ENERGY

Authored by Duggan Flanakin via RealClear Wire,

Let’s see just how long this auto workers’ strike lasts. It’s not really about the 46% pay raise, but the 2009 Obama deal that took away cost-of-living adjustments. It’s not really about the short run, either.

But let’s see what the auto workers get in the face of President Biden’s unrealistic demand that would force us to buy Chinese-battery-powered vehicles.

The sheep will remain loyal – just as they are to (more…)

Authored by Felicity Bradstock via OilPrice.com,

• The UAE, a pioneer in the Middle East's nuclear sector, has signed agreements with China to expand its nuclear capacity.

• Saudi Arabia aims to have 17 GWe of nuclear capacity by 2040, seeking increased collaboration with the IAEA and potential partnerships with the U.S.

• While the Middle East has historically relied on oil and gas, a rising interest in nuclear power indicates a significant shift towards sustainable energy (more…)

Authored by Charles Kennedy via OilPrice.com,

India’s state power giant NTPC Ltd reported on Tuesday an 83% jump in coal production from the mines it operates in the first half of the 2023/24 fiscal year as India continues to rely on coal to meet most of its electricity demand.  (more…)