Trump’s Secret Offshore Wind Payout Benefits Billionaire Donor
The Trump administration agreed to pay German energy company RWE $1.2 billion to cancel offshore wind projects, with $900 million flowing to a billionaire donor’s LNG venture.
Utility Customers Could Save Millions from Dominion Coal Plant Retirements, New Expert Analysis Shows
Expert analysis indicates Dominion Energy’s planned coal plant retirements would save ratepayers millions while maintaining grid reliability, though the utility could face significant compliance costs if operations continue beyond 2034.
DoE Begins Tests for Fracked Geothermal
The Department of Energy is conducting tests on hydraulically fractured geothermal systems in Utah to determine whether fracking technology can enable geothermal energy extraction in new locations worldwide.
East Africa’s Oil Rivalry Spurs Multi-Billion-Dollar Projects Across The Region
East African nations are pursuing competing mega-billion-dollar energy infrastructure projects, including a $17 billion refinery in Kenya and a $20 billion energy hub in Tanzania, intensifying regional rivalry over energy dominance.
Egypt’s LNG Comeback Is Set to Start in Cyprus
Egypt’s gas production is declining as demand rises, creating opportunity for Cyprus’s new Cronos LNG project to supply feedstock to Egyptian export infrastructure beginning in 2028.
Georgia PSC Approves Secret OpenAI Contract
Georgia’s Public Service Commission staff approved a contract between Georgia Power and OpenAI for a 3.2 gigawatt data center in Effingham County, drawing criticism from environmental groups over lack of transparency.