Energy News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for May 29, 2025

Energy News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 29, 2025.

MIL-OSI Economics: Media release: Pioneering marine turtle conservation project takes out top prize at energy industry awards – Australian Energy Producers
Source: Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association Headline: Media release: Pioneering marine turtle conservation project takes out top prize at energy industry awards – Australian Energy Producers A decade-long environmental initiative led by Queensland’s LNG operators has taken out the top honour at the 2025 Australian Energy Producers Excellence Awards, held last night as part […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Electrifying growth: Infrastructure and energy RMA national direction open for consultation
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is taking action to address the country’s infrastructure deficit and energy shortage through a series of important changes to national direction under the RMA, say RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Energy Minister Simon Watts.National direction refers to rules and policies sitting under the Resource Management Act (RMA) that […]

MIL-OSI Economics: One Year In: How the Bespoke AI Laundry Combo Is Changing the Way People Do Laundry
Source: Samsung Since debuting in February 2024, Samsung Electronics’ Bespoke AI Laundry Combo1 has sold more than 100,000 units in Korea and won 21 major awards,2 building a strong presence in the all-in-one washer-dryer market.   Designed to boost convenience and make smarter use of time and space, the Bespoke AI Laundry Combo is reshaping […]

MIL-OSI USA: Vermont Congressional Delegation Pushes HHS to Protect Low-Income Energy Assistance Program
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Vermont Congressional Delegation, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and U.S. Representative Becca Balint (VT-At-Large), pushed back on the Trump Administration’s plans to eliminate the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and terminate employees at the Department […]

MIL-OSI: Houston American Energy Corp. Announces 1-for-10 Reverse Stock Split
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) HOUSTON, TX, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Houston American Energy Corp. (NYSE American: HUSA) (“HUSA” or the “Company”) announced today that its Board of Directors approved a reverse stock split of the Company’s common stock at a ratio of 1-for-10. The reverse stock split is intended to increase the market price […]

MIL-OSI USA: Hoeven: Minerals Processing Facility in Beulah a Game-Changer, Helping Secure U.S. Domestic Battery Supply Chain
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for North Dakota John Hoeven 05.28.25 Senator Worked to Secure $115 Million Grant for Talon Metals Facility, Supporting 150 Jobs in Mercer County & Reducing U.S. Reliance on Foreign Critical Minerals BEULAH, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today joined leaders from Talon Metals in announcing a site has been […]

MIL-OSI USA: Washington State Sues Trump Administration to Protect Scientific Research and Education Programs
Source: Washington State News SEATTLE — Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition of 15 other attorneys general to file a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s illegal attempts to cut critical National Science Foundation (NSF) programs and funding that help maintain the United States’ position as a global leader in science, technology, engineering, and […]

MIL-OSI: Brooge Energy Voluntarily Delists from Nasdaq
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) DUBAI, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brooge Energy Limited, (“BEL” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BROG), a Cayman Islands-based infrastructure provider, which is engaged in Clean Petroleum Products and Biofuels and Crude Oil storage and related services, today announced that it has provided notification to The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC (“Nasdaq”) of […]

MIL-OSI USA: Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Protect Scientific Research and Education Programs 
Source: US State of New York EW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a coalition of 15 other attorneys general in suing the Trump administration to stop its illegal attempts to cut critical National Science Foundation (NSF) programs and funding that help maintain the United States’ position as a global leader […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Impact on citizens of the Green Deal, the Clean Industrial Deal and a possible carbon levy – E-000911/2025(ASW)
Source: European Parliament Industry in Europe is under pressure, due to several factors, including high energy prices, international competition amidst rising geopolitical tensions, and overcapacities in third countries[1]. Decarbonising our economies is a global challenge that can be an economic opportunity, as flagged in the Draghi Report[2]. The European Green Deal[3] and the recent Clean […]

Centre pulls up e-commerce giants over ‘dark patterns’, calls for immediate compliance
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) In a sharp message to e-commerce platforms, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs on Wednesday urged companies to eliminate the use of “dark patterns” — deceptive user interface designs aimed at misleading consumers — warning that failure to comply could invite regulatory action. Chairing a high-level stakeholder […]

MIL-OSI USA: Merkley, Wyden Fight Trump’s Illegal Gutting of ENERGY STAR Program
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore) May 28, 2025 Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined 20 of their Senate colleagues to demand the Trump Administration immediately reverse course on its plan to illegally and unilaterally terminate the ENERGY STAR program. In their letter, the Senators […]

MIL-OSI USA: Updated Risk Management Framework Supports Success of Marine Energy Devices
Source: US National Renewable Energy Laboratory NREL’s hydraulic and electric reverse osmosis (HERO) wave energy converter (WEC) is seen anchored off Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head, North Carolina. This is NREL’s first marine-powered desalination device to weather ocean waters. Photo by John McCord / Coastal Studies Institute The life of a wave energy converter (WEC) […]

MIL-OSI Economics: Laos’ large hydropower capacity to reach 16GW in 2035, forecasts GlobalData
Source: GlobalData Laos’ large hydropower capacity to reach 16GW in 2035, forecasts GlobalData Posted in Power Laos’ Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) has set a goal to reach hydropower capacity of 12GW by 2025 and 20GW by 2030, with the objective of facilitating regional exports. The nation is poised to export renewable electricity to […]

MIL-OSI: Atomic Canyon Raises $7M led by Energy Impact Partners to bring AI-Powered Innovation to Nuclear Energy
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Atomic Canyon, the developer of the Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered search and generative AI tools for the nuclear power industry, today announced it has raised $7 million to accelerate deployments across the country.  The seed round was led by the Elevate Future Fund […]

MIL-OSI: Gevo to Sell Luverne, Minnesota Ethanol Facility to A.E. Innovation; Will Retain Isobutanol Assets for Future Innovation
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) ENGLEWOOD, Colo., May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Agri-Energy, LLC (“Agri”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Gevo, to A.E. Innovation, LLC (“A.E.”) for $7 million. The transaction includes Agri’s 18-million-gallon-per-year ethanol-production facility located in […]

MIL-OSI Global: High electricity prices zapping your budget? Here are 5 ways to save
Source: The Conversation – USA – By Hannah Wiseman, Professor of Law, Penn State Pennsylvania residents may get sticker shock when they see their electric bills this summer. Aging infrastructure, extreme weather, transmission bottlenecks and increased demand are sending electricity rates soaring. Widespread rate hikes across the commonwealth started in December 2024 and are continuing […]

MIL-OSI USA: Solar and wind power curtailments are increasing in California
Source: US Energy Information Administration In-brief analysis May 28, 2025 The California Independent System Operator (CAISO), the grid operator for most of the state, is increasingly curtailing solar- and wind-powered electricity generation as it balances supply and demand amidst rapid renewables capacity growth. Grid operators must balance supply and demand to maintain a stable electric […]

MIL-OSI: Eos Energy Secures Strategic Order for Faraday Microgrid’s Project in California
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) EDISON, N.J., May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: EOSE) (“Eos” or the “Company”), America’s leading innovator in designing, manufacturing, and providing zinc-based long duration energy storage systems sourced and manufactured in the United States, today announced it has secured an order with Faraday Microgrids to deploy a […]

MIL-OSI: Tokio Marine Group to launch GX business to support green transformation
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New global offering will provide specialist insurance and risk management solutions to businesses looking to decarbonize Tokio Marine GX products and capacity will be available via TMHCC’s GX Team LONDON, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc. today announced the launch of Tokio Marine GX (TMGX), a new underwriting […]