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Wall Street Journal
3 days ago
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
Galp Gets Offers for Mopane Discovery in Namibia
Galp GALP 3.15%increase; green up pointing triangle Energia said it had received nonbinding offers from oil companies to partner at its Mopane discovery in Namibia, a project that analysts have said could lift the Portuguese company's share price. The oil-and-gas producer said Monday that it was currently analyzing the offers and is confident that it will complete a partnership deal this year, according to a presentation transcript.
Euronews
5 days ago
- Euronews
Kazakhstan plans stellar stays at historic space sites
While Russia continues to lease Baikonur Cosmodrome, it has so far returned over fifty decommissioned facilities to Kazakhstan. The government now plans to use them to create a vibrant tourism ecosystem, drawing visitors year-round, and not just for rocket launches. It is planning to develop visitor infrastructure around iconic sites such as Gagarin's launchpad — the oldest and most famous launch pad at Baikonur, where the world's first human spaceflight was made by Yuri Gagarin on Vostok 1 in 1961 — with immersive experiences, hotels, glamping facilities, and a children's camp. The government has handed oversight of Gagarin's decommissioned launchpad to its national aerospace committee company, which will now be handling funding, maintenance, and general management, paving the way for tourism development. Russia finalised the transfer of the site to Kazakhstan in June. 'In the future, the Kazakh side can turn it into a tourist site — a place where visitors can come, explore, and connect with the history of the very launchpad from which the first human journeyed into space, from Kazakh soil,' says the Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan at the Baikonur Complex, Kairat Nurtay. 'A powerful source of inspiration' The tourism concept for Baikonur is set to be approved in September, and the first step will involve inspecting decommissioned facilities for safety. To preserve its cosmic heritage, iconic sites will be reconstructed as part of an open-air museum. This includes Gagarin's launchpad and the Assembly and Fueling Complex — once used for the final preparation of the powerful Energia rocket and Buran shuttle, a spaceplane designed as a response to the US Space Shuttle programme. Plans also include building essential infrastructure such as hotels, glamping areas, visitor centres with retail zones, restaurants, and a children's camp. 'Space is, above all, a dream for humanity — a dream to explore galaxies and discover new planets," says the Chairman of the Aerospace Committee, Baubek Oralmagambetov. "This kind of tourism is a powerful source of inspiration, especially for children. It helps them learn the history of space exploration, become motivated by its achievements, and strive to study harder and set higher goals.' Witnessing rocket launches from a yurt Last year, Kazakhstan installed a metal-structured yurt at a viewing platform near Baikonur's 31st launch pad, offering tourists a chance to watch rocket launches up close. So far this year, visitors have witnessed three launches, with three more scheduled before December. The most recent was a Russian cargo mission. A Soyuz rocket lifted off at 12:32am on 4 July, carrying the unmanned Progress 92 spacecraft with nearly three tonnes of food, fuel, and supplies for the International Space Station. It docked with the Poisk module the following day. Authorities estimate that with expanded lodgings, Baikonur could welcome up to 50,000 visitors a year by 2029 — a fivefold jump from current figures. 'At the moment, we are developing four areas of ground-based space tourism. The first is educational tours. The second is cultural and discovery-based tours. The third focuses on event-driven tourism. And the fourth includes adventure and active tours — possibly in the form of large-scale road trips like drive forums, and so on," says said Chief Manager of the Management Board Chairman's Office at Kazakh Tourism, Leila Bakytova. "As for MICE [ed. Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions] tourism, there are many exciting event formats around the world that could be brought here.' Experts say the potential is just beginning to be tapped, with ideas for interactive exhibits and hands-on simulations. 'It would be amazing if people could witness a rocket launch with their own eyes — to feel, even for a moment, like Korolev himself, giving the command to launch. Thanks to new technologies, visitors could simulate the experience of launching a rocket from the control centre," explains museum expert Rinat Kutdussov. "Even if it's on screens or in virtual form, they could still take part — immersed in the soundscape, surrounded by multimedia effects, perhaps even observing astronauts, robots, or mission teams at work. "The idea is to make them feel like part of the crew.' Tourism and Kazakhstan's space ambitions go hand in hand Baikonur's growing tourism ambitions align with Kazakhstan's broader space strategy. One of its key goals is to commercialise Soyuz rocket launches by 2028 using upgraded local infrastructure, as part of the Russian-Kazakh Baiterek project. 'The first test flight will take place at the end of this year,' says Oralmagambetov. 'The second and third test launches are planned for 2026 and 2027, followed by commercialisation in 2028. Both foreign and Kazakh customers will be able to send their space cargo.' Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov has confirmed that construction of the Baiterek Space Rocket Complex and development of the Soyuz-5 rocket remain on schedule. According to Roscosmos, the rocket will launch from Baikonur in December this year. For now, rocket launches remain Baikonur's main tourist attraction. Officials say the transformation is only beginning — but it's designed to inspire everyone, from curious schoolchildren to lifelong space enthusiasts.
