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Energy News 30 July 2025 - 6 October 2025

AI Ignites a Nuclear Renaissance: How Tech Titans, Policy Shifts and New Reactors Are Powering the Next Energy Revolution

Nano Nuclear’s Stock Explodes: Could Micro‑Reactors Spark a New Energy Revolution? – NNE Company Report (Oct 2025)

Key Facts (as of 6 Oct 2025) Company Overview Nano Nuclear Energy Inc., headquartered in New York City, describes itself as an advanced nuclear energy and technology company working to build clean, resilient power systems. The firm is developing modular micro‑reactors designed to provide carbon‑free electricity for defense bases, AI datacenters, remote communities and space applications. Its portfolio includes: These projects make NNE one of the few publicly traded micro‑reactor developers in the U.S. However, the company has no commercial revenue yet and reported a net loss (–$0.19 per share) for its most recent quartermarketbeat.com. Recent Strategic Developments & News (late Sept – early Oct 2025) Inclusion in major
6 October 2025
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Diesel Down, Petrol Up: South Africa’s Fuel Price Shake-Up in October 2025

Diesel Down, Petrol Up: South Africa’s Fuel Price Shake-Up in October 2025

October 2025 Fuel Price Changes: Petrol vs Diesel South African motorists woke up to mixed fortunes at the fuel pumps in early October 2025. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) confirmed official fuel price adjustments effective Wednesday, 1 October 2025, and the outcome was a split decision for petrol and diesel users. Petrol prices saw a slight uptick, whereas diesel prices received a small cutbusinesstech.co.za. According to the announcement, the price of 93-octane petrol increased by a marginal 1 cent per litre, and 95-octane petrol rose by 8 cents per litrebusinesstech.co.za. In contrast, diesel 0.05% (500ppm) fell by
6 October 2025
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OPEC+ Shocks Market with Oil Output Hike – Analysts Warn of Glut

OPEC+ Shocks Market with Oil Output Hike – Analysts Warn of Glut

Modest November Hike Approved In a virtual meeting on Oct. 5, the OPEC+ alliance (the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries plus Russia and other allies) confirmed that a select group of eight producers – Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the UAE, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman – will raise production by 137,000 bpd in November 2025wokv.comwokv.com. This boost matches the increase applied in October and is relatively small by historical standards. OPEC+ described the move as a response to “a steady global economic outlook and current healthy market fundamentals,” noting that output adjustments may be paused or reversed if conditions
5 October 2025
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Ramaco Resources 2025: Coal Stock Skyrockets on Rare Earth Hopes – Is the Rally Sustainable?

Ramaco Resources 2025: Coal Stock Skyrockets on Rare Earth Hopes – Is the Rally Sustainable?

METC’s 2025 Performance: From Laggard to Market Leader Ramaco Resources’ stock has been a breakout star of 2025. After starting the year in the single digits, METC shares have more than tripled, delivering a YTD gain of 270%+ finance.yahoo.com. This far outpaces broader indexes and even high-flying tech stocks, a remarkable feat for a coal mining company. By early October, the stock hit a record high of ~$37 investing.com, and Ramaco’s market cap swelled to roughly $2.5 billion stockanalysis.com. Several factors propelled this rally. First, valuation and momentum – coming into 2025, Ramaco was beaten down from a difficult 2024
4 October 2025
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Tawana Resources (TAWNF) 2025 Stock Skyrocket: Lithium Revival or Mirage?

Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC) — 2025 Q4 Deep‑Dive: U.S. Energy Stake Drives Surge, While Markets Brace for Lithium’s Next Chapter

Current Stock Performance as of October 1 2025 Price action and market sentiment Lithium Americas shares (NYSE: LAC) closed at US$7.04 on October 1 2025, up US$1.33 (+23.3 %) from the previous session, after spiking as high as US$7.53—a new 52‑week high marketbeat.com. The surge followed two major catalysts: Daily average volume spiked sharply to over 40 million shares, compared with a three‑month average near 9 million. Social‑media chatter recorded by QuiverQuant indicated high retail interest, with some posts anticipating “multi‑bagger” returns quiverquant.com. Institutional investors were net buyers; MarketBeat reported new positions from Brown Advisory, Cormark and other funds marketbeat.com. Relative to historical performance Prior to the surge, LAC had
2 October 2025
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Fluence Energy (FLNC) Skyrockets on Mega Battery Deal – Inside the Rally and What’s Next

Fluence Energy (FLNC) Skyrockets on AI Hype and Storage Deals – Can the Rally Last? /updated: 3:00 PM EDT/

