AI Growth Drives Global Competition for Electricity as Strategic Resource

The 2 percent that became the driver of global energy

Data centers and AI are driving a surge in global electricity demand, and countries that can quickly build the necessary infrastructure will be best positioned to capture the benefits of the AI-driven economy.

I’m a proud Democrat, but America’s energy paralysis isn’t Trump’s fault — stop fighting reform

America is entering the biggest energy expansion since the post-war boom, particularly with artificial intelligence fueling a massive data center construction race. Politicians in both parties talk constantly about winning the future and strengthening domestic industry, but those ambitions all depend on one thing: abundant, reliable energy. Yet across the country, more than 2,000 gigawatts []

'ASS-BACKWARD': Enbridge CEO says oil production growth, not pipelines, will determine Canada’s energy future

While recent political attention has focused on the announcement of Alberta’s new West Coast crude oil pipeline proposal, one energy executive says production growth will be the critical factor determining whether the project succeeds if Canada hopes to significantly expand energy exports over the next decade.

PepsiCo (PEP) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

International markets drive growth as North America faces fuel headwinds.

Energy And Utilities Analytics Market To Hit $10.1B By 2031 As IBM (NYSE: IBM), Siemens, And GE Vernova Lead Competitive Field

The global energy and utilities analytics market is forecast to grow from over 6.10 billion in 2026 to over 10.10 billion by 2031, representing a compound annual growth rate of 10.6. A new report published by ResearchAndMarkets.com outlines the key forces shaping the sector, identifying grid modernization, renewable energy integration, and smart meter rollouts as [] The post Energy And Utilities Analytics Market To Hit 10.1B By 2031 As IBM (NYSE: IBM), Siemens, And GE Vernova Lead Competitive Field appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

American Electric Power: Buy The Grid Behind The AI Boom

American Electric Power: Buy The Grid Behind The AI Boom

AI boom, strong energy demand drive Malaysia’s trade growth

AI boom, strong energy demand drive Malaysia’s trade growth

World : AI’s Environmental Cost Threatens Water, Land Resources For Billions By 2030: UN Report

ISTANBUL, July 3 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Artificial intelligence’s rapid expansion is putting growing pressure on global electricity, water, and land resources, with data centres powering the technology projected to consume 945 terawatt-hours of electricity by 2030, a United Nations University report warned on Friday.

Global gas consumption reaches record 4.3 trillion cubic meters in 2025 — Gazprom head

Alexey Miller said noted that new centers of economic growth, which will require more energy, will play a dominant role in shaping demand

Six thoughtful discussions on why America desperately needs to unite and secure energy for the future

(NaturalNews) The United States is entering a period of enormous electricity demand growth. Artificial intelligence, data centers, manufacturing reshoring, and elec...

Brazil Prez Lula urges G7 to invest more heavily in Global South

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has called on the world's richest nations to invest more heavily in the Global South, arguing that sustainable global economic growth depends on creating new consumers and opportunities in developing regions rather than concentrating wealth within advanced economies.

StarCharge Releases Industry White Papers: From Infrastructure to Network Systems, Microgrids Moving from Customization to Scaling Up Development

CHANG ZHOU, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 7 July 2026 - The global new energy vehicle market has seen rapid growth in recent years. With continued strong expectations for new energy vehicle exports, the global electric vehicle (EV) charging market is entering a new stage of rapid expansion. ...

IMF cuts 2026 world growth forecast, citing Iran war fallout

Global economy to grow 3 percent in 2026, as AI demand partly offsets energy shock from Iran war, IMF says.

Europe must take opportunity to ‘dream bigger’ if its to seize its innovation moment

As AI, economic nationalism, and geopolitical rivalry reshape the global economy, Europe is making its case as a serious innovation power.

How American energy helped build 250 years of freedom and opportunity

American energy has powered 250 years of national progress. from the first commercial oil well to artificial intelligence and data centers.

UNCTAD: Global FDI Shifts Toward Strategic Priorities as Gov'ts Rethink Investment Policies

Foreign investment is increasingly driven by economic security, technology leadership, and resilient supply chains rather than low production costs, UNCTAD says.

Ajomale-McWord: Nigeria’s Reforms Are Reopening States To Foreign Investment, Economic Autonomy

Founder of Global AfriDiplomats Ajomale-McWord says ongoing reforms are empowering Nigerian states to attract foreign investment and drive regional economic development independently.

