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- 2026-07-01 funding Wood Mackenzie has acquired LandGate, integrating its land site selection and infrastructure data. source
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AI could increase global emissions by boosting oil and gas production, study finds
A new peer-reviewed study published in a Nature journal suggests that artificial intelligence could significantly increase global emissions by boosting oil and gas production. Researchers estimate that AI's role in maki…
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Europe, Asia brace for winter gas crisis amid Middle East conflict, Qatar LNG outages
Europe and Asia are facing a potentially severe natural gas shortage this winter, exacerbated by ongoing conflict in the Middle East and infrastructure damage in Qatar. Despite record heatwaves, import-dependent nations…
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AI demand disrupts tech infrastructure planning with longer lead times and higher costs
The demand for AI is causing significant disruptions in technology infrastructure planning, leading to unpredictable procurement cycles. Lead times for essential data center components have extended to 18-36 months, wit…
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US proposed ban on Chinese inverters could harm local power industry
The United States is reportedly planning to ban Chinese-made inverters, crucial components for renewable energy systems, citing national security concerns. Chinese industry leaders, including Sungrow Power Supply and Hu…
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Wood Mackenzie acquires LandGate; Affirm integrates payments for Bed Bath & Beyond brands
Wood Mackenzie has finalized its acquisition of LandGate, integrating the latter's detailed land site selection and infrastructure data into its own platform. LandGate, founded in 2016, provides crucial data on U.S. pow…
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AI development bottleneck shifts from GPUs to grid infrastructure
The primary constraint for AI development is shifting from GPU availability to critical grid infrastructure, specifically high-voltage transformers. Lead times for these transformers can extend up to four years, signifi…
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Orbital data centers emerge as solution to terrestrial power demands · 1 source tracked
The concept of orbital data centers is gaining traction as a potential solution to the escalating power demands and terrestrial infrastructure challenges faced by traditional data centers. Companies like Axiom Space are…
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US and Iran sign peace deal, but oil market recovery to take months
The United States and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding to de-escalate conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit route. While this agreement is a positive step, experts caution that i…
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Data centers adopt battery storage for AI power needs, facing cost and complexity hurdles
Data center operators are increasingly integrating battery energy storage systems (BESS) beyond traditional backup roles, aiming to manage peak demand, enhance grid flexibility, and support growing AI infrastructure nee…
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Energy markets face prolonged tightness until 2027 despite Strait of Hormuz reopening
Global energy markets are expected to remain tight well into 2027, despite a recent memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts from S&P Global and Oxford Economics not…
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US-Iran interim deal offers Gulf states path to recovery
The U.S. and Iran have reached an interim deal, including a 60-day ceasefire and the free passage of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which is expected to be formally signed soon. This development offers a potenti…
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Oil and gas prices to remain high for months post-Iran deal
Energy experts anticipate that global oil and gasoline prices and supply issues will persist for months, even after an agreement to end the Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The complex logistics of shipping, re…
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US EV sales fall as global adoption accelerates
Global electric vehicle sales surged by 20% in 2025, with one in four new cars sold worldwide being electric. However, the U.S. experienced a 2% decline in EV sales during the same period, largely due to a lack of affor…
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Middle East conflict sparks aluminium shortage, threatening Asia's green energy goals
The conflict in the Middle East is creating a shortage of aluminium, a critical component for renewable energy technologies like solar panels and wind turbines. Iranian attacks on major aluminium production facilities i…
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AI Data Center Projects Face 7-Year Delays Due to Infrastructure Bottlenecks
AI data center projects are experiencing significant delays, with new projects entering service in 2025 facing over seven years to become operational. While PJM Interconnection has reformed its approval process to speed…
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Global oil inventories hit 8-year low amid Iran conflict
Global oil inventories are critically low, approaching an eight-year nadir, yet financial markets remain surprisingly calm. Analysts attribute this complacency to investor optimism and market-moving headlines, despite a…