Energy News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 9, 2025.
MIL-OSI China: US Supreme Court lets Trump pursue mass federal layoffs
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday lifted a lower court order that had blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order requiring government agencies to lay off hundreds of thousands of federal employees. “Because the government is likely to succeed on its argument that the executive order and […]
MIL-OSI USA: U.S. and Israel Pledge to Work Together to Unleash AI Innovation with New Memorandum of Understanding
Source: US Department of Energy WASHINGTON— U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, vice chair and chair of the National Energy Dominance Council (NEDC), today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance collaboration on energy and artificial intelligence (AI) with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel Ambassador […]
India launches first phase of BIMSTEC cancer care capacity-building programme in Mumbai
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India on Monday launched the first phase of the BIMSTEC cancer care capacity-building program, an initiative aimed at strengthening regional cooperation in the fight against cancer among BIMSTEC nations. The programme, jointly organised by the Ministry of External Affairs and the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), […]
MIL-OSI USA: Kaptur, Murray Statement on DOE Failure to Comply with Basic Spending Transparency Requirements As Highlighted in New GAO Report
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) Washington, DC — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, issued the following joint […]
MIL-OSI: Vital Energy Provides Details for its Second-Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TULSA, OK, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vital Energy, Inc. (NYSE: VTLE) (“Vital Energy” or the “Company”) will report its second-quarter 2025 financial and operating results after market close on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. A conference call to discuss results is planned for 7:30 a.m. CT on Thursday, August 7, 2025. […]
MIL-Evening Report: American science is in crisis. It’s a great opportunity for Australia to snap up top scientists
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kylie Walker, Visiting Fellow, National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science, Australian National University Stellalevi / Getty Images Science in the United States in in trouble. The National Science Foundation, a key research funding agency, has suffered devastating funding cuts under the current administration. Critics say […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Disproportionate impact of EU building renovation rules on homeowners – E-002643/2025
Source: European Parliament Question for written answer E-002643/2025to the CommissionRule 144Markus Buchheit (ESN) The revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive will force millions of homeowners to undertake costly renovations. These one-size-fits-all rules place a massive financial burden on ordinary citizens, especially in countries such as Germany where home ownership is high[1]. Such green regulations, driven […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: New Permanent Representative of Australia Presents Credentials to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva
Source: United Nations – Geneva Clare Monica Walsh, the new Permanent Representative of Australia to the United Nations Office at Geneva, today presented her credentials to Tatiana Valovaya, the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva. Prior to her appointment to Geneva, Ms. Walsh held the position of Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Secretary, Enabling […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Implementation of public consultations for national social climate plans – E-002023/2025(ASW)
Source: European Parliament Conducting public consultation on the Social Climate Plan is a mandatory process. Article 5 of the Social Climate Fund (SCF) Regulation[1] outlines specific requirements for Member States on public consultation. They are required to provide a summary of the public consultation process when submitting their plan. The summary must show how the participants’ […]
MIL-OSI Europe: MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on tackling China’s critical raw materials export restrictions – B10-0326/2025
Source: European Parliament B10‑0326/2025 European Parliament resolution on tackling China’s critical raw materials export restrictions (2025/2800(RSP)) The European Parliament, – having regard to Regulation (EU) 2024/1252 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 April 2024 establishing a framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials and amending Regulations (EU) No 168/2013, […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Moldova receives over €244 million in EIB Global financing for energy and hospital upgrades
Source: European Investment Bank EIB Moldova gets two EIB Global loans totalling more than €244 million for heating project in capital Chisinau and new hospital in southern city of Cahul. Credits of €143.5 million to upgrade Chisinau’s district heating network and €101 million to build medical centre for residents of Cahul and neighbouring cities. Financing […]
MIL-OSI USA: Beyond Flights: Airports Could Bolster Grid Security and Adaptability
Source: US National Renewable Energy Laboratory As Aviation Continues To See Greater Demand, NASA and NREL Show How Regional Airports Can Become Energy Nodes Photo from Getty Images Between fleets of rental vehicles and ground support equipment, electricity demand at U.S. airports might quintuple in the next 20 years. Smaller regional and general aviation airports, […]
MIL-OSI Africa: African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) Secretary General to Speak at the African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 as Africa Energy Bank Prepares for Launch
Source: APO In a significant step toward bolstering financing for Africa’s energy sector, the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) are advancing plans to launch the African Energy Bank (AEB). In April this year, APPO hired consulting firm PWC as project management consultants for the $5 billion development finance institution, […]
MIL-OSI USA: Collaboration Reveals How Light Unlocks Chemistry of Nickel Catalyst
Source: US National Renewable Energy Laboratory Max Kudisch works in the Ultrafast Spectroscopy of Photoconversion Processes Lab at NREL, where he performed experiments to investigate the role of light in activating the nickel pre-catalyst. Photo by Justin Johnson, NREL A team of scientists across several U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories has unraveled how […]
MIL-OSI USA: EIA revises crude oil price forecast amid uncertainty and volatility but still expects prices will decrease
Source: US Energy Information Administration U.S. ENERGY INFORMATION ADMINISTRATIONWASHINGTON DC 20585 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 8, 2025 The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects the Brent crude oil price to average less than $70 per barrel in 2025 and about $58 per barrel in 2026. In its July Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), EIA revised its 2025 […]
MIL-OSI Economics: EIA revises crude oil price forecast amid uncertainty and volatility but still expects prices will decrease
Source: US Energy Information Administration – EIA Headline: EIA revises crude oil price forecast amid uncertainty and volatility but still expects prices will decrease U.S. ENERGY INFORMATION ADMINISTRATIONWASHINGTON DC 20585 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 8, 2025 The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects the Brent crude oil price to average less than $70 per barrel in […]
MIL-OSI USA: $3M Awarded to Integrate EV Into the Grid
Source: US State of New York overnor Kathy Hochul today announced $3 million has been awarded to three projects to advance technologies that can help integrate electric vehicles efficiently into the electric grid. The Governor has also made available $4 million to advance technologies that overcome data collection, transmission and operational challenges faced by utilities […]
MIL-OSI Canada: The Government of Canada is supporting 13 Indigenous-led clean energy projects through the Low Carbon Economy Fund’s Indigenous Leadership Fund
Source: Government of Canada News July 8, 2025 – Gatineau, Quebec As protectors of the land and water, Indigenous peoples have long been leaders in climate action. In addition to advocating for the care of our planet, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis are making significant contributions to lowering greenhouse gas emissions as leaders or key partners […]
MIL-OSI: CETY Announces Continued Eligibility for Federal Clean Energy Incentives Under New Law, Solidifying Leadership in Advanced Green Technologies
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) IRVINE, CA., July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: CETY) (the “Company” or “CETY”), a clean energy technology company offering power generation, waste to energy, battery storage, and heat to power solutions to deliver affordable, scalable, and eco-friendly energy, clean fuels, and alternative electricity for a sustainable future, […]
MIL-OSI Economics: IMCA delegation briefs European Parliament and European Commission on marine contractors’ vital role in securing critical offshore infrastructure
Source: International Marine Contractors Association – IMCA Headline: IMCA delegation briefs European Parliament and European Commission on marine contractors’ vital role in securing critical offshore infrastructure IMCA delegation briefs European Parliament and European Commission News A delegation of senior IMCA representatives briefed Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and senior representatives from the European Commission […]