News

The carbon removal market is facing a significant shock as U.S. tech giant Microsoft is reportedly considering a pause in purchasing carbon removal credits. As the largest buyer in the market, any shift in Microsoft’s strategy has triggered widespread att

Emissions from the new data centers set to drive the UK’s AI “revolution” could be hundreds of times higher than government estimates, according to analysis by Carbon Brief.

Rather than treating data centers as fixed, always-on loads, the collaboration is exploring “flexible” AI factories that can adjust their power use in response to grid conditions.

Analysts in Japan have cautioned that the structure of the deals could leave Japanese companies exposed to unfavorable contract terms.

At NVIDIA’s GTC 2026, beyond advances in chips and models, AI development ultimately keeps coming back to energy. RECCESSARY highlights five key energy takeaways from this year’s conference.

The conflict between the U.S. and Iran has pushed up global fossil fuel prices. With expectations of tighter supplies, Asian countries that rely heavily on energy imports have begun building up reserves.

Vietnamese EV maker VinFast, listed in the United States, reported widening annual losses despite a sharp increase in vehicle deliveries. The company said it aims to sell up to 300,000 electric vehicles this year.

The US and Israel’s war on Iran has caused oil and gas prices to soar, with the world now preparing for the possibility of another energy crisis.

The conflict between the U.S. and Iran has entered its second week, pushing up prices of oil, natural gas and other energy commodities. Volatility in global energy markets has raised concerns that the conflict could further disrupt energy supply chains.

Environmental strain is growing in a region already vulnerable, leaving some countries with little capacity to cope.