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[cross-border-communications]

Gas journey from Russia To Europe.

Cheap Russian gas (2 euros) is gone. By now, we have the liquefied gas sold for 80 euros by the United States and Russia. A historic opportunity for the United States and Russia itself!

"The consumption of gas in Europe is growing annually, which leads to an increase of gas and oil imports."

🟠 Il gas russo a buon mercato (2 euro) è finito. Oramai abbiamo il gas liquefatto che viene venduto a 80 euro dagli Stati Uniti e dalla stessa Russia. Un' opportunità storica per Stati Uniti e Russia!

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[indizombie]

Even before a fire at a key US export terminal, in theory 155 billion cubic metres of Russian gas exported to Europe by pipeline needs to be found from the current 500 billion cubic metres market for shipped LNG. Producers need to pump much more gas to meet this demand, but, for example the Qataris are finding it easy to sell this on long-term contracts lasting longer than a decade. Germany wants a shorter contract to reflect its efforts to phase out fossil fuels. In any event the transfer of German energy demand into this market will push up prices for the whole world. In the short term, however, the challenge will be to maintain supply and demand in the German energy system. And while Europe's industrial powerhouse scrambles to expand its gas import options, it might need to prepare for "demand management", using less energy in its factories and households, and that risks recession across Europe.

Faisal Islam, BBC

[everydaydeeds]

Day 2697 - Saw a reminder from local utilities that there is less clean energy and higher demand between 4-9pm and to try running appliances outside of that time range. Which should be really easy, but is apparently my prime dishwasher time because I’ve already had to catch myself three times this week.

[intelligentliving]

Potassium Battery Technology That Cleans Itself While Charging

Humanity has become almost as dependent on batteries as they have on electricity. We need them for our laptops, phones, cars, and even to store solar-generated power for electricity in our home. The list goes on. And, as we transition to a decarbonized society, we will only rely on them...

[rjzimmerman]

Climate Change Will Drive Up Energy Use in Texas and Beyond

A new study found that global energy demand could rise by as much as 58 percent in the next 30 years due to climate change. But Texas’ electric grid doesn’t exactly account for this climate impact.

Excerpt from this story from the Texas Observer:

A recent study published in Nature Communications about the effects of climate change on global energy demand seems especially troubling. Researchers estimate that climate change could drive up global energy demand by as much as 58 percent in the next 30 years.

“These changes are pretty substantial,” Ian Sue Wing, one of the paper’s authors, told the Observer. “They’re going to happen within the lifetime of young people now.”

In fact, those changes are already happening here and now. On 2019’s hottest day, Texans used nearly 10,000 more megawatts of electricity than a decade ago. Summer peak demand has grown at a rate of about 1.6 percent per year. The city of Dallas experienced 97 hot days per summer (defined as a day over 90 degrees) in the year 2000; today, that number has risen to 106. The Climate Impact Lab estimates that by 2050, it’ll be 124 days—the equivalent of four months. In San Antonio, that number could top out at 150 days by midcentury. That’s longer than the official length of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.

It isn’t just hotter summers driving up energy demand in Texas: By 2050, the state’s current population is expected to double to nearly 50 million. More people means more homes and apartments that need to be cooled off. Nearly half of Texas’ peak summer demand comes from residential use; Joshua Rhodes, a research associate at UT Austin’s Energy Institute, has found that the majority of energy demand in Texas is due to air-conditioning.

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[vinayakmarakspark]

Why Is the Transformer Coil Market Expanding Rapidly Across Global Power Infrastructure?

The Transformer Coil Market is witnessing steady expansion due to rising global electricity demand, modernization of aging power grids, and increasing investments in renewable energy integration across transmission and distribution networks worldwide. Transformer coils are essential components in electrical transformers, responsible for voltage transformation and efficient power distribution across residential, commercial, and industrial applications. With rapid urbanization and industrialization, especially in emerging economies, the need for stable and efficient electricity infrastructure has become more critical than ever, directly boosting demand for transformer coils. Governments and utility providers are heavily investing in grid expansion projects, smart grid development, and renewable energy integration, all of which require advanced transformer systems equipped with high-performance coils.

One of the primary drivers of market growth is the global shift toward renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power. These energy systems require efficient transformers to manage voltage fluctuations and ensure stable grid connectivity. Transformer coils play a vital role in maintaining energy efficiency and minimizing transmission losses. Additionally, the increasing adoption of electric vehicles is further driving demand for upgraded power infrastructure, indirectly supporting transformer coil consumption. Industrial expansion and growing electricity consumption in manufacturing hubs are also contributing significantly to market growth.

Technological advancements in coil materials and design are further enhancing performance, durability, and energy efficiency. Manufacturers are focusing on high-conductivity materials such as copper and aluminum to improve efficiency and reduce energy losses. Automation in manufacturing processes is also helping reduce production costs while maintaining quality standards. These innovations are making transformer coils more reliable and suitable for modern power systems.

The Global Transformer Coil Market is expanding steadily as infrastructure development accelerates worldwide. The Transformer Coil Market Size is increasing due to rising energy demand, while Transformer Coil Market Share is influenced by key manufacturers focusing on innovation and scalability. Transformer Coil Market Growth is driven by renewable energy expansion, and Transformer Coil Market Trends highlight increasing adoption of smart grid technologies and energy-efficient transformers.

Global Transformer Coil Market recorded a sale of 488,012 tons in 2024 and is estimated to reach a volume of 809,172 tons by 2032 with a CAGR of 7.0% during the forecast period 2026–2032. This steady growth reflects the critical role of transformer coils in modern energy infrastructure. As global electricity needs continue to rise, the transformer coil market is expected to maintain strong long-term growth.

[hindi24samachar]

Cryosphere crisis: glaciers, water scarcity, and a race to adapt in the Himalaya

Spanning 12 States, one Union Territory, and stretching for more than 2,500 km from Jammu and Kashmir in the north to Arunachal Pradesh in the east, the Indian Himalayan Region is home to numerous peaks, over 22,000 glaciers, and more than 77 million people. This environmentally fragile region is not only highly diverse and rich in biodiversity, supporting millions of livelihoods: it is also one…

Cryosphere crisis: glaciers, water scarcity, and a race to adapt in the Himalaya