Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote announces plans to double his refinery capacity to 1.4 million barrels daily, challenging global energy giants. The ambitious expansion faces questions about funding, execution, and whether it can truly achieve African energy independence or represents another bill
Australia’s iron ore industry, long the bedrock of national prosperity, confronts existential challenges from the global green steel transition and emerging African competition. With China’s steel demand plateauing and decarbonization pressures mounting, Australian miners face a critical inflection
GE Vernova is capitalizing on unprecedented electricity demand growth through strategic acquisitions and expanded manufacturing capacity. The company’s electrification segment revenue jumped 32% year-over-year as data center orders approach $1 billion in 2024 alone.
GE Vernova is reportedly strengthening its position in electrical infrastructure markets through strategic acquisitions and capacity expansions, according to recent reports. The company’s acquisition of Prolec GE is said to override previous contractual limitations that prevented transformer sales into North America, significantly boosting market access during what analysts describe as a “utility investment supercycle.”
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A pivotal planning inquiry has commenced for what would become Britain’s largest solar farm development. The 1,200-hectare Green Hill Solar Farm project has drawn significant opposition from local campaigners who describe the potential impact as “absolutely crippling” for their communities.
A significant planning inquiry has begun regarding what would become the United Kingdom’s largest solar farm, according to reports from the Planning Inspectorate. The proposed Green Hill Solar Farm would span approximately 1,200 hectares of land between Wellingborough and Northampton, representing one of the most substantial renewable energy infrastructure projects currently under consideration.
Despite potential electricity price increases, households may see net energy savings through electrification trends. The transition to electric vehicles and appliances reportedly creates greater efficiency that could reduce total energy consumption per home over time.
Electricity costs are likely to continue increasing in the near term, according to industry analysis. Sources indicate that the fundamental factors driving these price increases remain firmly in place, suggesting limited short-term relief for consumers.
Soaring AI compute demands are driving datacenters to seek alternative power sources as traditional gas turbine suppliers face overwhelming demand. Companies are now adapting decommissioned aircraft engines into electricity generators to bridge the supply gap, with some operators facing three to five year waits for conventional equipment.
The explosive growth in artificial intelligence computing has created unprecedented energy demands for datacenter operators, according to industry reports. Sources indicate that US data facilities are projected to consume 22 percent more grid power by the end of 2025 compared to the previous year, creating significant pressure on existing energy infrastructure.
VoltaGrid and Halliburton have announced a strategic partnership to deliver distributed power generation for the global data center industry. The collaboration aims to integrate VoltaGrid’s QPac platform with Halliburton’s logistics to enhance energy reliability in emerging markets.
Texas-based gas generation provider VoltaGrid has entered into a partnership with oil services giant Halliburton to develop and deploy distributed power generation systems tailored for the global data center market, according to reports. The initiative will initially roll out in the Middle East, leveraging both companies’ expertise to meet rising energy needs with scalable, efficient solutions.
The Polestar 3 is reportedly shifting to an 800-volt electrical architecture, promising significantly faster charging times and greater overall efficiency. Sources indicate this upgrade allows for a 10% to 80% battery charge in approximately 22 minutes. The move aligns with a broader industry trend toward higher-voltage systems for electric vehicles.
The upcoming Polestar 3 electric SUV will feature an 800-volt architecture, a move that analysts suggest will dramatically reduce charging times and boost overall vehicle efficiency. According to reports, this technological shift allows the vehicle to add enough power for approximately 250 kilometers of range in just 10 minutes under ideal charging conditions.
