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Geopolitics

Energy crisis amid Iran tensions: Govt pushes to scale up induction heater production

Times of India – World · India

Amidst rising energy costs and Middle East tensions, the Indian government is boosting domestic induction heater production to reduce reliance on gas-based coo…

Geopolitics

Indonesia rebalances energy policy as Iran war spurs new projects

South China Morning Post – World · China

Indonesia is accelerating the transition to clean and renewable energy while pushing for more investments in oil and gas projects, critical minerals and rare e…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong’s CLP Power hands out HK$100 shopping coupons to 600,000 customers

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s CLP Power is distributing HK$100 (US$13) consumption coupons to about 600,000 eligible customers, including elderly people receiving concessionary …

Geopolitics

Premier Li Qiang pushes AI-powered, next-gen energy system amid global shocks

South China Morning Post – World · China

As global supply volatility intensifies, Premier Li Qiang has called for faster development of a “new-type power system” to accelerate the green transition and…

Tech & Startups

Meta’s natural gas binge could power South Dakota

TechCrunch · US

Meta's upcoming Hyperion AI data center will be powered by 10 new natural gas plants.

Geopolitics

Can Russia help fill the global energy gap?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Higher crude prices due to the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz have helped Russia earn more from energy exports.

Geopolitics

Malaysian minister warns of ‘very, very serious’ energy crisis

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Malaysian government has entered “crisis mode” in response to the ongoing global energy supply disruption, its transport minister has warned. “This is not …

Geopolitics

EnerVenue plugs into US$300 million to scale next-gen batteries as it eyes Hong Kong hub

South China Morning Post – World · China

EnerVenue – a rechargeable battery start-up co-founded by Full Vision Capital, the family office of Hong Kong tycoon Peter Lee Ka-kit – has raised US$300 milli…

Geopolitics

What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The Middle East conflict has cut off 20 percent of the world's fuel supply. Countries are scrambling for alternatives.

Geopolitics

More drilling in North Sea ‘not the answer’ for UK energy security, say former military leaders

The Guardian – World · Europe

Government told to focus on transition to mix of wind, solar, tidal and nuclear energyMore drilling in the North Sea would do nothing to improve the UK’s energ…

Geopolitics

Energy imports from Africa are steadily on the rise as India diversifies to plug Hormuz gap

Times of India – World · India

- Atul Mathur is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India with 27+ years in journalism. - Focuses on governance, public policy, and politics, with dat…

Geopolitics

G7 ready to take ‘necessary measures’ to ensure energy market stability

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Jitters in G7 nations as higher energy prices threaten to drive up inflation, damage purchasing power and stunt growth.

Geopolitics

This Is What Happens When the Gas Runs Out

The New York Times – World · US

With a cutoff in shipments imminent, Asian countries, the biggest importers of liquefied natural gas from the Middle East, are already burning more coal and re…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong on ‘yellow alert’, Kadoorie says, as Middle East war fuels energy crisis

South China Morning Post – World · China

The conflict in the Middle East has triggered a global energy crisis that serves as a “yellow warning” for Hong Kong, which so far has escaped the severe impac…

Geopolitics

How EVs could be part of answer to UK’s fuel reserve worries

The Guardian – World · Europe

More use of two-way charging will earn money for owners and could avoid the need to expand North Sea oil drillingThe Iran war has sent petrol and diesel prices…

Tech & Startups

What will power the grid in 2035? The race is wide open

TechCrunch · US

Fusion, fission, and even natural gas are appeared tied in the race to deliver new power to the grid in the early 2030s.

Geopolitics

Solar is winning the energy race

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The world’s cheapest power source is scaling at warp speed, pushing coal, gas and nuclear aside.

Geopolitics

Iran war energy shock revives Asean’s power grid plans: ‘it’s the way to go’

South China Morning Post – World · China

For a few weeks after the bombs started falling on Iran, Southeast Asian governments told their people not to worry. Emergency funds would cushion the blow. Su…

Geopolitics

Saudi, UAE, Iraq: Can three pipelines help oil escape Strait of Hormuz?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Countries in the Middle East have ramped up oil exports via pipeline to bridge the Strait of Hormuz gap.

Geopolitics

Nuclear power in Africa: Big dreams, bigger hurdles

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

African countries are turning to nuclear energy to boost power supply and cut emissions. Yet complex financing, long timelines and safety demands mean only a f…

Geopolitics

Energy Crisis Forces India’s Eateries to Adapt

The New York Times – World · US

A small street stall and a big restaurant chain in India rethought how to cook after the war in the Middle East squeezed their supply of liquified petroleum ga…

Geopolitics

No shortage of oil and gas, won't impose curbs: Govt

Times of India – World · India

The government has ruled out restrictions on petrol and diesel sales, assuring citizens of ample oil and gas availability and robust import arrangements. Desp…

Tech & Startups

Senators Demand to Know How Much Energy Data Centers Use

Wired · Global

In a letter sent Thursday morning, Elizabeth Warren and Josh Hawley press the Energy Information Agency to mandate annual electricity disclosure for data cente…

Geopolitics

China’s CNOOC to boost oil and gas output amid Middle East strife

South China Morning Post – World · China

China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), the country’s largest producer of offshore crude oil and natural gas, aims to further boost production this ye…

Geopolitics

Is Europe heading to an energy crisis?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Europe is bracing for a supply crunch and a price shock as the Iran conflict drags on.

