Surging power demand spurs smarter electric grid use Electricity demand is going up; building new transmission lines is really hard. But there are a number of improvements that could help us get more out of the existing grid today. Explainers Cat Clifford 7 min read
Power needs, natural gas and AI dominate CERAWeek debate Tension between climate change and energy security was on display at the Houston confab. Latest News Cat Clifford & Amena H. Saiyid 7 min read
Climate, AI and energy security drive CERAWeek confab One of the world’s largest energy conferences, CERAWeek, is underway this week in Texas. It's the first major gathering of the energy industry since COP28. Latest News Amena H. Saiyid 3 min read
China, India lean on coal-fired power to shore up economies The emissions increase from coal-fired generation in these two countries along with emissions from other emerging economies more than offset the declines in coal power achieved by the United States, the European Union and other wealthier economies. Data Dives Amena H. Saiyid < 1
Global energy watchdog puts on climate ‘referee’ hat With higher profile, the IEA chief, Fatih Birol, faces scrutiny from all sides. Latest News Anca Gurzu 7 min read
Saudi Arabia has a surprisingly clear path to net zero Saudi Arabia’s economy depends heavily on oil exports. But the kingdom has a clearer path to reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions at home than many other countries. Voices Jim Krane 3 min read
Oil and gas companies step into the spotlight at COP28 A flurry of announcements from the industry was at least partly aimed at blunting an unprecedented push for the eventual elimination of fossil fuel use. Latest News Bill Spindle 5 min read
Fossil fuel companies are a “marginal force” in global clean energy investments The oil and gas sector is underinvesting in clean technologies despite reaping record profits, an International Energy Agency report finds. Data Dives Amena H. Saiyid 2 min read