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IIR's February 16 Market Scorecard Brings You Breaking Geopolitical News

Stay current with the latest geopolitical events, and more importantly, instantly connect to how these events may impact you and your business strategies

Monday, February 16, 2026

Production

Worldwide BESS, EV Markets Bode Well for Lithium Demand

After almost four years of doldrums, lithium prices in January of this year have surged, as world demand for industrial-grade BESS surpasses EVs for lithium demand.

Monday, February 16, 2026

Mining

U.S. Oil Feeding Europe, as is Oil from Libya, Kazakhstan

The U.S. provided the largest share of crude oil exports to the European Union last year, though fringe players such as Libya were supportive.

Friday, February 13, 2026

Production

Tropical Cyclone Gezani Strikes Madagascar, Impacting Port and Mining Operations

Tropical Cyclone Gezani rapidly intensified before striking Madagascar as a Category 3 storm, causing fatalities, widespread damage, and major disruptions to mining exports and port operations, after which it weakened inland but then re-intensified over the Mozambique Channel.

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Mining

Presidents Day Weekend Storm Threats Loom for Southeast, East Coast

A winter storm is expected to move from the U.S. Southwest across the southern Plains and into the East this weekend. This system is forecast to bring heavy rain and localized flooding.

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Power

Vitol Extends 'Peak Oil' Horizon Amid Slow EV Uptake

Vitol said that road transportation is the primary factor determining the trajectory for global oil demand. The uptake in EVs, however, is slowing down in the U.S. economy, the largest in the world.

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Manufacturing

IIR's February 9 Market Scorecard Brings You Breaking Geopolitical News

Stay current with the latest geopolitical events, and more importantly, instantly connect to how these events may impact you and your business strategies

Monday, February 09, 2026

Production

Two Roads Diverge: U.S., China Head in Opposite Directions on EV Adoption

U.S. rollbacks on energy transition funding are making EVs "the road less traveled," while China and the rest of the world drive on. Overall, this will increase demand for battery energy storage systems and lithium.

Monday, February 09, 2026

Power

IEA: Nuclear, Renewable Generation Continue to Displace Coal to 2030

Global demand for electricity is expected to grow strongly to 2030, underscoring the need for additional investments in grids and flexibility, such as batteries, according to a report released last Friday by the International Energy Agency (IEA).

Monday, February 09, 2026

Power

IIR North American Outlook: Data Center Buildout Set for Years to Come

Industrial Info sees a multi-year buildout of data centers and AI facilities.

Thursday, February 05, 2026

Manufacturing

Industrial Info: Global BESS Projects Top $1.28 Trillion

The development of battery electric storage systems (BESS) is surging worldwide, as BESS is at least a partial remedy for the intermittency of renewable energy sources.

Thursday, February 05, 2026

Power

Orion Critical Mineral Signs MoU with Glencore to Acquire 40% Stake in DRC Copper Mines

The U.S. government seeks to secure a supply of critical minerals through the Orion-Glencore MoU in the DRC.

Thursday, February 05, 2026

Mining

Tunisia Plans 2.3 GW of Wind and Solar Tenders in 2026

Tunisia has approved plans to tender more than 2.3 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity in 2026, marking a significant step in accelerating its clean energy transition and reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels.

Wednesday, February 04, 2026

Power

IIR's February 2 Market Scorecard Brings You Breaking Geopolitical News

Stay current with the latest geopolitical events, and more importantly, instantly connect to how these events may impact you and your business strategies

Monday, February 02, 2026

Production

TotalEnergies, Petronas, Reliance Industries Limited: Your Daily Energy News

Scan through a selection of energy-related news highlights that we think will interest our readers.

Friday, January 30, 2026

Production

From Recession Survivor to Industry Pioneer: Ed Lewis's Data Revolution

Ed Lewis, the founder and CEO of Industrial Info Resources (IIR), calls the IIR model "surveillance-grade" because it is active and asset-level. Now, IIR is exploring AI.

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Power

Morocco's Dual Energy Policy: Renewables Rise, Gas Persists

After years of reliance on imported fossil fuels to meet its power needs, Morocco is tapping into its solar, wind and hydro potential

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Power

Scatec Secures PPA with Egypt for Africa's Largest Solar-Plus-Storage Project

Norwegian renewable energy developer Scatec ASA (Oslo) has secured a long-term power purchase agreement with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) to develop what would be the largest integrated solar-and-storage project on the African continent.

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Power

IIR's January 26 Market Scorecard Brings You Breaking Geopolitical News

Stay current with the latest geopolitical events, and more importantly, instantly connect to how these events may impact you and your business strategies

Monday, January 26, 2026

Production

Morocco's Automotive Growth Shapes Africa's Industrial Future

Africa's leading car manufacturer and exporter, Morocco, is witnessing robust growth in its automotive industry.

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Manufacturing

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IIR's February 16 Market Scorecard Brings You Breaking Geopolitical News

Worldwide BESS, EV Markets Bode Well for Lithium Demand

U.S. Oil Feeding Europe, as is Oil from Libya, Kazakhstan

Tropical Cyclone Gezani Strikes Madagascar, Impacting Port and Mining Operations

Presidents Day Weekend Storm Threats Loom for Southeast, East Coast

Vitol Extends 'Peak Oil' Horizon Amid Slow EV Uptake

IIR's February 9 Market Scorecard Brings You Breaking Geopolitical News

Two Roads Diverge: U.S., China Head in Opposite Directions on EV Adoption

IEA: Nuclear, Renewable Generation Continue to Displace Coal to 2030

IIR North American Outlook: Data Center Buildout Set for Years to Come

Industrial Info: Global BESS Projects Top $1.28 Trillion

Orion Critical Mineral Signs MoU with Glencore to Acquire 40% Stake in DRC Copper Mines

Tunisia Plans 2.3 GW of Wind and Solar Tenders in 2026

IIR's February 2 Market Scorecard Brings You Breaking Geopolitical News

TotalEnergies, Petronas, Reliance Industries Limited: Your Daily Energy News

From Recession Survivor to Industry Pioneer: Ed Lewis's Data Revolution

Morocco's Dual Energy Policy: Renewables Rise, Gas Persists

Scatec Secures PPA with Egypt for Africa's Largest Solar-Plus-Storage Project

IIR's January 26 Market Scorecard Brings You Breaking Geopolitical News

Morocco's Automotive Growth Shapes Africa's Industrial Future