Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Electricity Production News

India's November electricity output drops due to weak cooling demand and slower industrial activity

India's electricity output dropped for the second consecutive month in November, as a milder weather pattern and a slower pace of industrial activity kept demand for electricity low.

Energy operator warns of emerging risks to UK gas supply as demand declines slowly

The energy operator in Britain warned on Wednesday of possible shortages during the coldest months. In its first assessment of gas supply security since being established last January…

Orsted and ESB won 900 MW of offshore wind tenders in Ireland

Orsted announced on Wednesday that Ireland had awarded the rights to build a 900 Megawatt (MW), offshore wind farm, to a joint-venture between Denmark's Orsted utility and Irish utility ESB.

EDF considers selling the US renewable unit in full to concentrate on French nuclear

EDF, the French state-owned utility, is looking at selling all of its U.S. Renewable Energy business, according to its CEO on Wednesday. The company has a focus on developing its nuclear operations in France…

Zelenskiy: Ukraine and Greece agree on gas imports

The President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced on Sunday that Ukraine would receive gas imports to cover its winter requirements from Greece. He also pledged to secure almost 2…

Maguire: Clean energy push in Australia reaches pivotal milestone for energy transition

Last month, Australian utilities produced more electricity using clean energy sources than fossil fuels. This was a first for one of the top coal and natural gas exporters in the world.

Rains dampen the demand for power in India, causing the sharpest fall in October's output since COVID.

A government analysis showed that India's power production fell last month at its fastest rate since the pandemic. This was due to a combination of subdued industry and unusually rainy weather…

Zelenskiy: Ukraine has the funds to import 70% of the gas needed for this winter.

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, said that Ukraine has secured funds to purchase 70% of its natural gas needs for this winter. He also stated that the Ukrainian…

The new Japanese Prime Minister's energy policies puts nuclear power at the heart of their policy

Sanae Takaichi, the new Japanese prime minister, is expected to press for a rapid revival of nuclear energy to combat inflation, which has been a major source of discontent amongst the public.

Minister of Industry: Japan will act in its national interest regarding Russian energy

When asked on Tuesday about Russian energy imports, Japan's trade minister Yoji Muto responded that the country would act in its own national interest while maintaining close…

McKinsey: Fossil Fuels will dominate the global energy usage beyond 2050

According to a McKinsey study, oil, coal and gas will dominate the global energy mix long after 2050. This is because the demand for electricity continues to grow faster than the transition to renewables.

India's growth in power production slows down in September, as industrial momentum eases

India's electricity production slowed down in September due to a decrease in industrial activity, and a prolonged monsoon that reduced cooling demands. Grid India's daily analysis…

Russell: The Big Three Asian thermal coal producers look healthy while others are pale

Asia dominates global thermal coal markets, but the future looks increasingly divided between the robust domestic markets of the three heavyweights China, India and Indonesia…

Russell: The Big Three Asian thermal coal producers look healthy while others are pale

Asia dominates global thermal coal markets, but the future looks increasingly divided between the robust domestic markets of the three heavyweights China, India and Indonesia…

Thailand sets record for annual drop in power output and LNG imports

Thailand's electricity production is expected to drop by a record amount this year due to a mild winter and a slowed economy, according government data. This will result in…

China import surge increases seaborne thermal coal price: Russell

The price recovery is due to a rebound in China's seaborne thermal coal imports, but this boost will only last a short time as the recent surge in coal-fired power generation has slowed.

China import surge increases seaborne thermal coal price: Russell

The price recovery is due to a rebound in China's seaborne thermal coal imports, but this boost will only last a short time as the recent surge in coal-fired power generation has slowed.

Bangladesh increases its power purchase from India and reduces its fuel oil consumption as the demand for electricity rises

Industry officials and analysts report that Bangladesh is increasing power imports from India as well as the output of fuel oil-fired plants to try and meet its rising electricity demand.

French spot prices rise as renewables supply declines

The price of French prompt electricity rose dramatically on Thursday, following predictions that renewable energy generation would be reduced. Naser Hashemi, LSEG analyst, said…

French spot on wind power growing

In Germany, prices will rise as the wind and solar supplies are expected to fall. French baseload for the day ahead fell by 24.9%, to 62.75 Euros per megawatt-hour (MWh), at 0841 GMT.