The U.S. and China are in a high-stakes race to develop fusion energy, a potential game-changer for clean, limitless power. China is outspending the U.S. and working around the clock, with far more experts dedicated to the cause. American officials worry that China’s rapid advancements might outpace their own efforts,
Discover India’s ambitious $1 billion plan to accelerate the construction of 12 hydropower stations in Arunachal Pradesh, a northeastern state in the Himalayas. Approved under Prime Minister Modi’s government, each project will receive financial assistance to support local equity holdings and hasten regulatory approvals. This initiative aims to bolster infrastructure
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Russia aiming to finalize a crucial uranium supply agreement for a nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu. This visit marks a significant step to strengthen ties between the two countries after five years. Alongside the uranium deal, India and Russia are expected to sign
In the push to enhance America’s power grid for AI data centers and clean energy, thousands of miles of new transmission lines are needed, leading to a controversial use of eminent domain. Maryland’s Piedmont Reliability Project plans a 70-mile high-voltage line across Frederick, Baltimore, and Carroll counties, aiming to meet
Tech companies, including Amazon Web Services, are striking deals with U.S. nuclear power plants to secure electricity for their data centers, driven by the skyrocketing demands of artificial intelligence. This move promises 24/7 carbon-free power but stirs controversy, as it could divert existing energy supplies, raise prices, and increase reliance
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
Discover the colossal scale of Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia’s national oil company, which holds an unmatched 259 billion barrels of oil and gas reserves, dwarfing all other global competitors. This vast resource base contributes significantly to Saudi Aramco’s staggering $1.8 trillion valuation, making it the sixth-largest company worldwide by market
The Dangote Refinery, Africa’s largest, has finally started producing fuels after years of delays but now faces accusations from senior officials that international oil companies (IOCs) are deliberately obstructing its operations. According to Devakumar Edwin, a vice president at Dangote Industries Limited, these IOCs are demanding exorbitant premiums for locally
In a post on X, Ecuador’s Minister of Public Works, Roberto Luque, revealed that the nationwide power blackout, which plunged the country into darkness, was due to a failure in the transmission line. On Wednesday afternoon, a national power outage occurred in Ecuador, leaving 17 million people without electricity. Authorities
