March 18 NEC Energy News
¶ “Don’t Worry, US Investors Can Still Make Offshore Wind Happen … Somewhere” • US President Donald Trump did the domestic offshore wind industry no favors when he abruptly suspended the federal offshore lease program upon taking office. But activity continues apace elsewhere around the globe. Wind investors can still invest abroad. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Japan Begins Dismantling A Commercial Nuclear Reactor For First Time” • A Japanese power company began dismantling a nuclear reactor in Shizuoka Prefecture, local media reported. It is the first commercial reactor in the country to undergo the process. Disassembly began with by removing the top lid of the pressure vessel. [Yeni Şafak]
¶ “New Battery Recycling Process From China Recovers 99.99% Of Lithium” • A team of researchers in China developed a way to recover nearly all valuable materials from depleted lithium ion batteries. The eco-friendly process uses glycine, an amino acid, to extract 99.99% of lithium and significant percentages of other metals in just 15 minutes. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center Facility Among Planned DOGE Cuts” • The Storm Prediction Center issues severe weather forecasts across the nation and identifies threat zones where dangerous thunderstorms and tornadoes could move through days in advance. There is considerable question as to whether DOGE will close it. [ABC News]
¶ “Huge Ship Set To Carry Turbines To North Sea Farm” • The Wind Peak, a purpose-built vessel, has arrived in Hull to carry components across 80 miles (129 km) of the North Sea to the site on the Dogger Bank. Officials said the vessel, which is 162 meters (530 ft) long and 60 meters wide, was capable of transporting and installing seven turbine sets per load. [BBC]
¶ “Oil Majors Are Still Going Green, Honest” • With renewables expected to make up over 40% of the energy mix by 2030, oil majors are setting themselves up to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving market. Despite such things as the ‘Trump effect,’ such companies as BP, Shell, and TotalEnergies are expanding their clean energy portfolios. [Energy Live News]
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