5 h. ago China Shuns Costly LNG Imports Even as Summer Power Demand Rises

Sweltering temperatures are pushing up appetite for electricity in China — just not yet enough to revive the country’s spot purchases of costly liquefied natural gas.

Economics

15 h. ago US Warns of Blackout Risk From Killing Coal as Trump Snubs Renewables

Blackouts in the US could double by 2030 amid an expected increase in power demand brought on by AI, according to a Trump administration report that blames the expected energy shortfall on the closures of coal and natural gas power plants and overreliance on renewable energy.

Events

1 week ago Japan’s Heat Wave May Last for Weeks in Boost to Energy Demand

Japan is forecast to continue baking over the next two weeks as temperatures remain well above average, likely boosting energy demand and keeping power prices elevated.

Other

2 w. ago GE Vernova to Build Service Center for Small Reactors in Ontario

Ontario will have the world’s first service center for a new, smaller kind of nuclear plant, as the province embraces a technology that’s been touted as a way to meet surging power demand from artificial intelligence.

Other

3 w. ago Air Conditioning Drives New India Power Demand, Green CEO Says

The biggest source of new electricity demand in India is coming from air conditioning, outpacing transport and data centers.

Other

4 w. ago China’s Gas Sector Lobbies for More Power Plants to Boost Demand

China’s natural gas producers are lobbying Beijing to increase the number of power plants that run on the fuel, in a bid to help prop up faltering demand.

Other

4 w. ago Five Key Charts to Watch in Global Commodity Markets This Week

Oil watchers who have been anticipating a glut now have the numbers to back it up as global inventories climb. The world is spending billions for power infrastructure to meet soaring demand — and that’s going to need a lot of engineers. China hosts the world’s biggest solar convention this week where the mood might be gloomy. And silver is shining brighter.

Culture