Energy, Utilities & Environment

Hyderabad – September 13, 2026 -- Indian deep-tech firm Hylenr Technologies has detected signatures of 32 elements, including rare-earth species and actinides, forming inside engineered hydrogen-loaded nickel-palladium lattice structures, opening a potential alternative pathway to mining for strategic-material production.

Two years of analysis reveal 32 elemental signatures across light, heavy and noble-gas categories

Over approximately two years of post-operation material analysis, Hylenr Technologies identified signatures corresponding to 32 elements compared against pre-operation baseline samples of the same catalyst material used as a control. The detections span light and heavy elements, noble gases including helium, neon and argon, strategically important rare-earth species such as yttrium, and actinides including uranium.

Singapore – September 13, 2026 -- The Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW) has mobilized $641 million in financing commitments from third parties and impact investors since 2019, according to its 2025 Progress Report released today marking the first year of its Strategy 2030 rollout.

Alliance diverts 138,162 tonnes of unmanaged plastic waste in 2025 alone

The organization reduced 138,162 tonnes of unmanaged plastic waste and valorized 165,317 tonnes during 2025, bringing cumulative totals since 2019 to 378,147 tonnes reduced and 418,529 tonnes recovered for value. AEPW worked with 559 organizations last year to finance, develop and deploy its projects, while its education and behavior-change initiatives have reached more than 1.5 million people since inception.

Singapore – – September 13, 2026 -- The Alliance to End Plastic Waste has mobilized $641 million in third-party and impact-investor financing since 2019 while diverting 378,147 tonnes of uncontrolled plastic waste and creating value from 418,529 tonnes of plastic, according to its 2025 Progress Report, "Strategy in Action," released today. The report marks the first year of implementation under the organization's Strategy 2030 framework.

Alliance diverted 138,162 tonnes of plastic waste in 2025 alone

In 2025, the nonprofit reduced 138,162 tonnes of uncontrolled plastic waste and recovered 165,317 tonnes, contributing to the cumulative totals since its founding. Education and behavior-change initiatives have reached more than 1.5 million people since inception, and the Alliance engaged 559 organizations in 2025 to finance, develop and implement its projects.

Bamako – September 13, 2026 -- DoGo Power has officially entered the Malian market, deploying grid-forming energy storage systems (ESS) for commercial and industrial (C&I) users and utility-scale power plants as the country's national electrification rate remains below 50%, dropping under 30% in rural areas.

Diesel supplies more than 80% of Mali's electricity, driving up costs and outages

More than 80% of Mali's power generation currently relies on diesel, a costly fuel source, while frequent blackouts tied to weak grid stability have become a major constraint on local economic development. Mali averages over 3,000 hours of sunshine annually, providing a strong resource base for solar-plus-storage deployment.

Sacramento, Calif. – September 13, 2026 -- Consumer Watchdog has released a video accusing Pacific Gas & Electric of withholding $2 billion in already-funded infrastructure spending to pressure California lawmakers into approving liability relief legislation in a special session.

PG&E withholds $2 billion in ratepayer-funded upgrades pending bailout approval

The advocacy group alleges PG&E is halting infrastructure work that customers have already paid for through approved rate hikes, after the state legislature declined to grant the utility liability protections during its regular session. Former California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) President Loretta Lynch calls the move "bailout blackmail" in the video, arguing PG&E CEO Patti Poppe misrepresented the company's financial position.

Singapore – September 13, 2026 -- Kenon Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: KEN, TASE: KEN) has received approximately $93 million, net of costs and subject to tax, from the Republic of Peru following payment of an International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) arbitration award, closing a dispute first won in October 2023. The total payment from Peru was approximately $203 million, with the remainder allocated to a capital provider and outstanding expenses.

Juno Beach, Fla. – September 13, 2026 -- NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) confirmed that senior management will hold a series of investor meetings through September and into early October to discuss long-term growth-rate expectations for the company.

Management to brief investors on multi-year growth trajectory

The Juno Beach, Florida-based utility holding company said the meetings will cover its long-term growth outlook, with updated presentation materials made available to investors and other interested parties through its corporate website.

The Woodlands, Texas – September 13, 2026 -- MIND Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MIND) reported a $1.7 million net loss for its fiscal 2027 second quarter ended September 13, 2026, as revenue fell to $5.6 million from $13.6 million a year earlier.

Revenue drops 59% year-over-year amid marine survey market slowdown

Second-quarter revenue of $5.6 million compares with $9.7 million in the prior quarter and $13.6 million in the same period last year. The company swung to an operating loss of $1.8 million, versus operating income of $14,000 in the first quarter and $2.7 million a year earlier.

Los Angeles – September 13, 2026 -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz has opened a securities fraud class action against Primoris Services Corporation (NYSE: PRIM), giving investors until September 13, 2026 to seek lead plaintiff status.

Complaint targets Primoris' cost forecasting on fixed-price renewable energy contracts.

The lawsuit covers the period from September 13, 2026 to September 13, 2026, alleging that Primoris made materially false or misleading statements about its business and operations during that window.

Mexico City – September 12, 2026 -- Saavi Energía S.à r.l. has closed its merger with Grupo México, S.A.B. de C.V., creating a combined power generation platform with 4.5 GW of capacity across Mexico.

Merger creates 10-plant platform with mobile generation and gas compression assets

The completed transaction merges Saavi Energía's existing facilities with Grupo México's power generation assets. The resulting platform comprises 10 power plants located in high-demand regions of Mexico, one mobile power generation business, and three gas compression stations.

Grupo México takes 70% stake, GIP retains 30% ownership

Following the closing, Grupo México holds a 70% stake in Saavi Energía, while Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a subsidiary of BlackRock, owns the remaining 30%. Saavi Energía stated the combination is expected to strengthen its financial position and expand its operational scale.