Category: General Energy

Wheat surges 5.3% on Black Sea export fears, lifting corn and soy – raising ethanol and biodiesel input costs from Brazil to the US Midwest.

Brazil’s 25% steel tariff and Mexico’s 50% China levy protect domestic mills, redirecting investment toward low-carbon steel and altering regional electricity and hydrogen demand.

Analysis of how Western analysts systematically underestimate China’s dominance in clean energy manufacturing, grid technology, and industrial decarbonisation – and what it means for global climate strategy.

New Australian planning reforms limit long-distance objectors to wind, solar and battery approvals – accelerating project timelines but raising community engagement questions.

Australia’s offshore wind rollout hits vessel and port constraints; floating feeder docks could unlock assembly without massive harbor upgrades.

BYD’s new Sealion 08 flagship SUV hits 900km CLTC range at $33,880, intensifying China’s EV price war and pressuring global rivals. Analysis for energy pros.

Federal Capacity Investment Scheme tenders 1.8 GW wind and solar in Queensland, where government-owned generators are underwriting projects to replace retiring coal plants.

Standard Chartered report finds 67% of ASEAN firms plan sustainable debt issuance amid $400B annual financing gap for net-zero transition.

Victoria opens Australia’s maiden offshore wind tender for 2 GW, a critical step toward 9 GW by 2040 as coal plants retire and grid integration challenges mount.

Fire at $10B Sibur-Sinopec Amur plant kills one, injures 100+, threatening polymer output and Russia’s gas pivot to Asia. What it means for supply chains and investment.