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Silver consolidates in bearish flag near $60.42: Live levels

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Brent Oil stalls below $107-108 resistance: Live levels

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Gold trapped in $4,150-$4,250 range near $4,190: Live levels

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European wheat futures rise as Algeria issues purchase tender

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US Republicans, Democrats want Trump to reverse course on Russia diesel

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Small Indian Factories Face Blackouts as Coal Stocks Plunge

Blackouts have started to hit households and smaller Indian factories and steel mills as coal inventories at many power plants plunge while electricity demand…

Energy Stocks Soared in Q3 as Fuel Markets Tightened

The energy sector came roaring back in the third quarter of 2026. After finishing at the bottom of the sector rankings in Q2, Energy gained 16.5% in Q3, easily…

Saudi Arabia Insists Energy Supply Remains Resilient

Despite attacks on Saudi Arabia’s energy and transport infrastructure in recent weeks, the Kingdom’s energy resilience remains strong, Saudi Energy Minister…

Inside The Secret Russian-Iranian Military-Energy-Pipeline Laundering Machine

As has been proven time and time again in multiple scenarios: ‘Where there’s a will, there’s a way around any sanctions’ and, despite looming deadlines to end…

House Republicans Move to Block Trump's Russian Diesel Deal

Republican Representative Brian Fitzpatrick plans to force a House vote on legislation blocking Russian oil purchases, challenging President Donald Trump's…

Oil Jumps 2% as Saudi Attacks and Tanker Strikes Revive Hormuz Fears

Oil prices climbed to their highest levels in nearly two weeks on Monday morning as fresh attacks on Saudi Arabia and oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz put…

Freeport LNG Outage Erases Nearly 5 Bcf of Natural Gas Demand in a Week

Freeport LNG has run one train short of its usual appetite for the past week, throttling back US LNG feedgas demand by roughly 0.7 Bcf/d in an outage masked by…

Europe Must Top Record LNG Imports This Winter to Protect Storage, GIE Warns

European buyers are expected to raise competition for US LNG this winter, as Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE) warned the latest winter supply outlook showed…

Can Natural Gas Futures Comeback Hold Onto Gains?

US natural gas futures were recovering midday Friday from Thursday's storage-driven sell-off, with the November contract climbing above $3.200/MMBtu amid…

South Central Natural Gas Storage Injection Redirects Regional Supply Trajectory

Natural gas stored in the South Central region grew at a healthy clip to start October, narrowing deficits relative to past years but hardly erasing concerns…

If El Niño Is So Strong, Why Are Northeast Natural Gas Winter Prices So High?

The prospect of a historically strong El Niño is raising questions about US natural gas heating demand this winter, but expanding LNG exports, subdued…

Hyperscaler Backs BKV’s 1.2 GW Natural Gas Power Push Near Dallas

BKV has locked in about 1,200 MW of natural gas-fired generation equipment with financial backing from an unnamed investment-grade hyperscaler, advancing the…

Geopolitical risk drives capital to private sector: analyst

Market-cycle analyst Martin Armstrong warns political instability could accelerate capital flows and fuel a gold rally.

Rare earth recycling can bridge US supply gap as mines face long timelines, Paladin says

Paladin currently produces about 40 metric tonnes of recovered material annually and invested over $5 million to increase capacity to 150 tonnes per year.

McEwen’s $55M Ontario asset sale fuels gold growth plans

Discovery Mining will acquire two Timmins-area properties as McEwen redirects capital toward its expanding mine portfolio.

Tax breaks could spur $1.1B more in exploration: AME

Expanding Canada’s mining tax incentives may boost exploration spending by $1.1 billion, EY estimates.

Hot Chili drills shallow copper, gold at Chile discovery

The goal is to use ore from La Verde to feed a planned processing plant for Costa Fuego to cut costs.

World Gold Council urges miners to name refiners

The framework follows a September 2023 commitment by Council members to disclose their refining partners.

USA Oil, Gas Workforce Hits Post Pandemic September Low

The number of employees in the oil and gas extraction industry hit a post pandemic September low, data on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics website showed.

Energy Market Mistaking Adaptation for Normalization

The energy market continues to mistake adaptation for normalization, Standard Chartered Bank Energy Research Head Emily Ashford said.