The Irish Sun
16-07-2025
- General
- The Irish Sun
I'm an energy pro and here's 5 hacks to save hundreds on your bills while you sleep
WITH Irish households paying almost €500 more than EU average for electricity - finding simple ways to save money is more important than ever. The average electricity 3 These simple steps can instantly help reduce your bills Credit: Getty An Irish energy expert, from Energia, revealed the top These five night-time mistakes that could be driving up your The energy pros warned leaving appliances on standby can add to your bills. They said: 'Many people leave TVs, laptops, and game consoles on standby overnight, thinking it makes no difference. READ MORE IN MONEY 'But these devices still use power while they're 'off.' It's called phantom energy, and over time, it adds up on your energy use, especially if you have lots of electronics plugged in around the house.' Instead, fully switch off devices at the wall or unplug them before bed. A simple tip is to use a power strip with a switch so you can turn off several devices at once. Running the dishwasher or washing machine during peak hours will also rack up those bills. Most read in Money The spokesperson said: 'Running your dishwasher or washing machine in the evening can cost more if you use them when lots of people are using electricity. In many homes, the most expensive time for electricity is between 5pm and 7pm. 'This is when lots of people are cooking and doing chores. Using these appliances at this time can cost you more.' Stop Making This Air Conditioning Mistake: How to Slash Your Summer Energy Bill To cut down on costs, wait until after 9pm to run your dishwasher or washing machine. If your machine has a delay-start button, set it to start later when electricity is cheaper. The expert confirmed that leaving the lights on will add to your bills. They explained: 'It's easy to forget to turn off lights before bed, especially in places like hallways, bathrooms, or children's bedrooms. 'Leaving lights on all night uses a lot of electricity, especially if you are using older incandescent or halogen bulbs. 'Over time, this adds to your energy consumption without you realising it.' To save money, turn off all main lights before going to sleep. For those who need a light overnight, use LED night lights in hallways or bedrooms. They use very little electricity and are much cheaper to run. HOT TIP Not adjusting your thermostat or heating timer can add to your bills. The expert said: 'Many homes keep the heating on for longer than needed or set it too high at night. 'This can waste a lot of energy, especially when rooms are already warm or nobody is using them.' Energia chiefs urged people to set your heating to turn off about half an hour before you go to bed. It's recommended to lower your thermostat to 18C at night. They added: 'This keeps your home warm enough for sleeping while helping you save energy and money. 'You could reduce your heating bill by 10 per cent by lowering your room temperature by just one degree.' CHARGED UP A frequent habit that increases your bills is charging devices overnight. The expert said: 'It's common to plug in phones, tablets, and laptops overnight while we sleep. It's convenient because the devices are ready to go in the morning. 'But what many people don't realise is that most devices only need a couple of hours to fully charge. This wastes energy and, over time, adds to your electricity bill. It's also bad for the health of your battery devices.' It's best to charge your phone earlier in the evening and unplug them once they are full. And using a smart plug to automatically cut off power once charging is complete will help you save further. The 'This has been proven to reduce chemical wear and will improve the battery lifespan.' 3 Leaving lights on overnight can add to your bills Credit: Getty 3 The energy pro urged people not to charge phones at night Credit: Alamy
Irish Independent
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Underwhelming Lions tour failing to catch fire - on and off the pitch
Despite a decent night for the Irish and a fourth consecutive victory on Australia soil, Ruaidhri and Eddie both think the Lions are a long way off their best. Whether Australia is still worth touring is also on the agenda ahead of a Test series where the Lions are big favourites to claim a clean sweep. Rugby on Indo Sport is brought to you by Energia. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here. Listen on…. Spotify Apple Podcasts
Irish Independent
21-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Shortlist for €2bn race to buy Energia is whittled down to four bidders
A joint-venture between the UK's Octopus Energy and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has emerged as one of the second-round bidders in a €2bn-plus race to buy Irish power firm Energia.
