EconomyEnergy
China's Power Load Hits Record 1.518 Billion Kilowatts
China's power load hit a record 1.518 billion kilowatts on July 10, driven by industrial growth, EV and data center demand, and extreme heat.
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EconomyEnergy
China's Power Load Hits Record 1.518 Billion Kilowatts
China's national power load reaches a historic high of 1.518 billion kilowatts, driven by industrial growth, service sector expansion and summer heatwaves.
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EconomyEnergy
Belgium Energy Shift: Cheaper Power, Costlier Gas From 2028
Flanders cuts electricity taxes and raises gas levies from 2028 to push green heating. Belgian fuel prices surge as refining margins hit highs.
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Consumer ProtectionEconomy
Belgium Bans Fake Energy Discounts in Consumer Crackdown
Belgian parliament unanimously approves ban on misleading energy discounts targeting deceptive pricing that costs households up to €700 yearly.
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InternationalRussia
Long Lines for Gas Shatter Normalcy in Wartime Russia
Fuel shortages across Russia, driven by Ukrainian drone strikes and sanctions, have shattered the Kremlin's illusion of normalcy as gas lines spread.
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Economy
Fuel Prices Rise Again in Belgium This Friday
Belgian fuel prices rise again on Friday as SPF Economie announces increases of up to 7.2 cents per liter, adding to cost-of-living pressures.
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Energy & Infrastructure
China Completes World's Largest Power Supply System
China announces completion of the world's largest power supply system, serving nearly 800 million households with 10.37 trillion kWh consumed in 2025.
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Energy & EnvironmentEconomy
China Unveils 15th Five-Year Plan for New Energy System
China releases its 15th Five-Year Plan for a new energy system, targeting 20+ trillion yuan investment and peak coal consumption by 2030.
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PoliticsEconomy
China Daily: Diplomacy, Energy, Tech Lead June 26 News
Xi Jinping meets Cambodian and Bangladeshi leaders; China unveils 20 trillion yuan energy plan; 6G enters system verification; AI reshapes management.
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PoliticsEconomy
China Daily: Diplomacy, Energy, Tech Lead June 26 News
Xi Jinping meets Cambodian and Bangladeshi leaders; China unveils 20 trillion yuan energy plan; 6G enters system verification; AI reshapes management.
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Energy & Environment
China's Power Capacity Hits 4 Billion kW, Leading the World
China's installed power capacity reaches 4.01 billion kilowatts, the world's largest, with non-fossil energy now accounting for 62% of total capacity.
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EconomyEnergy
Belgian Gasoline Prices Drop to Lowest Since March
Maximum gasoline prices in Belgium fall to their lowest level since March, offering relief to motorists as Brent crude drops to nearly $76 per barrel.
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EconomyEnergy
China's 92-Octane Gasoline Returns to '7 Yuan Era'
China's 92-octane gasoline drops back to 7.8-7.9 yuan/liter after NDRC cuts prices by 515 yuan/ton. Analysts predict a third consecutive cut on July 3.
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Energy & InfrastructureEconomy
China's First Transmission Rights Auction Reshapes Grid
China completes its first transmission rights transaction on the Yunxiao DC channel, shifting power allocation from planning to market bidding.
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EconomyEnergy
Belgium Energy Excise Reform: Who Pays and Who Saves?
Belgium's energy excise reform shifts taxes from electricity to fossil fuels starting August 2026. See how much your household will pay or save.
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EconomyPolitics
Record €7.3M Energy Fines for Builders: How to Avoid Them
Flemish authorities issued a record €7.3 million in EPB energy fines in 2025. Learn why fines are soaring and how builders can avoid costly penalties.
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EnergyEconomy
China Braces for Record Summer Power Demand of 1.3B kW
State Grid forecasts summer peak power load will exceed 1.3 billion kW, a 6% year-on-year increase, as China prepares for record electricity demand.
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TechnologyEnergy
China Deploys 'Smartest Brain' AI Models Across Energy Grid
China deploys AI large models across its energy sector, from oil fields to power grids, with measurable gains and a push for tech independence.
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WeatherEnergy
China Heatwave Drives Record Power Demand as El Niño Looms
Northern China bakes under persistent heatwave while southern regions see record electricity loads. Officials warn summer peak could reach 16 billion kW.
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Science & TechnologyEconomy
China Releases 51 AI-Energy Scenarios for Power Grid
China releases 51 high-value AI + Energy scenarios at a Shenzhen conference, targeting smart grids, virtual power plants, and computing-power coordination.
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EconomyEnergy
Electrabel Pays Record €10.4 Billion Dividend to Engie
Electrabel distributes €10.4 billion to French parent Engie in Belgium's largest-ever profit distribution, raising questions about capital outflows.
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Economy & Business
Strait of Hormuz Crisis Deepens Global Supply Shortages
Three months after the Strait of Hormuz closure, global supply shortages deepen, threatening jobs and growth as oil prices surge worldwide.
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TechnologyEnergy
China's AI Boom Strains Power Grid as Data Centers Surge
China's AI expansion is straining the power grid as data center electricity demand surges. Experts warn of a construction pace mismatch and grid risks.
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Economy
Belgian Fuel Prices Hit Record High as Reserves Dwindle
Belgian gasoline tops €2 per liter for first time since 2022 as Strait of Hormuz blockade depletes global oil reserves, experts warn.
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