January, 2025

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Nuclear-Gas Synergy: Oklo and RPower Unveil Phased Model to Address Data Center Power Demands

POWER Magazine

Advanced nuclear technology firm Oklo is partnering with Texas-based prime and backup solutions company RPower to roll out an innovative phased energy model that will combine natural gas and nuclear […] The post Nuclear-Gas Synergy: Oklo and RPower Unveil Phased Model to Address Data Center Power Demands appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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A mess made in Germany: Volkswagen’s trials warn against resisting the green transition

Energy Transition

The woes of the German automobile giant Volkswagen (VW) offer a lesson that applies beyond Germany and Europe: resist the green transition at your own peril – as laggards will pay a heavy price. Paul Hockenos reports.

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CATL Took Largest Energy Storage Order with 19GWh

EnergyTrend

CATL Took Largest Energy Storage Order with 19GWh AccordingtoOfficialAccount@sjchuneng,onJanuary17th,atAbuDhabiSustainabilityWeek(ADSW),Masdar,theUAE'sinternationalrenewableenergycompany,announcedthep.

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Voltalis pledges £1bn after Ofgem demand response reform

Energy Voice

An arcane Ofgem decision is bearing fruit. The regulators move to carve out space for demand-side response in the UK market has triggered a significant 1 billion investment from French energy technology company Voltalis. The post Voltalis pledges 1bn after Ofgem demand response reform appeared first on Energy Voice.

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2025 Oil Market Outlook: An Update

Energy Outlook Advisors

After two years of divergent forecasts, the IEA, OPEC, and EIA's 2025 global economic growth predictions are surprisingly close, though differences between OPEC and the IEA remain relatively large. Interestingly, these forecasts align closely with ours.

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A visit to Metafuels SAF 'Aerobrew' lab and pilot plant

Oilholics Synonymous Report

(Left to right: Leigh Hackett, Chairman of Metafuels, Marco Ranocchiari, Leader of Energy Systems Integration platform, Paul Scherrer Institute, Gaurav Sharma, Energy Analyst, Oilholics Synonymous, Saurabh Kapoor, CEO of Metafuels at the Aerobrew pilot plant and laboratory.) Last month, the Oilholic headed out to the Paul Scherrer Institute in Wrenlingen, Switzerland, to visit a laboratory and pilot site run by start-up firm Metafuels.

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NextEra Eyes Restart of Shuttered Nuclear Plant, Partners with GE Vernova on Gas Power Expansion

POWER Magazine

Facing a projected surge in power demand across the country, NextEra Energy is taking steps to potentially restart its shuttered 615-MW Duane Arnold nuclear plant in Iowa as early as […] The post NextEra Eyes Restart of Shuttered Nuclear Plant, Partners with GE Vernova on Gas Power Expansion appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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BYD Got Saudi Arabia's 12.5GWh Battery Storage System Project

EnergyTrend

BYD Got Saudi Arabia's 12.5GWh Battery Storage System Project AccordingtoOfficialAccountWeixinlD@gh_5d67ff58c348,recently,SaudiElectricityCompany(SEC)announcedtheawardofaseriesofcontractsforBatteryEnergyStorageSy.

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How to Save a Life

American Gas Association

News True Blue Blog Where energy conversations come to life. If fate hadnt intervened, Jonathan Boudreaux would be working overseas today, and an incident at the Five Trails Rotary Club in Casper, Wyoming, might have gone very differently. Boudreaux was working in Casper for an oil company and was about to be transferred overseas when his wife told him she wanted to put roots down in Casper.

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US Weekly Oil Data

Energy Outlook Advisors

January 30, 2025 EOA’s Main Takeaway Crude, gasoline, and distillate inventories have followed their historical trends. However, the decline in distillate inventories was higher than usual. Even so, we should take these numbers with grains of salt because they are influenced by the freezing weather that shut down some refineries. We will know in the coming weeks if US oil demand is growing.

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Speaking and moderating at India Energy Week 2025

Oilholics Synonymous Report

Delighted to announce that yours truly will be moderating and speaking at India Energy Week 2025 due to be held in New Delhi, India from February 11 to 14, 2025. This global energy event aims to unite over 700+ exhibitors, 70,000+ energy professionals and 500+ speakers from across the globe. It will offer invaluable insights, thought leadership, foster collaboration among key stakeholders and accelerate progress on the sustainable energy agenda.

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TVA Taps Bechtel, Sargent & Lundy, and GE Hitachi for Clinch River SMR Nuclear Project

POWER Magazine

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has selected Bechtel, Sargent & Lundy, and GE Hitachi to spearhead the initial planning and design phases for a potential BWRX-300 small modular reactor (SMR) […] The post TVA Taps Bechtel, Sargent & Lundy, and GE Hitachi for Clinch River SMR Nuclear Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Hahn v. ConocoPhillips: When is a Stipulation Enforceable?