Tech & Startups

Arbor Energy just landed a billion-dollar order to bring rocket turbine tech to the power grid

TechCrunch · US

The large deal sees Arbor delivering as many as 200 of its Halcyon turbines, which can burn either natural gas or waste biomass.

Geopolitics

How countries are tackling the global energy crisis

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

With energy prices soaring and the Strait of Hormuz still closed, the world must cut demand. From 4-day workweeks and petrol rations to turning down the air co…

Geopolitics

African producers may have energy edge during Iran war, if they can overcome hurdles

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Iran war has cut off a fifth of global oil and LNG supply, handing African producers “a structural advantage” in supplying global markets, although their c…

Geopolitics

Marcos promises 'flow of oil' as Philippines declares energy emergency

BBC News – World · Europe

The President says the country will procure one million barrels of oil to add to the current stock.

Geopolitics

Philippine president declares energy emergency as impact of Iran war felt

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Transport unions say emergency declaration a 'superficial band-aid' that does not address root cause of fuel crisis.

Geopolitics

Philippines declares ‘national energy emergency’ and boosts coal power as Iran war grinds on

The Guardian – World · Europe

President’s declaration allows officials to tackle fuel hoarding or profiteering, while energy secretary says country will lean more heavily on coalMiddle East…

Tech & Startups

Crusoe makes big battery buys for its data centers

TechCrunch · US

Form Energy and Redwood Materials both received orders from the data center developer.

Geopolitics

Asia’s Energy Crisis Stings

The New York Times – World · US

The energy crisis unleashed by the war in Iran may already be worse than the oil shocks of the 1970s. Here’s how it’s upending lives.

Geopolitics

Green energy boss backs more North Sea oil and gas production

The Guardian – World · Europe

GB Energy chief Jürgen Maier says boost could bring economic benefits amid energy cost crisis and actually help transition from fossil fuelsThe head of the UK…

Geopolitics

Why Vietnam is leaning on Russia to weather energy turmoil

South China Morning Post – World · China

Vietnam is among Southeast Asian countries most hard-hit by the global energy crisis, with Hanoi’s bid to forge deals with Russia this week laying bare its urg…

Geopolitics

Philippines declares energy emergency over Middle East conflict risks

South China Morning Post – World · China

Philippine ⁠President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr on ⁠Tuesday declared a state of national energy emergency in response to the Middle East conflict and what he called…

Geopolitics

Are Middle East attacks pushing Asia towards an energy crisis?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Energy facilities in the Middle East are under attack, including Qatar's LNG, pushing prices higher.

Geopolitics

Philippine President declares energy emergency over West Asia conflict risks

The Hindu – World · India

Marcos said a Committee has been formed ‌to ensure the orderly movement, supply, distribution and availability of fuel, food, ‌medicines, agricultural products…

Engineering

Remembering IEEE Power & Energy Society Leader Mel Olken

IEEE Spectrum · Global

Mel OlkenFormer executive director of the IEEE Power & Energy SocietyFellow, 92; died 9 JanuaryOlken became the first executive director of the IEEE Power & En…

Geopolitics

US to pay almost $1bn to French energy company to kill wind project plan

The Guardian – World · Europe

Trump administration announces deal with TotalEnergies to redirect investment in wind to oil and gas insteadAs a fuel crisis triggered by the war in Iran drive…

Geopolitics

Iran war threatens energy crisis worse than 1970s two oil shocks

South China Morning Post – World · China

The world faces an energy crisis worse than both 1970s oil shocks combined if the Middle East war drags on, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) w…

Geopolitics

World in energy crisis worse than 1970s’ oil shocks combined, IEA head says

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Energy crunch prompted by Iran war poses 'major threat' to global economy, Fatih Birol says.

Geopolitics

IEA chief warns of ‘very severe’ global energy crisis

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

IEA may release more oil as the Iran war hits supply, with chief Fatih Birol warning of a severe global energy crisis.

Geopolitics

Energy Attacks in War on Iran Could Turn Economic Shock Into Long-Term Damage

The New York Times – World · US

A new phase targeting oil and gas infrastructure in the Persian Gulf threatens to hurt businesses and customers around the world for months or even years.

Geopolitics

Hundreds of petrol stations across Australia run out of fuel as Albanese inks supply deal with Singapore

The Guardian – World · Europe

Energy minister, Chris Bowen, says ‘we’re a long way’ from further action like fuel rationing despite shortagesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily n…

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