New Mexico state leaders are calling it a major win for the state—–chosen by a California-based nuclear fusion energy company to build a $1 billion research and manufacturing campus. Pacific Fusion announced it chose Albuquerque’s Mesa del Sol as the site for the facility. The firm narrowed down the choice as Albuquerquer was …
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Fermi America announces next major step in development of Amarillo data center campus
(Fermi America™ and Siemens Energy teams at the signing ceremony in New York City. Pictured from left to right: Ross Berger, Larry Kellerman, Richard Reisig, Gianluigi DiGiovanni, Luke Baker, Toby Neugebauer, Andreas Pistauer, Harrison Kulick, and Nate Neugebauer.) Fermi America, in partnership with the Texas Tech University System, is announcing two landmark letters …
Assignments on energy committees made by Oklahoma House Speaker
Committee assignments in the Oklahoma House were announced by Speaker-Elect Kyle Hilbert. The heads of the various committees were included in the announcement for the second session of the 60th legislative following some changes in House membership. The appointments are of those members who will have a great deal of influence on energy related …
Mitchell talks energy with Jerry Bohnen—data centers and demand for more electricity
Why do we spend so much time discussing data centers and the exploding demand for electrical power? Good question and Scott Mitchell and Jerry Bohnen provide the answer on their latest podcast of Mitchell talks Energy with Jerry Bohnen.
Energy Briefs: Public Lands, LNG, Solar Growth & More
U.S. Energy Briefs Western Communities Push Back on Public Lands Attacks More than 60 communities across the West have passed resolutions or issued proclamations defending public lands. The actions come in response to Trump administration policies and congressional efforts to weaken protections, reports the Center for Western Priorities. Wyoming Coal Lease Auction Draws Criticism The …
Energy Briefs: U.S. Firms Back $7.5B Community Energy Push
U.S. and European Companies Invest in Community Clean Energy In today’s Energy Briefs, a coalition of U.S. and European firms is placing a $7.5 billion bet on small, community-led clean energy projects. French energy giant Schneider Electric, along with Microsoft and nearly 20 other companies, will help communities scope, finance, and install local projects before …
State’s Air Quality Council to consider some “unnecessary” rules
Some major air quality rule changes will be considered next month when Oklahoma’s Air Quality Advisory Council meets in Oklahoma City. During the October 16 meeting, the council members will update language in some rules and update some content to fit the latest changes to Environmental Protection Agency regulations. “The gist of these …
Energy Briefs: Amazon, EPA, Ukraine Drones, EVs
Energy Briefs: Amazon Signs Deal for Oregon Solar Project Amazon has agreed to purchase electricity from Avangrid’s 57 MW solar project in Oregon. The renewable power will help support the company’s growing network of data centers. EPA Emissions Limits Face Repeal Effort Utilities, fossil fuel firms, and aligned groups filed comments backing Trump administration proposals …
Energy briefs
** Politico reports President Donald Trump used the world stage this week to sell American oil and gas. But U.S. oil and gas producers are increasingly feeling sour about the president. A quarterly survey of oil and gas companies released by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas quotes industry executives who blast Trump on everything from tariffs and policy …
Energy briefs: Offshore Wind Ruling and Global Energy Shifts
Energy Briefs: Offshore Wind Ruling and Global Energy Shifts A federal judge ruled Monday that a nearly complete offshore wind project halted by the Trump administration can move forward. This Energy Briefs highlights the setback for President Donald Trump’s effort to limit offshore wind development. Energy Briefs: LNG and Oil Exports at the U.N. Trump …
