The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower carrier strike group (IKECSG), one of the most powerful American naval forces, just wrapped up an intense nine-month deployment to the Middle East. During this mission, it fended off nearly 800 attacks from the Houthi rebels in Yemen, a militant group backed by Iran. However,
Aleksey Miller, the CEO of Gazprom, a major Russian energy company, has raised concerns about Europe’s economy. He says that European industrial production is at its lowest levels ever, and the economy is struggling because it no longer has access to cheap Russian gas. This comes as the German government
Bangladesh is facing a big challenge over an unpaid energy bill of nearly $500 million owed to India, and it’s putting pressure on the country’s new interim government. The Financial Times (FT) recently reported that Bangladesh is rethinking its energy deals, particularly one involving Indian conglomerate Adani Group. The Background
Germany, once known for its strong industrial base, is facing a huge economic problem, and Volkswagen is feeling the heat. Here’s what’s happening: The Big Problem: Germany’s Economy is in Trouble Germany’s economy is struggling like never before. The country, famous for its strong manufacturing, is now seeing a decline
Gas prices in Europe are rising, and it’s making Russia richer, which could deepen the financial gap between what Europe pays Russia for energy and what it gives Ukraine in aid. This increase in prices comes after Ukraine’s recent military action in the Russian region of Kursk, where a major
Ukraine is facing a major energy dilemma as Hungary and Slovakia threaten to cut off its electricity supply if Ukraine doesn’t ensure oil transport to these countries. With around 40% of Ukraine’s electricity imports coming through Hungary, such a move could lead to severe blackouts in Ukraine, which is already
Nevada has just launched the largest solar and battery energy storage project in the U.S., called the Gemini Solar + Storage project. Located near Las Vegas, this huge setup features 1.8 million solar panels and 380 megawatts of battery storage. It can power about 10% of Nevada’s peak electricity needs
A thrilling new project aims to build a nearly 4,000-kilometer undersea power line connecting vast wind and solar farms in Morocco to the UK, potentially supplying clean energy to around seven million homes. Simon Morrish, the project’s architect, believes this is the best solution for Britain’s future electricity needs. However,
Since March, Ukraine has lost half of its remaining power generation capacity due to ongoing Russian strikes, leaving the country with severe energy deficits. Volodymyr Kudrytskyi, CEO of Ukrenergo, revealed the grim reality during a recent panel discussion, where the dire situation was underscored by frequent blackouts. With winter approaching