Saudi Says Energy Export Capability Intact

Saudi Arabia's ability to supply energy remains resilient amid major market and security turmoil, Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said, as the…

Eni Completes Landmark Installation for Liverpool Bay CCS

Eni completed installing what it said is 'the first purpose-built offshore platform dedicated to carbon capture and storage for industrial decarbonization in…

Russia's Oil Product Exports Rise

Russia's oil product shipments climbed to a three-month high in September.

Oil Advances Amid War and Hurricane Risks

Oil prices edged higher as Middle East tanker attacks and Hurricane Isaias heightened supply concerns.

360 Energy Pulse: What mattered this week in energy

(By Oil & Gas 360) – Global energy markets entered October’s second week facing a familiar challenge: more oil may…

Emergency powers for U.S. energy

(By Oil & Gas 360) – The Trump administration is preparing to direct federal agencies to examine emergency measures aimed…

Gulf oil shutdowns deepen as Hurricane Isaias approaches

(By Oil & Gas 360) – U.S. offshore oil and natural gas production is facing significant disruption as Hurricane Isaias…

Freight costs reshape oil trade

(By Oil & Gas 360) – Record tanker freight rates are making American crude increasingly expensive for Asian refiners, threatening export…

U.S. rig count decreased by 5, is at 603

This week’s Baker Hughes Rig Count shows that the U.S. increased by 5 from last week, resulting in a total…

Shell expands Canadian oil portfolio with Bay du Nord deal

(By Oil & Gas 360) – Shell is expanding its Canadian oil portfolio through an agreement to acquire a 30% interest…

Enough Room for the Harvest? Grain Storage Pressure in the Corn Belt

US grain storage capacity can in aggregate hold this year's carry-in stocks and expected harvest, but potential storage demand exceeds capacity in ten of…

Variable Cash Lease Considerations for 2027

The variable lease will result in larger rents during higher crop revenue periods and lower rents during lower crop revenue periods, providing some natural…

Food Inflation and the Outlook for Beef Prices

The August 2026 CPI data show that food prices were 2.7% higher than a year earlier. Food-at-home prices rose 2.2%, while food-away-from-home prices increased…

Liquidity and Repayment Capacity

Previous articles have examined differences in crop machinery investment, crop machinery costs, and labor standards for different sized crop farms (Langemeier…

Detecting Tillage Practices from Space: A New Approach to Monitoring Conservation Agriculture in the US Midwest

From 2014 to 2023, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) invested a total of $133.7 million in no-till and reduce till practices, out of a total…

Rethinking Phosphorus and Potassium, Part 3: Economics

Grain nutrient concentrations can vary across the farm and may provide an opportunity to cut input costs this fall. Soil test values can vary due to sampling…

Trump Order Allows Tax-Exempt Diesel Use on Highways

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday to expand access to tax-exempt diesel. Trump said the directive will waive the off-road…

Judge Extends Pause on USDA Employee Relocations

A federal judge in California extended last week a temporary pause in USDA employee relocations until Oct. 13 as he considers a preliminary injunction that…

Farm Bill Expires Again as Lawmakers Continue Negotiations

As the latest extension of the 2018 Farm Bill expired Sept. 30, Congress remained without a new long-term agriculture policy despite years of negotiations and…

More Farmer Aid Unlikely Until After Midterm Elections

Republicans want to lump in about $11 billion in direct farm aid with a forthcoming defense spending package. But even if that measure clears Congress, there…

China to Slash Tariffs on US Ag Products, Excluding Soybeans

The U.S. and China extended the Busan Agreement, the trade truce between the two countries, to Jan. 10 while identifying more than 1,600 products, including…

Immigration Raids Disrupting Kansas Meatpacking Operations

Meatpacking industry groups raised concerns Friday that recent heightened immigration operations in Texas, Kansas and Oklahoma have caused employees to miss…

Trump Says Russia and Ukraine Agreed to ‘Energy Ceasefire’

By Catherine Lucey and María Paula Mijares Torres Oct 11, 2026 (Bloomberg) –President Donald Trump said Sunday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an “energy…

Republican Senator Says Trump’s Russian Diesel Deal May Be Illegal

By Jan Wolfe Oct 11 (Reuters) – Republican US Senator Thom Tillis on Sunday said President Donald Trump’s diesel supply deal with Russia may be illegal and…

More Tankers Hit in Hormuz as U.S. Strikes Cargo Ship

Two more tankers have been struck in the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. forces disable a cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman, extending a sharp escalation in attacks on…

South Korea Completes Arctic-Europe Commercial Voyage

By Joyce Lee SEOUL, Oct 11 (Reuters) – A South Korean container ship completed the country’s first commercial round trip to Europe via the Arctic on Sunday, as…

UAE Rescues 22 Crew Members After Oil Tanker Catches Fire In Gulf

Oct 10 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates National Guard said on Saturday it had rescued 22 Asian crew members after a fire broke out aboard an oil tanker in…

OOCL revenue up 45.1% on trans-Pacific surge

OOCL saw higher revenue per container and increased cargo volumes across all four of its trade regions.