Oil and Gas Lawyer

On the last day of 2024 the Texas Supreme Court issued its opinion in ConocoPhillips v. Hahn , No. 23-0024, putting to rest a long-running dispute between Kenneth Hahn and ConocoPhillips (COP). The opinion deals with a fixed vs. floating NPRI reservation, and a stipulation of interest addressing the reservation. Kenneth Hahn owned the surface estate and 1/4th of the minerals in 37 acres of land in DeWitt County.

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India Added 24.5GW of New PV Installations in 2024

EnergyTrend

India Added 24.5GW of New PV Installations in 2024 ItisreportedbyGuangfu.BJXthataccordingtoIndia'smarketresearchandconsultingfirmJMKResearchandAnalytics,India'snewsolarPVinstalledcapacityin2024was24.5G.

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More Than a Convenience

American Gas Association

News True Blue Blog Where energy conversations come to life. For Avangrid natural gas customers wanting to know how much their next bill is, its easy: They can just ask Ava. In an era where digital transformation is redefining customer service, Avangrid is taking another step forward. The company recently launched an artificial intelligence pilot program featuring Ava, an AI-powered energy assistant, to enhance customer experience across its utility subsidiaries.

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US Weekly Oil Data

Energy Outlook Advisors

US Inventories, Exports, Imports, and Refinery Utilization (12 Charts).

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Daimler Truck Subsidiary Enhances Work on Autonomous Operation

NGT News

Aeva, a company focused on sensing and perception systems, and Torc, an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck and specialist in commercializing self-driving vehicle technology, have expanded their collaboration to advance the development of a new safety architecture for truck applications. Under the expanded collaboration, Torc and Aeva will work together on technology advancements in service […] The post Daimler Truck Subsidiary Enhances Work on Autonomous Operation appeared first on NG

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Constellation Seeking Permit for Small Modular Reactor at Nine Mile Point

POWER Magazine

Constellation Energy said the company is applying for federal funding as it evaluates whether to put one or more small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) at its Nine Mile Point nuclear […] The post Constellation Seeking Permit for Small Modular Reactor at Nine Mile Point appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Latest InFlow Generation: State of the Art Novel InFlow Tech: ·1-Gearturbine Reaction Turbine Rotary Turbo, ·2-Imploturbocompressor Impulse Turbine 1 Compression Step

Energy Central

Latest InFlow Generation State of the Art Novel InFlow Tech: ·1-Gearturbine Reaction Turbine Rotary Turbo, ·2-Imploturbocompressor Impulse Turbine 1 Compression Step ·Wordpress Blog State of the Art Novel InFlow Gearturbine Imploturbocompressor: [link] [link] *1-GEARTURBINE.

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CATL Plans to Built an 40GWh Annual Capacity Battery Project

EnergyTrend

CATL Plans to Built an 40GWh Annual Capacity Battery Project AccordingtoBJX.Com,onJanuary2,FuzhouMunicipalGovernmentandCATLNewEnergyTechnologyCo.,Ltd.signedtheZeroCarbonCityStrategicCooperationFrameworkAgreeme.

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Learning from Leaders: AGA Board Chair Lloyd Yates

American Gas Association

News True Blue Blog Where energy conversations come to life. AGA Board Chair and NiSource President and CEO Lloyd Yates says natural gas is here to stay. The industry will continue to provide customers with affordable, reliable and safe natural gas now and into the future. Share this article: Share this page on Twitter Share this page on Facebook Share this page on LinkedIn Email a link to this page The post Learning from Leaders: AGA Board Chair Lloyd Yates appeared first on American Gas Associ

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US Weekly Oil Data

Energy Outlook Advisors

January 15, 2025 EOA’s Main Takeaway All major variables followed historical trends: crude, gasoline, distillate, Cushing, demand, refinery utilization, import, and exports. What stands out is the sharp increase in gasoline inventories in the last nine weeks. It was the largest increase since early 2020. US gasoline exports have been increasing in recent months and exports in December were at the highest level in several years.

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How Natural Gas is Formed: The Origins of Our Energy Source

True Natural Gas

Natural gas is one of the most important energy sources powering homes, businesses, and industries worldwide. It fuels electricity generation, heats buildings, and serves as a key ingredient in many everyday products. But have you ever wondered how natural gas is formed? The process takes millions of years, involving ancient organic material, immense pressure, and the slow work of time.

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Bill Gates’ TerraPower Has Deal to Use Nuclear Power for Data Centers

POWER Magazine

TerraPower, the nuclear energy company founded by former Microsoft CEO and co-founder Bill Gates, announced it has a memorandum of understanding with a major U.S. data center developer to deploy […] The post Bill Gates’ TerraPower Has Deal to Use Nuclear Power for Data Centers appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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While further out than data centers, there is growing demand for green hydrogen, which is expected to increase even further the demand for new generation. How are utilities evaluating this demand?

