Day: November 26, 2025

What Do Australia and California Have in Common? They Have Killed Downstream Businesses and Hurt Consumers Along the Way

Energy News Beat In the global push toward cleaner energy, two regions stand out for their aggressive policies: Australia and California. Both have implemented stringent environmental regulations and renewable energy mandates that have led to the shuttering of oil refineries, crippling downstream businesses in the oil and gas sector. This has not only resulted in […]

Large UK Oil and Gas Company Explores U.S. Deals – WSJ

Energy News Beat In a strategic pivot that underscores growing frustrations within the UK’s energy sector, Harbour Energy, the largest oil and gas producer in the North Sea, is actively scouting merger and acquisition opportunities across the United States. This move comes as the company seeks to establish a “scalable position” in the world’s biggest […]

China Unveils New CO2 Turbine That Could Upend Power Tech

Energy News Beat In a groundbreaking development that could reshape the landscape of power generation, China has unveiled the world’s first supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO2) power generator. This innovative technology, which uses CO2 in a supercritical state as its working fluid instead of traditional steam, promises higher efficiency, reduced environmental impact, and versatile applications across […]