Opinion – Spain’s Nuclear Phase-Out Is a Risky Gamble with High Costs
A new report warns that Spain’s plan to shut down all nuclear plants by 2032 could raise energy prices by 36%, cost 30,000 jobs, and compromise grid stability.
Deep Trouble: Trump’s Deep-Sea Mining Order Raises Red Flags
President Trump’s executive order to fast-track deep-sea mining has sparked international condemnation. Critics argue it violates ocean treaties, threatens marine ecosystems in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, and benefits private firms at the cost of global environmental and diplomatic stability.
U.S. and Ukraine Sign Strategic Resource Deal to Secure Rare Earths and Defense Ties
The U.S.–Ukraine strategic resource agreement grants Washington access to untapped rare earths and energy reserves, while Kyiv secures vital funding and military support for postwar recovery. The deal may reshape global supply chains and Ukraine’s economic future.
Nuclear vs. Renewables: Redeia President Defends Energy System Reliability Amid Blackout
Beatriz Corredor, President of Redeia, dismisses claims that renewables triggered the Iberian blackout and defends Spain’s electric grid as “exemplary.” She urges policymakers not to politicize the energy mix or undermine renewables.
France Credits Nuclear Energy for Grid Stability as Spain Debates Its Phase-Out
France says a blackout like Spain’s is less likely in its territory thanks to nuclear energy, reigniting the Iberian debate on energy strategy.
UK Grid Operator Detects Frequency Disturbances Ahead of Iberian Blackout
The UK’s National Energy System Operator (NESO) detected two unexplained frequency disturbances before the massive blackout that hit Spain and Portugal. Authorities are now investigating any possible connections between the two events.
Smart Meter Warning British Gas
British Gas warns 12,000 households to replace outdated RTS meters before June, or risk higher electricity bills. Smart meters offer a modern solution, but time is running out.
China’s CATL Begins Shift Away from Lithium, Challenging Chile’s Mining Future
China’s CATL launches sodium-ion batteries, signaling a strategic shift away from lithium and posing long-term challenges for Chile’s mining sector.
Power Outage in Spain Causes €400M Drop in Digital Purchases, Partial Recovery Underway
Spain’s recent blackout slashed digital purchases by 55%, causing an estimated €400 million loss. While partial recovery is underway, the total economic impact could reach €800 million, according to Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo.
The Iberian Blackout: A Wake-Up Call for Smarter Renewable Integration—Not a Rejection
The massive power outage in Spain and Portugal has sparked debate over renewable energy. But the real issue lies in outdated infrastructure—not solar or wind.