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Showing 9 of 164 news items in Energy & Transport

Energy & TransportApril 15, 2026

Stewart Island Solar Farm Could Be Running by Christmas

Excerpt from whatsoninvers.nz Stewart Island could have its long-awaited solar farm operational by Christmas, with construction potentially starting as early as June, officials say. The island's 480 residents currently rely entirely on diesel for electricity and are facing steep price increases due to Middle East conflicts driving up fuel costs. Southland Mayor Rob Scott said the council is exploring ways to fast-track the $15 million government-funded project by classifying it as emergency works under the Resource Management Act.

Energy & TransportApril 8, 2026

Keeping the Lights On: How Cuba Is Fighting an Energy Crisis Under Tightened Sanctions

Excerpt from powermag.com The current state of the national power grid in Cuba is a response to an exceptionally complex scenario, marked by the intensification of the U.S. embargo and its direct impact on fuel supplies. This was the message delivered by First Deputy Minister of Energy and Mines, Argelio Jesús Abad Vigoa, during his appearance on the Cuban TV program “Mesa Redonda.” The official distinguished two clearly defined phases. Until the end of last year, although the embargo remained rigorous and had imposed severe restrictions for more than six decades—including the persecution of suppliers, sanctions on shipping companies, and financial obstacles—Cuba managed to acquire fuel on the international market.

Energy & TransportApril 8, 2026

Sri Lanka declares Wednesdays off as Asian countries try to conserve fuel

Excerpt from bbc.com Sri Lanka has declared every Wednesday a holiday for public institutions to conserve fuel as the island nation grapples with possible shortages in the wake of the US and Israel's war with Iran. "We must prepare for the worst, but hope for the best," President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said at an emergency meeting with senior officials on Monday. This is the latest in a series of belt-tightening measures undertaken by Asian countries since the war choked off the Strait of Hormuz, which used to carry millions of barrels of oil from the Gulf into the region. Nearly 90% of all the oil and gas flowing through the strait last year was bound for Asia, which is the world's largest oil-importing region.

Energy & TransportApril 8, 2026

CalMac ferries could have lower capacity with rise of EVs

Excerpt from heraldscotland.com The rise of electric vehicles could result in Scotland's ferries having a lower vehicle capacity, CalMac has warned. Due to the presence of large battery packs, modern electric cars are on average 200-400kg heavier than a petrol equivalent. At a meeting in the Western Isles, the ferry operator was asked whether this would mean that vehicle capacity could be reduced on sailings as more EVs enter the market. In comments reported by The Scotsman, Outer Hebrides area manager David Hamill said: "Yes, I think it’s fair to say potentially it could.

Energy & TransportApril 1, 2026

From Hormuz to the Canary Islands: the price of a distant war

Excerpt from canarias7.es Wars in the Middle East are rarely explained solely by the clamor of headlines. For decades, this region has been the epicenter of the most sensitive points in the global energy system, and each military escalation casts a shadow that reaches far beyond its borders. The current tension—with Iran, Lebanon, and the Strait of Hormuz at the eye of the storm—once again forces us to confront our own fragility: the stability of the global economy remains chained to a handful of maritime corridors. This is certainly not the first time we've stumbled over this stone. Back in 1991, the Gulf War confirmed that control of crude oil and its transport routes is the true driving force behind high-level international politics. That intervention was sold to us as a crusade for legality after the invasion of Kuwait, but this appeal to law was, to a large extent, pure window dressing. As so often happens, the rules of the international game were invoked while they served the interests of the major powers and discarded when they ceased to be useful. Beyond the rhetoric, the conflict laid bare a stark reality: the Persian Gulf was—and still is—a key piece of the economic chessboard.

Energy & TransportMarch 18, 2026

From Macaronesia to the Caribbean in search of sustainability: delegations from 50 island regions will meet in Gran Canaria to discuss climate change

Excerpt from laprovincia.es Gran Canaria will host the Sustainable Islands Summit from April 20-22, a forum now in its fourth edition after previous editions in Madeira (Portugal), Prince Albert Island (Canada), and the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis (Caribbean). The event will bring together scientists, businesses, and politicians from more than 50 island regions to share their experiences, projects, and ideas, all focused on common goals: adapting to climate change and transitioning to clean energy sources. The event, whose main venue will be Expomeloneras in the south of the island, is organized by the Gran Canaria Island Council in collaboration with Island Innovation and with the support of Infecar. The Councilor for the Environment, Energy, Climate, and Knowledge, Raúl García Brink, emphasized the forum's "strategic value," which will allow the island to showcase its work in sustainability and energy transition, as well as forge alliances with other island territories facing similar challenges.

Energy & TransportMarch 18, 2026

Singapore venture raises S$50m for Indonesia projects as cross-border solar deals face headwinds

Excerpt from eco-business.com A new renewable energy developer founded by Frank Phuan has raised S$50 million (US$39 million) to build solar and green hydrogen infrastructure in Indonesia as regional efforts to export clean power to Singapore face regulatory barriers. Equator Renewables Asia (ERA), established last year by the former co-founder of Sunseap Group, secured the funding from strategic investors including Indonesian agribusiness firm KPN Corporation and Singapore-based shipping company Tsao Pao Chee (TPC). KPN and TPC contributed S$30 million (US$24 million) as key investors, with the remaining S$20 million (US$16 million) to come from Phuan and ERA’s management team.

Energy & TransportFebruary 25, 2026

Elia Seeks Contractor to Build Onshore Infrastructure on World’s First Artificial Energy Island

Excerpt from offshorewind.biz The TSO is looking for a contractor carry out the works required to host AC and related infrastructure on Princess Elisabeth Island (PEI) in the Belgian exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the North Sea. The scope includes detailed engineering and design, procurement, construction, and installation on the island’s land area, as well as the transport and accommodation of personnel offshore, and the transport of all necessary materials and equipment offshore. The deadline for submitting requests to participate in the tender is set for 3 April, with the construction work expected to take two years. Developed by Elia Group, the island is being built by TM Edison, a consortium including DEME and Jan De Nul, which installed the first batch of the island’s concrete substructures in 2025, with the campaign completed in October last year. The installation of the caissons will resume this spring, alongside continued works to prepare the island’s interior, according to Jan De Nul, which recently completed construction of the remaining concrete structures for the Princess Elisabeth Energy Island at the Vlissingen site in the Netherlands.

Energy & TransportFebruary 18, 2026

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show had a big message about Puerto Rico’s grid

Excerpt from canarymedia.com The superstar climbed a sparking electric pole as the Trump administration claws back millions in federal funding meant to fix the island’s hurricane-battered grid. When music superstar Bad Bunny climbed an electric pole during the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday, he showcased a painful reality during what was otherwise a joyous celebration of Puerto Rican culture. Puerto Rico’s power grid has been crumbling for nearly a decade, ever since Hurricanes Irma and Maria battered the U.S. territory in 2017 and all but destroyed its centralized electricity system. Bad Bunny highlights the ailing grid in his 2022 song “El Apagón” (“The Blackout”), which he sang yesterday from a sparking utility pole in a show seen by perhaps 135 million viewers.