EU’s €100 billion energy shock strengthens case for electrification
September 30, 2026
EU countries have spent more than €100 billion extra on energy imports since the Iran conflict began without receiving additional fuel.
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Volkswagen and Gotion deepen battery ties across Europe and Morocco
September 30, 2026
Volkswagen’s PowerCo and China’s Gotion are planning three joint ventures covering LFP cells in Spain and Slovakia and cathode material in
Shell sanctions LNG Canada expansion in major bet on Asian gas demand
September 29, 2026
Shell and its partners have taken final investment decision on LNG Canada Phase 2, doubling capacity at the British Columbia export
Waratah battery turns electricity storage into transmission infrastructure
September 29, 2026
The 850 MW / 1,680 MWh Waratah Super Battery has received approval to operate at full capacity. Its main purpose is
US-China trade thaw includes 20 million tonne coal commitment
September 29, 2026
The White House says China will import at least 10mn tonnes of US coal in both 2027 and 2028, with coal
US mobilises $5.25 billion to squeeze more capacity from existing grids
September 25, 2026
Projects across 26 states will receive up to $1.9 billion in federal support, alongside $3.35 billion of recipient investment. The programme
Electrification could cut fuel imports by $400 billion, but grid investment falling short
September 24, 2026
Electricity could cost-effectively supply 33% of global energy by 2035, compared with 23% today, according to the International Energy Agency. Faster
US states sue over $1.4 billion offshore wind cancellation deals
September 24, 2026
Eight eastern states have challenged $1.418 billion of federal agreements cancelling offshore wind leases held by Bluepoint Wind and Invenergy. California
Offshore wind’s construction boom masks collapse in new investment
September 22, 2026
Only 2.1 GW of offshore wind capacity has reached final investment decision globally so far in 2026. More than 12 GW
Miliband puts climate security at heart of UK foreign policy pitch
September 22, 2026
Foreign secretary Ed Miliband says climate and nature loss should be embedded in national security assessments and contingency planning. The UK
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