Category: Energy

BusinessEnergyTechnology

NuScale Power Stock Shows Bullish Signals Despite Recent Pullback

NuScale Power shares have retreated from record highs but are approaching a historically bullish technical level. Options market data reveals significant put activity that could fuel a rebound if sentiment shifts.

Recent Market Movement and Investor Activity

NuScale Power (SMR) shares declined significantly this week, reportedly falling 12.4% to $33.60 amid news that Starboard Value acquired an almost 5% stake in Fluor Corporation, which maintains majority ownership in the nuclear technology company. Despite this pullback, sources indicate the stock remains up 89.6% for 2025 and had reached an all-time high of $57.42 just last week.

by Owen Holt
EnergyManufacturingTechnology

Offshore Wind Sector Demands Advanced Protective Coating Standards for Longevity

Offshore wind developers are pushing for new protective coating standards as existing protocols fall short for unmanned turbines in extreme marine environments. With maintenance windows limited by weather and costs reaching $350,000 daily, the industry requires coatings validated for 35-40 year lifespans rather than traditional 25-year benchmarks.

The Maintenance Challenge in Offshore Wind

As offshore wind energy expansion accelerates globally, industry analysts suggest the sector faces unique infrastructure protection challenges unlike traditional offshore operations. Unlike frequently inspected oil and gas platforms, offshore wind farms remain unmanned and inaccessible for extended periods, exposed to what reports describe as some of the world’s most aggressive marine conditions.

by Owen Holt
EnergyInnovationTechnology

China’s HiCloud Pioneers Offshore Wind-Powered Underwater Data Center, Aims for 500MW Expansion

HiCloud has inaugurated a demonstration underwater data center directly powered by offshore wind energy near Shanghai. The company, alongside partners, has signed an agreement to develop a 500MW subsea facility, marking a significant step in integrating digital and marine economies.

Offshore Wind-Powered Data Center Launched

Chinese firm HiCloud has launched a demonstration underwater data center that sources indicate is directly connected to an offshore wind farm. According to reports, the project, located off the coast of Shanghai near the Lingang Special Area, was inaugurated recently, with plans to scale subsea deployments to 500MW. The demonstration site is said to offer 2.3MW of data center capacity, though the exact location of the wind turbines remains undisclosed.

by Owen Holt
EnergyInnovationSustainability

Battery Industry Shifts Toward PFAS-Free Alternatives Amid Environmental Concerns

The battery industry faces mounting pressure to eliminate PFAS compounds known as “forever chemicals” from lithium-ion batteries. New manufacturing processes and materials aim to create more sustainable, recyclable energy storage solutions while maintaining performance standards.

The Hidden Environmental Cost of Modern Batteries

While demand for lithium-ion batteries continues to grow exponentially, sources indicate these essential energy storage devices contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly referred to as “forever chemicals” due to their environmental persistence. According to reports, the battery industry is now actively seeking alternatives to these problematic compounds that can withstand the demanding conditions inside batteries while being more environmentally friendly.

by Harlow Wesley
EnergyInnovationStartups

Oklo’s $20 Billion Nuclear Ambitions Face Regulatory and Market Scrutiny

Oklo, a nuclear startup backed by Sam Altman, seeks to deploy sodium-cooled reactors by 2027 despite having no operating license or binding contracts. Its surging stock valuation has drawn both investor enthusiasm and warnings of a potential bubble in AI-energy ventures.

Sky-High Valuation Amid Operational Hurdles

Oklo, a Silicon Valley-based nuclear technology company, has reportedly reached a stock market valuation exceeding $20 billion despite generating no revenues and lacking a license to operate reactors, according to financial reports. Sources indicate the firm’s shares have surged over 500% since January, fueled by retail investor enthusiasm for its goal of powering energy-intensive data centers driving the artificial intelligence boom.

by Owen Holt