
Australia’s iron‑ore industry, long the engine of global steel supply, is moving from rapid expansion to a constrained, replacement‑focused phase. GlobalData projects output modestly climbing to about 1.1 billion tonnes by 2035, driven more by asset renewal than new capacity. Ageing...
Philippines DOE Targets 1,471MW Grid Boost by April 2026
The Philippines Department of Energy aims to add 1,471 MW of generation capacity to the national grid by April 2026, primarily through 12 solar projects delivering about 1,284 MW. The portfolio also includes hydro, biomass, wind and a 20 MW integrated renewable storage system,...
Zelestra Signs Renewable Contracts Totalling 1.5TWh in Italy
Zelestra has secured bilateral renewable contracts totaling 1.5 TWh under Italy’s Energy Release 2.0 scheme, including a 950 GWh long‑term supply deal with paper manufacturer Burgo Group. The agreement gives Burgo stable, renewable electricity, shielding it from wholesale market swings and supporting its...
Ashtrom Secures $200m in Financing for Texas Solar Project
Ashtrom Renewable Energy has closed a $200 million financing agreement with BHI, the U.S. arm of Bank Hapoalim, to fund the El Patrimonio solar project near San Antonio, Texas. Construction began in 2025 with completion slated for 2027. The 370‑megawatt facility will...
Vena Group Signs $674m MoU to Develop Green Energy Projects in South Korea
Singapore‑based Vena Group has signed a Won 1 trillion (US$674 million) memorandum of understanding with South Korea’s Chungcheongnam‑do province and Taean‑gun county to develop large‑scale green‑energy projects, primarily offshore wind, by 2030. The partnership will see Vena invest the full amount, with local...
