Spot prices dip on more solar power, lower demand
European prompt electricity prices fell on Thursday, as a combination of a growing solar supply and lowered demand was expected to offset a decline in wind supply. As of 1018 GMT…
Trump's Energy Department pick calls for increased LNG and nuclear energy
Chris Wright, the nominee of Donald Trump to lead the U.S. Energy Department told U.S. Senators during his confirmation hearing that his top priority was expanding domestic energy production…
Trump's Energy Department pick calls for more LNG and Nuclear Power
Chris Wright, the nominee of Donald Trump to lead the U.S. Energy Department will tell U.S. Senators during his confirmation hearing Wednesday that his top priority is increasing domestic energy production…
Russia offers crude oil and LNG to Vietnam
The two countries announced on Wednesday that Russia was willing to assist Vietnam in developing its nuclear energy sector, and supply it with crude oil as well as LNG. Vietnam…
Trade group: Wind power surpasses nuclear for the first time in Sweden
The Swedish Wind Energy Association said that the wind power output in Sweden reached a record in 2024. Wind power surpassed nuclear energy for the first time ever during the third quarter.
Chevron CEO: Chevron targets a growth of $6-8 billion in free cash flows next year.
Michael Wirth, CEO of Chevron, said on Wednesday that the company is in a position to increase its cash flow from free to $8 billion and to reduce expenses "by a couple of billion dollars". The U.S.
German spot increases as French spot drops
Early on Wednesday, European power prices were mixed. France was down due to lower consumption and increased supply while Germany rose amid positive factors. As of 8:40 GMT…
Biden team offers nuclear pathway to hydrogen tax credit
Biden's administration announced on Friday that portions of nuclear power plant will be eligible for tax credits in order to produce clean hydrogen, if these credits prevent the reactors from being retired.
Biden Administration offers nuclear industry a path to hydrogen tax credits
The Biden administration announced on Friday that nuclear power plants would be eligible for lucrative tax credits if they produce what it calls "clean hydrogen" and if these…
Constellation wins $1 billion contract to supply nuclear energy to the US government
Constellation Energy announced on Thursday that it had been awarded contracts worth a record-breaking $1 billion to supply nuclear energy to the U.S. Government. As part of an agreement with the U.S.
Sources say that the US will issue a hydrogen credit rule next week with a path for nuclear.
Two sources with knowledge of the situation say that the U.S. Treasury Department will release guidance this week on how to obtain tax credits under the 2022 inflation reduction act for the production of hydrogen.
Spain's demand for electricity is increasing as renewables set records
According to Red Electrica's estimates, the amount of electricity consumed in Spain increased this year, after two years of decline. A record 56% came from renewable sources, such as solar and wind.
AI's hunger for energy fuels geothermal startup but rivalry over natgas clouds the future
The number of geothermal energy startups is on the rise, as Big Tech companies look to power their AI data centers with natural gas. However, long-term investment remains uncertain…
Nuclear roadblock to EU's new renewable energy target
On Monday, pro-nuclear countries expressed their opposition to the European Union's plans for a renewable energy goal. They said they would not support a goal which excluded atomic energy.
Blockchain enables firms to offer physical uranium for sale to small investors
On Tuesday, a blockchain platform and an uranium company launched a market to allow small investors buy physical uranium. They hope to increase spot liquidity for the niche commodity.
Chris Wright, CEO of the oil industry, is appointed Energy Secretary by Trump
Donald Trump, the President-elect, announced on Saturday that Chris Wright, an oil and gas executive who is a staunch supporter of fossil fuels, will be his choice to lead the Department of Energy.
The future EU energy chief says he will speed up the end of Russian gas imports
Dan Jorgensen wants to end the EU's dependency on Russian fossil fuels as soon as possible, he said at a Tuesday parliamentary hearing. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission…
Sweden rejects 13 Baltic Sea Wind Farms, citing defense concerns
The Swedish government announced on Monday that it has rejected 13 applications for offshore wind farms to be built in the Baltic Sea because of defence concerns. However, it…
TerraPower has held informal discussions with Turkey and other countries about small reactors
TerraPower, the Bill Gates backed company that is looking to build small modules reactors for nuclear power, has held informal discussions with several countries in Europe including Turkey.
Chubu Electric, Japan, plans to increase its investment in renewable energy and SMR overseas
A company executive revealed that Chubu Electric Power, Japan, plans to invest further in overseas decarbonisation projects, such as renewable energy, small-modular reactors (SMRs)…
