The world’s biggest mining companies are grappling with heightened geopolitical, trade, and economic uncertainty while they continue to bet on the energy transition to grow their portfolios of key transition metals such as copper and...
Russia may have unlocked the technology needed to make travel to Mars viable. The limitations of existing propulsion systems mean that astronauts must travel for up to a year to reach Mars. However, Russia’s state atomic energy...
Via Metal Miner The Global Precious Metals MMI (Monthly Metals Index) experienced a significant rise month-over-month, shooting up 7.36%. The past month proved a whirlwind for the precious metal prices, with each metal reacting to...
Sanctions have reduced Russian oil exports to India by a quarter in February, with Indian refiners increasing oil imports from the US and Middle East. Indian imports from the US are set to rise, partly due to diplomatic pressure to...
NTPC and EDF India have partnered to develop, own, and operate pumped hydro storage and other hydro projects, leveraging renewable energy. They plan to form a joint venture company pending government approval to work on these projects in...
The Guyana-Suriname Basin has seen significant activity in recent years, with Guyana alone unearthing more than 13 billion barrels of oil equivalent (boe) of discovered volumes in the past decade. As operators in the burgeoning energy...
Unions have accused UK government of failing to act quickly enough to save jobs, but Labour says it took time to build credible proposal Keir Starmer has announced £200m in funding to boost investment at Grangemouth oil refinery, which...
The All India Power Engineers Federation (AIPEF) has called for a nationwide strike on June 26 to oppose the privatisation of electricity utilities and departments. The National Coordination Committee of Electricity Employees and...
The new U.S. federal government, unlike the last one, is a big fan of liquefied natural gas. It is an even bigger fan of cementing the country’s top position as LNG supplier to the world. Yet while this may seem easy enough, it is...
Despite Europe being home to some of the world’s biggest automakers, many of whom have developed several electric vehicle (EV) models, China is quickly becoming the global leader in EV manufacturing. Favourable government policies, easy...
The Kremlin's war on Ukraine has dented the vehicle stocks of the Russian military, which has increasingly relied on civilian trucks since its full-scale invasion three years ago this month -- including for the transport of equipment and...
As the U.K. undergoes a massive energy transformation under the Labour government, there are high hopes for developing widescale clean energy projects, including nuclear power. As well as ambitious plans to deploy vast amounts of...
This year, the world will generate more nuclear energy than it ever has before. “The market, technology and policy foundations are in place for a new era of growth in nuclear energy over the coming decades,” the International Energy...
Arunachal Pradesh has allocated 570.75 MW capacity across 35 small hydropower projects, expecting Rs 7000 Crore in investments and generating 7500 local jobs. Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein has committed support to the projects,...
Union Power Minister Manohar Lal has encouraged industry stakeholders to develop innovative solutions to boost India’s renewable energy targets. Highlighting the 500 GW RE target by 2030, he emphasized the importance of advancing power...
Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep S Puri anticipates reduced energy prices due to increased global oil production, including from the USA, aiding inflation control. He clarifies India’s aim to procure oil at lower prices,...
A couple of years ago the offshore drilling-OSD, industry appeared to be on the cusp of a significant rebound. Shares of the big drilling contractors reached post-Covid highs as day rates for high spec, 7th Generation drill ships crested...
The quick pace of U.S. diplomacy around ending the war in Ukraine and steps by Washington to normalize relations with Moscow have sparked fears in Kyiv and European capitals about being sidelined and saddled with a peace deal that favors...
US foreign assistance to Eurasian states and elsewhere remains in limbo as the State Department pushes back on a federal court order to lift a funding freeze and resume full operations. Federal Judge Amir Ali issued a temporary order on...
Natural gas will play a critical role in the global energy transition, serving as a bridge fuel between coal and renewables, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie. Despite concerns over emissions and affordability, gas is...
Rock dust, compost and biochar can all help capture carbon dioxide and boost crop yields when spread on soil – but researchers are discovering they may be even more effective when used in combination
Adani Power plans to set up 30 GW of nuclear power capacity to replace its thermal capacity, with potential international partnerships for technology. The shift aligns with India's goal of 100 GW nuclear power by 2047. This move follows...
The successful revival plan is for an aggregate amount of Rs 3.51 crore, which will be paid to secured financial creditors of RBPL. Also, an upfront cash payment of Rs 4 crore will be infused into the company by the successful bidder, as...
The total number of active drilling rigs for oil and gas in the United States rose this week, according to new data that Baker Hughes published on Friday, after a 2-rig increase in the week prior. The total rig count rose by 4 rigs, to...
The US withdrawal from the World Health Organization formally takes one year, but the country has already stopped sharing influenza surveillance with the international body, which could impact the efficacy of the next flu vaccine
The power ministry anticipates a peak demand of 270 GW this summer, higher than the previous year's 250 GW. Adequate supply has been prepared and thermal capacity will increase by 15 GW by FY26. Measures include possible mandate...
The U.S. has pressured Iraq to restart Kurdish oil exports via Turkey--and that pressure appears to be successful. The United States issued an ultimatum to Iraq, anonymous sources disclosed to Reuters on Friday. The ultimatum was simple:...
Tasmanian devils are already being released inside predator-proof sanctuaries in New South Wales, and rewilding advocates believe they could suppress feral cats and foxes across the continent
India is prepared to handle up to 270 GW of peak power demand this summer, with sufficient coal stocks and mandatory full-capacity operations for thermal plants using imported coal. Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal assured that additional...
Physicists use mathematical assumptions in many situations that forbid time from moving backwards – but that isn’t necessarily a reflection of quantum reality
New observations have dramatically reduced the chances of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth in 2032, lowering the risk to minimal levels, but its extraordinarily close approach will offer astronomers the chance to examine it in detail
Tata Power Delhi Distribution (DDL) and Probus Smart Things have partnered to develop advanced smart metering technology, featuring a universal Network Interface Card (NIC) with Bluetooth communication. This innovation aims to enhance...
A new AI-based method can accurately recover digital data from DNA strands nearly 90 times faster than older techniques, raising the possibility of practical DNA storage for computing
India is exploring financial support for debt-laden state-run power distribution utilities to stabilize the sector amid rising demand, according to a Ministry of Power document reviewed by Reuters. A ministerial group will identify...
After a cyber attack or natural disaster, a backup network of decentralized devices -- like residential solar panels, batteries, electric vehicles, heat pumps, and water heaters -- could restore electricity or relieve stress on the grid,...
In a monthly reporting call on global climate, researchers from the US government’s climate and weather agency avoided mentioning rising levels of greenhouse gases
The power ministry urged distribution companies to enhance their financial viability and adopt cost-reflective tariffs to attract investment. Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd ranked top in integrated ratings of distribution utilities for...
After years of struggles with the Biden administration, crypto executives have allies across Washington, and now have a platform to voice their complaints.
CEO of owner Centrica says service will be ‘my obsession’ as profits slump by a third to £2.3bn Business live – latest updates The boss of British Gas has said that losing its spot as Britain’s biggest energy supplier for the first time...
Questioning a chatbot that has been trained on bestselling books from a particular decade can give researchers a measure of the social biases of that era