Maguire: Clean energy push in Australia reaches pivotal milestone for energy transition
Last month, Australian utilities produced more electricity using clean energy sources than fossil fuels. This was a first for one of the top coal and natural gas exporters in the world. Data from the energy think tank Ember show that in October, utility-supplied electricity from clean sources reached 9.88 terawatts hours (TWh), which was higher than the 9.82 TWh produced by fossil fuels.
Coterra Energy misses quarterly profit, raises 2025 production forecast
Coterra Energy, an oil and gas company, missed Wall Street's expectations for the third quarter profit on Monday as lower oil prices offset an increase in production. However, it raised its production forecast. In after-market trading, shares of the company fell 3% to $23.66. U.S. president Donald Trump's policies on trade fueled uncertainty in the energy sector…
Rains dampen the demand for power in India, causing the sharpest fall in October's output since COVID.
A government analysis showed that India's power production fell last month at its fastest rate since the pandemic. This was due to a combination of subdued industry and unusually rainy weather, which reduced electricity demand and cooling requirements. Grid-India, the federal grid regulator, said that total electricity production in October was down 6% on an annual basis to 142.45 kilowathours (kWh).
J-Power shuts down two coal-fired plants and commits to offshore wind project
J-Power, Japan's Electric Power Development Company (J-Power), announced on Friday that it would decommission 2 coal-fired plants by March 2029 in order to achieve its 2030 goal of reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 46 percent from 2013. Hitoshi Kano also reiterated the company's intention to complete the Oga, Katagami, and Akita offshore project…
German Wind seen increasing on Monday as Demand Falls
On Monday, Germany will have a strong wind supply and lower electricity demand. In France, the demand is also predicted to fall at a rate slightly greater than that of wind output. LSEG data showed that the German and French baseload power contracts for Monday were not traded by 0921 GMT Friday. Data compiled by LSEG shows that German wind power production is expected to increase by 12.2 gigawatts on Monday to 29.9 GW.
Utility WEC Energy beats profits on higher power demand
WEC Energy Group beat Wall Street's expectations for the third quarter profit, and posted an 13% increase in net income. The utility also benefited from higher electricity demand among all customer segments. The U.S. Energy Information Administration predicts that power demand in the United States will reach record levels in 2025-2026. This is due to the growth of AI and cryptocurrency datacenters…
DTE Energy increases its five-year plan to spend $6.5 billion on data centers power demand
Oct 30 – DTE Energy raised its capital investment plan for the next five years by $6.5 billion. This was due to an increase in electricity demand by data centers, and to efforts to modernize utility assets. DTE's third-quarter profits also exceeded Wall Street expectations thanks to higher revenues from its electric division. Utility said that its…
French prompts climb on demand, wind power drops drop
On Tuesday, French power prices for the day ahead rose due to a forecast of lower wind production in the region and an increase in electricity demand. After nearly a full week of high wind production, the German wind output will likely decline, said LSEG analyst Naser Hachemi, of the largest market. He added that the country would become a net-importer during the Wednesday peak demand.
The price of gas in Europe has fallen as the milder weather reduces demand
Dutch and British wholesale prices of gas fell on Monday as a result of a weaker heating and electricity demand, despite stable supply. LSEG data shows that the benchmark Dutch front-month contract was lower by 0.31 euros at 31.59 Euro per megawatt hour or $10.77/mmBtu at 0912 GMT. The Dutch December contract is down by 0.24 euros at 31.99 Euro/MWh. The British gas day-ahead price fell by 1.2 pence to 77.50 pence per therm.
Singapore's power demand expected to increase in the next decade
The chief executive of Singapore's Energy Market Authority, who spoke on Monday, said that the expansion of advanced manufacturing and technology in Singapore, as well as the electrification of cars, will increase the growth of power demand in the next decade. EMA CEO Puah Kok Keong said that electricity consumption would grow between 2% to 5% by 2035. This compares with an average increase of 1.9% in the 10 years up until 2024.
