Global Scans · Affordable and Clean Energy · Weekly Summary

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] Energy Transfer expects to see stronger capital investment in 2026, with major processing and transportation developments in the Permian Basin accounting for a significant chunk of its projected spending. Industrial Info Resources
• [New] The International Energy Agency still expects to see renewable energy grow faster than any other major energy source in all scenarios going forward, as renewable energy's lower costs make it an attractive option in many countries. TucsonSentinel.com
• [New] With continued advancements and developments in white hydrogen technology, white hydrogen has a big potential to become a part of the world's transfer to clean energy. Petro Online
• [New] Hydrogen will undoubtedly fuel our collective future as the most viable clean energy resource that the world needs more of. Energies Media
• [New] AI energy use will surge in 2026. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Cutting bureaucratic red tape could lower costs by up to 61%, enabling 20 million more U.S. families to install solar by 2040 and save $1.2 trillion on energy bills. Yahoo News
• [New] Organizations will increasingly use AI in the coming year to optimise their energy usage and plan their net-zero roadmaps. Electronics For You - Official Site ElectronicsForU.com
• [New] Renewable energy storage is expected to be the fastest-growing application, aligned with global clean energy and net-zero targets. Yahoo Finance Singapore
• [New] In 2026, many solar households will no longer have a fixed cap on how much energy they can export at all times. Energy Matters
• [New] Nuclear energy systems, such as RTGs, have high initial costs that can exceed $1 million per unit and pose radiation risks also to nearby equipment and personnel. SpringerLink
• [New] In 2026, renewable energy deployment will accelerate significantly around the world. Power Shift Africa
• [New] Between 2026 and 2030, projections show renewable energy will become the largest source of electricity generation around the world. Power Shift Africa
• [New] S&P Global estimates that USD 60 trillion in cumulative investment will be needed in clean energy supply between now and 2050, presenting real financial opportunities while also reducing climate emissions. Zero Carbon Analytics
• [New] Increased reliance on fossil fuels and continued imports from overseas will raise fresh scrutiny over the Energy Secretary's goal of attaining clean power by 2030. Electricity Info
• [New] American Centrifuge Operating, a subsidiary of Centrus Energy, will develop domestic HALEU enrichment capacity at its facility in Piketon, Ohio. Straight Arrow News
• [New] Major infrastructure projects across the Tehuantepec Isthmus in Mexico became fully operational, and Brazil's revised 2026-2030 investment plan signaled a massive $109 billion commitment to energy and infrastructure. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] Energy Transfer plans to invest $5.5 billion in 2026, with the developments in the Permian Basin set to benefit. Industrial Info Resources
• [New] Later in 2026, Energy Transfer expects to bring online Train 9 at its NGL Fractionation Complex in Mont Belvieu, Texas. Industrial Info Resources
• [New] Energy Transfer expects to continue ramping up capacity from the Flexport expansion, with volumes added for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and other products as it reaches full completion. Industrial Info Resources
• [New] Expanding renewable capacity, particularly in the United States, is expected to exceed one terawatt by 2035, reinforcing the decarbonization of energy-intensive materials. Whole Life Carbon
• [New] Artificial intelligence remains a powerful secular trend, and the infrastructure needed to build it - energy, industrials, and materials - could sustain elevated growth in 2026 and beyond. Nasdaq
• [New] AI-enabled building and industrial management systems can cut energy use by 16-36 percent, easing peak loads at a time when global grids may need 80 million kilometers of new transmission by 2040. Financier Worldwide
• [New] Although global demand for fossil fuel energy is slowing, oil prices could still spike up, hitting growth in Europe and Asia. Counterfire

Last updated: 11 January 2026