The Texas electric grid could suffer a massive shortfall in generating capacity in a winter deep freeze, potentially triggering outages similar to those in February, according to a report on Continue Reading
U.S. power reliability regulators on Tuesday recommended electric grids strengthen cold weather rules and coordinate with the natural gas industry to prevent a recurrence of the February freeze that left Continue Reading
Europe risks rolling power outages if there is a prolonged period of cold weather this winter, according to the chief executive of Trafigura, one of the world’s biggest commodity traders. Continue Reading
New York environmental regulators on Wednesday rejected permits to build two natural gas-fired power plants as the state focuses more on renewable projects and energy efficiency to meet its greenhouse Continue Reading
Germany, Denmark, Ireland and six other European countries said on Monday they would not support a reform of the EU electricity market, ahead of an emergency meeting of energy ministers Continue Reading
While electric vehicles are undoubtedly the future, the question of whether or not our power grid is also ready for the “future” has started to surface. Especially in places like Continue Reading
Soaring natural-gas and coal prices are forcing power-generation companies and manufacturers to switch to using oil, a trend that could add half a million barrels a day to global demand, Continue Reading
The energy crisis that’s led to electricity shortages and blackouts in Europe and Asia may be heading for the U.S. The energy crisis that’s led to electricity shortages and blackouts Continue Reading
From hydropower failures in South America to natural gas shortages in Europe, and coal prices soaring in Asia, the global electricity crisis has clearly gone global While plenty of observers Continue Reading
Soaring power prices amid Europe’s gas crunch will have a lasting impact on the bottom lines of mining and metal companies as prices in their long-term electricity supply contracts will Continue Reading
