Energy Brief ** The Trump administration announces a $1.4 billion deal with Vulcan Elements and ReElement Technologies, consisting of federal loans and private investments, to produce rare-earth magnets in the U.S. used in EV motors, data centers, and other electronics.** | This accelerates domestic critical mineral capacity and shifts supply chain leverage back toward U.S. …
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Energy Brief: Key U.S. and Global Energy Developments
Energy Brief — U.S. Pennsylvania’s Republican attorney general files charges against a fracking company he says contaminated drinking water in eight counties.However, contamination enforcement fights frequently escalate in shale regions as regulatory scrutiny tightens around fracking contamination claims. Arizona Public Service proposes a new gas plant southwest of Phoenix with a first phase designed to …
Energy Brief: US Grid Spend, Nuclear Shift, PJM Priorities
American Electric Power Expands Grid Spending in $72B Plan Energy Brief highlights major utility capital expansion. AEP increased its five-year capex plan 33% to $72 billion as power demand grows across multiple states. Company leaders said new spending targets long-term grid infrastructure reinforcement, capacity additions, and modernization for reliability. Executives emphasized major investment will be …
Energy Brief:China Soybeans U.S. Rule Reversal Global Shifts
U.S. Developments and Energy Moves U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday that he expects China to renew large soybean purchases for several years. He also anticipates that China will delay its new licensing rules for rare earths by a year and re-examine them after two days of trade talks in Malaysia. South Carolina’s state-owned …
Energy Brief: North America LNG Surge + Major Industry Moves
North America’s LNG Export Growth North America’s liquefied natural gas export capacity could more than double by 2029, driven by major U.S. projects under development along the Gulf Coast. Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry on LNG Industry “We’re beating Texas, that’s important”: Louisiana Republican Gov. Jeff Landry discusses the state’s involvement in the liquified …
Energy Brief: Oklahoma Feels Effects of U.S. Energy Shifts
Federal Shutdown Hits U.S. Energy Operations Widespread furloughs are underway at the federal agency charged with overseeing the U.S. nuclear stockpile. It’s the latest fallout from the government shutdown, now in its 20th day with no end in sight. ** The Palisades nuclear plant in Michigan received fresh nuclear fuel on Monday in what the facility’s …
Energy Brief: Data Centers and Global Energy Developments
U.S. Developments: Data, Energy, and Policy Plans for an $18 billion data center campus north of Chicago are raising concerns over electricity and water usage. Local officials welcome the investment but residents worry about the strain on public resources. At the same time, an investor group including BlackRock and Nvidia will acquire Aligned Data Centers …
Energy Brief: U.S. Ethane Exports, Solar Cuts, EV Shifts
U.S. Ethane Exports Projected to Grow Through 2026 The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports that ethane exports will expand sharply through 2026. Global demand for ethane as a petrochemical feedstock continues to climb, driven by production in Asia and Europe. The EIA said the growth stems from new U.S. export capacity, larger shipping vessels, …
Energy Brief: Automakers Drop EV Credits, BLM Boosts Permits
EV Tax Credits Pulled Back Ford and General Motors have officially withdrawn their plans to continue offering the $7,500 federal electric vehicle tax rebate, ending months of uncertainty for EV buyers. Both automakers had explored legal workarounds to extend the incentive after Congress killed the program in late September, but the companies now confirm they …
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