The Global Power Sector Faces a Reckoning in 2026
The global power sector is at a turning point in 2026. Electricity demand growth continues to accelerate, driven…
Why we’ll inevitably lay waste to green power fantasy
The energy transition drifting into the doldrums should surprise no one (“Green power fading fast”, 27/1). Wind turbines…
Türkiye expects ‘game-changing’ 2026 for energy
Türkiye will witness major energy breakthroughs in 2026, from the launch of its first nuclear power plant and…
Why Nuclear Fusion Will Not Solve the AI Power Problem
With the supposed need for vast new electricity generation to fuel the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, AI companies are…
Australia to Require Up to a Quarter of New Gas for Local
(Bloomberg) — Australia will require natural gas exporters to reserve as much as a quarter of new production…
Australia Passes Landmark Law Overhauling Nature Protection
(Bloomberg) — Australia passed a landmark bill to overhaul the nation’s environmental laws after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s…
From rail to nuclear power, China taps private capital to fund major projects
China has unveiled new measures designed to channel private capital into traditionally state-funded infrastructure projects, as Beijing steps…
Altman and Nadella need more power for AI, but they’re not sure how much
How much power is enough for AI? Nobody knows, not even OpenAI CEO Sam Altman or Microsoft CEO…
Australia’s energy transition in flux as major transmission arteries struggle to get built
In South Australia’s mid-north, the low ridges and rolling hills of the Southern Flinders Ranges eventually give way…
Japan’s Power Mix Shifts Away From Fossil Fuels
The share of fossil fuels in Japan’s power supply slumped to the lowest on record in the first…
Nationals Leader David Littleproud says nuclear power policy ‘sensible’ next step
The Nationals are vowing to introduce nuclear power to Australia’s energy mix, promising to take the policy to…
Australia’s Utility Solar Boom Has Already Peaked, Report
(Bloomberg) — Australia’s booming utility-scale solar industry may have already peaked, risking the country’s lofty climate goals. Just…