Sat.Jul 05, 2025

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Why The Maersk Institute Was Right About Ship Batteries But Wrong On Price

CleanTechnica

The September 2024 pre-feasibility study from the Maersk McKinney Møller Center on battery-powered vessels that crossed my screen today provides a welcome and thoughtful addition to the critical discussion of maritime electrification. The report rightly identifies battery-hybrid propulsion as an essential part of shipping’s decarbonization toolkit. It demonstrates a clear.

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Shetland Schoolchildren Study in Classrooms Sponsored by Norwegian Oil Giant

DeSmogBlog

This story was published in partnership with Norway’s E24. Norwegian oil company Equinor is spending more than £200,000 to sponsor science classrooms in the Shetland Islands, as it seeks approval for plans to develop the vast Rosebank oilfield 80 miles off the coast. Opponents of Rosebank — the largest new oil and gas field in the North Sea — have accused Equinor of using its deep pockets to dilute concerns over further drilling.

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Big Solar & Battery News From Egypt & South Africa

CleanTechnica

Egypt gets its first large integrated solar PV and battery storage plant — a 1.1 GW solar PV plant with integrated 200 MWh battery will deliver dispatchable clean energy, enhance grid stability, and manage peak demand. JUWI and JA Solar sign 420,000-panel deal for 220 MW Glencore and Sasol/Air Liquide. [continued] The post Big Solar & Battery News From Egypt & South Africa appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Trump Energy Tax Signed Into Law

NRDC onEarth

“Worst environmental bill” of all time offers no Energy Independence Day for Americans, who will see higher energy prices and lose access to public lands

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Precision in Motion: Why Process Optimization Is the Future of Manufacturing

Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management

In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.

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The EV Revolution Isn’t Dead, It’s Just Getting Started!

CleanTechnica

The EV revolution is picking up speed in many countries around the world despite policy headwinds that might suggest otherwise. The post The EV Revolution Isn’t Dead, It’s Just Getting Started! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Unlocking Opportunities in AI Through Power Demand, Administration’s Initiatives

POWER Magazine

The U.S. is bracing for a reality where artificial intelligence and data centers overwhelm the power grid, and rightfully so, as America seeks to lead the global AI race. But this push is coming at the same time that the federal government is reshuffling fiscal priorities and prioritizing energy independence. While that dynamic may seem like a challenging juxtaposition, one thing is clear: regardless of political affiliation or preferred priority, if the U.S. wants to lead the world in AI, it mu

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Missouri Utility Plans New 800-MW Gas-Fired Plant, Will Include Energy Storage

POWER Magazine

A utility that serves customers in Missouri announced it plans to build an 800-MW natural gas-fired power plant, along with the company's first large-scale battery energy storage facility, at a site near St. Louis. The post Missouri Utility Plans New 800-MW Gas-Fired Plant, Will Include Energy Storage appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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A New Wave of Affordable EVs Are Landing on Latin American Shores. Let’s Check Some of Them!

CleanTechnica

Chinese EVs started arriving early on in Latin America, if only by a trickle of old workhorses such as the BYD E6 (back when European EVs were nearly as affordable as the Chinese ones, and with much better design). Entering the mainstream took longer, and the first push to gain. [continued] The post A New Wave of Affordable EVs Are Landing on Latin American Shores.

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China snaps up mines around the world in rush to secure resources

Financial Times: Energy

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Shipping’s Climate Reckoning: The IMO’s $36 Billion Pivot

CleanTechnica

In the wake of the International Maritime Organization’s vote to price carbon in shipping fuels, I had the opportunity to sit down with an insider and expert on maritime decarbonization, Tristan Smith. He’s the director of a maritime advisory services consultancy, UMAS, and professor at University College London. This is. [continued] The post Shipping’s Climate Reckoning: The IMO’s $36 Billion Pivot appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Wood Group accounts flagged by watchdog as far back as 2017

Financial Times: Energy

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BYD Seal 6 DM-1 Variant — 2,000 Kilometer Range, $15,340. Anybody Want One?

CleanTechnica

The new Seal 6 DM-1 from BYD is a full featured plug-in hybrid with up to 90 miles of battery only range in the top of the line version. The post BYD Seal 6 DM-1 Variant — 2,000 Kilometer Range, $15,340. Anybody Want One? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Berlin explores €4bn subsidies for German heavy industry

Financial Times: Energy

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An Electric Solar & Sail-Powered Catamaran — The MODX 70

CleanTechnica

Some companies use the word “eco” in their product names to try to fool buyers into believing their products are good for the environment, or at least, not bad. In the US, there are two auto manufacturers that used the words ‘eco diesel’ to make its pickup trucks seem environmentally. [continued] The post An Electric Solar & Sail-Powered Catamaran — The MODX 70 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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Octopus Energy plans to demerge tech arm Kraken

Financial Times: Energy

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The natural gas trap

Financial Times: Energy

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Union claims grid companies are incentivised not to maintain plants

Financial Times: Energy

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Opec+ plans to boost oil output in bid to win back market share

Financial Times: Energy

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Electrofuels Are the Future: The Driving Force to Decarbonizing Heavy Transport

Speaker: Ayesha Choudhury - Senior Vice President, Head of Capital Markets at Infinium

With the first wave of the energy transition, renewable energy sources (such as solar and wind) have begun replacing coal power generation. However, some sectors are lagging behind and struggling to decarbonize more than others, including large-scale transportation like commercial aviation, shipping, and rail transit. Electrofuels (aka eFuels) are the next generation of solutions to help the hardest-to-abate sectors pivot from their reliance on fossil fuels.