Power plants
Coverage of Power plants in the Nexus archive.
- Why Iran is targeting Kuwait's desalination plants as part of its war strategy
Iranian strikes targeted Kuwait’s desalination and power plants for the fourth consecutive day, straining the country’s water supply. Analysts suggest Iran is waging a psychological war against Kuwait, which has limited options for retaliation.
- Trump threatens strikes on Iranian bridges and power plants
Trump threatened strikes on Iranian bridges and power plants. Iranian news agencies reported widespread aerial attacks across southern Iran, with Iran's foreign minister stating future attacks would be met with 'an eye for an eye.'
- Trump threatens retaliatory strikes on key Iranian infrastructure as conflict escalates
President Trump warned the U.S. would strike Iranian bridges and power plants if Iran attacks ships in the Strait of Hormuz, including locations near Tehran. The Geneva Conventions prohibit such attacks on civilian infrastructure, and recent strikes have caused U.S. military casualties.
- Iran will target region's US-linked infrastructure if Washington strikes Iranian bridges or power plants
Iran will retaliate against US-linked infrastructure, such as bridges or energy sites, if the US strikes Iranian bridges or power plants. The Iranian Tasnim news agency reported this warning, citing a military source.
- Trump threatens Iran bridges, power plants over Hormuz attacks
Trump threatens Iran's bridges and power plants in response to Hormuz attacks. Secretary of State Marco Rubio states Washington remains open to negotiations with Tehran.
- Trump vows to destroy one Iranian bridge or power plant for every shot Tehran takes at Strait of Hormuz shipping
President Trump announced a new red line against Iran, vowing to destroy critical civilian infrastructure in the Islamic Republic for every attack on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The threat involves targeting bridges or power plants in response to Iranian actions against shipping in the region.
- Trump says US will destroy one bridge or power plant for every ship Iran attacks
Trump announced that the United States will destroy one bridge or power plant for every ship attacked by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. The statement specifies that attacks by Iran using missiles, rockets, drones, or other weapons would trigger this response, including targets near or in Tehran.
- Keeping coal plants open in Colorado could cost $87M, with consumers paying the tab
Keeping coal plants open in Colorado could cost $87 million, with consumers paying the cost. Operating these plants at a fraction of their capacity is costly and inefficient, according to owners and analysts.
- Data-center debate has one winning argument: sheer panic — and it will backfire
The article argues that opponents of data centers are labeled as Luddites who use environmental apocalypticism to block modernization projects such as pipelines, power plants, and fracking.
- Live updates: US hits Iran energy targets, bridges; Fallout persists after Trump election speech
The U.S. military is expanding attacks on Iran's energy infrastructure and bridges, while Iran retaliates by targeting U.S. bases and regional facilities, escalating tensions. President Trump aims to pressure the Iranian regime as both sides move closer to broader conflict.
- Trump targets Iran’s infrastructure in bid to squeeze regime
The U.S. military is expanding attacks on Iran's port facilities, energy infrastructure, and bridges as President Trump seeks to pressure the regime. Iran has retaliated by targeting U.S. bases, power plants, and desalination plants, escalating tensions that risk an all-out war.
- Trump warned Iran that power plants and bridges are next as U.S. keeps striking
U.S. Central Command conducted strikes against Iran's coastal defense systems on Greater Tunb Island. Trump warned Iran that power plants and bridges are next targets as the U.S. continues its military action.
- Trump warns U.S. strikes on Iran could get ‘really bad’ next week with power plants targeted
The president warned that U.S. strikes on Iran could worsen next week, targeting power plants. He stated that intensified Middle East fighting might escalate further if Iran fails to cooperate.
- Trump threatens to target Iran's power plants, bridges next week if talks not resumed
US President Donald Trump warned that Washington will target Iran's power plants and bridges next week unless Tehran resumes negotiations. Trump stated the US will 'hit them very hard' and escalate to energy targets if Iran does not return to the negotiating table.
- LIVE: Trump says ‘strikes on Iran will continue until I say enough’
Trump stated that strikes on Iran will continue until he says enough, with bridges and power plants as possible targets. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it attacked US forces in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan.
- Trump threatens to expand strikes on Iran, says power plants are next to go: 'Hit them hard'
President Donald Trump threatened to expand military strikes on Iran, targeting power plants and bridges unless Iran returns to negotiations. U.S. Central Command has conducted strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, and Trump mentioned achieving military objectives there despite reduced traffic.
