Tag: Energy
China Donates Power Generation Equipment to Cuba
Both nations have formalized projects to deepen cooperation in renewable energy. On Monday, a second batch of parts and accessories for power generator equipment donated by China arrived in Cuba. RELATED: Díaz-Canel Rejects Inclusion of Cuba in Trump’s List of States Sponsors of Terrorism Through a message on the X platform, the Chinese ambassador to […]
January 21, 2025
U.S. President Trump Declares National Energy Emergency
The measure is expected to enable the federal government to crank up energy production by tapping emergency powers. On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump declared a national energy emergency in an executive order with an eye on driving down energy costs. RELATED: Redefining Energy Transitions Inadequate energy supply and infrastructure in the country causes and […]
January 21, 2025
What Are President Trump’s First Executive Orders About?
He is ready to sign a package of policies to accelerate the ‘tide of change’. On Monday, Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States, reaffirming in his speech some of the campaign promises that led him to power. RELATED: The Golden Age of America Begins Right Now: President Trump To […]
January 20, 2025
Concerns Mount Over New Energy Crisis in EU as Russian Gas Transit via Ukraine Ends
European industries have struggled with high energy costs and declining competitiveness. Ukraine announced recently that it would no longer allow Russia to transport natural gas via its pipeline network to European countries after the five-year transit agreement with Russian energy giant Gazprom expires at the end of the year. RELATED: Ukraine Conflict Has a High […]
December 26, 2024
Venezuela and China Expand Energy and Financial Cooperation
‘The new agreement will allow us to activate our cooperation at a more efficient level and expand our horizons,’ Rodriguez said. On Thursday, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez held a meeting with the president of China’s National Development and Reform Commission, Zheng Shanjie, during which they signed an agreement outlining a new energy and financial […]
December 5, 2024
S.Africa: Minister for Harnessing Africa’s Renewable Energy Potential
“Africa’s potential for renewable energy is unmatched globally,” Ramokgopa stressed in his address. On Wednesday, South Africa’s Minister of Electricity and Energy Kgosientsho Ramokgopa called on African countries to harness the potential of Africa’s rich renewable energy resources to forge an inclusive and sustainable path for the continent. Related:South Africa Records Decline in Inflation Rate, […]
November 6, 2024
Mexico: Claudia Sheinbaums Confirms the Sending of Technical Help to Overcome Cuban Energy Crisis
On Thursday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed the sending of technical assistance to Cuba to overcome the country’s energy crisis. Related:Mexico Upholds Self-Determination in Response to Venezuelan Election Results The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has established contact with the Cuban government to have the Federal Commission on Electricity of the Aztec country assist the Cuban […]
October 24, 2024
Cuba: 50% of the Havana’s Population Already Has Electricity Service
Minister Vicente de la O Levy expects the country’s electricity supply to be fully restored by Tuesday. On Monday, the the state-owned company Union Electrica (UNE) confirmed that around 50 percent of Havana’s residents now have power, nearly 72 hours after the total blackout that affected the entire island. RELATED: Cuba: The Ministry of Energy […]
October 21, 2024
Nigeria: Third National Grid Collapse Leading To Nationwide Blackout
The Nigerian authorities revealed that Saturday’s national grid collapse was caused by an explosion of a current transformer at the Jebba transmission station, and an associated cascade of power plants shut down arising from the loss of load. Related: Nigeria: 153 Killed in Tanker Explosion While the problem seemed to have been fixed, a recent […]
October 19, 2024
Lifting the U.S. Blockade Would Prevent Blackouts in Cuba: FM Rodriguez
18 days of U.S. blockade cause Cuba losses of $250 million, an amount that would allow for maintenance of the energy system. On Saturday, Cuba’s Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodríguez, denounced the devastating effects of the U.S. blockade on the island, specifically its impact on the Cuban electrical grid. RELATED: Regional Microsystems Boost Electric Recovery in […]