A U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans upheld an EPA ruling against Texas in a legal fight in which Texas denied its emissions significantly contributed to ozone pollution in downwind states. The fight started in 2012 when Texas submitted what is known as a State Implementation Plan with the Environmental …
Albuquerque chosen as site of $1 billion nuclear fusion research campus
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 …
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 …
Drone attacks on Russian refineries sent crude prices climbing on Friday
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries produced a gain in crude oil prices on Friday. The attacks resulted in a cut in Russia’s fuel exports. Brent crude, the global benchmark, rose 71 cents or 1.02% to settle at $70.13 a barrel. West Texas Intermediate, the benchmark in the U.S. finished up …
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.
U.S. utilities invest $178B in grid, PSO joins trend
PSO’s $1.2 Billion Filing Reflects Nationwide Utility Investment The Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) has filed with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission for approval of $1.2 billion in energy projects, underscoring a national trend of utility-driven capital spending to strengthen the grid and prepare for new demand. The filing follows the Edison Electric Institute’s (EEI) …
Shale Oil Faces Decline, Firms Eye Overseas Drilling
Shale Oil Decline Raises Concerns as Firms Look Overseas A new Dallas Federal Reserve report warns of a slowdown in oil production across Texas, New Mexico, and Louisiana, sparking industry debate over whether shale oil production is entering its twilight. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) also projects a potential drop in U.S. …
13 States to Study Critical Minerals in Mine Waste
New Mexico, Missouri join national mine waste mineral study New Mexico and Missouri are among 13 states that agreed to conduct geological surveys of critical minerals in mine waste. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) awarded nearly $3 million in cooperative agreements for the work. Why critical minerals matter Critical minerals support the U.S. economy, national …
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 …