- Trump says US will ‘knock out’ Iran’s power plants and bridges next week — unless regime makes a deal
President Trump states the US will continue airstrikes on Iran targeting power plants and bridges unless a deal is made, with no end until he declares it.
- Trump says strikes on Iran will continue ‘until I say enough’
Trump stated that strikes on Iran will continue until he decides they are sufficient, emphasizing targeting energy infrastructure and bridges to compel negotiations. He claimed Iran has limited capacity to resist and mentioned ongoing talks between US representatives and Iran amid renewed strikes.
- Colombia’s One Gas Terminal Is Already Promised to Three Power Plants
Colombia’s sole gas import terminal, SPEC in Cartagena, has nearly all its capacity reserved for three power plants, leaving only 5% for residential, commercial, and industrial use. Imports currently cover about a third of the country’s needs.
- UH Expert Withdraws Paper Calling For More Solar Instead Of Power Plants
A University of Houston expert has withdrawn a paper advocating for increased solar energy over power plants. The author plans to publish a revised report after further review.
- Indonesia needs China’s know-how, not just its cash and contracts
Indonesia has focused on financial investments from Chinese companies in sectors like nickel processing, industrial estates, and electric vehicle batteries. The article highlights a recent collaboration with China’s CATL on a lithium-ion battery plant, emphasizing the need for China’s expertise beyond financial contributions.
- US heat wave strains grid
A heat wave in the US is straining the energy grid, with record electricity demand and a risk of blackouts. The US energy department ordered data centers to use backup generators, while Europe's grid also faced strain from high temperatures and reduced power plant output.
- Texas leads nation in proposed power plants for data centers, which would emit large amounts of air pollution
Texas is leading the nation in proposed power plants designed to supply electricity for data centers. Experts warn that these plants will emit significant air pollution, which could harm the health of nearby communities.
- Texas leads nation in proposed power plants for data centers, which would emit large amounts of greenhouse gases
Texas is leading the nation in proposed power plants for data centers, which are projected to emit significant greenhouse gases. A data center site in Milam County is currently under construction.
- Heatwave pushes Great Britain’s grid operator to call for extra electricity from power plants
Great Britain’s grid operator, Neso, issued a rare summer power supply warning for Wednesday evening due to an intensifying heatwave, which increased household demand for electricity through fans and air conditioning. Neso requested additional electricity from power plants as the energy system faced pressure from the supply-demand imbalance.
- Cutting Off Crimea
Ukraine's logistical lockdown of Crimea is causing fuel shortages and power outages on the occupied peninsula. The strategy aims to undermine Putin’s revanchist project by isolating Crimea.
- Nvidia claims new liquid-cooled data center design can eliminate on-site water use
Nvidia claims its new liquid-cooled data center design can eliminate on-site water use by circulating coolant in a closed loop at up to 45°C. Critics argue the system overlooks water consumption by power plants supplying the grid.
- President Trump readying new strikes on Iranian power plants, bridges: ‘Have to pay the price’
President Trump is preparing new military strikes on Iranian power plants and bridges, stating 'Have to pay the price.' He also accused Iran of relying solely on the United States in the negotiating process.
- Waltz says Trump’s threats against Iranian civilian infrastructure ‘perfectly acceptable’
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz defended President Trump’s threats to strike Iranian civilian infrastructure, including power plants. Trump warned that if Iran rejects the proposed 'very fair and reasonable' peace deal, the U.S. military would target such facilities.
- AI-pocalypse: Anthropic sparks fears after developing a 'dangerous' bot capable of hacking into hospitals, electrical grids, and power plants - as it warns 'the fallout could be severe'
Anthropic, an AI development company, has raised concerns by creating a bot capable of hacking into critical infrastructure like hospitals, electrical grids, and power plants. The company warns that the potential fallout from such a tool could be severe, sparking fears about AI safety and security risks.
- AI-pocalypse: Anthropic sparks fears after developing a 'dangerous' bot capable of hacking into hospitals, electrical grids, and power plants - as it warns 'the fallout could be severe'
Anthropic has developed a bot capable of hacking into critical infrastructure like hospitals, electrical grids, and power plants, sparking fears of severe consequences. The company warns that the fallout from such a system could be significant, raising concerns about AI safety and security risks.
- Trump: U.S. will bomb Iran "back to stone ages" over next 2-3 weeks
President Trump threatened to bomb Iran's power plants and oil fields over the next 2-3 weeks, warning of devastating consequences for Iran's civilian population and economy. The U.S. could also close the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions and impacting global oil markets.