‘Multifactorial’ systems failure blamed for catastrophic power lossThe unprecedented blackout that brought the Iberian peninsula to a standstill at the end of April was caused by surging voltages triggering “a chain reaction of disconnections” that shu…
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CamCambria Energy publishes updated corporate presentation
(Oil & Gas 360) – Publisher’s Note: CanCambria will present an update on the Kiskunhalas project at EnerCom Denver – The […]
Read more53% of Europe and Mediterranean Basin Impacted by Drought in Mid-May: Report
Drought impacted 53 percent of lands throughout Europe and the Mediterranean basin from May 11 to 20, 2025, according to data from the European Drought Observatory (EDO). The level of drought was more than 20 points above the average for 2012 to 2024, and the highest recorded for that period in May, reported AFP. “The […]
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Read moreOil prices climb 2% to 2-week high on geopolitical tension concerns
(Investing) – NEW YORK -Oil prices climbed about 2% on Tuesday to a two-week high, as persistent geopolitical tensions between Russia […]
Read moreTide is turning in Europe and beyond in favour of nuclear power
Spain’s recent blackout and AI datacentres’ energy needs are leading politicians to reach for the restart buttonWhen millions of people across the Iberian peninsula were left without power last month the political fallout ignited debate over Europe’s r…
Read moreA note on the news: Reorganizing the world
(Oil & Gas 360) – Donald Trump made a trip to the Middle East, and clearly, he is reorganizing the […]
Read moreMountain marvel: how one of biggest batteries in Europe uses thousands of gallons of water to stop blackouts
‘Much-loved’ Dinorwig hydroelectric energy storage site in Wales has a vital role to play in keeping the lights onSeconds after a catastrophic series of power outages struck across the UK in the summer of 2019, a phone rang in the control room of the D…
Read moreFrom Vision to Action: PRC Europe 2025 Sparks Industry Transformation
(Oil & Gas 360) – The energy epicentre of Europe shifted to Milan on 19-21 May as PRC Europe 2025 brought […]
Read moreCanCambria Energy Corp joins Continental Europe Energy Council
(Oil & Gas 360) CanCambria Energy Corp. (TSXV: CCEC) (FSE: 4JH) (“CanCambria” or the “Company”) announces that the Company has […]
Read moreExecutive Interview: Paul Clarke, CEO of CanCambria Energy
(Oil & Gas 360) – Earlier this month, EnerCom met with CanCambria Energy CEO Paul Clarke, PhD, to talk about how […]
Read moreCar-free streets, geothermal heating and solar panels: Paris’s new eco-district – in pictures
Clichy-Batignolles, in the city’s north-west, is emblematic of the ‘15-minute’ city approach to urban planning Continue reading…
Read moreRecord Number of River Barriers Removed in Europe in 2024: Report
European countries dismantled a record 542 dams, culverts, weirs and sluices that had been blocking rivers in 2024 — up 11 percent from the previous year — according to a new report from Dam Removal Europe. Last year 23 countries in Europe removed a river barrier, and for four of them — Croatia, Turkey, Bosnia […]
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Read moreDenmark rethinking 40-year nuclear power ban amid Europe-wide shift
Government to analyse potential benefits of new generation of reactorsDenmark is reconsidering its 40-year ban on nuclear power in a major policy shift for the renewables-heavy country.The Danish government will analyse the potential benefits of a new …
Read moreCanCambria Energy Corp announces resource evaluation report for the Kiskunhalas tight-gas project, southern Hungary
(Oil & Gas 360) – Publisher’s Note: CanCambria Energy will be presenting at EneCom Denver – The Energy Investment Conference […]
Read moreWall Street billionaire bets on Putin’s last gas pipeline
(Oil Price) – Paul Singer’s Elliott Management is kicking the tires on a deal that would have been unthinkable just a […]
Read morePlan for windfarm in German ‘fairytale forest’ stokes green energy culture war
Far right accused of misinformation over turbines at Reinhardswald, which has left local people dividedDeep in the woods that inspired the Brothers Grimm, past the tower from which Rapunzel threw down her hair and the castle in which Sleeping Beauty sl…
Read moreKazakhstan considers options to meet OPEC+ production cut obligations
(World Oil) – Kazakhstan is considering its options for complying with the country’s OPEC+ obligations to cut production, after Saudi […]
