Carlos Ortegains

As renewable energy exceeds 40% of global electricity , the industry faces a key challenge: storing excess wind and solar power for when the grid needs it. Two technologies dominate large-scale storage: pumped storage hydropower (PSH) and battery energy storage systems (BESS), mainly lithium-ion.

The sheer volume of industrial carbon emissions concentrated within the Humber estuary has long presented a formidable barrier to the United Kingdom’s environmental aspirations, yet a new collaborative blueprint suggests this challenge is now the region’s greatest opportunity. As the nation pivots

Christopher Hailstone, a seasoned authority in energy infrastructure and market reliability, provides a deep dive into the shifting dynamics of the Asian fuel markets. We explore the implications of record-breaking inventory surges in Singapore, the mechanics of a deep contango market, and the

The rapid decarbonization of the world's third-largest energy consumer is no longer being dictated by a single office in New Delhi but by the fierce competitive spirit of regional capitals. While national targets provide a vision, the heavy lifting of modernizing power grids and dismantling coal

The era of cheap energy acting as a silent stabilizer for the global economy is rapidly fading into the rearview mirror as crude oil prices reclaim their role as a primary driver of financial volatility. For much of the previous year, the steady decline in petroleum costs provided a convenient

The rhythmic humming of electric motors has steadily replaced the traditional roar of diesel tractors across the vast landscapes of Sirsa, marking a profound shift in the economic identity of this northern Indian district. For decades, the region was defined primarily by its staggering agricultural

Christopher Hailstone is a veteran in energy management and global infrastructure with a keen eye for how geopolitical shifts vibrate through international markets. As a leading expert on utilities and grid security, he has spent decades analyzing the intersection of state policy and resource

The sheer magnitude of the global shift toward electric mobility is best measured not in the number of cars on the road, but in the millions of tonnes of raw materials required to power them. Recent projections indicate that by 2036, the demand for battery materials will reach a staggering 22.2

With a deep background in energy management, renewable energy, and electricity delivery, Christopher Hailstone is our go-to expert for understanding the complex interplay of grid reliability and international policy. We're here to discuss the escalating tensions between the United States and the

Today we are joined by Christopher Hailstone, a leading expert in energy management and grid security. We'll be delving into the recent severe storm that has battered New Zealand's North Island, causing widespread disruption. Our discussion will cover the cascading failure of critical