Climate & Energy

Climate policy and impacts, energy markets, electricity systems, renewables, emissions and the low-carbon transition.

  1. A filing details the Kangaroo Valley Battery project, which has a capacity of 350 MW. It was submitted for federal review on September 24, 2026.

  2. The Odisha government approved feasibility studies for nuclear power sites, according to official sources. Further developments are expected soon.

  3. Ineos has paused operations at its Hull acetyls plants, impacting around 1,000 jobs, according to the company. Nearly 4,000 skilled roles are affected.

  4. South Korea's 10-year plan aims to cut Middle East oil imports to 50% by 2035, increasing stockpiling capacity by 20 million barrels by 2030.

  5. A $22.3 billion combined-cycle gas plant will be built in Texas, according to reports. Two other projects are currently under review.

  6. Summer 2026 marked Ireland's hottest on record at 16.28°C, with droughts intensifying due to climate change, according to a recent study.

  7. A report states that 25% of Buffalo City's population lives in informal settlements. Residents face significant climate-related challenges, according to studies.

  8. A financial close for a 400 MW battery project has been reached, according to reports. Construction is set to commence in November 2026.

  9. Starting in 2026, Abu Dhabi will require over 250 companies to report greenhouse gas emissions, according to the Environment Agency.

  10. A memorandum outlines plans for a 940 MW renewable energy cluster, according to reports. The agreement was signed on September 10, 2026.

  11. On 20 September 2026, a foundation stone was laid for a power project with an investment of ₹48,000 crore, according to reports.

  12. ExxonMobil plans $28–33 billion in annual capital spending through 2030. Production targets are set at 5.4 million barrels per day, reports indicate.

  13. NMDC plans to achieve net-zero operational emissions by 2047, targeting a 90% reduction through energy efficiency and renewable sources, according to reports.

  14. A glacier and rock collapse in northern Nepal on August 26, 2026, caused flooding that killed over 1,300 people, with 5,000 still missing.

  15. Drone attacks on Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline halted oil flows. European refiners are now seeking alternative supplies, according to reports.

  16. The Golden South Wind Project features 50 turbines with a capacity of 210 MW. Potentia Renewables will oversee its operations, according to reports.

  17. Thailand plans to incorporate a 5% hydrogen blend in fuels by 2030, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050, according to reports.

  18. Repeated outbreaks have occurred in Kerala since 1997, with climate factors like rainfall noted in research, according to scientific studies.

  19. European gas storage is at 65% capacity, while Middle East conflicts disrupt 20% of global LNG supply, pushing prices higher for winter 2026/27.

  20. All On invested $5 million in PowerGen Nigeria, completing its Series C funding to support 6,000 new electricity connections, according to reports.