Energy Central

This question was asked by an audience member during our recent USEA Virtual Press Briefing on the topic of Rough Road Ahead for Electric Utilities in 2025 (fully replay can be watched here) With the engaging conversation taking place between our esteemed expert guests and the press panel, we were unable to get to this question during the Press Briefing so we wanted to pose it here to the.

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Energy storage in Turkey: 80GW Capacity Planned by 2030

EnergyTrend

Energy storage in Turkey: 80GW Capacity Planned by 2030 AccorditoEmbassyoftheRepublicofTurkey,Turkeyhasintroducedanumberofincentivesandregulationstoachieveitsgoalof80gigawatt-hours(GWh)ofenergystorageby2030.

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Building for Efficiency: The Natural Choice for Consumers 

American Gas Association

News True Blue Blog Where energy conversations come to life. A recent study shows the critical role natural gas plays at the intersection between environmental sustainability and economic efficiency in household energy, with the potential to reduce home greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2024 with the use of efficient natural gas appliances. Whats more, customers save more than $1,100 on average with natural gas.

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Brent Above $79/b + 2025 Oil Market Outlook

Energy Outlook Advisors

Oil Prices Rise above $79/b Here is a short video explaining the reasons for the rise in oil prices today: [link] 2025 Oil market Outlook Here is a link to the latest interview on the oil market outlook in 2025 (Video): [link] Treasury Intensifies Sanctions Against Russia by Targeting Russia’s Oil Production and Exports US Treasury: Treasury Intensifies Sanctions Against Russia by Targeting Russia’s Oil Production and Exports SCMP: US imposes new Russia sanctions, hoping to reduce oi

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Baker Hughes Announces Major Gas Tech Orders for Venture Global LNG

Rigzone: News

'As power demand surges, LNG has a critical role to play in providing a reliable, flexible fuel source that can be quickly scaled to meet rising demand', Baker Hughes Chairman and CEO Lorenzo Simonelli said.

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EDP Brings 300 MW of Solar Power Online in Southern California

POWER Magazine

Renewable energy developer EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA) said two solar farms with a combined 300 MW of generation capacity are now operating in Kern County, California. The two-phase […] The post EDP Brings 300 MW of Solar Power Online in Southern California appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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SouthH2Corridor – a 300 km dedicated hydrogen pipeline connecting Algeria, Tunisia, Italy, Austria, and Germany.

Energy Central

South H2 Corridor – a 300 km dedicated hydrogen pipeline connecting Algeria, Tunisia, Italy, Austria, and Germany.A project promising to be an innovative and reliable way to connect two continents and supply lower-cost renewable hydrogen. However, the reality is, demand drives supply – without a market, there is no hydrogen.

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5GWh! Bester Power and Energy Storage Battery Project Comes into Operation

EnergyTrend

5GWh! Bester Power and Energy Storage Battery Project Comes into Operation AccordingtoBJE.CHUNENG.COM,onJanuary23rd,thebatterypacksproducedbyBester(Hefei)PowerandEnergyStorageBatteryPACKProjectcameoffthelinesmoothly.Thefirstp.

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Generating Resiliency

American Gas Association

News True Blue Blog Where energy conversations come to life. Its a push that underscores the reliability of natural gas during disasters and fosters stronger community preparedness. As part of its Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative, CenterPoint Energy has launched an ambitious Community Generator Donation Program, providing critical backup power to key facilities across the Greater Houston area.

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US Weekly Oil Data

Energy Outlook Advisors

EOA’s Main Takeaway While crude, gasoline and distillate inventories followed historical trends, one thing is clear: the change in crude is less than in the past and change in gasoline and distillate is way stronger than in the past. Crude inventories are not only lower than the 5-year average by about 6%, but they are even lower than the bottom of the 5-year range.

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Valero Sees Q4 Profit Plunge on Weaker Refining Margins

Rigzone: News

Valero reported $207 million in adjusted net profit for the fourth quarter of 2024, down from $1.21 billion for the same three-month period 2023 as refining margins fell.

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Constellation Moves to Acquire Calpine in $16.4B Deal, Forming Competitive Generation Goliath

POWER Magazine

Competitive generation giant Constellation has agreed to acquire Calpine Corp. in a $16.4 billion deal that is set to create the largest producer of clean and reliable energy in the […] The post Constellation Moves to Acquire Calpine in $16.4B Deal, Forming Competitive Generation Goliath appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Hydrogen | Stellar Aircraft

Energy Central

[link] [link] Hydrogen Aviation

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