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world24 days ago•24 min saved

Energy strikes widen the Iran-Israel-US confrontation

ISW-CTP’s March 18 update describes a sharp escalation: the IDF struck Iran’s critical gas facilities linked to the South Pars field and Asaluyeh hub, risking domestic energy and power generation, while Iran retaliated with missiles and drones at Israel and Gulf targets. The regime’s internal security apparatus faced blows, including the killing of Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib, and Iranian proxies such as Hezbollah and Iraqi militias intensified attacks on Israeli, US, and Gulf interests. The fighting spans air, naval, and cyber dimensions and raises the risk of broader regional spillover around the Strait of Hormuz, with widespread strikes on energy facilities and shipping across the Gulf and Lebanon, signaling a potentially prolonged and destabilizing confrontation.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#energyinfrastructure #iran #israel

world-news1 year ago•2 min saved

Russia Launches Major Assault on Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure

Russia launched a massive missile attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, prompting Poland to scramble military jets in response. The assault included Shahed drones and missiles from Tu-95MS bombers, targeting various Ukrainian regions and causing power outages in cities like Odesa and Lviv. Poland's military heightened its alert status, deploying additional fighter jets and air defense systems. Meanwhile, Ukraine's energy sector is under severe strain, with emergency power outages implemented to manage the crisis.

via Kyiv Post|

#energyinfrastructure #missileattack #poland

world-news1 year ago•3 min saved

Russia's Massive Air Strikes Devastate Ukraine's Power Grid

Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting power infrastructure and causing significant damage, particularly to thermal energy plants, resulting in emergency blackouts. The strikes, which hit Kyiv and several regions including Donetsk, Lviv, and Odesa, killed at least 10 people. This is the largest coordinated assault since September, with around 120 missiles and 90 drones launched. The attacks have raised concerns about a potential Russian strategy to deplete Ukraine's power grid as winter approaches. Neighboring countries like Poland and Hungary are on high alert, while Ukraine anticipates potential shifts in US policy under President-elect Donald Trump.

via BBC.com|

#energyinfrastructure #missileattack #russia

weather1 year ago•1 min saved

Hurricane Rafael Leaves Cuba in Darkness, Heads for Gulf

Hurricane Rafael has caused a nationwide blackout in Cuba, with winds reaching up to 185 km/h. The storm, a category-three hurricane, led to the evacuation of at least 70,000 people and warnings of storm surges, flash flooding, and mudslides. This blackout follows a recent power outage linked to infrastructure issues and Hurricane Oscar. Rafael made landfall in Artemisa province and is expected to weaken slightly as it moves across the island, but will remain a hurricane as it enters the Gulf of Mexico.

via BBC.com|

#cubablackout #energyinfrastructure #evacuations

energyinfrastructure2 years ago•1 min saved

"White House Allocates $623M for Expanding EV Charging Network"

The U.S. Department of Transportation has allocated $623 million in grants to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in 22 states and Puerto Rico, aiming to address the growing popularity of EVs. With a goal of installing half a million EV chargers by 2030, the Biden Administration sees charging infrastructure as crucial for widespread EV adoption. Tesla leads the market, outselling major car manufacturers, but concerns remain about access to charging, particularly for those in apartments or townhomes. The funding, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, aims to ensure convenient and reliable charging access for all, with grants already allocated to various regions across the U.S.

via TESLARATI|

#biden-administration #electric-vehicles #energyinfrastructure