US considering occupying Kharg Island to force Iran to open Hormuz strait, say reports
Claims come despite Trump saying he is not leaning towards putting ‘boots on the ground’ and risks of attempting to …
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Household energy bills in Great Britain ‘could rise to almost £2,000 a year’ amid Iran war shock
Consultancy forecasts typical £1,972 annual dual-fuel bill as conflict pushes UK’s gas market past three-year highsBusiness live – latest updatesHousehold …
The pain from the Strait of Hormuz crisis will be felt far beyond the pump
The gas prices are unmissable. Since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, Brent crude oil …
‘Work from home,’ encourages the world’s energy watchdog
Many organizations have called employees back to offices following covid-related lockdowns, but the Iran war and ensuing energy crisis may …
The best AI investment might be in energy tech
Power has become one of the biggest bottlenecks in rolling out new AI data centers. That's creating an opening for …
NEWT GINGRICH, JASON HAYES: There's a nuclear solution to recharging American industry
Nuclear Regulatory Commission bureaucracy stalls advanced reactor innovation while small modular reactors could power data centers and facilities.
Reform UK success in local elections could endanger national climate targets, report says – UK politics live
LSE research found some Reform councillors have denied the reality of climate science, and mention of climate has been removed …
World’s energy watchdog advises emergency measures as oil prices rise
IEA makes 10 recommendations to help households and businesses prepare for a drawn-out disruption to energy marketsThe world’s energy watchdog …
Gas giants warn against windfall gains tax as Pocock says ‘wartime profits’ should go to struggling Australians
Government faces political fight as industry says mooted 25% levy on exports would hurt Australia’s economy and energy securityGet our …
Nuclear fusion advances, but challenges remain for power grid
Nuclear fusion energy could become commercially viable by the early 2030s as scientists work to replicate the sun's power, potentially …
Iran says it will show ‘zero restraint’ if energy infrastructure is targeted again
Foreign minister issues warning after Israeli attack on South Pars gasfield, as Qatar reels from retaliatory strike‘Doomsday scenario’: a visual …
Geothermal startup Fervo catapults itself over the ‘valley of death’
Fervo landed a large new loan with terms that strongly suggest the company's most turbulent days are behind it.
Why the world doesn’t recycle more nuclear waste
The prospect of making trash useful is always fascinating to me. Whether it’s used batteries, solar panels, or spent nuclear …
Scale solar projects across Ireland
A total investment of €260m will boost clean electricity generation, reduce reliance on imported energy and support the delivery of …
Samsung’s VC arm backs Ireland’s GridBeyond in €12m equity round
Through the partnership, GridBeyond will work closely with Samsung to explore opportunities across trading, asset optimisation and energy services. Read …
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Governments in countries heavily reliant on Middle Eastern oil introduce measures to shield public from soaring costsMiddle East crisis – …
What do new nuclear reactors mean for waste?
MIT Technology Review Explains: Let our writers untangle the complex, messy world of technology to help you understand what’s coming …
Is this the world’s first quantum battery? Australian scientists say so
Researchers say their prototype is a big step towards fully functioning batteries with rapid charging timesAustralian scientists have developed what …
A basic monthly bill Americans can’t dodge is becoming a midterm flashpoint
Rising electricity bills become key midterm election issue as voters face monthly costs they can't avoid, giving both parties new …
How Pakistan’s people
Falling costs and government incentives make solar an attractive option for many, reducing need for gasAfter prices of liquefied natural …