Thermal

Cameroon’s state-owned electricity company, Socadel, has launched two tenders worth a combined CFA52.622 billion, including taxes, to purchase heavy fuel oil and diesel for 33 thermal power plants across the country. The procurement is intended to meet operating requirements,...

Global coal demand is forecast to rise by 1.2% in 2026, reaching a record 8.94 billion tonnes, as energy market disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict push consumption higher. According to the IEA’s Coal Mid-Year Update 2026, sharp...

Nabors Industries Ltd. has completed a $35 million investment in Quaise Energy, Inc. The transaction, announced on August 27, 2026, from Hamilton, Bermuda, forms part of Quaise's Series B financing round and deepens the longstanding relationship between the two...

India’s electricity sector is undergoing a major transformation. Rapid economic growth, urbanization, industrial development and increasing electrification are driving continuous growth in electricity demand. At the same time, India is expanding renewable-energy capacity, particularly solar and wind, to support...

Targeted policy support and the removal of investment barriers are critical to realizing the full geothermal energy potential required for the global transition to clean heat and reliable low-carbon power. New analysis from the Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) indicates...

Coal, a fuel long considered to be in decline amid the global push for cleaner energy, is experiencing an unexpected resurgence across multiple regions. Governments are revisiting their coal strategies in response to energy security pressures, surging electricity demand,...

In an era where electronic systems underpin critical infrastructure and transport, the rigor of validation processes has never been more important. This article explores how advanced reliability testing protocols and durability assessments are extending the operational lifespan of power electronics, ensuring resilience against harsh environmental stressors and complex mission profiles across global industries.