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Uranium Project

Nova Scotia Lifts Uranium Ban, Issues Request for Proposals

Nova Scotia’s Department of Natural Resources updated its critical minerals strategy, adding uranium to its list of 20 critical minerals. The province als…

Biofuel

US EPA to Rule on Backlog of Small Refinery Biofuel Exemption Requests, Zeldin Says

On Thursday, May 15, 2025, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin informed lawmakers that the Trump administration intends to promp…

Crude Oil

Chevron, European Firms Lobby to Keep Stakes in Venezuela Oil Joint Ventures

Chevron Corp, a U.S. oil company, along with several European firms, is engaging with the U.S. administration to secure permissions to maintain their stakes in …

Electricity Transmission

Hot Weather and High Demand to Pressure US Power Grid This Summer, FREC Says

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced on Thursday that electricity consumption in the U.S. is projected to reach a four-year high this summe…

United States

US Eases AI Chip Exports for Allies, Cracks Down on Huawei Hardware

The U.S. Commerce Department has revised export regulations for advanced semiconductors, effective May 2025, to foster innovation and strengthen international p…

Battery

EDF Consults on 250MW Welsh Battery

EDF Renewables UK is seeking feedback from local residents regarding its proposed 250MW Swansea North battery storage facility in Wales. The company is currentl…

India

South Korean Giant Begins Work on Third Indian Factory

South Korean company LG has revealed plans to establish its third manufacturing facility in India, a $600 million project spanning 247 acres in Sri City, Andhra…

Switzerland

Swisscom Dips Toes in National Swiss AI Research

Swisscom, a leading telecommunications company in Switzerland, has joined the Swiss National AI Institute (SNAI), established by ETH Zurich and EPFL in 2024. Th…

Uranium Project

Utah Uranium Project Fast-Tracked Under US Emergency Procedures

The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced that it will expedite the permitting process for Anfield Energy's Velvet-Wood mine in Utah under newly est…

Photovoltaic （PV）

Proposed US Rule Changes Could Alter Solar Supply Chains

A new proposal in the U.S. Congress could significantly impact the solar industry by revising the criteria for renewable energy tax credits, especially for comp…

Coal Trade

India’s Coal Imports Down 9.2% in FY 2024 to 2025

India has reported a decline in coal imports for the period from April 2024 to February 2025, with total imports reaching 220.3 million tonnes (MT), down from 2…

Floating Offshore Wind

Haventus, Sarens Launch Scottish Floater Solution

Haventus and Sarens PSG have developed a cost-effective solution for assembling and launching floating offshore wind turbines at the Ardersier Energy Transition…

Metal

Exxaro Resources to Acquire Manganese Assets for $640M in South Africa

Exxaro Resources has acquired manganese assets in South Africa’s Kalahari Manganese Field for ZAR11.67 billion ($640 million), with potential adjustments …

Metal

Codelco Signs Agreement With I-Pulse to Explore Advanced Mining Technologies

Codelco, Chile’s state-owned mining company, has signed a letter of intent with I-Pulse to explore pulsed power technologies for mining, focusing on susta…

Offshore Wind Power

Synera Renewable Gains Controlling Stake in Formosa 2 Offshore Wind Farm

Synera Renewable Energy Group (SRE) has increased its stake in the Formosa 2 offshore wind farm by 26%, achieving a 51% majority interest. Formosa 2, located of…