Global Scans · Affordable and Clean Energy · Weekly Summary

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In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.

• [New] Following the carve-out, VCI Global will intensify its focus on expanding operations in high-growth sectors, including fintech, data center, AI & robotics, renewable energy and cybersecurity. VCI Global Limited
• [New] Scaling up renewable electricity sources across the EU could reduce electricity generation costs, improve energy independence, and support the transition towards clean industry. Energy in Demand - Sustainable Energy - Rod Janssen
• [New] The largest predicted changes were observed in the Export and Energy Shocks, where in a worst-case scenario, TB incidence and mortality could increase by 5.0% and 4.9%, respectively, in 2035 compared to the No Shocks scenario. BioMed Central
• [New] TB incidence and mortality increased more than for the Export Restriction Shock and Energy Price Shock scenarios combined, with an additional 1.1 million (0.9, 1.3) TB episodes and 177.5 thousand (144.7, 224.3) deaths between 2022 and 2035 compared to the No Shocks scenario. BioMed Central
• [New] In light of rising tensions in Iran and Ukraine, nuclear plants have become vulnerable to strikes, further exacerbating concerns about energy security and environmental risks. Scribd
• [New] Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar declared that Bihar will soon have its first nuclear power plant, making it one of the first six Indian states to be included in the rollout of Small Modular Reactor (SMR) - based energy systems. SSBCrackExams
• [New] The International Atomic Energy Association director warned of a dangerous degradation of nuclear security at Iranian nuclear sites due to Israeli strikes. Critical Threats
• [New] The Union Budget 2025-2026 of India focuses on expanding nuclear power, allocating Rs20,000 crore to the Nuclear Energy Mission, which aims to advance research and development of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). IEA
• [New] The apparent vulnerability of Gulf oil has increased demand for alternative energy supplies in China, the United States and Europe. UnHerd
• [New] If effectively implemented, digital solutions could reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by 15-20% by 2030, especially by improving efficiency in the construction, energy, transport and manufacturing sectors. Telefonica
• [New] The potential partnership with Russia offers Mexico a chance to diversify its energy sources and technologies, which could mitigate geopolitical risks and supply shocks. The Pinnacle Gazette
• [New] Bihar is set to join the elite club of states with nuclear power plants, thanks to the Nuclear Energy Mission announced in the Union Budget 2025-26. Global Education News
• [New] Electrification is one of the most important strategies for reducing CO2 emissions from energy in the Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario, where the majority of emissions reductions from electrification come from the shift towards electric transport and the installation of heat pumps. IEA
• [New] The ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran hold serious consequences for global energy markets, especially for countries like India, which rely heavily on oil and gas imports as Iran has reportedly threatened that it could consider closing the strait of Hormuz. Compass by Rau's IAS
• [New] The International Energy Agency forecasts a significant increase in nuclear power, but stresses that challenges like costs and project overruns need addressing. GreenBusinessBarbados.com
• [New] From 2027, a new British industrial competitiveness scheme will reduce energy costs by up to £40 per megawatt hour, a reduction of around 25%, for over 7000 electricity-intensive business in manufacturing sectors, including chemicals. Chemistry World
• [New] Over 90% of electricity in the EU in 2040 will be produced from decarbonised sources, primarily renewables, complemented by nuclear energy. European Commission Representation in Cyprus
• [New] Delivering Member States' plans regarding nuclear energy will require significant investments, of €241 billion until 2050, both for lifetime extensions of existing reactors and the construction of new large-scale reactors. European Commission Representation in Cyprus
• [New] Over the last week, energy markets continued to include a premium in anticipation for the disruption to Oil and LNG supplies from the Middle East. Indigo Swan
• The full program will be powered by up to 500 MW of renewable energy under a strategic agreement with TAQA Morocco-ensuring long-term, cost-effective, and sustainable operations. The Technologue
• More than 90% of electricity generated in the European Union by 2040 will be decarbonised and says for some EU countries, nuclear energy is an important component of decarbonization, industrial competitiveness, and security of supply strategies. World Nuclear News
• Leoch Battery will bring its full demand-side battery ESS product suites, developed to support global smart city & infrastructure on their sustainable & reliable energy needs, with superior fire safety compliance to all major IEC, CE and UL standards across the system components. The Manila Times

Last updated: 29 June 2025