Read moreDanish firm shelves huge UK windfarm project over rising costs
Ørsted cancels fourth stage of Hornsea project off Yorkshire coast, which was expected to include 180 giant turbinesOne of the UK’s largest planned offshore windfarms has been cancelled by its developer, the Danish wind power company Ørsted, as a resul…
Read moreFactbox-EU’s plan to phase out Russian gas by end-2027
(Investing) – BRUSSELS -The European Commission will next month propose legal measures to phase out the EU’s imports of all Russian […]
Read more‘Blackouts can happen anywhere’: how power systems worldwide can collapse
After Europe’s biggest blackout in over 20 years, experts warn that while such incidents are rare, no grid is infallibleEurope’s biggest blackout in over 20 years on the Iberian peninsula unleashed hours of chaos for people in Spain, Portugal and parts…
Read moreUkraine, US sign minerals deal sought by Trump
(Investing) – KYIV/WASHINGTON -Ukraine and the U.S. on Wednesday signed a deal heavily promoted by U.S. President Donald Trump that will […]
Read moreWhy did Spain and Portugal go dark? – podcast
Authorities are still trying to understand what triggered the massive power outage that left the majority of the Iberian Peninsula without electricity on Monday. To understand what might have been at play, and whether there’s any truth to claims that r…
Read moreMinister warns against blaming Spain’s blackout on renewable energy
Spain’s environment minister Sara Aagesen promises ‘complete audit’ into causes of power outageEurope live – latest updatesSpain’s environment minister has warned against attempts to blame Monday’s unprecedented blackout across the Iberian peninsula on…
Read moreEquinor considers suing Trump administration over halted US windfarm
Norway’s state energy company’s $2.5bn project off coast of New York was almost a third finishedNorway’s state energy company may take Donald Trump’s administration to court after it ordered an “unprecedented” halt to a $2.5bn (£1.87bn) windfarm projec…
Read moreWhat caused the blackout in Spain and Portugal and did renewable energy play a part?
The countries boast high levels of wind and solar on their grids, leading to speculation about the robustness of the technologyEurope live – latest updatesPedro Sánchez vows to find the cause of huge power cut in Spain and PortugalSpain and Portugal su…
Read moreEni, UK government reach financial close for Liverpool Bay CCS project
(World Oil) – Eni has reached financial close with the UK Government’s Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) […]
Read moreIran, France signal readiness for nuclear talks amid US negotiations
(Investing) – DUBAI/PARIS -Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Thursday he was ready to travel to Europe for talks on […]
Read moreElliot increases bp stake to 5% as it pushes reset strategy
(World Oil) – Elliott Investment Management has built up its stake in bp Plc to just over 5% of shares, as […]
Read moreEU explores tweaking methane rules for US gas to help trade talks, sources say
(BOE Report) – The European Union is looking at ways to make it easier for U.S. gas exports to comply […]
Read moreWhy the UK’s electricity costs are so high – and what can be done about it
From nationalising gas plants to boosting renewables, how soaring prices could be tackledOne of Labour’s key election promises was to cut energy bills by £300 a year by 2030 while making Britain a “clean energy superpower”.The job is already halfway co…
Read moreBP leadership faces shareholder vote amid Elliott campaign, climate ire
(BOE Report) – BP’s board is up for re-election at its annual general meeting on Thursday as the group faces […]
Read moreUkraine, U.S. make ’substantial progress’ on minerals deal, Kyiv says
(Investing) – KYIV -Ukraine and the United States have made “substantial progress” in their talks on a minerals deal and will […]
Read moreCanCambria Energy Corp. appoints Eric Vaughan as Vice President of Drilling and Completions, and announces change of Corporate Secretary
(Oil & Gas 360) Vancouver, BC – April 15, 2025 – CanCambria Energy Corp. (TSXV: CCEC) (FSE: 4JH) (“CanCambria” […]
Read moreCanCambria Energy Corp. appoints Eric Vaughan as Vice President of Drilling and Completions, and announces change of Corporate Secretary
(Oil & Gas 360) Vancouver, BC – April 15, 2025 – CanCambria Energy Corp. (TSXV: CCEC) (FSE: 4JH) (“CanCambria” […]
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