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Thermal Battery Maker Antora Raises $550M as AI Strains Power
Antora Energy has raised $550 million in Series C funding to scale its thermal battery systems, which store electricity as heat and…
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9 daily boundaries that protect focus and energy
Most founders don’t lose momentum because they lack ambition. They lose it because their attention gets pulled in too many directions at…
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German solar firms see order surge as Iran war drives up energy prices
The Iran war has triggered an unexpected boom for Germany's solar industry as rising oil and gas prices prompt homeowners to invest in…
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Strait of Hormuz blockade to boost EV demand, energy watchdog says
Global sales of electric vehicles are likely to receive a boost from the war in Iran, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on…
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Meta seeks to power data centers with energy beamed from space
Meta Platforms Inc. is looking to power artificial intelligence data centers with solar energy collected in space, taking a novel approach…
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Russia reports damage after Ukrainian strikes on energy facilities
Renewed Ukrainian aerial attacks have hit energy facilities in Russia's border region of Belgorod and an oil depot in the Krasnodar…
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Organizers of the Winter Games made clean energy a priority. Here's how they did it
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — It takes an immense amount of energy to power venues and make snow for the Winter Olympics and, for the…
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European shares hit record high as energy stocks surge; tech, financials stumble
PEAN shares closed at a record high on Wednesday, as gains in commodity-related stocks offset weakness in technology and financials, while…
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Vietnam Reinforces Trade, Energy and Technology Ties with US Firms During Sixth Round of Negotiations
Vietnam used the sixth round of negotiations on the Vietnam–US Fair and Balanced Reciprocal Trade Agreement to reaffirm its commitment to…
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Chinese energy drink maker Eastroc fails to pop in subdued Hong Kong debut
It makes functional beverages, which are drinks formulated with added ingredients such as electrolytes or vitamins — China’s Eastroc…
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WTO panel backs China in case against US clean energy subsidies
The panel’s report recommended the United States withdraw the measures under the Inflation Reduction Act by Oct 1, 2026 [BERLIN/GENEVA] A…
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Indonesia’s captive power plants putting energy transition at risk, researchers say
Efforts to decarbonise Indonesia’s power sector have been put at risk by a faster than expected increase in the number of off-grid coal…
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Data centre player Equinix funds study on nuclear energy tech for Singapore, including floating plants
It will also assess the feasibility of small modular reactors; aims to provide “data-driven” insights Data centre operator Equinix is…
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US getting 30% higher price for Venezuelan oil than Venezuela did weeks ago, energy chief says
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Thursday the US is getting a 30 per cent higher price for Venezuelan crude oil than Venezuela got…
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JPMorgan, Brookfield see deals revival for clean energy assets
The IEA forecasts renewable energy, particularly solar, to grow faster than any other major source of electricity generation to 2035 Clean…
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Sembcorp seeks shareholder approval for Alinta Energy buy at Jan 30 EGM
Sembcorp Industries will seek shareholder approval for its acquisition of Alinta Energy, it said in a bourse filing on Thursday (Jan 15).…
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Vans, Timberland and The North Face Leaders on What It Takes to Reignite Brand Energy
Global brand presidents from Vans, Timberland and The North Face took the keynote stage at NRF’s Big Show in NYC on Tuesday to discuss how…
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Lagos Is a Vortex of Energy
The British Nigerian photographer Ollie Babajide Tikare took note of those aspects, capturing daily Lagos in his recent book, “Èkó,” a…
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OpenAI, SoftBank invest US$1 billion in SB Energy as Stargate buildout expands
The data centre construction boom has also prompted major players, including Meta Platforms OpenAI and SoftBank Group will invest US$500…
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Stocks to watch: China Aviation Oil, Geo Energy
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Jan 9): China Aviation Oil (CAO): Its…
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Geo Energy buys majority stake in two Indonesian shipping companies for US$127.5 million
Indonesian coal producer Geo Energy said on Thursday (Jan 8) that it has completed its acquisition of majority stakes in two Indonesian…
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Sumitomo’s energy arm may set up LNG trading desk in Singapore
The energy trading arm of Sumitomo Corp is considering setting up an LNG desk in Singapore, the latest move by the Japanese company to…
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London’s FTSE 100 climbs to record high on energy, defence gains
The UK’s FTSE 100 climbed to a record high on Tuesday (Jan 6), holding steady above the 10,000-point mark, with oil and defence stocks…
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Concord New Energy up over 8% a day after flat debut on SGX
Concord New Energy, Singapore’s first listing of the year, recovered in early trading on Wednesday (Jan 7) following a muted opening on…