Penske request for en banc hearing gets pushback from victim’s estate

Both sides have their argument in to the court on the Penske request for a bigger hearing in significant loss.

Orlando trucking owner pleads guilty in $1M USPS freight auction fraud

A federal plea agreement details how false delivery entries triggered more than $1 million in payments for USPS transportation work that never happened.

Borderlands Mexico: US takes 76% of vehicle exports as September shipments plunge

This week in Borderlands Mexico: US takes 76% of vehicle exports as September shipments plunge; DSV expands US-Mexico freight operations with new McAllen…

The two tightest regions tell two very different stories about the freight market

The Northwestern harvests are crushing capacity, but only temporarily. The Midwest’s sustained tightness tells a more meaningful long-term story about capacity.

Texas trucking firm sued over age limits on drivers

A Texas-based cross-border carrier is facing a lawsuit for age discrimination, including a 65-year-old age ceiling.

Tanker war spreads across Gulf

Attacks on commercial shipping are spreading across the Gulf region, with two Indian seafarers missing after a drone struck a tanker off Oman on Sunday and…

Danaos and Cetus push dry bulk listing plans in Oslo

Oslo’s shipping listing pipeline is filling up, with Greek owner Danaos exploring a carve-out of its large-bulker business while handysize specialist Cetus…

Chinese shipping investor makes play for asphalt tanker owner Xin Yuan

Chinese shipping entrepreneur Liu Jichun is seeking control of Hong Kong-listed asphalt tanker operator Xin Yuan Enterprises through a proposed cash takeover…

Baltic states push for EU-wide ban on Russian grain transit

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have called for an EU-wide ban on Russian grain transit, seeking to block Moscow from redirecting agricultural exports through…

Two European shipyards find new owners after years of turmoil

Two of Europe’s best-known shipyards are heading into new ownership, with Germany’s Rheinmetall taking over Romania’s Mangalia facility and Turkey’s Kuzey Star…

Heat pumps have so far withstood the death of federal tax credits

See more from Canary Media’s ​“Chart of the Week” column . America’s demand for heat pumps isn’t going away just because federal incentives did.

Constellation and Google go in on nuclear uprates to unlock clean power

The Trump administration wants to add 5 gigawatts of carbon-free nuclear power capacity by 2029 without deploying a single new reactor. An announcement this…

A new group to help US small towns lead the clean energy transition

As the mayor of tiny Enfield, North Carolina, Mondale Robinson has huge clean energy ambitions . Among them: building a solar farm to power the entire town of…

How a reluctant Iowa farming county undid a ban on battery storage

The soil in northwest Iowa is so fertile it’s referred to as “black gold.” “It’s incredibly rich, wonderful topsoil from thousands of years of silty deposits…

California amps up pressure on grid buildouts that take too long

This is California Wire , a weekly newsletter from Jeff St. John on the state’s clean energy transition.

Connecticut’s solar ambitions hit skepticism from a major utility

Connecticut is trying to clean up its grid with more solar energy. But a major utility’s reluctance to commit to buying power from some projects is raising…

Battery storage is scaling fast. Here’s how utilities can trust it to perform.

Battery storage is expanding rapidly, reshaping power systems and supporting a more flexible grid.

PJM approves fast-track interconnection for 2.1 GW from Engie, LS Power

The grid operator expects Engie’s two storage projects totaling nearly 1.7 GW and LS Power’s 455-MW gas-fired uprate will be online by mid-2029.

US electric, gas utility rate requests spike to $4.5B in Q3: PowerLines

The cumulative value of third quarter rate requests more than doubled from the third quarter of 2025, according to a report from the advocacy group.

