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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

REA plans 500 power projects in N170bn 2026 budget

The Rural Electrification Agency of Nigeria plans over 500 electrification projects in its 2026 budget totaling N170 billion to enhance power supply to rural areas.

Feb 27 โ€ข 19:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

With votes from Peronism and last-minute changes, the government advanced in the Senate with the Glacier Law

The Argentine Senate advanced the Glacier Law with last-minute changes, granting provinces more power over natural resources and aiming to reactivate mining projects.

Feb 27 โ€ข 00:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Will give more power on conditions: - The network must not become a bottleneck

A political party in Norway is pushing for immediate measures to ensure power availability for military and industrial projects facing capacity issues from Statnett.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Trump's Tough Demand โ€“ 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 โ€ข 06:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

KNAB investigates possible illegal acceptance of construction projects in Daugavpils

The KNAB is investigating potential misuse of power by a public official regarding the acceptance of two construction projects in Daugavpils.

Feb 23 โ€ข 14:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Japan's First Major Investment in the US: 52 Trillion Won in Industrial Diamonds, Power Generation, and Oil

Japan publicly revealed its first investment projects in the United States, which total $55 billion, aimed primarily at industrial diamonds, energy generation, and oil production.

Feb 18 โ€ข 09:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Decoupling from Chinese Fossil Fuels... The US Investment Promised in the Tariff Agreement: A Series of 'Trump-Sealed' Projects

Japan announces the first projects under its $550 billion investment commitment to the U.S. as part of a recent tariff agreement, emphasizing artificial diamonds, crude oil export infrastructure, and gas-fired power plants.

Feb 18 โ€ข 09:30 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Ombudsman Seeks Nema Response Over Marsabit Power Projects Data

The Commission on Administrative Justice in Kenya has demanded a response from the National Environment Management Authority regarding its failure to provide information on power projects in Marsabit County.

Feb 16 โ€ข 15:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Mandatory Planning for Solar Power Threatens Over One Hundred Projects in Finland โ€“ Hausjรคrvi Still Expects Millions in Revenue

A proposed law in Finland may stall over one hundred planned solar power projects due to new mandatory planning requirements for facilities larger than 50 hectares.

Feb 16 โ€ข 11:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Chinese power line projects seek private capital in sign of infrastructure shift

Beijing is moving to attract private investment in significant infrastructure projects, including ultra-high-voltage power lines.

Feb 13 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

There are projects underway in Finland that can significantly increase electricity price spikes โ€“ 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 โ€ข 12:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Hooray! The bridges are so bad that they have to be demolished.

The article discusses the implications of deteriorating bridge conditions in Sandvika, Norway, highlighting the power of engineers in shaping infrastructure projects.

Feb 11 โ€ข 14:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Over the next five years, 100 trillion won will be invested in private investment projects such as data centers and power networks... profitability design is key

The South Korean government plans to uncover 100 trillion won in private investment projects over the next five years, focusing on sectors like AI data centers and power networks, along with the introduction of public participation funds.

Feb 11 โ€ข 09:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

UK backs biggest English onshore windfarm in a decade among 190 green energy projects

The UK government has supported the largest onshore windfarm in a decade as part of 190 energy projects aimed at creating a virtually zero carbon power grid by 2030.

Feb 10 โ€ข 09:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Circular reasoning about nuclear power

The article discusses the economic arguments surrounding nuclear power as highlighted in a recent book review, particularly focusing on the debt repayment structures of nuclear projects.

Feb 7 โ€ข 10:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต NHK News (JP)
World

$80 trillion investment in the U.S. based on Japan-U.S. agreement, with three projects as the first candidates

Three projects, including the construction of a gas-fired power plant, are being considered as initial candidates for an $80 trillion investment in the U.S. following the recent Japan-U.S. agreement, with further ministerial negotiations expected soon.

Feb 6 โ€ข 20:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Viborg Municipality on the way to abandoning two large solar power plants

Viborg Municipality is moving towards halting plans for two large solar power projects following political pressure from Denmark's Democratic Party and the Liberal Alliance.

Feb 5 โ€ข 17:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Research reveals: Wind power complaints stem from distrust, not opposition to the energy form

A study by the University of Eastern Finland finds that complaints about wind power primarily relate to the implementation of projects rather than ideological opposition to wind energy.

Feb 5 โ€ข 10:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Kemijรคrvi torpedoes the government's pump power plans, but help is still hoped for electricity price spikes

The city council of Kemijรคrvi has rejected the government's plans for pump power projects, coinciding with the highest electricity price spike of the season.

Feb 4 โ€ข 17:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Favorable Loans for Solar and Wind Power Plants for Electricity Producers

The government is set to offer favorable loans for solar and wind power projects from Thursday until March 1, as part of efforts to enhance energy security and facilitate investment in renewable energy.

Feb 3 โ€ข 09:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Is Trump winning or losing his war on offshore wind power?

Construction has resumed on four offshore wind mega-projects, seen as victories for clean energy despite challenges from the Trump administration.

Feb 2 โ€ข 12:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Indiaโ€™s Progress Will Get Energy from the 'Nuclear Plant Program', Big Announcement by Nirmala Sitharaman in the Budget

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a significant boost to the nuclear energy sector in the Union Budget 2026-27, extending customs duty exemptions on imported goods for nuclear power projects until 2035, applicable to all nuclear plants regardless of capacity.

Feb 1 โ€ข 10:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
Life & Tech

The theater that will mark 2026: the Andalusian power, an Oriol Pla in a state of grace, and the return of Coque Malla

The article discusses the uncertain political climate affecting the cultural sector in Spain, particularly theater, while highlighting significant projects and notable performances expected to shape the year 2026.

Jan 2 โ€ข 20:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Wind and the Sun under Censorship. Trump vs. Renewable Energy

The article discusses the challenges faced by wind energy projects in the U.S. due to the Trump administration's opposition, despite wind power contributing to 10% of the country's electricity generation.

Jan 1 โ€ข 08:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Life & Tech

NRG Island pioneers of renewable energy

NRG Island is an Italian company founded in 2010 that emerged during a significant growth period for renewable energy, particularly in the deployment of industrial-scale solar photovoltaic systems, amidst challenges in finding suitable and affordable land for such projects.

Dec 27 โ€ข 07:00 UTC

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