The International Energy Agency (IEA) has finally decided to take a more realistic approach to energy predictions. They've introduced a new scenario called the Current Policies Scenario (CPS), which focuses on existing laws and regulations rather than making bold assumptions about future climate goa
Alaska's hope for a massive North Slope natural gas pipeline is more of a holiday wish than a realistic plan. Many in Southcentral Alaska are pinning their hopes on this project to lower heating and electricity costs. But the truth is, this pipeline is too expensive and too risky. The world has plen
The natural gas market saw a significant boost on Wednesday, with prices climbing by 3. 20%. This surge was driven by forecasts of colder-than-average temperatures sweeping across the US, particularly in the Northeast and Great Lakes regions. The chillier weather is expected to last through the end
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has called for a swift overhaul of supervisory boards in the defence sector. This move comes after a major corruption scandal that has shaken the country. The scandal involves allegations of a $100-million kickback scheme, with senior energy officials and a fo
India's renewable energy sector is facing a double whammy: unreliable weather forecasts and stricter regulations. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has proposed tighter rules for wind and solar power producers. These rules aim to reduce the gap between the promised and actual power suppl
America has a big problem: it needs to build more stuff. Not just any stuff, but important things like energy solutions, better transport, and more homes. This isn't a new issue, but it's getting urgent. A recent project is looking into how to fix this. The project is all about finding ways to make
The Russia-Ukraine conflict has shown just how fragile the energy market can be. When supply chains get disrupted, prices can go wild. This is where AI comes in. It can help predict gas prices, giving governments and traders a heads-up. Most studies on AI and energy prices focus on short-term predi
China's electricity use has been a rollercoaster in recent years. Experts used a math tool called multiple linear regression to make sense of it. They looked at things like China's income (GDP), spending on buildings and machines, and how much of that spending came from industry. Their aim? To guess
Investors are feeling the heat this November, with AI stocks swinging wildly and interest rate cuts on the horizon. If you're looking for a safer bet, dividend stocks might be your best friend. But with so many options out there, how do you pick the winners? That's where Wall Street's top analysts c
In a surprising move, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, has resigned. This comes after anti-corruption investigators searched Yermak's residence and office. Yermak, a key figure in Ukraine's government and a trusted advisor to Zelenskyy, has been involved in im
