Intel names Trump economic adviser to lead government affairs
Intel on Monday appointed an economic adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump as its head of government affairs, months after the U.S. government took a 10% stake in the U.S. chipmaker. Intel said Robin Colwell, deputy assistant to the president and deputy director of the National Economic Council, has been appointed to head its government affairs office.
Power producers urge FERC to reverse MISO auction adjustment
A group of independent power producers on Monday urged the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to reverse the Midcontinent Independent System Operator’s roughly $280 million ongoing “settlement adjustment” tied to its most recent capacity auction, according to Utility Dive.
Texas AG sues Xcel Energy over Smokehouse Creek Fire
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Xcel Energy for allegedly “causing” the 2024 Smokehouse Creek Fire, following an investigation that began in August. The wildfire burned hundreds of thousands of acres in the Texas Panhandle and western Oklahoma.
Arkansas Electric Cooperative plans new distribution center
Arkansas Electric Cooperative plans to build a $7 million, 50,000-square-foot distribution center in Booneville, according to KRCG.
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TotalEnergies signs long-term power deal with Google
France’s TotalEnergies said Tuesday it signed a 21-year power supply agreement with Alphabet’s Google, pledging to supply 1 terawatt hour of renewable energy to support Google’s data centers in Malaysia.
Ukraine drones strike Russian oil platform in Caspian Sea
Ukraine’s long-range drones struck a Russian oil platform in the Caspian Sea, a security source said. It marked the third attack in recent days on oil platforms in the area and signals an expanded Ukrainian campaign against Russia’s energy sector.
Russia targets Europe through covert energy warfare
While Russian artillery attacks cities like Kherson and Kharkiv, a quieter campaign continues within Europe’s economic infrastructure, involving malware, forged documents, anonymous leaks, shadow tankers, and coordinated protests. Analysts warn many Europeans underestimate how deeply the conflict extends beyond Ukraine’s borders.
Sanctions spotlight ‘dark fleet’ of oil tankers
A 1,000-strong “dark fleet” of rogue oil tankers skirting sanctions has emerged as a major concern for the U.S. and Ukraine, according to maritime intelligence analyst Michelle Wiese Bockmann. She warned the aging vessels pose severe geopolitical risks and the threat of $1 billion oil spills, citing recent U.S. seizures in Venezuela and Ukrainian drone strikes as a turning point.
OECD power generation rises as solar gains momentum
Total net electricity generation in OECD countries reached 906.0 terawatt-hours (TWh) in September 2025, according to a new report. While fossil fuels maintained a 48.4% share, renewable energy growth—especially solar photovoltaics—continued to accelerate.
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