The Israeli navy reportedly bombed a power plant near Sanaa, Yemen, claiming it was used by Houthi fighters, amid ongoing regional tensions and retaliations related to the conflict in Gaza. The attack caused damage and a fire, with no evidence provided by Israel to justify targeting a civilian infrastructure, raising concerns of potential war crimes. The conflict involves multiple actors, including the US and UK, and is part of broader regional hostilities linked to the Gaza war.
Israeli Navy strikes hit a power plant in Sanaa, Yemen, causing a temporary outage and drawing criticism from Houthi officials who accuse Israel of targeting civilian infrastructure, amid ongoing tensions and previous Israeli airstrikes in Yemen.
Fervo Energy secured $206 million in funding to develop what will be the world's largest enhanced geothermal power plant in Utah, with initial operations expected in 2024 and expansion in 2028, leveraging advanced drilling technology and significant investment from notable backers like Breakthrough Energy Catalyst.
The Trump administration invoked emergency powers to keep the Eddystone Generating Station in Pennsylvania operational, citing grid reliability concerns, despite plans for its closure, amid broader debates over fossil fuel plant retirements and energy policy.
An explosion damaged a canal supplying water to Kosovo's main coal-fired power plants, prompting Prime Minister Albin Kurti to accuse Serbia of orchestrating a "terrorist act." The blast, which occurred near Zubin Potok, threatens Kosovo's electricity supply and has heightened ethnic tensions between Kosovo and Serbia. Several arrests have been made, and a large cache of weapons was seized. Both the EU and the US condemned the attack, emphasizing the need for accountability.
A shuttered power plant near Detroit was demolished using explosives, creating rubble, dust, and flames. The Trenton Channel Power Plant, retired in 2022, is being replaced by a battery storage facility set to be the largest in the Great Lakes by 2026, capable of powering 40,000 homes.
Ukraine's largest thermal power station, Trypillia, was completely destroyed in a Russian aerial attack, leading to potential rolling blackouts in the affected regions. President Zelensky called for partners to fulfill their promises of supplying air defense systems to protect key Ukrainian cities. Greece offered F-16 fighter jets for sale, which Ukrainian pilots have been training on, in hopes of gaining air superiority. The F-16s could pose a threat to Russia and help intercept incoming aerial attacks.
A major power plant near Kyiv, Ukraine, has been completely destroyed by Russian strikes, leaving it unable to provide electricity for three regions, including Kyiv. The plant was hit by multiple missiles, and more than 80 missiles and drones targeted sites across Ukraine in the early hours of Thursday.
Russia's missile strikes on Ukraine's energy system and the bombardment of Kharkiv, along with advances along the front, are raising concerns about Kyiv's military capabilities, with Western officials noting a dire shortage of ammunition and manpower, as well as gaps in air defense, indicating Ukraine's most fragile moment in over two years of war.
The largest power-generating plant in Ukraine’s Kyiv region, Trypilska Thermal Power Plant, was destroyed in a Russian missile attack, causing a large-scale fire and resulting in the loss of 100% of power generation across three plants operated by energy company Centrenergo. This attack follows previous destruction of another plant in the Kharkiv region and occupation of a third plant in the Donetsk region by Russian forces. Despite the destruction, there were no casualties and no immediate power cuts in the capital region.
Russian air strikes destroyed a major electricity plant near Kyiv and damaged power facilities in several regions, intensifying pressure on Ukraine's energy system. The attack, using more than 80 missiles and drones, has raised concerns about the resilience of Ukraine's energy infrastructure. President Zelenskiy condemned the attacks as "terror" and urged urgent air defense support from the West. The situation is described as dire, with warnings of potential air defense munition shortages and a plea for U.S.-made Patriot air defenses to counter ballistic strikes.
A Russian missile attack on Ukraine destroyed the largest power generating plant in the Kyiv region, exploiting gaps in the nation's air defense. The coal-fired Trypilska plant, located south of the capital, was hit by six missiles, setting ablaze the turbine hall and causing significant damage.
Russian airstrikes destroyed a major power plant near Kyiv and damaged other power facilities in Ukraine, putting pressure on the energy system and prompting urgent appeals for air defense support. The attacks, which included missiles and drones, have raised concerns about the resilience of Ukraine's energy infrastructure. The country's requests for air defense supplies from the West have intensified, as it faces ongoing assaults on its energy system. The situation has been described as dire, with warnings of potential air defense munition shortages and the need for urgent Western assistance.
Three people were killed and four are still missing after a fire and explosion at an Enel Green Power hydroelectric plant in Italy. Enel workers plan to strike over safety concerns, while other sectors will also stage a stoppage. The plant was undergoing improvements by contractors including Voith, Siemens Energy, and ABB. The incident has raised concerns about workplace safety in Italy, prompting a planned strike and ongoing rescue efforts.
The last coal-fired power plant in New England, the Merrimack Station, is set to close by June 2028, with plans to transform the site into a renewable energy park hosting solar power and battery storage systems. This comes as a victory for environmentalists after years of protests and a lawsuit alleging violations of the Clean Water Act. The closure is seen as a step towards cleaner air and water in New Hampshire and New England, making the region the second coal-free area in the country, although natural gas remains the primary energy source.
