The UAE has made ChatGPT Plus free for all citizens and residents, marking a strategic move in its ambitious plan to build the world’s largest AI supercomputing cluster with partners like OpenAI and Nvidia. This initiative positions Abu Dhabi as a global AI hub while sparking geopolitical debates about AI sovereignty and competition.
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Wales is making a major push into tidal energy with the 20 MW HydroWing array at the Morlais site, one of Europe’s largest tidal projects, aiming to position the country as a leader in underwater renewables. The project, backed by significant investment and set for deployment in 2026, highlights tidal energy’s potential to compete with wind and solar while offering predictable power generation.
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Finlands ESL Shipping has secured 115 million in financing for four methanol-powered bulk carriers, featuring dual-fuel engines and sustainability tech like battery packs and emission-reducing systems. The investment highlights the maritime industrys shift toward decarbonization, with deliveries expected between 2027 and 2028.
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Woodfibre Management has advanced its $5.1 billion LNG export project in British Columbia with the arrival of the first seven modules, marking a key step toward building the world’s first net-zero LNG facility by 2027. The project aims to supply Asian markets with lower-carbon fuel while leveraging hydroelectric power and carbon offsets to meet environmental goals.
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Southeast Asia’s renewable energy transition gains momentum as Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam sign a landmark agreement to explore cross-border electricity trading, focusing on Vietnam’s offshore wind power through a proposed subsea cable network. The partnership aims to assess the feasibility of supplying Vietnamese wind energy to Singapore via Malaysia’s grid, potentially reshaping ASEAN’s energy future.
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