Energy News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 5, 2025.
MIL-OSI: SPEC Resumes Global Collaboration with Companies on U.S. BIS Entity List
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) GAINESVILLE, Va., June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Standard Performance Evaluation Corp. (SPEC), the trusted leader in computing benchmarks, announced today that SPEC International Standards Group (ISG) successfully advocated that the United States clarify export policies to allow companies on the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Entity List to participate in […]
MIL-OSI Australia: In with the old: architects, planners, builders and academics unite in push for reuse over redevelopment
Source: 05 June 2025 UniSA’s Enterprise Hub is a state-of-the-art enterprise and innovation facility within an original heritage building Architects, builders, academics and regulators are calling for a major shift in Australia’s building policies, claiming these are based on a narrow view of environmental costs and false economies that downplay the real costs of new […]
MIL-OSI USA: Governor Hochul Speaks at Axios AI + NY Summit
Source: US State of New York arlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul participated in Axios AI+ NY Summit fireside chat with Ina Fried. VIDEO: The event is available to stream on YouTube here and TV quality video is available here (h.264, mp4). AUDIO: The Governor’s remarks are available in audio form here. PHOTOS: The Governor’s Flickr […]
MIL-OSI USA: Governor Polis Signs New Law Supporting Home Ownership for Colorado Educators
Source: US State of Colorado DENVER – Today, Governor Polis signed SB25-167 – Invest State Funds to Benefit Communities, sponsored by Senators Judy Amabile and Lisa Frizell, and Representatives Shannon Bird and Meghan Lukens. This law helps expand access to housing for teachers, increasing homeownership and supporting Colorado schools by providing down-payment assistance and expanding […]
MIL-OSI USA: Cotton Introduces Bill to Ban Blacklisted Firms from Sensitive DOE Contracts
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Arkansas Tom Cotton FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353June 4, 2025 Cotton Introduces Bill to Ban Blacklisted Firms from Sensitive DOE Contracts Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced the Securing our Energy Supply Chains Act, legislation that would establish a Department of Energy non-procurement […]
MIL-OSI Economics: NEWS RELEASE: And that’s a wrap on Energy Storage Alberta 2025
Source: – Press Release/Statement: Headline: NEWS RELEASE: And that’s a wrap on Energy Storage Alberta 2025 The second annual CanREA Summit devoted to the future of energy storage in Alberta was a success in Calgary this year. Calgary, June 3, 2025 – More than 200 people attended the Energy Storage Alberta—CanREA Summit and CanREA Connects networking event […]
MIL-OSI: Gran Tierra Energy Announces Sale of Gran Tierra North Sea Limited
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) CALGARY, Alberta , June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (“Gran Tierra” or the “Company”) (NYSE American:GTE) (TSX:GTE) (LSE:GTE) today announced that a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company has signed an agreement to sell its wholly owned subsidiary, Gran Tierra North Sea Limited (“GTNSL”), to NEO Energy for total consideration of […]
MIL-OSI USA: Tonko Slams Republicans’ Hypocrisy in Protecting Addiction & Mental Health
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Paul Tonko (Capital Region New York) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Addiction, Treatment, and Recovery (ATR) Caucus Co-Chair, Congressman Paul D. Tonko, spoke on the House floor today to call out Republicans for failing to respond to Trump administration attacks on addiction and mental health resources. Tonko’s speech came ahead of the […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Investing in diplomacy to strengthen economic ties
Source: Government of Canada regional news (2) Efforts will kick off when MLA for Athabasca-Barrhead-Westlock Glenn van Dijken lands in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to attend the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Spring Agriculture Task Force meeting, June 5 to 7. MLA van Dijken will champion Alberta’s role as a reliable partner in establishing U.S. […]
MIL-Evening Report: Woodside’s North West Shelf approval is by no means a one-off. Here are 6 other giant gas projects to watch
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Samantha Hepburn, Professor, Deakin Law School, Deakin University GREG WOOD/AFP via Getty Images The federal government’s decision to extend the life of Woodside’s North West Shelf gas plant in Western Australia has been condemned as a climate disaster. The gas lobby claims more gas is needed to […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Ruiz and Imperial Valley Leaders Discuss the Future of Lithium Valley in Washington