Massachusetts shifts clean energy funds to help heat homes this winter

Gov. Maura Healey ordered home energy relief for low- and middle-income households, to be funded by alternative compliance payments — the fees electricity…

Power system plans to meet large-load demand miss near-term solutions: analysts

Major work by regional planners is focused on flexible access to existing transmission. Some say greater emphasis on advanced transmission technologies can…

Golden Week slowdown may not be enough to ease Transpacific ocean rates

While the holiday in China may keep rates stable, weather-related disruptions are keeping freight fees elevated, Freightos reported.

AI-driven cargo bump sparks Transpacific air freight service

Nippon Express and Japan Airlines' weekly circuit connects Los Angeles with key hubs in Asia for AI and semiconductor cargo.

Port of Mobile shutters operations ahead of Hurricane Isaias

The Alabama Port Authority suspended vessel and terminal operations at public berths, according to an announcement Friday.

These ‘4 pillars’ are critical for successful automation

“People, processes, data and systems” are essential elements of any automation strategy, Sven Diedrich, head of digital transformation and business solutions…

Federal court clears way for class-action suit against IEEPA tariffs

By certifying a class of importers this week, the Court of International Trade seeks to ensure all businesses that paid the illegal levies receive…

Analysis: Lula presidency saved at least 20,000km2 of Brazilian Amazon since 2022

An area of Amazon forest roughly the size of the US state of New Jersey has remained standing due to…

‘Concerning’ low sea ice persists as Antarctic hits third-lowest winter peak

Antarctic sea ice has recorded its third-smallest winter peak extent since satellite records began 48 years ago, new data reveals.…

Interactive: What China’s dozens of ‘five-year plans’ say about climate and energy

Almost three-quarters of the 72 five-year plans published by China this year include policies or targets related to climate change…

Analysis: EVs are now nine times cheaper than petrol or diesel to drive in the UK

The latest surge in fossil-fuel prices means it is now up to nine times cheaper in the UK to drive…

Explainer: How sea level rise poses an ‘existential threat’ to humans, heritage and nature

For millions of people around the world, rising sea levels are already reshaping economies, livelihoods and cultures. The world’s oceans…

Analysis: Nepal’s $20m ‘loss-and-damage’ claim only covers 0.7% of flood costs

The Nepali government has requested $20m from the UN fund for “loss and damage”, following the devastating floods that hit…

Harvest reports continue to influence corn prices

An ag economist says harvest results and crop quality are among the key factors influencing the corn market right now. Allendale’s Greg McBride says the market…

Alfalfa yield improves slightly year-over-year

USDA is projecting a larger alfalfa crop in 2026, while expecting production of other types of hay to decline. Alfalfa and mixtures production is pegged at…

Seed industry watching farm bill and trade developments

The president and CEO of the American Seed Trade Association says several key policy issues remain on their agenda before the end of 2026. Andy LaVigne says…

Soybean discoloration reaches west central Missouri, but yields hold steady

A farmer in west central Missouri is finding discolored soybeans as he starts harvesting this week. “I think most everyone is seeing the same discoloration.

New and upgraded MU facilities aim to strengthen Missouri agriculture

The University of Missouri is expanding its ag research, education and workforce development capabilities with four new and upgraded facilities. That includes…

NCERC expansion seen as investment in the future of ag

The executive director of the Illinois Corn Growers Association says expanding the National Corn to Ethanol Research Center at Southern Illinois University…

EU fast-tracks KGHM’s $3.46B Polish copper projects

The European Commission has granted strategic status to two copper projects worth a combined more than 9.5 billion zlotys ($3.46 billion) being developed by…

Editorial: Quebec’s new power rationing

This editorial appeared in The Northern Miner’s October print edition, which features a special focus on Quebec’s mining industry. As the province pursues new…

Tax breaks could spur $1.6B more in exploration: AME

Federal govt's commitment to expand eligible activities under CEE will create as many as 34,000 full time jobs, report found.

Infographic: Can Quebec build Canada’s first graphite supply chain?

