CogniCurrent Icon

COGNICURRENT

A compact global news feed for the bigger picture.

Regions
Topics
Saved views:
Save your current filters to revisit or share.
50 stories
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Price of Electricity Increased in February Due to the Introduction of More Expensive Plants

Electricity prices in February rose due to the entry of more expensive power plants, amid high demand caused by cold weather.

Mar 2 • 12:19 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Climate Ministry: The Impact of US-Iran Airstrike on Domestic Electricity Rates is Limited

The South Korean government has stated that the recent US and Israeli airstrikes in Iran will have a limited short-term impact on domestic electricity prices due to a decrease in power demand caused by rising spring temperatures.

Mar 2 • 08:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Datacentre developers face calls to disclose effect on UK’s net emissions

Datacentre developers in the UK are urged to disclose the potential impact of their projects on national greenhouse gas emissions amid concerns about rising electricity demand.

Mar 1 • 16:00 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Stephen Lecce: Ontario — the world’s reliable partner

Ontario positions itself as a leading partner in the global mining sector amidst rising demand for critical minerals.

Mar 1 • 14:35 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

‘Pawn Stars’ boss Rick Harrison warns of silver shortage as demand surges

Rick Harrison from 'Pawn Stars' alerts to a significant silver shortage due to rising demand driven by technology and renewable energy.

Feb 28 • 15:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

A solar plant inaugurated in Santarém will meet 60% of the energy demand of the TRE of Pará

A new solar power plant in Santarém is expected to supply 60% of the energy needs of the Electoral Regional Court of Pará.

Feb 27 • 13:15 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NMDPRA data expose weak modular refinery contribution

Data indicates Nigeria's modular refineries contributed only 2.37% to the country's diesel demand from November 2025 to January 2026.

Feb 27 • 00:21 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Spring Season with Decreased Power Demand and Increased Supply... Operation of Power Supply Measures Period

The South Korean government will implement power supply stabilization measures from March 28 to June 14 due to decreased power demand in spring.

Feb 26 • 03:16 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

President of Bogdanka: it is impossible to compete with coal sold below cost

The President of Bogdanka discusses the challenges facing the Polish coal market, highlighting pressures from low-demand and coal being sold below extraction costs.

Feb 26 • 03:10 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Scoop: Trump brings Big Tech to White House to curb power costs amid AI boom

President Trump is set to meet with major tech company leaders to sign a pledge aimed at reducing energy costs associated with growing demand from AI data centers.

Feb 25 • 17:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Flip Side of Wind Power: Decades of Growth in Energy Wood Usage Might Collapse

The increasing use of affordable wind energy in district heating plants in Finland is rapidly decreasing the demand for energy wood, with projections suggesting a potential 50% drop by the end of the 2030s.

Feb 25 • 12:17 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Israel: A crisis hits the gas market and puts energy security at risk

Israel faces a gas supply crisis due to infrastructure development delays and increased winter demand, leading to tensions between government ministries.

Feb 25 • 07:29 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

LEA support for heat pumps: invites you to prepare in advance - demand is high, the number of invitations is limited

With high demand for heat pumps and limited funding, individuals are encouraged to prepare early for upcoming subsidies.

Feb 25 • 07:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The 100 Critical Hours and the Rise of Energy Storage

The article discusses the upcoming Market Balance of Power (MBP) in Mexico, aimed at addressing electricity supply and demand, and its implications for users facing increased costs.

Feb 25 • 07:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Trump's Tough Demand – Similar Projects to Be Built in Finland

President Trump announced a new requirement for tech companies building data centers to also construct their own power plants to cover the energy needs of these centers.

Feb 25 • 06:47 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Last Chance for State Support: Cogeneration Manufacturers Fear an Influx

Cogeneration manufacturers are concerned about the upcoming influx of demand in light of the last opportunity for state support.

Feb 24 • 16:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The mining industry knows it must change. It has a plan

The article discusses initiatives aimed at transforming the mining sector in Poland amidst declining coal demand and the importance of energy stability.

