From Tehran to Asia, the war’s ripple effects disrupt supply chains, fuel prices, and ordinary lives worldwide.
By Ibrahim Yahya

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#IranWar #ChinaEnergy #StraitofHormuz #globaloilcrisis #economicimpact #IranStrikes #gulf

Who Really Pays The Price Of Iran Strikes: From Gulf States To Global Energy Markets The Iran conflict is not just military; it disrupts global energy, finance, and supply chains, hitting China and ordinary people worldwide

Missiles and oil barrels symbolize how the Iran conflict hits global energy, finance, and trade beyond the battlefield.
By Ibrahim Yahya

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#IranWar #ChinaEnergy #StraitofHormuz #globaloilcrisis #economicimpact #IranStrikes #gulfstates #OilBarrels

China’s Giant Leap in Compressed Air Energy Storage - Cozzy Energy Solutions A newly operational compressed air energy storage facility in Jiangsu province, China, represents the world’s largest of its kind. The Guoxin Suyan Huai’an Salt Cavern Compressed Air Energy Storage Power Generation Project has an installed power generation capacity of 600 megawatts (MW) and a storage capacity of 2.4 gigawatt-hours (GWh), enabling four hours of energy

China's Giant Leap in Compressed Air Energy Storage #IESO #CompressedAirEnergyStorage #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy #ChinaEnergy #GridStability

MARINS: An American naval showdown with Iran will not go well for the US In 2025, according to analyses from Kpler, Vortexa, and TankerTrackers, Venezuela, Iran, and Russia supplied 35-40% of China's oil demand. In Russia’s case, it also met a third of China's natural gas demand.

In 2025, according to analyses from Kpler, Vortexa, and TankerTrackers, Venezuela, Iran, and Russia supplied 35-40% of China's oil demand. In Russia’s case, it also met a third of China's natural gas demand. Bne IntelliNews #USIranRelations #NavalShowdown #OilSupply #ChinaEnergy #Venezuela

China benefits most. It buys discounted Iranian and Venezuelan barrels and runs them through refineries built for heavy, sour crude. Cheap energy is China’s strategic oxygen.
#ChinaEnergy #BRICS #GlobalSouth

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Trump’s Venezuela Oil Push Meets China’s Rapid Shift Away From Crude President Donald Trump has said the United States intends to control and sell Venezuela’s oil, following a U.S. military operation

China’s rapid shift to electric vehicles is changing global oil dynamics, complicating U.S. efforts to control and market Venezuela’s crude.

#VenezuelaOil #ChinaEnergy #ElectricVehicles #GlobalEnergy #EnergyTransition

Inside China’s 15 Mine Shutdowns: Prices, Power, and the Next Energy Play A sudden clampdown in OrdosChina ordered 15 coal mines in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, to halt operations after investigators found output...

Inside China’s 15 Mine Shutdowns: Prices, Power, and the Next Energy Play #ChinaEnergy #EnergySecurity #CoalSupply

China commissions 182 meter pumped storage dam to stabilize a renewables rich grid A new kind of hydropower for a changing gridChina has commissioned the State Grid Xinyuan Jiangsu Jurong pumped storage power...

China commissions 182 meter pumped storage dam to stabilize a renewables rich grid #ChinaEnergy #CleanEnergy #Hydropower

Private projects keep Chinas overseas coal alive despite green pledge The state of play in 2025Chinas promise to stop building coal power projects beyond its borders has reshaped the global...

Private projects keep Chinas overseas coal alive despite green pledge #ChinaEnergy #EnergyTransition #ClimateAction

China’s Secret Stockpiles: A Strategic Success Inside a Quiet Buildout of ReservesFrom the air, a cluster of giant tanks at Dongjiakou on the Shandong coast looks...

China’s Secret Stockpiles: A Strategic Success #ChinaEnergy #EnergySecurity #OilReserves

China to Lead Global Offshore Wind Capacity Growth by 2030 Why China is racing ahead in offshore windChina is expanding offshore wind at a pace unmatched by other major economies,...

China to Lead Global Offshore Wind Capacity Growth by 2030 #ChinaEnergy #OffshoreWind #CleanEnergy

China is often hailed as the world's first "electro-state," leading the charge in EVs, electrification of transportation, and renewable energy.  Stay informed on the true trends transforming global energy and the future of electrification. #ChinaEnergy #RenewableEnergy #GlobalEnergy #EVs

Mark Carney's role intersects with the ongoing upheaval in the global energy system. #MarkCarney #EnergyDisruption #GlobalEnergy #ChinaEnergy #Renewables #CleanEnergy #GlobalSouth

Tibetan Plateau Megadam and the New Shape of China Clean Energy Strategy How a Tibetan plateau dam is reshaping the power mixChina is elevating hydropower to a central role in its clean...

Tibetan Plateau Megadam and the New Shape of China Clean Energy Strategy #ChinaEnergy #CleanEnergy #Hydropower

China’s third-largest oil producer CNOOC profit slips despite record output.
H1 profit fell 13% to 69.5B yuan as lower oil prices offset a 6% rise in production.
Offshore oil & gas sales dropped 7%.
New finds in China, Brazil, and a fresh deal in Kazakhstan.
#CNOOC #Oil #ChinaEnergy

China starts construction on world’s largest hydropower dam in Tibet
#TibetDamProject #ChinaEnergy #YarlungZangbo
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China starts construction of Tibet mega-dam 🇨🇳 #tibetmegadam #chinaenergy #brahmaputrariver #environment myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/china-s...