India' s GCCs are increasingly leading the AI mandate for global enterprises, driving global value creation: Nasscom - Zinnov Report

India' s GCCs are increasingly leading the AI mandate for global enterprises, driving global value creation: Nasscom - Zinnov Report

Canada’s AtkinsRealis Seeks US Approval for Nuclear Tech to Power AI Boom

The surge in new data centers for artificial intelligence is translating into growth for the US electricity sector, and Canadian nuclear company AtkinsRealis Group Inc. wants in.

'Infrastructure and Intelligence Are Twin Engines of India's Rise': Gautam Adani at Adani Enterprises AGM 2026

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani argues that accelerating infrastructure and intelligence are now twin engines driving India's sovereignty and rise as a global power.

The power crunch: How energy constraints reshape datacentre strategy

AI growth is now hitting a hard limit – electricity. With power shortages causing delays, firms are pivoting to on-site energy, liquid cooling, and edge computing to sustain scaling for AI

Innovation imperative to address agri, socioeconomic challenges: VC Zulfiqar

Innovation imperative to address agri, socioeconomic challenges: VC Zulfiqar

India not just market but launchpad for global growth: PM Modi in New Zealand

India not just market but launchpad for global growth: PM Modi in New Zealand

To defend against hybrid attacks, governments should team up with the private sector

With risks proliferating globally, countries now have the opportunity to work with businesses and innovate.

Canada wants to build up to 10 new nuclear plants. Will our pension funds pay for them?

Canada's ambitious new nuclear strategy has called for private investment to help expand the industry. Given that nuclear power plants are notoriously expensive to build, the government will have to heavily de-risk the ventures to attract large investors, like pension funds.

Ten strategic opportunities shaping technology in 2026

As 2026 unfolds, technology companies are operating in an environment shaped by rapid artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, increasing geopolitical complexity and growing pressure to deliver measurable business outcomes.

LUNCEDO MTWENTWE | From content creation to entrepreneurial success

The creator economy is one of the fastest-growing opportunities for youths

Commentary: Here's the case for the US leading the harvesting of solar energy in space

The United States is fast approaching an inflection point in energy policy. Artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, cloud computing and advanced defense systems are driving electricity demand at a level that the existing grid cannot ...

Tout le monde déteste l'IA

Les investisseurs n'ont d'yeux que pour elle ; ses architectes toisent les chefs d'État ; son usage se propage comme le feu dans la plaine : l'intelligence artificielle, dit-on, va transformer l'humanité. Mais l'humanité le veut-elle ? Face au Moloch numérique, qui exige le sacrifice de () / Mouvement de contestation, États-Unis, Technologies de l'information, Travail, Capitalisme

National Growth Fund to scale up investment in physical AI sector

The chief of the country's financial regulator said Wednesday that the National Growth Fund, a mega-sized investment fund aimed at nurturing key industrial sectors, will help finance the emerging physical artificial intelligence sector. Under the plan, LS Cable System Ltd. was named as the fund's first physical AI investment, although details were not unveiled. Lee Eog-weon, chairman of the Financial Services Commission said physical AI will help boost productivity and create new growth locomo

Greece joins the US’ Pax Silica initiative

As Washington expands its traditional definition of national security, the technologies and infrastructure that power artificial intelligence—from data centers and semiconductors to critical minerals and computing capacity—are increasingly viewed as strategic assets on par with defense and energy.

Brazil Prez Lula urges G7 to invest more heavily in Global South

Sao Paulo [Brazil], June 21 (ANI): Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has called on the world's richest nations to invest more heavily in the Global South, arguing that sustainable global economic growth depends on creating new consumers and opportunities in developing regions rather than concentrating wealth within advanced economies.Speaking at a press conference in Geneva following his participatio

Letters for June 23, 2026: ‘Oil is a wagon we shouldn’t be hitched to anymore.’

Bad place to be Global oil consumption is now plateauing, with some regional declines. Almost all wind and solar farms produce electricity more economically than by fossil fuels. A once thriving source of investment, Alberta is a black pit for alternative energy investment thanks to Ms. Smith. Without the oil economy, Alberta crumbles. Not a []

What Is the Smartest Way to Power the AI Boom?

The power demand of AI data centers is only going to grow, so the U.S. energy grid needs to adapt—fast.

Samsung results trigger slump in Asian stocks, rotation to less loved sectors

Quarterly profit at the world’s largest memory chipmaker surged 19-fold on booming AI demand, but was just 6 above analyst estimates.