Harbour Energy

A new large-scale battery storage facility has come into operation at Karlsruhe's Rhine harbour. The plant can store electrical energy and feed it back into the power grid when needed. Such storage systems help balance fluctuations in electricity generation from wind and solar power, supporting Germany's transition to renewable energy.

Harbour Energy is curbing its Gulf of Mexico oil and gas production as a precaution ahead of Storm Isaias. The Wall Street Journal reports the company is shutting in output to protect personnel and assets from severe weather. Energy markets often watch such shutdowns closely, as storms in the Gulf can disrupt supply and move prices.

Harbour Energy has reduced production at its Gulf of Mexico operations as Storm Isaias approaches, a standard precaution to protect offshore staff and equipment. The move affects output from one of the UK-based producer's key producing regions. Energy companies routinely shut in platforms and evacuate personnel when storms threaten Gulf infrastructure.