Geothermal energy is moving into the spotlight. Fervo Energy, a U.S. geothermal developer backed by major investors including Google, is preparing to raise up to $1.33 billion in one of the biggest clean energy initial public offerings (IPOs) of 2026. The company is targeting a valuation of as much as $6.5 billion as demand for […]
Canada is making a major new push into clean energy and climate finance. The federal government recently announced plans for a new national nuclear energy strategy. At the same time, it pledged C$13 billion ($9.4 billion) in international climate finance as part of its latest economic update. These actions show how Canada aims to boost […]
The European Union (EU) is preparing one of the largest clean energy investment drives in its history. The European Commission (EC) just launched “AccelerateEU”, a plan that could require around €660 billion ($711 billion) in annual clean energy investment through 2030. This energy transition package aims to cut Europe’s reliance on fossil fuels. It also […]
Disseminated on behalf of Surge Battery Metals The lithium market is shifting again. After a period of oversupply and price weakness, new disruptions are tightening supply in real time. Two developments are driving this change: regulatory action in China and export restrictions in Zimbabwe. Together, they are bringing the lithium deficit narrative back into focus […]
The global race to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is entering a new phase. Octopus Energy Generation announced a big $500 million plan. They will fund reforestation and afforestation projects across the U.S. in partnership with climate tech company Living Carbon. The projects aim to restore degraded land while removing millions of tonnes of […]
The clean energy sector is entering a new phase in 2026. This time, the growth story is not driven only by climate goals or government policy. Artificial intelligence is now reshaping the global electricity market. AI data centers are consuming huge amounts of power. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global electricity demand from […]
A massive tungsten project in Kazakhstan is emerging as one of the most important critical minerals stories of 2026. This week, Skyline Builders Group Holding Ltd and Cove Kaz Capital Group LLC announced a merger agreement that will create a new Nasdaq-listed company called Kaz Resources Inc. The new company will focus on developing strategic […]
Blackstone is investing up to €2 billion ($2.3 billion) in Danish renewable energy developer Eurowind Energy. The deal marks one of the largest recent private investments in Europe’s clean energy sector. The investment will give Blackstone a significant minority stake in Eurowind. Current owners, like Danish energy and telecom group Norlys and Eurowind’s founders, will […]
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) battery maker, has raised about $5 billion through a major share placement in Hong Kong. The deal strengthens the company’s global expansion plans and highlights growing investor confidence in clean energy and battery technologies. CATL sold 62.385 million new H shares at HK$628.20 […]