Carlos Ortegains

A four-day countdown begins Four days to idle Serbia’s only refinery—what happens when financing stops before fuel does, when wires go silent while tanks still hold product and workers keep gauges steady yet crude cannot cross a pipeline that yesterday flowed without fuss. The clock started when

Imagine a Midwest where the lights flicker as demand for electricity surges beyond what the grid can handle, leaving homes and businesses scrambling for power. This looming scenario is exactly what the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), a key grid operator in the U.S. Midwest, is

I'm thrilled to sit down with Christopher Hailstone, a seasoned expert in energy management and utilities, whose deep understanding of renewable energy and grid reliability offers a unique lens on the complexities of global energy projects. With a career spanning electricity delivery and security,

Every new rack of servers spinning up state-of-the-art AI models adds invisible weight to the power system, while the very algorithms that drive those models promise to ease that burden by squeezing more value from every kilowatt coursing through wires, buildings, vehicles, factories, and data

In the heart of the Southeast, an energy revolution is unfolding, driven by a staggering demand that could reshape the region's future, and Southern Co., a utility giant serving 9 million customers, has secured contracts for 7 gigawatts of energy demand through 2029, enough to power millions of

In the heart of New South Wales, a dormant coal plant named Redbank, shuttered since 2014, stands as a symbol of Australia's complex journey toward a cleaner energy future, while coal's dominance wanes and the urgent need for sustainable alternatives grows stronger. A $70 million proposal to

In the heart of Chattanooga, a quiet revolution is unfolding that promises to redefine the city's future and set a national benchmark for technological progress, with EPB, the city-owned utility provider, at the forefront of this transformation. Leveraging advancements in quantum computing, smart

In a world increasingly focused on combating climate change, carbon markets have emerged as a crucial mechanism for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable practices across industries. These markets, which operate in both voluntary and compliance forms, enable organizations and

The vast expanses of America's coastlines, home to vibrant marine life and thriving local economies, stand at a critical juncture as a bold proposal from the Trump administration to expand offshore oil drilling across Alaska, California, and the Gulf of Mexico has ignited a firestorm of debate.

In an era where energy demands are skyrocketing and sustainability has become a global imperative, the transformation of energy grids into intelligent, responsive systems is no longer a luxury but a necessity. A groundbreaking collaboration between EDMI, a worldwide leader in intelligent energy