Iranian Ports Blockade Fully Implemented
Iran ports blockade maritime trade halted: Pentagon officials say the blockade of Iranian ports has been “fully implemented” and that the country’s maritime trade has been “completely halted.”
U.S. Ends Waiver on Iranian Oil Sanctions
US Treasury Iran oil sanctions waiver expires: The U.S. Treasury Department will not renew the month-long waiver of sanctions on Iranian oil that’s slated to expire in a few days.
“Treasury is moving aggressively with Economic Fury, maintaining maximum pressure on Iran,” it said.
Chevron Confirms Bandit Oil Discovery
Chevron Bandit oil discovery Gulf of Mexico offshore drilling: Chevron recently confirmed its Bandit oil discovery in the Gulf of America/Gulf of Mexico. Offshore drilling in U.S. waters provides a highly stable regulatory environment compared to overseas alternatives.
China to stop solar equipment to US?
** China is reportedly considering stopping exports of solar manufacturing equipment to the U.S., a move that would deal a serious blow to U.S. solar companies.
U.S. Energy Developments
Maine City Enacts Data Center Moratorium
Bangor Maine data center moratorium energy water impact: Bangor, Maine, passes a six-month moratorium on data center development to allow city councilors to learn more about potential impacts on energy and water infrastructure.
Georgia Power Opens Door for Large Energy Users
Georgia Power data centers renewable energy projects PSC approval: After years of negotiations, data centers and other large customers of Georgia Power have finally won a pathway to pay for their own new clean energy projects to be built and connected to the utility’s grid.
The Georgia Public Service Commission approved the utility’s program last week, allowing these companies to identify and commit to paying for solar, battery, and other renewable energy projects to supply their own power needs.
Tesla Water Use Raises Concerns in Texas
Tesla Giga Texas water usage Austin 200 million gallons: Tesla’s Giga Texas EV manufacturing facility in Austin has increased its annual water consumption by 200 million gallons over two years, sparking concerns it could strain municipal water supplies.
NAACP Files Lawsuit Over Data Center Emissions
NAACP lawsuit xAI Clean Air Act Memphis turbines: The NAACP filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk’s xAI, accusing the artificial intelligence company of violating the Clean Air Act with its use of natural gas-burning turbines to power data centers in and around Memphis, Tennessee, according to CNBC.