Feb 24 • 08:07 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor: Invest Heavily in State Energy Storage in Closed Mines

The article calls for Sweden to establish a long-term energy agreement utilizing abandoned mines for energy storage to stabilize supply and demand before the upcoming parliamentary elections.

Feb 24 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Hobart stadium power options uncosted, not finalised

Upgrades to Hobart's power grid for the Macquarie Point stadium are still pending finalization and cost assessment, with significant energy demand increases expected.

Feb 23 • 18:40 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Empty Gas Storage: Regional Greens Demand Report from Aiwanger

The Greens in Bavaria are demanding a report from Minister Hubert Aiwanger regarding the record low levels of gas storage in the region, calling for transparency and a strategy for improving energy supply security.

Feb 23 • 11:36 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Strategic Minerals: Africa Faces the Challenge of Fair Contracts

Africa is navigating the complex landscape of securing fair contracts in the global demand for strategic minerals key to energy transition.

Feb 22 • 23:05 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

REQUESTS HAVE INCREASED FIVEFOLD: The pellet deficit was caused by their inaccessibility and the resulting hype

Latvia faces a fivefold increase in the demand for wood pellets heating due to a severe winter and a subsequent shortage in supply.

Feb 22 • 18:44 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Are Nuclear Waste Repositories the Last Weapon in the Climate Battle?

The article discusses the global demand for stable, low-emission energy and the role of nuclear energy in meeting this demand while addressing the critical issue of safely disposing of long-lived radioactive waste.

Feb 22 • 10:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents protest and demand improvements in energy supply in Curralinho, Marajó

Residents of Curralinho in Marajó protested demanding improvements in their electricity supply.

Feb 21 • 19:17 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Chinese clean energy magnate warns that the AI boom will overload the global power grid

Chinese wind turbine magnate Zhang Lei warns that the increasing demand for electricity driven by artificial intelligence could push millions into energy poverty unless more investment is made in renewable sources.

Feb 21 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Capital Clean Energy Carriers: 1.75 Times Oversubscription for the Bond - 3.75% Interest Rate

Capital Clean Energy Carriers' bond issuance of €250 million saw strong demand with an oversubscription of 1.75 times, indicating investor confidence in the maritime company.

Feb 20 • 17:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

An Appeal Against Demand Charges - Now Speaking a Utility Company That Does Things Differently

The electricity company Lahti Energia has stated that it currently does not offer demand charge-free contracts for homeowners, despite a recent regulatory announcement suggesting households may have the right to choose such an option.

Feb 20 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Dry firewood is already out in sellers' warehouses

Estonian homeowners reliant on firewood are facing shortages as demand surges this winter due to harsh weather conditions.

Feb 19 • 22:01 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Nova Scotia takes step toward building two fast-acting electricity generation plants

The Nova Scotia government has approved partial plans for the construction of two fast-acting electricity generation plants in Pictou County, aimed at enhancing energy reliability during peak demand.

Feb 19 • 20:45 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VEA: Increasing electricity consumption and price fluctuations demand rapid wind power development

The Latvian Wind Energy Association (VEA) highlights the growing electricity consumption and high prices as key challenges demanding the rapid development of wind energy capacity in Latvia.

Feb 19 • 12:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Carnival Hangover? Sun in Pisces and Eclipse Reflections Demand an Energy Detox

The article discusses the astrological implications following Brazil's Carnival celebrations, emphasizing an energetic detox to recover from the festivities.

Feb 19 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

WSJ: Nuclear Demand Takes Flight. Uranium Supply is Stumbling

Rising demand for nuclear energy and the expansion of data centers are putting pressure on global uranium supplies, raising fears of a fuel crisis for reactors.

Feb 19 • 08:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Poland May Run Out of Space for Gas. Demand is Growing Very Quickly

Poland is facing a potential shortage in gas storage capacity due to rapidly increasing demand.

Feb 18 • 16:38 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Polish energy company plans to raise gas supplies to Ukraine by 40% in 2026

Poland's Orlen plans to increase natural gas deliveries to Ukraine by 40%, reaching over 1 billion cubic metres by 2026, amid rising demand.

