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Oil price drops, and BP and Shell shares slide, as Saudi Arabia ‘prepares to abandon $100 crude target’ – as it happened

Saudi Arabia is reportedly ready to abandon its unofficial price target of $100 a barrel for crude as it prepares to increase output

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Energy giant fined $14 million for misleading prices

EnergyAustralia has been heavily fined for making false, misleading or deceptive statements that may have prevented consumers from getting the best deal.

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Our electricity workforce must double to hit the 2030 renewables target. Energy storage jobs will soon overtake those in coal and gas

The electricity workforce will need to double in five years to achieve Australia’s 2030 renewable energy target, our new report finds. More than 80% of these jobs will be in renewables. Jobs in energy storage alone will overtake domestic coal and gas jobs (not including the coal and gas export…

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Constellation Energy Stock is an AI Power Play

Constellation's Three Mile Island deal with Microsoft is worth perhaps $115 per megawatt hour, twice or more the current market price of electricity - and more deals are likely in the works. After the announcement, CEG jumped as much as 22%, the most on record, to an all-time high. Since…

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Warm US Temps are Bullish for Nat-Gas Prices

October Nymex natural gas (NGV24 ) on Wednesday closed up by +0.086 (+3.37%). Oct nat-gas prices Wednesday rose sharply on the outlook for warmer US temperatures that will boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to run air conditioning. On Wednesday, the Commodity Weather Group said that warmer-than-normal weather is expected...

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New solar cells break efficiency record – they could eventually supercharge how we get energy from the Sun

The sight of solar panels installed on rooftops and large energy farms has become commonplace in many regions around the world. Even in grey and rainy UK, solar power is becoming a major player in electricity generation.

The Conversation

Stuck on repeat: why Peter Dutton’s ‘greatest hits’ on nuclear power are worse than a broken record

So far there are no costings and no details on what type of reactors there would be, their size or who would build them

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93F and no electricity: why some US utilities can cut power despite heatwaves

In 27 states, utilities can disconnect power for non-payment on the hottest days, which can have deadly consequences

The Guardian - US

Mexico’s datacentre industry is booming – but are more drought and blackouts the price communities must pay?

Many fear the arrival of tech giants such as Amazon and Google in the state of Querétaro will place too much of a strain on scarce water and electricity resources

The Guardian - UK

At 2.7%, Australian inflation is back within the RBA zone. Here’s why that matters

A closely watched measure of Australian inflation dived in the month of August, plunging from 3.5% in July to just 2.7%.

The Conversation

Peter Dutton has failed to address the extremely high cost of nuclear – but it can only increase power bills

The Coalition has sought to downplay high construction costs overseas. Our research shows what it would mean for Australia

The Guardian - AU

Dutton’s nuclear plan would mean propping up coal for at least 12 more years – and we don’t know what it would cost

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has revealed the Coalition’s nuclear energy plan relies on many of Australia’s coal-fired power stations running for at least another 12 years – far beyond the time frame officials expect the ageing facilities to last.

The Conversation

UK oil and gas workers risk becoming the ‘coal miners of our generation’

At the end of September, the UK’s last remaining coal power plant, Ratcliffe-on-Soar in Nottinghamshire, will be retired. The closure of the plant should – and will – be celebrated by environmentalists, as the move away from coal has made Britain’s electricity much cleaner over the past decade. It is…

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The Independent UK

Climate solutions: Two kinds of ocean energy inch forward off the Oregon coast

Off the coast of Oregon, the wind blows hard and waves are strong, attracting researchers and businesses interested in developing two kinds of clean electricity: wave energy and floating offshore wind

The Conversation

From waste to power: how floating solar panels on wastewater ponds could help solve NZ’s electricity security crisis

Wastewater ponds may seem an unlikely place to look for solutions to New Zealand’s electricity security crisis. But their underutilised surfaces could help tackle two problems at once – high power prices and algal growth.

The Conversation

Powering Africa: new model compares options for off-grid solar in 43 countries

Sub-Saharan Africa, home to 80% of the global population without electricity access, is unlikely to reach the United Nations’ goal of access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all by 2030.

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“Germany Struggles To Find Reliable Alternatives To Fossil Fuels” – Former Top EU Energy Policy Official

Professor Em. Samuel Furfari analyzes energy transition and challenges facing Germany.

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Residents flee as Russian troops close in on Ukrainian village of Pokrovsk

Russian forces have been intensifying their attacks on the approach to the town of Pokrovsk in the Donbas, which used to be a key logistical hub far back from the front, crucial for supplying Ukrainian troops and towns in the east. But now, water, electricity and gas supplies have been…

The Guardian - UK

Pylons v property: power line in Scotland caused divisions but did house price fears materialise?

Beauly-Denny overhead project may serve as preview to Britain’s energy network plans

The Independent UK

Scientists uncover why petting your cat can be shocking

After centuries, researchers have an answer for how rubbing a surface — say for example, a loved kitty — creates electrical current

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Nat-Gas Prices Supported by Hot US Temps and Tropical Storm Concerns

October Nymex natural gas (NGV24 ) on Friday closed up by +0.086 (+3.66%). Oct nat-gas prices Friday rallied to a 2-1/2 month high on the outlook for warmer US temperatures that will boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to run air conditioning. NatGasWeather said warmer-than-normal temperatures are expected across most...

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ChatGPT energy emergency — here's how much electricity OpenAI and others are sucking up per week

New reports highlight a growing environmental impact of AI data centers and the costs of running them.

The Independent UK

How to harness renewable energy with smart home integration

Some 1.4 million UK homes now use solar energy to generate their electricity. This is helping many homeowners to save money on their electricity bills and even make money by selling excess solar energy back to the grid. Here, we explain how you can use panels, batteries, smart meters and…

The Independent UK

Five ways to future-proof your home from rising energy costs

Since 2021, electricity bills have soared across the UK. This has prompted consumers to consider innovative solutions to reduce their energy bills and future-proof their homes from future price volatility. Here, we outline the options available and the potential savings for those who invest in making their home energy efficient.

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