Tag: renewables
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Singapore’s Digital Empire Faces the Energy Wall today
The Digital Empire and the Energy Wall Singapore has long billed itself as a powerhouse for digital commerce, logistics, and fintech. The city-state’s compact geography—277 square miles packed with high-density offices, data centers, and research hubs—creates a unique tension: the same density that drives efficiency also concentrates energy demand. In this environment, the so-called “energy…
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DOE Tightens Oversight of Power Projects to Boost Energy Security
Overview: Strengthening Oversight to Secure the Grid The Department of Energy (DOE) in the Philippines is stepping up its supervision of 200 power generation projects to ensure they are completed on time and contribute to the country’s energy security. This intensified oversight reflects a broader government push to reduce project delays, improve reliability, and diversify…
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Trump Pauses Offshore Wind Leases Over National Security Concerns
Overview: A Surprising Shift in U.S. Wind Policy In a move that surprised the energy sector and investors, the administration under President Donald Trump announced the suspension of five large-scale offshore wind lease auctions. Officials cited national security concerns as the justification, signaling a sharp turn in how the United States views critical energy infrastructure…
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Japan set to restart the world’s biggest nuclear plant after Fukushima
Background: A watershed moment for Japan’s energy future Japan is approaching a pivotal decision that could redefine its approach to energy and security. After more than a decade of post-Fukushima caution, the country is on the cusp of restarting what is widely considered the world’s largest nuclear power plant. The move comes amid rising energy…
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Critical Mass: Malaysia’s Nuclear Reboot and the Power Puzzle
Introduction: The Case for a Nuclear Reboot Malaysia is weighing a controversial yet increasingly plausible option: a nuclear reboot. With energy-intensive sectors like data centres expanding rapidly, the country faces a critical question about how to secure reliable, affordable power while keeping environmental and safety concerns squarely in view. The debate is not simply about…
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Critical Mass: Malaysia’s Nuclear Reboot and the Energy Tightrope
Why Malaysia Is Reconsidering Nuclear Power Malaysia has long relied on a mix of natural gas, coal, hydro, and renewables to power its economy. In recent years, however, surging demand from data centers, manufacturing, and transport corridors has strained the grid. As the country eyes a future shaped by digital growth and regional energy competition,…
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Venterra secures £40m fundraising amid leadership tensions in renewables
Overview: a cash boost amid internal tensions Venterra, a renewable energy group founded by the former chief executive of Petrofac, is set to announce a £40 million fundraising round this week. The move comes as the company faces growing speculation about its leadership and strategic direction, even as investors appear optimistic about its growth potential…
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Venterra’s £40m Fundraising Highlights Renewables Group’s Leadership Tensions
Venterra Secures £40 Million in Fundraising Amid Leadership Tensions Venterra, the renewables group founded by the former chief executive of Petrofac, is set to announce a £40 million fundraising round this week, according to industry sources. The planned capital raise comes after a tumultuous autumn during which Petrofac, the oilfield services giant that once helped…
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Venterra Lands £40m Amid Leadership Tensions as Renewables Push Accelerates
Record Fundraising Signals Robust Growth Despite Leadership Strains A renewable energy group known as Venterra, founded by the former chief executive of Petrofac, is poised to announce a £40 million fundraising round this week. The financing underscores investor appetite for diversified, low-carbon energy platforms even as the company navigates internal tensions at the top levels…
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Fossil fuels regain ground: Peak demand pushed to 2030s as oil rebounds; India emerges as growth engine
Introduction: A new chapter for global oil demand For years, policymakers, investors, and energy researchers warned that global oil demand would soon peak as the world accelerated its shift to renewables. Yet the year 2025 marked a surprising pivot: fossil fuels, especially oil and gas, regained strength, and the projected peak moved further into the…