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Atlantic CouncilGreece Advances Hydrocarbon Exploration and Regional Energy Links
Greece is expanding offshore drilling, increasing renewable generation, and building pipeline and LNG infrastructure. The country is also deepening energy ties with the United States, Cyprus, and Israel.
rigzone.comNorth Sea energy firms report declining UK investment confidence
A survey of 121 energy-sector organizations found most still see long-term potential in the North Sea if fiscal and regulatory settings remain stable. Several operators said overseas markets are expected to overtake domestic revenue within five years.
france24.comCuba Expands Solar Installations as Blackouts Persist
Cuba reports that renewables supplied 10 percent of electricity demand in 2025, up from 3 percent the prior year. The government aims for 15 percent coverage by the end of 2026 and 100 percent by 2050. Most residents continue to rely on charcoal or wood during outages.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewJapan to Raise Nuclear, Renewable Energy Share to 70%
Officials announced a target to increase the combined share of nuclear and renewable energy in Japan's power mix to as much as 70 percent from the current 30 percent.
dutchnews.nlHeat Pump Sales Rise in Europe as Energy Prices Increase
Heat pump sales across Europe increased in 2025 and early 2026. Households are seeking alternatives to gas heating amid higher energy prices linked to Middle East developments.
opindia.comIndia Power Demand Hits Record 271 GW in Hot Weather
India's power demand hit a new peak of 271 gigawatts on Thursday. Thermal generation, mostly from coal, supplied 62 percent of electricity while solar covered 22 percent.
etftrends.comUtilities Shift from Coal to Natural Gas and Renewables
Utilities have moved from coal to natural gas plants because gas facilities cost less to build and operate. Wind and solar-plus-storage now show lower long-term electricity costs than fossil fuel generation. Industry leaders continue to invest in gas infrastructure while renewabl…
Washington ExaminerBloombergNEF Report Projects Solar Leading Global Electricity Generation by 2032
BloombergNEF released its annual energy outlook on Tuesday forecasting that solar power will surpass coal as the largest source of global electricity by 2032 if current deployment trends continue. The report also projects continued growth for renewables through 2050 and slower el…
oneindia.comIndia Curtailed 300 GWh of Renewable Energy in First Quarter
Grid and transmission limits caused India to curtail 300 gigawatt-hours of renewable energy in the first quarter. A clean energy think tank reported that transmission projects have met only 80 percent of annual targets over the past five years. The mismatch now poses the main ope…
etftrends.comChina Leads Renewable Energy Growth as U.S. Maintains Fossil Fuel Focus
China has expanded its renewable energy capacity while the United States continues policies favoring oil and gas exports. The shift coincides with higher global energy prices following conflict in the Middle East.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewGreat Britain's Updated Demand Flexibility Scheme Launches This Week
The updated Demand Flexibility Scheme launches this week, approved by Ofgem last month and operated by the National Energy System Operator. The scheme aims to stabilise the electricity grid during summer by shifting customer demand. British Gas, Equiwatt, and Octopus Energy have…