Stock Performance and Valuation FLNC has been highly volatile. After collapsing to ~$4 in early 2025 on revenue misses and short-seller claims, the stock exploded in mid-Sep. News of major BESS contracts (e.g. Ukraine, Poland) and AI-driven grid demand speculation (e.g. data center needs) fueled a ~70–80% rally into early Oct insidermonkey.com marketbeat.com. On Oct 1 it closed ~$12, up ~11% that day on ~3.7M shares (vs. avg ~5M) investing.com marketbeat.com. FLNC now trades well above its 50-day (~$8.3) and 200-day (~$6.4) moving averages marketbeat.com, and recent RSI/MACD indicators (not shown) suggest overbought conditions. Despite the surge, analyst targets remain
1 October 2025
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Georgia Power Taps the Bond Market with $1.5B Debt Sale – What It Means for Customers and Investors

Georgia Power Taps the Bond Market with $1.5B Debt Sale – What It Means for Customers and Investors

Deal Structure: Three New Bond Tranches Georgia Power’s SEC filing (Form 8-K) details the three offerings sec.gov. The Series 2025B “tap” adds $250M at 4.85% interest (due Mar 15, 2031) to the tranche originally issued in March 2025, bringing that series to $750M in total sec.gov. The new Series 2025D consists of $750M of 4.00% notes due Oct 1, 2028, and Series 2025E is $500M of 5.50% notes due Oct 1, 2055 sec.gov investing.com. All three are unsecured senior obligations, ranking pari passu with Georgia Power’s other bonds. The offerings were made via its shelf registration (No. 333-285111) for faster
30 September 2025
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Rate Cut Fever, Crypto Records & Tariff Turmoil: August 2025’s Global Business Bombshells

Europe’s First DC Power Bridge to Africa + Fresh €55m for Tunisian SMEs: What Italy–Tunisia’s ELMED Cable and New Credit Line Mean for Growth, Jobs and Energy Prices

Key facts (what’s new & why it matters) The in‑depth report 1) What just happened? Prysmian’s award signals ELMED has moved from paperwork to execution. The regulated disclosure shows Prysmian and the TSOs finalized the tender, with a conditional contract that “could reach a value of around €460 million.” It confirms the Partanna–Mlaabi route and details installation with the Monna Lisa vessel. emarketstorage.it Two days earlier, von der Leyen framed ELMED as a strategic Global Gateway flagship: “the first direct current link between Europe and Africa,” a physical energy bridge to accelerate a North Africa–EU “Green Corridor” for clean industry and hydrogen. Agenzia Nova In parallel, Italy activated “Linea di Credito 55”—a targeted, concessional €55 m facility
26 September 2025
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Energy Guzzlers: Ranking Countries by Per Capita Energy Use in 2024

Energy Guzzlers: Ranking Countries by Per Capita Energy Use in 2024

Key Facts & Highlights: Global Energy Consumption at a Glance (2024) The world’s energy appetite has never been larger. Global primary energy consumption reached an unprecedented level in 2023–2024, driven by post-pandemic economic activity and extreme weather energy needs. According to the Energy Institute’s review, consumption hit about 620 exajoules in 2023 – up 2% from the previous year dieselnet.com. This growth pushed energy-related CO₂ emissions over 40 billion tonnes for the first time dieselnet.com, a troubling milestone for climate observers. Fossil fuels still dominate the global energy mix, accounting for 81.5% of primary energy use dieselnet.com. Oil and coal
16 September 2025
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Solar vs. Coal vs. Nuclear: Lazard’s 2025 Report Reveals the Cheapest Power Source

Solar vs. Coal vs. Nuclear: Lazard’s 2025 Report Reveals the Cheapest Power Source

Introduction: The Race for the Cheapest Energy Source What is the cheapest form of energy today? It’s a complex question fueled by falling renewable costs, volatile fossil fuel prices, and urgent climate concerns. To cut through the noise, analysts often turn to the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) – a metric that compares the all-in lifetime cost of different power sources. LCOE represents the price a generator must receive per unit of electricity to cover its construction, financing, and operating costs over its lifespan cbsnews.com. In essence, it’s a “apples-to-apples” benchmark of what it costs to produce a megawatt-hour (MWh)
16 September 2025
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Solid-State Batteries: The Game-Changer Powering a New Battery Revolution in 2025

Solid-State Batteries: The Game-Changer Powering a New Battery Revolution in 2025

Solid-state batteries replace the liquid electrolyte with a solid electrolyte, often a ceramic, glass, or solid polymer, and many designs use lithium metal anodes. Prototype solid-state cells have demonstrated energy densities of about 300–450 Wh/kg, with Mercedes-Benz and Factorial reporting roughly 450 Wh/kg. Toyota claims its solid-state EV batteries will charge from 10% to 80% in roughly 10 minutes. Solid-state batteries use non-flammable solid electrolytes, drastically reducing fire risk and leakage compared with liquid electrolytes. Volkswagen reported a solid-state prototype that retained 95% of its capacity after 1,000 charge cycles (about 500,000 km). In 2025, solid-state production costs are around
30 July 2025
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Stock Market Today

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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