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National Grid Vows to Fortify Britain's Power Supply Against Winter Blackout Threat

National Grid's £60m Winter Blackout Prevention Plan

The UK's grid operator has unveiled a robust £60 million winter plan, securing extra power capacity to prevent potential blackouts and ensure energy resilience.

23/09/2025 02:20

Australia's Energy Crisis Deepens: Power Prices Soar as Grid Faces Collapse

Australia's Energy Crisis: Prices Soar 800% as Grid Fails

Australia's national electricity market is in turmoil as wholesale power prices skyrocket by 800%, triggering emergency interventions and raising fears of blackouts across eastern states.

15/09/2025 19:02

Malawi's Energy Revolution: World Bank Backs Historic 350MW Power Plant to Transform a Nation

World Bank Backs 350MW Power Plant to Transform Malawi

The World Bank's MIGA has guaranteed a landmark $234 million project for a 350MW gas-fired power plant in Malawi, a critical step to end the nation's chronic blackouts and unlock its economic potential.

12/09/2025 00:57

Australia's Energy Crisis: Blackout Warnings and Price Surge as Power Grid Buckles Under Pressure

Australia's Energy Grid Crisis: Blackout Warnings Issued

Australia's national energy market is in a state of emergency as extreme cold, generator failures, and gas shortages trigger blackout warnings and send wholesale electricity prices soaring across the eastern states.

08/09/2025 03:25

UK Energy Crisis Looms: Badenoch Warns of Blackouts from North Sea Drilling Ban

Badenoch: North Sea Drilling Ban Risks UK Blackouts

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch issues a stark warning that blocking new North Sea oil and gas projects could trigger catastrophic blackouts, soaring bills, and severe economic damage, as she clashes with net zero ambitions.

02/09/2025 19:46

UK Faces Winter Blackout Crisis: Labour's Oil & Gas Drilling Ban Could Plunge Britain Into Darkness, Warns Badenoch

Labour's drilling ban could cause UK blackouts in 5 years

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch issues stark warning that Labour's proposed ban on new oil and gas drilling licenses could lead to catastrophic power cuts within five years, threatening Britain's energy security and economic stability.

02/09/2025 14:37

Australia's Energy Crisis Deepens: Blackout Warnings and Price Surges Loom as Coal Plants Fail

Australia's Energy Crisis: Blackout Warnings as Coal Plants Fail

Australia's national energy market is on the brink as multiple coal-fired power station breakdowns threaten rolling blackouts across the eastern states and send wholesale electricity prices soaring.

28/08/2025 03:06