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Raul Ruiz (36th District of California) Washington, D.C. –Today, CongressmanRaul Ruiz (CA-25) attended Benchmarks Giga + USA. The two-day event explored the rise of USA’s lithium-ion battery gigafactory economy and the need to build secure, sustainable supply chains for lithium, nickel, graphite, cobalt, manganese, rare earths, and […]
MIL-OSI USA: Governor Lamont Thanks General Assembly for Approving Climate Mitigation Legislation
Source: US State of Connecticut (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today is thanking both chambers of the Connecticut General Assembly for approving legislation containing a package of initiatives aimed at protecting the environment, including by taking steps to mitigate the impacts of climate change through the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and also to […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Potential revision of combustion-enhancing fuel additives under Directive 98/70/EC – E-001384/2025(ASW)
Source: European Parliament Delivering on the EU’s net greenhouse gas emissions reduction target of at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 and the climate neutrality target by 2050, enshrined in the European Climate Law[1], call for ambitious policies and action to ensure a swift and sufficient decrease in emissions from all sectors, including transport. […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Dan Goldman Leads Effort to Streamline Permitting for Offshore Wind Projects
Source: US Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) Appropriations Letter Urges Congress to Fund BOEM’s Office of Renewable Energy Programs, Prioritize Efficiency in Federal Permitting for Offshore Wind Projects Offshore Wind Projects Projected to Create 56,000 Jobs by 2030 Read the Letter Here Washington, D.C – Congressman Dan Goldman led 18 of his Democratic colleagues in writing to […]
MIL-OSI: Media Advisory: Global Energy Show Canada 2025 to Convene World Energy Leaders for Critical Industry Dialogue
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) CALGARY, Alberta, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WHAT: We are pleased to share the following major events taking place during the Global Energy Show (GESC), organized by dmg events, in Calgary from June 10-12, 2025. Media interviews and photo opportunities will be available with spokespeople for the duration of the event. […]
MIL-OSI Global: A First Nations power authority could transform electricity generation for Indigenous nations
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Christina E. Hoicka, Canada Research Chair in Urban Planning for Climate Change, Associate Professor of Geography and Civil Engineering, University of Victoria First Nations across British Columbia have developed renewable electricity projects for decades. Yet they’ve experienced significant barriers to implementing, owning and managing their own electricity supply. […]
MIL-OSI Economics: UAE’s power capacity to reach 79.1GW in 2035, forecasts GlobalData
Source: GlobalData UAE’s power capacity to reach 79.1GW in 2035, forecasts GlobalData Posted in Power The United Arab Emirates (UAE) boasts one of the most secure and stable electricity supply systems in the region. Leveraging its substantial natural gas and oil reserves, among the largest globally, the UAE generates sufficient electricity to satisfy domestic consumption. […]
MIL-OSI Canada: BC Hydro launches new actions to power B.C.’s clean-energy future
Source: Government of Canada regional news BC Hydro has launched two requests for expressions of interest (RFEOI) to explore the next era of the province’s power potential, expand clean-energy resources and advance energy efficiency. These actions are critical to ensuring a stable, reliable electricity system that supports new housing, businesses and industries while keeping energy […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Battery storage procurement process was ‘transparent’
Source: South Africa News Agency The Department of Electricity and Energy has confirmed the integrity of the outcome of the Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (BESIPPPP). This after a political party in Parliament raised concern about the five preferred bidders chosen under Bid Window 3 of the BESIPPPP last week. “The Minister […]
MIL-OSI USA: Tonko Reintroduces Sweeping Offshore Wind Bill
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Paul Tonko (Capital Region New York) Tonko Reintroduces Sweeping Offshore Wind Bill Amidst administration attacks on offshore wind development, Tonko’s bill would provide needed leasing and permitting certainty to support clean energy future Washington, June 4, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) today […]