Energy

Blue Economy CRC conducts offshore aquaculture trial in Bass Strait with kingfish fingerlings arriving in Tasmania

Fifteen-thousand yellowtail kingfish fingerlings arrived in Tasmania as part of a three-year offshore aquaculture trial in Bass Strait.

Zhang Xue motorcycle 820RR-RS officially released at the 24th China International Motorcycle Expo with a nationwide guide price of 138,000 yuan

Zhang Xue motorcycle 820RR-RS was officially released at the 24th China International Motorcycle Expo with a nationwide price of 138,000 yuan.

A high-investment plant in Hubei processes reed for high-end materials

According to 中国新闻网, a new high-performance paper-based materials park in Hubei's Shishou with a total investment of 10 billion yuan aims to produce 2.5 million tons of pulp and paper annually for high-end applications, creating over 4,000 jobs and counting on PLA and enzymatic lignin from reeds as key outputs. The project, developed by 湖北仙鹤新材料有限公司 and linked to 湖北首鼎实业有限公司, emphasizes automation and green bio-refining to replace petrochemical plastics and advance energy storage materials.

Nscale files to go public on NYSE under NSCL

Amazon gains warrants to buy Generac stock tied to data center deal

Oil prices decline for third straight session

Alberta plans new royalty incentives to spur oil production

Alberta announced plans for new royalty incentives to spur oil production.

Emirates launches largest retrofit program to extend Boeing 777s life

Emirates launches largest retrofit program to extend Boeing 777s life

Virginia unveils plans to ban non-disclosure agreements and impose clean energy mandates on data center projects

Virginia announced plans to ban non-disclosure agreements and impose clean energy mandates on data center projects.

Jupiter Power closes a $1.4 billion financing package for US battery storage projects

Jupiter Power closed a $1.4 billion financing package for US battery storage projects.

UEFA and Concacaf Presidents request FIFA to release funds from its reserves to member associations, proposing at least $10 million to each of FIFA's 211 member associations.

UEFA and Concacaf presidents asked FIFA to release funds from its $6 billion reserves to its 211 member associations, proposing a one-off payout of at least $10 million to each during the 2027-2030 cycle, saying the Forward Enterprise funding plan is unnecessary.

Oklo outlines its strategic approach

Oklo shares its strategy as it advances its technology programs

CATL and DHL sign a pact to advance road freight electrification in Europe

CATL and DHL signed a pact to advance road freight electrification in Europe.

Sunwoda unveils a battery system claiming 10%-97% charging in 9 minutes

Sunwoda announced a battery system capable of charging from 10% to 97% in 9 minutes.

BYD launches Denza Z9GT in Thailand introducing flash charging and Blade Battery to the Thai market

BYD launches Denza Z9GT in Thailand introducing flash charging and Blade Battery to the Thai market

The 89th Bol d'Or endurance motorcycle race headlines with BMW leading pole position.

The 89th Bol d'Or endurance motorcycle race is taking place this weekend at Le Castellet in Var, with the race starting on Saturday at 3:00 PM for the 24-hour event. BMW secured pole position for the race, which features notable competition and stakes.

China issues national standard GB/T 6495.12-2026 for perovskite solar cells testing, to be implemented in 2027.

The State Administration for Market Regulation/National Standards Committee released the first national standard for perovskite solar cells, GB/T 6495.12-2026, detailing current-voltage measurement methods and to be implemented in 2027. The standard aims to unify testing for perovskite cells and modules, addressing stability concerns under light and voltage, and provides methods for rapid, quasi-steady, and MPPT testing to ensure fair, comparable results across laboratories and production scales.

Middle East conflict lifts global shipping and energy costs

The Middle East conflict is driving up shipping freight rates and transport costs, while bond rates rise as markets react. In the US, reports link higher interest rates to turmoil in the region and note potential higher heating-oil costs for some Americans this winter. In Germany, Die Spiegel Wirtschaft highlights rising freight costs and likely higher fuel prices for consumers.

XPeng launches G9L in China with BEV and EREV options

Toyota and Rygg reveal hydrogen mobility solutions at IAA Transportation

NMDC announces a roadmap to achieve net-zero operational emissions by 2047.

NMDC targets net-zero operational emissions by 2047.

Shipowners order over 200 supertankers as trade routes shift

South Korea extends fuel-tax cuts through November

State Grid Xinjiang Electric Power completes a pilot program for valley-filling demand response.

State Grid Xinjiang Electric Power completed a pilot program for valley-filling demand response in the southern Xinjiang region, launched on July 20 and covering Kashgar, Kizilsu, and Hotan. The pilot achieved 376 response events, totaling 5.1166 million kWh with a 100.28% execution rate, and a maximum daily response load of 77.4 MW.

