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Japan has made a remarkable amendment to its energy policy, indicating an increased emphasis on nuclear energy in 2025. It plans to achieve a 20% share of nuclear energy in electricity generation by 2040, a complete reversal from its post-Fukushima stance of reducing nuclear energy dependency. At the same time, Japan is trying to achieve an optimal balance between energy security, climate targets, and economic growth in the face of unprecedented global energy volatility.

For the last decade and a half, Japan has been moving towards a phase-out of…

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband will visit China from March 17 to 19, 2025, to boost the United Kingdom’s (UK) renewable energy initiatives. This visit aims to revive the UK-China Energy Dialogue, excluding nuclear power, via clean and sustainable energy collaborations. Labor under Prime Minister Keir Starmer wants to improve ties with China in 2025, moving from the Conservatives' cautious approach. This development shows the UK's awareness of China's role in the renewable energy supply chain, particularly in wind turbine and solar panel production.

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China's refining sector showed resilience and adaptability in the first months of 2025, raising crude oil throughput by 2.1 percent over the year before. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, this increase resulted in a processing volume of almost 14.74 million barrels daily (bpd) over January and February.

One can attribute the increase in refinery output to several elements. Traditionally the season of more travel, the Lunar New Year celebrations resulted in higher gasoline and jet fuel consumption, increasing demand for refined goods…

The global electric vehicle (EV) industry has reached a pivotal milestone. The average price of lithium-ion battery packs has dropped below the USD 100 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) threshold, a benchmark long considered critical for achieving price parity between EVs and conventional gasoline-powered cars. This significant development is poised to accelerate the mass adoption of EVs worldwide.

 This trend is expected to continue in 2025, further solidifying EVs' competitiveness. Several factors have contributed to the decline in battery prices, including…

Oil prices stay on track as United States (U.S.) sanctions on Canada and Mexico keep diverting the market and stable supply levels support a significant weekly decline in 2025. Reuters said this is the biggest weekly decline since October, highlighting investors growing concerns. As of the most recent trading session, Brent oil was valued at USD 69.48 a barrel; West Texas Intermediate (WTI) sold for USD 66.33 per barrel. Trade restrictions still influence Canadian oil exports, hence the condition of the oil market in 2025 is still unknown even if…

In 2025, StoreDot, a leading battery technology company, announced the mass production of their revolutionary silicon-based batteries, which will forever change the world of electric vehicles (EVs). Their new battery innovation that stores 70% of energy in just ten minutes aims to solve one of the most critical problems in the EV industry, which is charging time.

StoreDot has enabled the quick charging of a battery without compromising its safety and life. StoreDot's innovative design requires the integration of silicon nanoparticles into the carbon…

China’s updates to its rare earth export policies in 2025 indicated a shift in the strategic approach toward critical minerals globally. Improvements in the policy termed China’s New Rare Earth Export Policy 2025 focus on outbound shipment control pertaining to rare earth elements (REEs) important for use in electronics, renewable energy, defense technologies, and other critical domains. 

There are new certification requirements for exporters, which include end-use certification for overseas purchasers in a bid to prevent the transfer of sensitive…

In 2025, the momentum for hydrogen projects on a global level is radically increasing, incorporating hydrogen as a key component alongside other global energy transitions. The introduction of agile capital, regulation, and infrastructure during 2025 tends to transform the vision of the hydrogen projects industry with respect to the market’s needs and priorities and is also expected with the goal of decarbonization.

The EU planned aggressive funding policies along with subsidization in 2025, and subsequently, large-scale hydrogen developments were being…

In 2025, Africa is witnessing significant transformation in the off-grid solar drive rural electrification. With a fast-growing population, and steady expansion of commercial sectors, the demand for clean and affordable energy solutions has been soaring. As international organizations, governments and private companies align efforts to meet SDG 7, the market in 2025 is moving towards reliable sustainable energy sources for their requirements.

In 2025, almost 600 million Africans a have no access to electricity and this offers a wider scope for the…