Of Quebec’s many active and planned critical mineral operations, its graphite sector could be the first to establish a complete mine-to-battery-material supply…

Hot Chili drills shallow copper, gold in Chile

New drilling by Glencore (LSE: GLEN)-backed Hot Chili (ASX, TSX-V: HCH; US-OTC: HHLKF) has extended shallow copper-gold mineralization at its La Verde porphyry…

Colorado summit video: Financier flags cracks in inflated tech rally

Weakening participation in the Nasdaq rally signals a possible market top, says Crescat Capital founder and CEO Kevin Smith, whose firm hedges some funds…

Tech Weekly: Revenue and Funding Questions Rattle AI Stocks

Welcome to the Investing News Network's weekly brief on tech news and tech stocks driving the market. We also break down next week's catalysts to help you…

Top 5 Australian Mining Stocks This Week: Dalaroo Metals Gains 67 Percent on Drill Results

Welcome to the Investing News Network's weekly round-up of the top-performing mining stocks on the ASX. This week's top five gainers includes companies focused…

Andrew O'Donnell: Gold, Critical Minerals — How I Find "Asymmetric" Opportunities

Andrew O'Donnell of the Market Mindset explains how he's using artificial intelligence tools to unearth overlooked opportunities in the junior mining space…

Silver Demand Rising, We're Boosting Production Now | Avino Silver & Gold Mines' Nathan Harte

Nathan Harte, CFO of Avino Silver & Gold Mines (TSX:ASM,NYSEAMERICAN:ASM) , discusses silver market trends, as well as the company's transition to a…

The Two Asset Transition: Why Multiple Producing Assets Matter for Investors

Gold investors tend to focus on the gold price, grades and costs when assessing a producer. The number of mines a company operates gets less attention, but it…

Lahontan Gold Targets 2027 Production Restart at Santa Fe in Nevada

Lahontan Gold (TSXV:LG) founder and CEO Kimberly Ann had big news to share at the Precious Metals Summit in Beaver Creek, Colorado. Lahontan Gold's…

Corn Closes Down 6¢ | Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026

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Feeder Cattle Close More Than $8 Higher | Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026

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Corn Prices Could Fall Fast if Funds Head for the Exit

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Grains End the Day Mixed | Monday, Oct. 5, 2026

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What Farmers Need to Know Before the October WASDE Report

Grain Market Insider says USDA may increase new-crop corn ending stocks in the upcoming WASDE report.

Corn Ends the Day Up 1½¢ | Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026

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United Animal Health names Brian Barker president and CEO

His previous leadership experience includes executive roles with Corteva Agriscience and Dow AgroSciences

Pilgrim’s forms special committee to review JBS proposal

Directors will evaluate unsolicited proposal for JBS to acquire all outstanding shares of PPC it does not currently own.

Zoetis IB poultry vaccine receives expanded label approval

Poulvac Bron GA08 approved for protection against DMV/1639, predominant field strain of infectious bronchitis in U.S.

AFIA 2027 Pet Food Conference registration open

Agenda will explore global pet food market and AI trends, regulatory and policy issues, animal supplements and latest research.

Optimizing mammary development in gilts to support large litters

LIVE STREAM THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 AT 1 PM CT - Mammary gland development and function play a critical role in success of getting a piglet from birth to market.

Does water quality matter to performance and health of dairy calves?

LIVE STREAM TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 AT 1 PM CT - The quality of water matters when it comes to dairy calves.

U.S. hog inventory down, profits expected to follow suit

Hog Outlook: U.S. pig farmers’ production costs surged 31% from 2020 to 2025, and experts forecast potential losses of $22 per head in 2027, but U.S.-China…

Better data leads to better soil

Digging Deeper: Modern data collection and soil health management may be the superpower for today’s farmers.

Beef import surge more about supply and demand than politics

CattleFax CEO Randy Blach breaks down how declining cow slaughter, rising consumer demand and basic market economics — not trade policy — are driving increased…

Combat weather extremes with soil health

Turning your “dirt” to soil can help it withstand weather swings, providing a strong base for your cash crops.

How will more planted acres affect your farm?

Sunflower Extra: Planted acres increased 6% from 2025, totaling more than 1.36 million acres in 2026.

How to test for soybean cyst nematode in your fields

SCN is the No. 1 yield-robbing pathogen in the U.S. Here’s how to collect samples and interpret results.

Asian maritime security in Q3 – Theft and armed robbery trending downward

Risk Intelligence examines security incidents and related concerns on Asian waters during the third quarter of 2026

Iran hits tanker in Sohar and two in Hormuz, US disables bulker

Two Indian seafarers missing from Nicaragua-flagged tanker off Sohar as the Iranian threat to shipping has widened from the Strait of Hormuz

Iran threatens wider tanker attacks as VLCC struck in Gulf

Iran's IRGC Navy warned of further strikes against ships bypassing its Hormuz controls as a Taiwanese-managed VLCC was hit off the UAE.