Analysis shows India has historically aligned oil import policies with US sanctions to protect trade interests.

India has historically complied with US sanctions on oil imports.

The Eurogroup President considers calling an emergency meeting to address soaring energy costs.

The Eurogroup President is considering an emergency meeting regarding energy costs.

Malaysia's economy ministry announces strategy to secure fuel supplies until December

According to CNA Business, Malaysia's economy ministry says the government will take action to secure enough fuel to last until December and shield the economy from a global energy crisis linked to the Middle East conflict. It will diversify import sources, optimize domestic fuel production, and strengthen long-term supply agreements, including cooperation with Thailand to explore Block A-18-01 in the Malaysia-Thailand Joint Development Area to maintain production and attract investment.

Denmark moves Greensand CO2 storage to regular operations

Masdar withdraws from OMV's hydrogen project near Vienna, leaving OMV to continue alone

Masdar withdrew from OMV's hydrogen project near Vienna. OMV will continue the 600-million-euro hydrogen facility alone.

Germany advocates for a European tax on oil superprofits to address the energy crisis

Germany advocated for a European tax on oil superprofits.

Korea Gasoline Station Association objects to the government's plan to lower fuel prices at highway gas stations during Chuseok

The Korea Gasoline Station Association opposed the government's Chuseok highway fuel price cut plan, arguing it worsens independent stations' business difficulties.

Government to focus help on sectors hit by inflation

Anthropic signs deal to use part of proposed $32bn Queensland data centre

GE Vernova and Vineyard Wind settle an offshore wind dispute valued at over $300 million

GE Vernova and Vineyard Wind settled an offshore wind dispute of over $300 million.

Bayan Resources agrees to sell a 30% stake to a company owned by tycoon Andi Syamsuddin Arsyad

Jhonlin Baratama agreed to acquire a 30% stake in Bayan Resources on September 18.

Bank of Japan raises policy rate to 1.25% for 31-year high

2026 Beijing Green Development Forum held with green projects signed

The 2026 Beijing Green Development Forum opened in the Beijing sub-center on September 17, 2026.

Diesel prices reach record highs in Germany

Standard Chartered forecasts higher oil floor amid Hormuz crisis

Standard Chartered sees a higher oil floor as the Hormuz crisis spreads to Saudi export routes.

Energy crisis causes power cuts in Bangladesh

The energy crisis hits Bangladesh with power cuts.

Huaneng Changjiang Nuclear Power Phase II project No. 3 unit enters commercial operation in Hainan

The No. 3 unit of the Huaneng Changjiang Nuclear Power Phase II project officially entered commercial operation.

Europe faces economic risks if cold winter weather depletes gas reserves

Europe faces economic risks if cold winter weather depletes gas reserves

US Diesel Prices Reach Record High of $6.31 Per Gallon

Exxon nears preliminary deal to invest in Venezuela's oil fields

Exxon is nearing a preliminary deal to invest in Venezuela's oil fields.

Clean energy sector sees rising investments driven by AI power demand

Clean energy stock prices are rising as power demands from artificial intelligence grow rapidly.

South Korean government announces a roadmap to close coal power plants and transition to LNG and pumped-storage power

The government announced a roadmap to close 60 coal-fired power plants by 2040.

Pinglu Canal Officially Opens to Navigation in Guangxi

The 134.2-km-long Pinglu Canal officially opened to navigation on September 16, connecting the Xijiang River waterway to the Beibu Gulf. The project is designed to reduce logistics costs for bulk cargo and improve regional transport efficiency by providing a shorter route to the sea.

An oil tanker was attacked by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire that was subsequently extinguished.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported that an oil tanker was attacked by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on September 18.

German producer prices rise at fastest rate since 2023

Federal Reserve Signals Potential Future Interest Rate Increases

Google and Terradot Launch Brazil Rice Farm Climate Project

Google has partnered with Terradot on a climate project across Brazilian rice farms. The initiative aims to remove 1 million metric tons of methane by 2030 and 1 million metric tons of carbon dioxide by 2040. The project uses irrigation changes and crushed volcanic rock as a scalable model for climate action.

Continental Resources signs preliminary Venezuela oil development deal

UK annual inflation rate rises to 3.1% in August

Google Partners With Stegra for Green Steel Plant in Sweden

Google is partnering with Stegra to help launch a large-scale, green hydrogen-based, near-zero emissions steel plant in Sweden. Google will receive environmental attribute certificates from a portion of the steel produced in the facility's first year. This initiative aims to help scale the technology and reduce the carbon footprint of future data center construction.

Bank of England Holds Interest Rates at 3.75% Amid Inflation Warnings

Australian share market rises following Wall Street gains

Asian markets rise and oil prices decline amid Bank of Japan policy shift

Global Oil Supply Strained by Saudi Pipeline Closure