LNG terminals are critically important both for Germany and EuropeGermany’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Katherina Reiche, has stressed the importance of liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals in safeguarding the country’s energy supply during a period of geopolitical strain.…
Spanish Regulator Expands Probe into Energy Firms over Major BlackoutSpain’s antitrust and energy watchdog has widened its investigation into last year’s major blackout, bringing additional power companies under scrutiny. The regulator, CNMC, said it has added firms including local units…
Germany Likely to Miss 2030 Offshore Wind TargetGermany is likely to miss its 2030 offshore wind expansion target. The Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) has warned that the government will probably fall short of its goal to install 30 gigawatts (GW) of…
Maritime Microreactors: Scorpio Tankers and AMPERA Join ForcesA Monaco-based shipping firm, Scorpio Tankers, has entered into a strategic partnership with US nuclear technology company AMPERA to develop advanced microreactors for maritime use. The collaboration is aimed at meeting…
Scientists Solve a Long-standing Fusion Reactor MysteryScientists have reportedly solved a long-standing mystery inside fusion reactors, offering fresh hope for the future of clean energy. The breakthrough centres on tokamaks where researchers had struggled to explain why…
Oil and Gas Exploration Resurges as Energy Giants Seek New ReservesGlobal energy companies are returning to oil and gas exploration after years of underinvestment, executives said at the CERAWeek conference in Houston. The shift marks a departure from a period in which firms prioritised…
New Schkopau Power Plant Project Takes First Step with Initial PermitConstruction of a new power plant at Schkopau in Saxony-Anhalt has completed its first formal step after authorities granted an initial partial permit. The approval, issued by the state administrative office, currently…
UK grants regulatory justification for Rolls-Royce small modular reactor designThe UK government has granted regulatory justification for the small modular reactor (SMR) design developed by Rolls‑Royce SMR, marking the first time an SMR has received such approval in the country. The decision was…
Advanced measurement technologies could accelerate the path to commercial nuclear fusion butA new report suggests that advanced measurement technologies could play a decisive role in making commercial nuclear fusion power a reality. Researchers say that improved diagnostic tools—essentially high-tech sensors…
Germany Moves Toward First Commercial Stellarator Fusion Power PlantIn a major step for commercial fusion energy in Europe, Munich-based start-up Proxima Fusion has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Free State of Bavaria, RWE, and the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics…
Germany Secures Permanent Control Over Rosneft’s Domestic OperationsThe European Commission has approved a permanent arrangement allowing the German federal government to assume control of Rosneft’s German operations, ending the need for temporary trusteeships that have been in place…
U.S. Scraps Federal Car Emissions Limits, Legal Challenges and Regulatory Uncertainty ExpectedThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under President Donald Trump has finalised the repeal of a long-standing federal climate regulation that set greenhouse gas emissions limits for cars. The move centers on…
