Uzbekistan Wants Nuclear Energy, But Can It Afford the Water Cost? – The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Can Uzbekistan Embrace Nuclear Energy Without Draining Its Water Resources?

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Uzbekistan is set to ramp up its nuclear energy program to power its rising electricity needs. Yet, experts caution that the nation’s scarce water resources could create major hurdles for the expensive cooling systems essential to reactor operation

Demand destruction has begun: What Sri Lanka reveals about the global energy crisis – Atlantic Council

Demand Destruction Has Begun: What Sri Lanka’s Experience Reveals About the Global Energy Crisis

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Demand destruction is already underway, as Sri Lanka’s energy crisis shines a spotlight on global vulnerabilities. The island’s hardships expose how soaring costs and persistent shortages compel consumers to slash their energy use, signaling mounting pressure across international energy markets

Sri Lankan buyer paid $286 for barrel of oil, as actual prices diverge from markets – Middle East Eye

Sri Lankan buyer paid $286 for barrel of oil, as actual prices diverge from markets – Middle East Eye

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A Sri Lankan buyer paid $286 for a barrel of oil, highlighting a sharp divergence from global market prices. This anomaly underscores growing supply chain disruptions amid geopolitical tensions.