Boluda expands with new terminal at Barcelona port

Company to invest $45m in cargo handling equipment for multipurpose terminal under 16-year concession.

Bimco moves to unlock energy-saving retrofit investment

Contractual addendum to allow owners and charterers to split cost and benefit of energy saving device retrofits.

Missing workers found dead following vessel explosion in Guangxi

Remains recovered after flash blast hit engineering vessel on Yujiang River during rust removal and painting work

OceanX: Zim earnings power matches Hapag; Value in forwarding; SaaS end nears?

I was on a short trip to Greece for some meetings – apart from the hassles that even supposedly short trips always bring, it is always nice to return to…

Shippers warned: spot rates no pointer to wider box shipping market

Spot rates have become more volatile, relative to the wider box shipping market, since the pandemic, with overall prices increasingly diverging from signals…

Noble Chapter 11 – what happens when a big account is chief creditor

Mind you: an inventory gamble and a widening payment dispute offer a warning for logistics businesses chasing government work. The bankruptcy of US-based…

Suardiaz Group drives forward its investment plan with the purchase of the RS Atlantico

Suardiaz Group is the first Spanish company to have an LNG-powered vessel in the Car Carrier segment. The company will add new vessels powered by dual-fuel LNG…

Post-peak spot rates tumble as ocean carriers eye price increases

China’s Golden Week holiday appears to have marked the end of the protracted transpacific peak season, as container freight spot rates out of Asia to the US…

This electric minivan wants to make the MPV cool again

It’s about the size of the Kia PV5 and VW ID. Buzz.

Smart #2 revives the electric Fortwo with 290 km of range for €19,990

Smart is back in the two-seater business. The Mercedes-Benz and Geely joint venture unveiled the all-electric Smart #2 at the Paris Motor Show today, with a…

Huawei-backed AITO sets Europe launch for fall 2027 with 4 luxury SUVs

AITO will start selling cars in Europe in the fall of 2027. The Chinese luxury SUV brand, built by Seres with Huawei’s technology, confirmed the timing at the…

TEMO launches clever new electric boat motor in the US

French electric marine motor manufacturer TEMO is bringing its latest electric propulsion system to North America, offering sailboat owners an interesting…

BYD reveals flagship 7-seat electric SUV with over 400 miles of range

The flagship seven-seater is BYD’s first vehicle in Europe to feature its second-generation batteries and Flash Charging tech, delivering over 400 miles of…

NHTSA weighs probe into claims Tesla Robotaxis speed in school zones

A new defect petition accuses Tesla’s Robotaxis of speeding through active school zones, and NHTSA has opened a file to decide whether to investigate. The…

BESS Industry Buzz: Optimisation and curtailment in GB, deal-making and revenues across Europe

Another edition of our BESS Industry Buzz, taking a look at what’s got industry people talking in the corridors of social media.

South Africa pursues 4.6GW of battery storage deployments in Integrated Resource Plan

South Africa’s government has put battery storage and power-to-gas technologies at the heart of the national long-term electricity supply and demand strategy.

Europe’s system integrators move quickly on sodium-ion with CATL: ‘surprised if we aren’t deploying it next year’

Intilion has just tied up with CATL for sodium-ion BESS deployments in Europe, following Alfen’s similar move in July, while Merus Power tells us it is in the…

Finland: BESS acquisition, construction and optimisation news from Usva Energia, Nala Renewables, Centrica and Olana Energy

Finland is the Nordic region’s most-talked-about market for the moment, with project deals and other battery storage development activity from local and…

IEA: Thermal energy storage key to industrial heat electrification that could cut EU gas demand by 35 bcm annually

Electrifying low-temperature industrial heat and steam processes with renewables could reduce European Union natural gas consumption by 35 billion cubic…

South Korea unveils US$475 billion Green Transformation industrial strategy

South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) has unveiled its KRW1,000 trillion (US$747 billion) Korean Green Transformation (K-GX)…

Fuel Price Spikes and the Clean Transportation Revolution

Transitory gasoline and diesel price increases are unlikely to stimulate widespread adoption of electric transportation. Since the Iran War began on February…

Why Don’t We Pay For Distribution Lines Like Roads?

The current approach to financing local electricity infrastructure undermines safety and decarbonization. Many of our Energy Institute bloggers have at some…