Feb 18 • 11:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Is the forecast of a 2% annual increase in electricity demand plausible?

The forecast of a yearly 2% increase in electricity demand, which has led the South Korean government to consider building more nuclear power plants, faces skepticism regarding its accuracy.

Feb 18 • 08:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The price of electricity is again high today

The price of electricity in Finland is expected to rise today, reaching over 20 cents per kilowatt-hour in the morning before dropping in the afternoon.

Feb 17 • 23:04 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

ADMIE: Full coverage of Crete's demand from the new interconnection with Attica

The ADMIE has announced that Crete's energy demand is fully met through a new interconnection with Attica, providing up to 500 MW of electric power, which aligns with local consumption during winter.

Feb 17 • 16:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Turning point in electricity's exorbitant prices

Finland is experiencing record-high electricity prices due to a combination of cold weather and low wind energy production, leading to significant energy consumption.

Feb 17 • 15:31 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Züleyxa Izmailova: Managed Powers Demand a Controlled Energy Policy

Züleyxa Izmailova discusses the disarray in Estonia's energy policy amidst challenges in balancing fossil fuels and renewable energy sources.

Feb 17 • 13:12 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

How to coordinate electricity production?

The article discusses the critical role of the National Electric System Operator (ONS) in Brazil, comparing it to a conductor leading an orchestra, emphasizing its importance in coordinating electricity supply and demand.

Feb 17 • 13:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Gasgrid: Hydrogen Pipeline Will Not Come to Southeast Finland at the Moment – We Investigated Whether the Region's Hydrogen Projects Are at Risk

Gasgrid has announced that a hydrogen pipeline will not be extended to Southeast Finland in the immediate future due to insufficient demand for hydrogen projects in the area.

Feb 16 • 17:21 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Helen: Changes Coming to Power Demand Charge

Helen Electricity Network has announced updates to its power demand charge calculations in line with new regulations from the Energy Authority.

Feb 16 • 16:05 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Sharp increase in LNG demand by 60% by 2035

GasLog Partners predicts a 60% increase in liquefied natural gas (LNG) demand by 2035 due to major projects and geopolitical developments.

Feb 14 • 10:02 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Republican attorneys general demand DOJ investigate foreign funding tied to 150 climate groups in US

Nineteen Republican attorneys general have requested a federal investigation into U.S. nonprofits for allegedly receiving foreign funding to influence energy policies unlawfully.

Feb 13 • 15:48 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

January recorded the highest gas consumption in five years, and transportation in nine years

Lithuania saw a significant increase in gas consumption in January due to low temperatures and high demand for heating and electricity generation, according to Amber Grid.

Feb 13 • 14:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

There are projects underway in Finland that can significantly increase electricity price spikes – Experts: This is the issue

Experts warn that numerous data center projects in Finland could result in higher electricity price spikes due to increased demand and limited flexibility in the power grid.

Feb 13 • 12:47 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Seollal holiday, concerns of a massive blackout due to excess electricity? Total mobilization of 'output control'

During the Seollal holiday, power demand is projected to plummet, raising concerns about potential blackouts due to excess electricity, prompting authorities to take measures to stabilize the grid.

Feb 13 • 05:56 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Global oil demand will increase less than expected in 2026, says the IEA

Global oil demand is projected to increase more slowly than anticipated this year, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).

Feb 12 • 16:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Does the energy sector endure harsher winters?

Paulina Grądzik confirms the safety of Poland's energy sector during extreme cold, highlighting record demands and generation levels.

Feb 12 • 13:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Will Artificial Intelligence Consume the World's Electricity? Musk Warns and Sparks Controversy

Elon Musk warns that the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence applications could lead to a significant energy crisis in the next three years due to unprecedented demand on the global energy system.

Feb 12 • 12:34 UTC

Story in context

Loading Intelligence...

📡

Select a report from the feed to view analysis and related coverage.