U.S. natural-gas sector deals will surge in 2025 due to AI and LNG demand from Asia
Analysts say that U.S. Natural Gas dealmaking is expected to increase in 2025, due to the record demand for power from AI data centres, increased LNG exports, and renewed Asian investments. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, data centers will be responsible for a surge in electricity demand that is unprecedented this year. The price of benchmark gas dropped sharply last year…
Baker Hughes exceeds profit expectations on the strength of industrial and energy technology demand
Baker Hughes, a provider of oilfield services, beat Wall Street expectations for its third-quarter profits on Thursday. This was due to the strength in their industrial and energy technologies (IET) division. Oilfield services firms are navigating a volatile oilfield market. Resilient areas such as LNG infrastructure, upgrades to the power grid, and increasing electricity demand by data centers help support growth.
Malaysia: Multilateral power deal delayed due to Thai politics; renewal expected next month
Malaysia's Energy Minister said that Thailand has postponed the renewal of a multilateral power trading agreement in Southeast Asia due to changes in local politics. The Lao PDR-Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore (LTMS) Project to supply hydropower from Laos via Thailand and neighbouring Malaysia is now expected to be renewed in November, Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister Fadillah Yusof told .
Malaysia: Multilateral power deal delayed due to Thai politics; renewal expected next month
Malaysia's Energy Minister said that Thailand has postponed the renewal of a multilateral power trading agreement in Southeast Asia due to changes in local politics. The Lao PDR-Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore (LTMS) Project to supply hydropower from Laos via Thailand and neighbouring Malaysia is now expected to be renewed in November, Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister Fadillah Yusof told .
Gas prices in Europe are falling as wind energy output increases
The Dutch and British wholesale prices of gas fell early on Friday due to the strong output from wind turbines, which reduced demand and stable supply. LSEG data shows that the benchmark Dutch front-month contract was 32.05 euros per Megawatt Hour (MWh), or $10.99/mmBtu at 0825 GMT. This is a decrease of 0.33 Euro. The Dutch day-ahead contracts was down by 0.16 euros at 32.37 Euro/MWh.
McKinsey: Fossil Fuels will dominate the global energy usage beyond 2050
According to a McKinsey study, oil, coal and gas will dominate the global energy mix long after 2050. This is because the demand for electricity continues to grow faster than the transition to renewables. The continued use of fossil fuels is a major obstacle to reaching global climate targets. The report states that the main reason for the increase…
Spot prices drop on increased wind supply
On Monday, the German Tuesday spot rate fell as it was expected that a rise in wind power would offset an increase in electricity demand. LSEG data shows that the German baseload electricity for Tuesday at 0924 GMT was 143.80 Euro per megawatt-hour, down 0.8% compared to Friday's closing price for Monday delivery. LSEG data revealed that the equivalent French contract was 90 euros/MWh. The Monday contract was not traded on Friday.
BP expects oil demand to grow until 2030, due to a slowdown in energy efficiency gains
BP announced on Thursday that it expects the global oil demand will grow until 2030. This is five years later than their forecast a year earlier. They attributed this to slowed energy efficiency efforts and global carbon emission reductions. Two scenarios are modeled in the latest Energy Outlook from Shell, an annual report on energy trends to 2050. The "Current Trajectory' scenario is based upon existing policies and commitments.
BP delays oil demand peak forecast to 2030 from 2020
BP announced on Thursday that it expected global oil demand growth to continue until 2030. This is five years longer than the forecast made a year earlier. It also highlighted slowed energy efficiency efforts. Two scenarios are modeled in the latest Energy Outlook of oil major, an annual study on energy trends to 2050. The "Current Trajectory " scenario is based upon existing policies and commitments.
Sempra Sells 45% Stake in Infrastructure Unit, Approves Port Arthur LNG Expansion
Sempra said on Tuesday it would sell a 45% stake in its infrastructure unit for $10 billion, and has approved a $14 billion expansion of Port Arthur LNG project in Texas, sending the utility's shares to their highest in nearly seven months.The stake sale to KKR, along with Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, implies an equity value of $22.2 billion for Sempra Infrastructure Partners…