In a striking escalation of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, a drone attack on November 23 targeted the Shatura Power Station, a critical facility just 75 miles east of the Kremlin, disrupting heat for thousands in near-freezing conditions. This bold move has sparked intense debate over the evolving
Setting the Stage for a Power Struggle In the heart of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, data centers have emerged as voracious consumers of electricity, driving unprecedented demand on power grids worldwide. With AI workloads requiring immense computational power, regional transmission
In a startling wave of criminal activity, eastern North Carolina has become a hotspot for thieves targeting the region's power grid, driven by the lucrative market for copper and other valuable materials, with reports of utility infrastructure being stripped bare raising alarms among local
Unpacking a Pivotal Energy Conflict in Central Europe In the heart of Central Europe, a critical market disruption is unfolding as Hungary's leading oil company, MOL, alongside its Slovak subsidiary Slovnaft, clashes with Croatia's pipeline operator, JANAF, over the transportation of non-Russian
In a staggering revelation that underscores the hidden costs of digital innovation, Malaysia’s national utility company, Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), has reported losses surpassing $1.1 billion due to electricity theft linked to cryptocurrency mining operations over recent years. This financial
In a world where artificial intelligence shapes everything from daily tasks to global economies, the invisible backbone supporting this revolution often goes unnoticed, yet it plays a critical role in sustaining technological progress. Data centers, the powerhouses behind AI's rapid ascent, are
