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Nuclear Fusion

Tokamak Energy Achieves Temperature Threshold for Commercial Fusion

Oxford-based UK tech firm Tokamak Energy has reached a milestone in privately-funded fusion research after its ST-40 spherical tokamak reactor reached a tempera…

Coal Production

China Seeks to Cut Reliance on Coal Imports with Mining Boom

China plans a massive increase in coal mining, a move that will dramatically reduce its reliance on imports and deal a blow to its near-term climate actions.

Vietnam

Vietnam Seeks US Investment in Renewable Energy

Energy is among potential fields for investment cooperation between Vietnamese and US firms.

LNG

Europe’s Plan to Quit Using Russian Fuel Starts a Global Fight for Gas

The liquefied natural gas market is primed for a global battle for supply with far-reaching repercussions as the threat of Russia cutting off Europe sends the c…

Nuclear Power Plant

External Power Supply Restored at Chernobyl Plant, Ukraine Tells IAEA

External electricity supplies have been restored at Ukraine's Chernobyl nuclear power plant, four days after its disconnection from the power grid.

Natural Gas

U.S. Gasoline Prices Edge Lower After Hitting Record High Last Week

U.S. gasoline prices at the pump edged lower over the weekend after reaching all-time highs last week following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Oil Price

Could Oil Prices Really Hit $200?

Commodity prices, including oil and natural gas, are all over the place.

Electric Vehicle Battery

Korean EV Battery Manufacturers Adhering to High-Nickel Batteries

South Korean electric vehicle battery manufacturers are continuing to concentrate on ternary batteries with maximum nickel content, despite soaring nickel price…

EV Market

Musk Says Tesla, SpaceX Facing Significant Inflation Risks

March 13 (Reuters) - Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said on Sunday the U.S. electric carmaker and his rocket company SpaceX are facing sig…

EV Market

Thailand Adopts New EV Incentives

Thailand’s government has adopted new government incentives to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles. The incentives are part of the Thai government’…

Russian Federation

Renewable Energy Could Benefit from US Ban on Russian Oil

President Biden’s Executive Order banned the import of oil, liquefied natural gas and coal from Russia.

Solar Power Panel

Australia's Electricity Grid Increasingly Vulnerable to Hackers via Solar Panels, Smart Devices

The widespread adoption of rooftop solar panels and smart appliances is increasing the risks of cyber attacks on Australia's electricity grid.

Nuclear Power Plant

Why Putin Is Hell-Bent on Capturing Ukraine’s Nuclear Reactors

The takeover of Ukraine’s nuclear facilities is a vital part of the Kremlin’s “fear and control” strategy in the war.

Hydropower Plant

What’s Next for Argentina’s Hydroelectric Power Concessions?

The federal government of Argentina will conduct a comprehensive survey of a portfolio of 21 hydroelectric power stations that have concessions scheduled to exp…

CPS Energy to Explore Novel Pumped Hydro Technology

San Antonio-based CPS Energy signed a 15-year commercial agreement with Quidnet Energy for a 1 MW, 10-hour energy storage facility using geomechanical pumped st…