AI potential to transform energy, oil & gas sectors in Africa

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to rapidly reshape the energy sector in Africa and modernise electricity systems across the continent, says industry leaders speaking on the technology’s transformative potential. Also, the pace of...

50% oil & gas North Sea boost on the UK’s table with cost savings and net zero within reach

With the United Kingdom’s government currently at a crossroads as it faces a critical decision over banning new North Sea exploration licenses or embracing a so-called science-backed approach that curbs emissions, Wood Mackenzie, an energy...

‘Don’t Order Us…’: Erdogan IGNORES Trump’s Diktat, Vows To Buy More Oil & Gas From Putin

NATO member Turkey is openly defying US demands to stop buying Russian energy! Despite calls from President Donald Trump, who met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Ankara says it will continue importing oil and gas from Moscow, citing...

Oil Sees Steepest Weekly Slump In Over 3 Months Ahead Of OPEC+ Meeting

Oil worker in the Nihran Bin Omar field north of Basra, Iraq. (Photo: Nabil al-Jurani) Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Oil futures posted their steepest weekly decline in prices for over three and a half months, as...

Wind turbines set to arrive for PDO wind projects in Oman

MUSCAT: The first batch of wind turbines destined for the Riyah-1 and Riyah-2 wind-based Independent Power Projects (IPPs), under development at sites within the concession area of Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), is scheduled to arrive at the...

Wind power pushes down UK electricity costs, report says

LONDON — U.K. electricity costs are starting to fall as a result of renewables pushing pricey gas off the system. New analysis from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) think tank, shared with POLITICO, found that wind power is starting...

Energy Brief: Nuclear, Data Centers, Greta Thunberg and Global Oil

U.S. Energy Headlines Trump Approves Intelligence Sharing with Ukraine President Donald Trump approved the use of U.S. intelligence to help Ukraine carry out missile strikes on Russian energy infrastructure. According to The Wall Street Journal...

Energy Security: Academics harp on human capital 

Business ENERGY experts and academics have urged Nigeria to prioritise human capital development and strategic investment as central to achieving energy independence and security. This call formed the thrust of the 2nd Nigerian Mining and...

Wind, solar power projects angle for Chatham-Kent council's support

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Before they can take the next step in the procurement process, two wind projects and a solar project will seek Chatham-Kent council's support Monday night. (File photo) Before they can take the next step in...

Renewable energy agencies told to cancel rushed solar tenders

The Renewable Energy Ministry has asked clean energy agencies to cancel and re-issue tenders for government projects that were rushed through in an attempt to circumvent certain rules, according to a Friday circular posted on its website. Most...

Energy code stresses solar, stops short of requiring new homes to be all-electric

The California Energy Commission on Wednesday adopted standards that would require all new commercial buildings to be equipped with solar panels and large batteries. But the commission stopped short of requiring new homes be all electric by going...

Energy-saving tips

This Energy Awareness Month, Dominion Energy is encouraging customers to take simple steps to conserve. Established in 1991, the national observance highlights the importance of energy efficiency and conservation. “Many people think saving energy...

Power outage in Spain and Portugal 'first known blackout caused by excessive voltage'

A massive power outage which brought much of Spain and Portugal to a standstill earlier this year is the first known blackout caused by excessive voltage, a report has found. The blackout on 28 April stranded thousands of train passengers and left...

Wind turbine built to beat extreme cold with 25-year lifespan launched in Canada

An original equipment manufacturer headquartered in Germany has launched a new type of wind turbine that can deliver higher energy yields in low-temperature environments. Developed by Nordex Group, the turbine is suitable for typical North...

Electricity, gas, earthquake standards, recognising Palestine

After much fanfare, the coalition Government announced its reform of the electricity sector. The announcement came after it considered the report it had commissioned from consultancy Frontier Economics. Energy Minister Simon Watts bravely argued...

Oil theft scheme leads to 5 arrests in New Mexico

Federal Agents Arrest Five Men in Oil Theft Conspiracy Federal investigators say a major oil theft scheme in New Mexico has been dismantled. Five men face federal charges after agents documented them stealing hundreds of barrels of crude oil a...

Oil Prices and Geopolitics: Why Putin Sees $100 Crude as a Real Risk

Amid rising global energy demand, oil prices could jump above $100 per barrel if Russia’s oil is pushed out of the market, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday. “It’s impossible to imagine that the loss of Russian oil volumes will...

Wind and rain warnings as Storm Amy hits parts of UK

Storm Amy has swept into the UK, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to large parts of the country. Wind gusts may reach more than 100mph (160km/h) in some areas as the storm sweeps in from the Atlantic, forecasters say. The Met Office issued...

Power supplies provide up to 95% efficiency and low power dissipation

PROeco II power supplies provide up to 95% energy-saving efficiency and low power dissipation to reduce heat and operating costs. They’re reported to operate reliably in a wide temperature range, starting up in temperatures as low as -40 °C, and...

Energy Planning and Inventory Commission announces Eric King as executive director

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 3, 2025) — The Energy Planning and Inventory Commission (EPIC) has announced Eric King as its executive director. The 2024 General Assembly created EPIC to evaluate Kentucky’s current and future energy landscape and ensure the...