China is building huge hydropower dams in Tibet, high up in the mountains where the Yellow River (known as Machu in Tibet) starts. However, these massive projects have raised serious concerns. Scientists and environmental experts worry that these dams could cause dangerous disasters and hurt the environment in ways we
Two months ago, Nigeria took a big step toward fixing its troubled energy sector. For the first time in decades, Africa’s largest oil producer is refining its own crude oil at home. This was made possible by the Dangote Oil Refinery, a massive $20 billion facility owned by Aliko Dangote,
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, one of the world’s wealthiest men, just announced a huge investment plan in the United States that’s sparking attention worldwide. Adani, known for his energy and infrastructure empire, says he’ll pump $10 billion into US energy and infrastructure projects, a move that he claims will create
In today’s world, where energy is essential for every economy, India has taken a bold step by partnering with Russia to secure its energy needs. While the Western countries have been putting heavy sanctions on Russia, India has looked past this to get what it needs most—energy at affordable prices.
Scientists at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) have just reached a huge milestone in their efforts to develop nuclear fusion, a powerful and clean energy source. They’ve completed a critical part of the magnet at the heart of the National Spherical Torus Experiment-Upgrade (NSTX-U)—a groundbreaking nuclear fusion reactor. This
Natural resources are the building blocks of everything around us. From the cars we drive to the gadgets we use, they are crucial in making the products we rely on. But did you know that just a handful of countries control most of these valuable resources? According to 2021 data
In a desperate effort to deliver a power plant to a Russian project in the Arctic before winter arrives, two large Chinese ships, Ocean 28 and Nan Feng Zhi Xing, are slowly making their way through thickening sea ice on the Northern Sea Route. Recently, a fierce storm in the
Imagine finding a hidden treasure beneath the sea that could change your country’s future. That’s exactly what happened recently when a large reserve of oil and gas was discovered off the coast of Pakistan. This discovery could be a game-changer for the country’s economy, helping it produce its own energy
Nigeria has made a bold and exciting decision: it will now sell its oil in its local currency, the naira, instead of using U.S. dollars. This move is seen as a major step toward boosting Nigeria’s economy and gaining more control over its natural resources. Let’s break down what this
