Day: February 5, 2026

Overreliance on Renewables Leaves Americans Out in the Cold, and Paying More for Electricity

Energy News Beat As winter storms continue to batter the United States, the vulnerabilities of an energy grid increasingly dependent on intermittent renewables like wind and solar are becoming painfully clear. Recent cold blasts have not only tested the limits of power demand but have also highlighted how policies favoring renewables are driving up costs […]

New Arctic Russian LNG Carrier Makes First Delivery

Energy News Beat In a significant milestone for Russia’s energy sector, the newly commissioned Arc7 ice-class LNG carrier Alexey Kosygin has completed its inaugural delivery, underscoring Moscow’s push to bolster year-round operations in the harsh Arctic environment despite ongoing international sanctions. In a significant milestone for Russia’s energy sector, the newly commissioned Arc7 ice-class LNG […]

Siemens Energy Commits $1 Billion to Ramp Up Manufacturing in US, Impacting Grid Equipment

Energy News Beat In a major boost to the U.S. energy sector, Siemens Energy has announced a $1 billion investment to expand its manufacturing capabilities across the country. This commitment focuses on scaling up production of critical grid equipment and gas turbines, addressing the surging demand driven by artificial intelligence, data centers, and the broader […]