Monday, April 6, 2026

Electricity Production News

Turkish hydroelectric output reaches a peak of 40%, which eases war-related pressures on energy

Official data show that the power produced by Turkey's hydroelectric plants in 'March' nearly doubled compared to a year earlier, to 40%. Heavy rainfall also helped ease the…

Energy ministry reports that Morocco has enough diesel to last for 51 days.

The 'energy' ministry announced on Thursday that Morocco, which is heavily dependent on imports, has enough diesel to last for 51 days or 55 days respectively, and that gas…

The Iranian market is a catalyst and a slowdown for the European green energy race

Investors are wary of the market volatility and interest rate hikes expected in the future, as well as the slow permitting process. The 'war in Iran' and its associated surge…

Helsinki Energy Group plans to invest heavily in small nuclear reactors

Helen, the city's energy utility, plans to invest between $1.16 billion and $5.78 billion in Small Modular Reactors in the next few years. This was revealed by the head of the newly-established nuclear division.

India's infrastructure production rises by 4% in January

India's infrastructure production rose 4% in January compared to the same period last year, thanks to strong growth in cement and steel production, according to a report released by the government on Friday.

What is the current status of international oil companies operating in Venezuela?

Here are some key facts about the international oil companies operating in Venezuela. The country has vast oil reserves, but a dilapidated infrastructure. Hugo Chavez, the then president…

What is the current status of international oil companies operating in Venezuela?

Here are some key facts about the international oil companies operating in Venezuela. The country has vast oil reserves, but a dilapidated infrastructure. In the early 2000s…

France plans to increase decarbonised electricity production by 20% in a decade and encourage demand

The French government will aim to increase electricity production by nuclear and renewables in the next decade. They are also planning to publish an electrification strategy…

Energy secretary warns against legitimacy of Chinese deals

Chris Wright, the U.S. secretary of energy, urged on Wednesday that the U.S. invest more in Venezuela during the most high-level visit to the U.S. focused on energy policies in almost three decades.

Maguire: Australia's renewable energy boom will deliver a coveted price for power

Australia's wholesale power prices dropped to their lowest level in four years by 2025. This bucking of rising prices elsewhere, and proving that renewables-intensive power…

Australia reaches new renewable milestone over 50%

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), a'statement made on Thursday,' said that Australia had achieved a clean energy milestone in the quarter ending December, despite a rise of over 2…

Brussels approves $3.4 billion in Spanish state aid to highly efficient power

It announced on Wednesday that the European Commission had approved a 3.1-billion-euro ($3.4-billion) scheme of state aid to Spain to help support electricity production from highly efficient power plants.

Philippines discovers first natural gas in over a decade

The Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr announced on Monday that gas and condensate were found in a well near the existing 'Malampaya' gas field, off the island Palawan.

German prompt prices will rise on Monday due to a weaker renewable supply

On Monday, German power prices will rise due to a decrease in renewable electricity production in the country. This is expected to offset a slight increase in demand. LSEG data…

Explainer: Status of Foreign Oil Companies in Venezuela After Maduro’s Arrest

© Mike Mareen / Adobe Stock

Here are some key facts about the international oil companies operating in Venezuela. The country, which has the largest oil reserves in the world, is now in crisis following…

JETP estimates Indonesia requires $92 billion for decarbonising the captive power sector by 2050

In a recent report, the Just Energy?Transition Partnership stated that Indonesia will need to invest an estimated $31 Billion by 2030 and a total $92 Billion by 2050 in order…

India's November electricity output drops due to weak cooling demand and slower industrial activity

India's electricity output dropped for the second consecutive month in November, as a milder weather pattern and a slower pace of industrial activity kept demand for electricity low.

Energy operator warns of emerging risks to UK gas supply as demand declines slowly

The energy operator in Britain warned on Wednesday of possible shortages during the coldest months. In its first assessment of gas supply security since being established last January…

Orsted and ESB won 900 MW of offshore wind tenders in Ireland

Orsted announced on Wednesday that Ireland had awarded the rights to build a 900 Megawatt (MW), offshore wind farm, to a joint-venture between Denmark's Orsted utility and Irish utility ESB.

EDF considers selling the US renewable unit in full to concentrate on French nuclear

EDF, the French state-owned utility, is looking at selling all of its U.S. Renewable Energy business, according to its CEO on Wednesday. The company has a focus on developing its nuclear operations in France…