https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/rss/latest-electric-power-headlinesElectric Powerhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/energy-transition/101226-eu-carbon-spikes-to-near-9-month-high-intraday-on-supportive-gasEuropean carbon prices reached their highest levels since mid-January in the afternoon of Oct. 12 amid a rally in natural gas prices and expectations of lower-than-normal wind generation. Allowance prices hit €88.82/metric ton of CO2 equivalent ($99.10/mtCO2e) at 1305 BST Oct. 12, before retreating. This was the highest EUA price since Jan. 16, a near nine-month high. However, prices retreated byEnergy Transition, Natural Gas, Electric Power, LNG, Coal, Carbon, Emissions2026-10-12T17:25:38Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/electric-power/100926-hurricane-isaias-surges-to-category-3-before-forecast-landfall-oct-9-10-noaaThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Hurricane Center said Oct. 9 that Hurricane Isaias had strengthened to a major hurricane before its expected landfall along the northern Gulf Coast, which is likely to disrupt energy infrastructure, fundamentals, and pricing. Utilities serving the area threatened by Isaias, including those operated by Florida Power & Light, DukeNatural Gas, Electric Power2026-10-09T22:27:08Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/energy-transition/100926-interview-xpansiv-eyes-global-acquisitions-sees-growth-opportunities-in-environmental-marketsEnvironmental infrastructure provider Xpansiv is preparing for a new phase of expansion, looking globally for merger and acquisition opportunities after securing backing from European investment firm Verdane. CEO John Melby told Platts on Oct. 7 that Xpansiv is interested in Latin America and is exploring opportunities across the regions it serves. The partnership, announced in late September,Electric Power, Energy Transition, Water, Natural Gas, Agriculture, Renewables, Biofuels, Emissions2026-10-09T22:17:24Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/electric-power/092326-path-to-net-zero-ai-build-out-tests-tech-sectors-emissions-trajectoryThis is the third in a multi-part series on net-zero efforts across industries. The previous article can be found here. The world's largest technology companies continue to reach milestones in renewable energy, even as the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure drives absolute emissions higher. The race to build out AI infrastructure is in full swing, with the five major hyperscalers — Amazon.comEnergy Transition, Electric Power, Renewables, Emissions, Carbon2026-10-09T19:18:13Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/metals/100926-turkeys-steelmakers-face-eu-quota-cuts-as-cbam-verification-becomes-criticalTurkey's steel exporters face two tightening constraints in their largest export market: the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and sharply reduced duty-free import quotas. Shipments to the bloc were already falling before the revised quota regime took effect on July 1, leaving mills to seek other outlets for their production. Turkey's steel exports to the EU fell 22% year over year to 2.8Metals & Mining, Electric Power, Ferrous2026-10-09T16:26:13Z