Saturday, March 21, 2026

Energy

Middle East War Sends Oil Prices Soaring: Global Energy Security and the Strait of Hormuz Crisis Explained

As tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz, global energy markets face extreme volatility. Oil prices briefly surged toward $120 per barrel before dropping sharply, highlighting a market driven by geopolitical risk and fragile supply routes.

Europe’s Energy Sovereignty: Why Home-Grown Power is the Only Way Forward

As geopolitical tensions choke energy supply lines, Europe faces a choice: continue subsidizing the past or invest in a self-sufficient future. From PPA guarantees to tax reform, here is how the EU can jumpstart a "home-grown" electricity revolution.

KEY 2026: Rimini Energy Transition Expo Attracts 1,000+ Exhibitors and 530 Global Buyers

The doors have closed on the 2026 edition of KEY – The Energy Transition Expo, and the atmosphere at the Rimini Expo Centre was...

Europe Needs Stronger Ports and Shipyards to Deliver Its Offshore Wind Ambitions

Europe’s offshore wind industry is gaining momentum after successful auctions and new political commitments. But a critical bottleneck remains: ports and shipyards. Without stronger maritime infrastructure and vessels, Europe risks slowing the expansion of offshore wind and weakening its energy security.

KEY Energy Summit 2026: Renewables, Hydrogen, Data Centres and Electric Mobility Reshape Europe’s Energy Future

At KEY Energy Summit 2026, energy leaders, policymakers and industry experts examined the future of renewables, hydrogen, AI-driven data centres and electric mobility. New projections reveal a sharp rise in electricity demand and major shifts in Europe’s energy market.

Italy Becomes Europe’s Green Hub: KEY 2026 Opens in Rimini with a Vision for Innovation

Italy takes center stage at KEY – The Energy Transition Expo 2026. With 1,000+ brands and 24 halls at the Rimini Expo Centre, the event showcases the future of green tech, from sodium-ion batteries to the new SSEC launch in Vicenza this September.

Beyond the Grid: Inside the Innovation District Powering KEY 2026

As the energy transition accelerates, Rimini becomes the global hub for sustainable tech. Explore how KEY 2026’s Innovation District is bridging the gap between cutting-edge R&D and industrial practice.

DPE 2026 at Rimini Expo Centre: International Electricity Expo Accelerates Energy Transition and Smart Grids

Held alongside KEY – The Energy Transition Expo, DPE 2026 gathers Europe’s electricity supply chain in Rimini, spotlighting distributed generation, smart grids and digital solutions shaping the future of energy infrastructure.

Abu Dhabi hosts record World Future Energy Summit with 124 countries and $10 billion in projects

The World Future Energy Summit 2026 in Abu Dhabi gathered more than 51,000 participants from 124 countries, generating over $3 billion in potential investments and showcasing breakthrough innovations in renewable energy, AI and climate technologies.

€5.2 billion in EU ETS revenues dedicated to clean transition technologies under the Innovation Fund

The European Commission launches €5.2bn in new Innovation Fund calls to support net-zero technologies, hydrogen production and industrial heat decarbonisation, marking a major step toward the EU’s 2030 and 2050 climate goals.

Europe’s Renewable Hydrogen Leaders Call for a New Deal to Scale Up the Sector

At the Brussels Renewable Hydrogen Summit, EU officials and industry leaders reaffirmed their ambition to scale renewable hydrogen, calling for a New Deal to strengthen demand, accelerate industrial deployment, and protect Europe’s global lead.