US Law on Renewable Energy Signed Into Act Sparks Criticism from Renewable Industry and China A recent analysis suggests that only two entities are celebrating the passage of H.R. 1: Republicans and the Chinese Communist Party. New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman argues that the new law significantly harms the American renewable energy sector, potentially granting China a dominant position in the industry for years to come. A core element of H.R. 1 involves the removal of substantial subsidies and tax incentives for solar, battery, and wind energy, coinciding with China’s own efforts to integrate more renewable sources into its energy grid. The move reportedly has prompted Chinese President Xi Jinping to view July 4th as “American Electricity DependenceDay.” Friedman highlights that China is remarkably fortunate to see the U.S. dismantle its renewable energy infrastructure at a time when artificial intelligence is dramatically increasing electricity demand. The law’s decision to label renewables as "liberal" energy sources is viewed as shortsighted, especially considering their current cost-effectiveness and ability to meet expanding power needs. Even nations historically reliant on oil, such as Saudi Arabia (powering AI centers with solar energy) and Texas (adding significant solar-powered capacity with battery storage), are increasingly adopting renewable resources. According to a study by Energy Innovation, H.R. 1 is projected to increase wholesale electric power prices by approximately 50% by 2035 and result in over $16 billion in additional annual consumer energy costs by 2030. The legislation is also anticipated to eliminate an estimated 830,000 renewable energy jobs by the end of the decade. Friedman concluded that the bill represents an abandonment of America’s energy future to Beijing.

US Law on Renewable Energy Signed Into Act Sparks Criticism from Renewable Industry and China #ERCOT #ChinaEnergy #RenewableFutures #SolarSubsidies #USEnergyPolicy #GreenEconomy

China’s Power Consumption Rises 4.4% in May, NEA Reports

China’s power consumption rose 4.4% YoY to 809.6 B kWh in May. By sector: primary +8.4%, secondary +2.1%, tertiary +9.4%, residential +9.6%. Jan–May total reached 3.97 T kWh (+3.4%). #ChinaEnergy #PowerStats

Tesla announced on Weibo its first grid-scale battery project in China, set to be the largest of its kind. Valued at $556M, it aims to boost Shanghai's power stability amid rising energy demands and U.S.-China trade tensions. #Tesla #ChinaEnergy #BatteryStorage #USChinaTrade

Meanwhile, global mined uranium supply continues to lag nuclear reactor demand. Nuclear reactors are receiving a boost as sources of clean baseload energy, particularly for energy hungry data centres.

#Uranium #ETFs #Sprott #UraniumPrices #NuclearEnergy #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition #ChinaEnergy

China’s Wind and Solar Capacity Overtakes Coal for the First Time

For the first time, China’s installed wind and solar capacity has overtaken coal. Renewables now dominate the country’s power mix, with wind + solar reaching 1.53 TW by April 2025. ⚡ A historic turning point in the global energy transition. #ChinaEnergy #Renewables #CleanPower #EnergyTransition

China’s High-Quality Green Capacity Accelerates Global Energy Transition

China accounted for 60% of global renewable power growth in 2024, according to IRENA. As global green capacity still falls short of COP28 targets, China's clean tech manufacturing is playing a pivotal role in accelerating the energy transition. 🌍⚡️
#ChinaEnergy #EnergyTransition #IRENA #COP28

China Tops Global Hydrogen Production and Consumption in 2024

China led the world in hydrogen output and use in 2024, with production and consumption surpassing 36.5M tonnes. Over 50% of global renewable H₂ capacity is now in China. Key use cases remain methanol and ammonia synthesis. ⚗️⚡

#Hydrogen #ChinaEnergy #Renewables #IndustrialDecarbonization

First Million-Kilowatt Coal-fired Unit of the “Xinjiang Power to Chongqing” Project Goes into Operation

China connects its first 1 GW coal unit under the “Xinjiang Power to Chongqing” project 🔌🏭
Part of a 4.1 GW clean energy base, the unit will supply ~9.4 billion kWh/year—backing up renewables and supporting grid stability in southwestern China.
#ChinaEnergy #CoalAndClean #UHV #GridBalancing

Inner Mongolia Signs First Transmission Agreement for Major Renewable Energy Base in Desert Regions

China’s Inner Mongolia signs its first transmission deal for a major desert-based renewable energy hub. The 8 GW DC line will deliver 36 billion kWh of clean power annually to the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei region. ⚡️🌞🏜️
#ChinaEnergy #Renewables #DesertSolar #GridExpansion

Ningbo Becomes First City in Zhejiang to Exceed 10 GW in Installed Solar Capacity

Ningbo becomes the first city in Zhejiang, China, to exceed 10 GW of installed solar power. ☀️ Rooftop solar on factories and homes drove a 205% year-on-year surge in distributed capacity. Solar now covers nearly 10% of the city’s power use.
#SolarEnergy #ChinaEnergy

China’s Gansu-Zhejiang UHVDC Line to Deliver Over 36 Billion kWh Annually

🔌 China’s 2,370-km Gansu–Zhejiang UHVDC line reaches key construction milestone.
⚡ Once complete (2027), it will deliver 36B kWh/year—over 21B kWh from renewables.
🌱 Expected to cut 17M tonnes of CO₂ annually.

#EnergyTransition #UHVDC #ChinaEnergy #Renewables #CarbonReduction

Two Major Open-Pit Coal Mines in Zhungeer Secure Land Use Approval

China approves land use for two major open-pit coal mines in Zhungeer, Inner Mongolia. Heidaigou & Haerwusu mines gain 1,342 ha for expansion—combined annual capacity tops 69M tonnes.Together, they supply over 40% of the region’s coal output, key to national energy transport corridors.
#ChinaEnergy