Category: Energy

EnergyPolicy

Russia’s Coal Industry Implodes as Global Energy Shift Accelerates

Russia’s coal industry is experiencing its worst crisis in decades with massive financial losses and widespread closures. Meanwhile, renewable energy and battery storage are becoming the fastest-growing segments of the global economy, signaling a fundamental energy transition.

Russia’s Coal Industry in Freefall

Russia’s coal sector is facing its most severe crisis since the 1990s, with catastrophic financial losses mounting as exports collapse and domestic producers struggle to remain solvent. According to reports, the industry lost approximately Rbs 225 billion (US$2.8 billion) in the first seven months of 2025 alone—more than double the total losses recorded in all of 2024.

by Nathan Cross
EnergySustainability

World’s Largest Artificial Reef Deployed at UK Offshore Wind Farm in Marine Conservation Breakthrough

In a groundbreaking marine conservation initiative, one of the world’s largest artificial reefs has been installed at an offshore wind farm. The project features 75,000 specially designed reef cubes that serve dual purposes of infrastructure protection and marine habitat creation.

Pioneering Marine Conservation at Renewable Energy Site

One of the largest artificial reef installations globally has been successfully deployed at the offshore wind power facility located off the coast of Sussex, according to reports from the project developers. The innovative initiative at the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm represents the first deployment of its kind, with sources indicating that 75,000 specially engineered “reef cubes” have been positioned at the base of a single turbine.

by Nathan Cross
EnergyInnovation

Private Investment Surges Past $9 Billion in Nuclear Fusion Race

Private investment in nuclear fusion technology has approached $10 billion as companies race to commercialize the elusive power source. Multiple startups now claim they could supply fusion power to grids within the coming decade, though significant scientific hurdles remain.

Fusion Energy Attracts Massive Private Investment

Private investment in nuclear fusion technology has reportedly surged toward the $10 billion mark over the past five years, according to industry analysis. Sources indicate this unprecedented funding wave comes from venture capital firms, deep-tech investors, energy corporations, and sovereign governments, with the majority concentrated in the United States though activity is reportedly increasing in China and Europe as well.

by Henry Blakemore