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energy2 years ago•1 min saved

"US Natural Gas Supply Suffers Amid Winter Freeze and Soaring Demand"

Sub-zero temperatures in the U.S. have caused a significant drop in natural gas production, leading to record-high electricity demand in some states, particularly Texas. The state's grid regulator issued a conservation call due to freezing temperatures and low operating reserves. With gas and oil production declining in North Dakota, gas prices have surged, potentially setting the stage for a repeat of the 2021 winter power outages.

via OilPrice.com|

#electricity-demand #energy #ercot

world-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"Power Outages Plague Moscow as Winter Freeze Hits Russia"

A mechanical failure at a Russian ammunition plant has left tens of thousands of Muscovites without heat and water amid freezing temperatures, with more than a quarter of Moscow's cities affected by power outages. Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the nationalization of the plant, and the Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case over safety requirements. Residents are resorting to gas stoves and fires to keep warm, and the situation has also affected other cities in Russia.

via Newsweek|

#moscow #power-outage #russia