Tag #Infrastructure

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Data Center Boom Strains US Power Grid

President Trump's executive orders on AI, fintech, and energy, coupled with Meta's massive data center investment, are driving a surge in electricity demand, straining the national grid and creating significant opportunities in the utilities sector.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
smh.com.au
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WA Power Outages: 50,000 Homes Affected, Government Responds

Western Australia experienced widespread power outages affecting 50,000 homes due to 130 pole-top fires caused by unusual weather; Premier Cook apologized, highlighting ongoing repairs, compensation offers, and renewable energy investments.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
theglobeandmail.com
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Canadian Telecoms Face Revenue Headwinds, Consider Asset Sales

Facing investor pressure due to slow revenue growth and high debt, Canada's largest telecom companies—Bell, Rogers, and Telus—are considering selling infrastructure assets to improve their financial positions, but analysts predict a turnaround isn't likely before 2026.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
theglobeandmail.com
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High Costs and Delays Threaten Canada's Transit Expansion

Canada's transit projects cost significantly more per kilometer than in other countries due to political meddling, strict engineering, and lack of experience, leading to cost overruns and delays, threatening public support for future projects.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Design Flaw Threatens Dutch Bridges

A design flaw in the tooth-and-notch construction of 100 Dutch bridges and viaducts is causing premature wear and tear, potentially leading to major traffic disruptions and economic losses. Rijkswaterstaat is assessing the problem and its consequences.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
bbc.com
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Massive Data Center Approved in Hertfordshire

Hertsmere Borough Council approved outline plans for DC01UK, a massive data center (87,000 sq m) near the M25 in Hertfordshire, expected to generate £3.75bn and almost 14,000 jobs, despite concerns about its greenbelt location.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Macron to Announce Louvre Renovation Plans Amidst Funding Challenges

French President Macron will announce plans to renovate the Louvre Museum, which faces structural issues and overcrowding from nearly nine million visitors in 2024, exceeding its design capacity and creating conservation concerns.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
sueddeutsche.de
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South Korea's Airport Expansion: Economic Viability Questioned

South Korea's plans to build ten new airports, including one in Saemangeum, are raising concerns due to the unprofitability of many existing airports, such as Muan which lost \$14.09 million in 2023, with only three of fourteen airports currently profitable.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Damaged Baltic Sea Fiber Optic Cable Sparks NATO Investigation

An undersea fiber optic cable connecting Latvia's Ventspils and Sweden's Gotland island was damaged on Sunday, likely due to external influence, prompting a joint NATO and Baltic Sea investigation involving several vessels, although communications were restored via alternative routes.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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China's NEV Charging Network Fuels Record Spring Festival Travel

During China's 2025 Spring Festival, the expansion of NEV charging infrastructure, including supercharging stations and mobile charging options, is supporting the 9 billion expected inter-regional trips, driven by the 31.4 million NEVs registered in China by the end of 2024, a 51.49% increase from 2...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
kathimerini.gr
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Greece Fast-Tracks Power Grid Expansion to Integrate Renewable Energy

Greece is fast-tracking licensing for new power transmission lines to alleviate grid congestion from high renewable energy penetration, using fast-track procedures, expropriation, and streamlined environmental approvals to address delays plaguing projects like the Argyroupolis substation and West Co...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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China Prioritizes Infrastructure Upgrades for Belt and Road Initiative in 2025

In 2025, multiple Chinese provinces and municipalities prioritized infrastructure upgrades for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), including expanding the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, enhancing rail links, and developing key freight hubs, aiming to boost connectivity and international ...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

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