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Venezuela’s Oil Revival Gains Momentum
U.S. oil companies have announced initial deals with Venezuela’s state oil company, marking the beginning of efforts to revitalize the nation’s vast but underutilized oil sector.
Europe Heads Into Winter With Gas Storage at a Two-Decade Low
Europe faces one of its lowest gas storage levels in two decades heading into winter, as Middle East conflict disrupts Qatar’s LNG exports and intensifies global competition for limited supplies.
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.
Octopus Energy denies it is anti-union as GMB pushes for recognition for workers
GMB union is seeking voluntary recognition at Octopus Energy, the UK’s largest energy company, though the renewable-focused firm says there is no current staff demand for unionization.
Oil Nears $100 as Trump’s ‘Economic D-Day’ Raises the Stakes
Oil prices approached $100 per barrel as geopolitical tensions escalated following Trump’s ‘Economic D-Day’ campaign against Iran, with Strait of Hormuz traffic significantly disrupted.
US Oil Drillers See Pullback as Oil Prices Rise
U.S. oil rig counts declined this week while crude production rose and oil prices increased, with Brent trading near $94 per barrel, according to recent industry data.
Low Rivers, High Stakes: Europe’s Nuclear Cooling Crisis
Extreme heat and record-low river levels across Europe are forcing nuclear power plants to reduce or halt operations, threatening billions in economic losses as governments struggle to maintain energy production.
How Solar Panel Prices Fell 90 Percent In 15 Years
Solar panel prices have fallen 90 percent since 2010, making solar the world’s cheapest energy source and fastest-growing form of power generation globally.
Asahi Kasei Develops Novel Lithium Pre-doping Technology to Raise Energy Density and Lower Cost of Silicon-rich Lithium-ion Batteries
Asahi Kasei has developed a lithium pre-doping technology using lithium carbonate to improve energy density and reduce costs in silicon-rich lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and robotics applications.
Lithium-Ion Batteries Tapped For $100 Million from Trump Admin.
Forge Nano is expanding its North Carolina lithium-ion battery factory with $100 million in federal funding, targeting defense and critical infrastructure applications rather than consumer vehicles.
Houthis Move to Gain Complete Control Over Crucial Bab el-Mandeb Oil Chokepoint
Yemeni Houthis are planning to expand control over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait by seizing coastal territories and Red Sea islands, potentially disrupting one of the world’s most crucial maritime trade routes.
California Solar Power Bills Move Forward to Support Balcony Solar, Community Solar, and VPPs
California lawmakers advanced multiple bills to expand solar adoption through balcony solar, community solar, virtual power plants, and smart meter technology in the state.
Brazil’s New Oil Frontier Could Keep Its Boom Alive For Decades
Brazil’s Petrobras announced an offshore oil discovery near the Amazon River mouth, with President Lula calling it a “passport to the country’s future” despite environmental concerns and public preference for renewable energy.
TVA Approves Gas-Powered Data Center Plan
The Tennessee Valley Authority approved its 2026 Integrated Resource Plan, which prioritizes gas power plants to serve artificial intelligence data centers while reducing renewable energy expansion.
Sunrun Shifts Away from Affiliates to Direct Sales
Sunrun, the leading U.S. rooftop solar installer, is shifting from affiliate-based sales to direct sales, adding 1,500 representatives in the second quarter amid challenges in third-party channels.
Princeton Critical Minerals Raises $16M to Scale Lithium Production Technologies
Princeton Critical Minerals, a Princeton University spinout, secured $16 million in funding to expand its brine-based lithium production technology across the U.S. and South America.
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