UK launches strategy to secure critical minerals by 2035
The plan seeks to reduce foreign dependence, boost domestic production and recycle key resources for the energy transition.
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Next-Gen IRON: XPENG’s humanoid robot that looks like a human being
XPENG presents its hyper-realistic robot with solid-state battery and fluid movements, ready for real-world tasks from 2026.
Ulysses project could start commercial operations in 2027
A plant in Townsville to convert bioethanol into sustainable aviation fuel, creating jobs and reducing emissions
T-HYNET, Spain’s largest electrolyzer, to be built by Repsol
Spain's largest electrolyzer will be operational in 2028 and produce 2.7 tons of renewable hydrogen per hour
Fortum to invest 85 million euros to decarbonize its Zabrze plant
The Finnish energy company is reinforcing its coal exit plan with a key investment in Poland.
Battery energy storage could eliminate up to 30 GW of fossil fuel backup
An ECO STOR analysis reveals how electric storage systems strengthen the grid and reduce costs in Germany's energy transition.
GasCo will be operational in early 2026 and will seek LNG bids
GasCo will begin seeking LNG tenders in 2026 to supply Singapore's demand from 2028.
Galp will have its new biofuels plant ready in 2026
The plant will produce HVO and SAF, two renewable fuels that will reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 88%.
Scandium doping technique improves battery lifetime
Doping with scandium in Na₂/₃MnO₂ cathodes allows retaining 60% of capacity after 300 cycles, opening new opportunities to replace lithium.
Mexico: New energy efficiency standards to take effect in 2026
Two new NOM standards on air conditioners and electric motors will come into force in February 2026.
WEG announces industrial expansion in Brazil with million-dollar investment
The company will build a new industrial park and expand its plant in Jaraguá do Sul to strengthen its production capacity in the country.
Company uses solar ovens for 100% recycled steel production
PANATERE inaugurates two solar furnaces in La Chaux-de-Fonds that melt recycled steel with clean energy.