DoD Power Supply Contracts With Coal Plants ** The Trump administration plans an executive order directing the Department of Defense to enter into power supply contracts with coal plants. Federal Funds: EV Chargers Must Be 100% U.S.-Made ** The Trump administration proposes rules that would require all electric vehicle chargers receiving federal funds to be …
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Energy Briefs: Jobs, Data Centers, Power and Oil Markets
Houston Oil and Gas Job Losses Forecast A Houston-area employment forecast finds that lower oil prices, corporate consolidation, and efficiency gains will lead to thousands of job losses in the oil and gas sector this year. Senate Bill Targets Data Center Power Costs Data centers have grown in recent years to support the rise of …
Energy Briefs: Gulf Coast freeze disrupts U.S. gas output
Gulf Coast Freeze Disrupts U.S. Energy Output ** Oil and gas refiners on the Gulf Coast shut down refining units amid freezing temperatures, disrupting as much as 10% of U.S. natural gas production. Exxon’s XTO Looks to Exit Eagle Ford Assets ** XTO Energy, an Exxon Mobil subsidiary, aims to sell its Eagle Ford shale …
Energy Briefs: Data centers, oil, power and policy
U.S. Energy & Policy Data center construction outlook Sixty-five percent of contractors expect the data center construction market to grow over the next 12 months, compared to just 8% who expect it to shrink, according to the Associated General Contractors of America’s 2026 construction hiring and business outlook released Jan. 8. Google turns to CO₂ …
Energy Briefs: Oil Supply, Power Rates, Global Markets
United States ** The Texas oil industry is bracing for potential margin pressure as President Trump pledges to push crude prices toward $50 per barrel and increase U.S. access to Venezuelan oil, a move analysts say could make breakeven economics even more challenging for producers. ** In her first official action as governor, New Jersey …
Harold Hamm Not Alone in Doubts Over Venezuela Investment
U.S. Oil Leaders Express Reluctance on Venezuela Investment Despite President Donald Trump’s push to involve American energy companies in Venezuela following the U.S. capture of the country’s president, Oklahoma oil executives and major U.S. producers signaled deep skepticism about returning to the South American nation. Oklahoma City oilman Harold Hamm, founder of Continental Resources, stopped …
Energy Briefs: U.S. + World Policy, Oil and Renewables
U.S. Politics and Policy ** President Trump said he may block Exxon Mobil from investing in Venezuela after Exxon CEO Darren Woods called the country “uninvestable” during a Friday meeting at the White House. ** The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments connected to more than 40 Louisiana lawsuits seeking to hold energy companies responsible …
Energy Brief: Trump Signals Venezuela Oil Comeback
Energy Brief: Trump Eyes Venezuela Oil Return U.S. Energy Policy & Markets *Government officials in Caracas and Washington are discussing exporting Venezuelan crude to refiners in the United States, five government, industry and shipping sources told Reuters on Tuesday, a deal that could divert supplies away from China while helping state company PDVSA avoid …
Trump Ties Venezuela Oil Compensation to U.S. Investment
(Evana, an oil tanker, is docked at El Palito port in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, Dec. 21, 2025. | Matias Delacroix/AP) Trump Ties Venezuela Compensation to U.S. Oil Investment Administration Sets Conditions for Recovering Seized Assets The Trump administration has made its position clear to U.S. oil and gas companies seeking compensation for assets seized by …
Energy Briefs: Power outages, coal orders, global risks
Energy Brief: Power outages, coal orders, global risks U.S. Energy & Policy • Colorado wind shutdownsMore than 90,000 homes were without power across Colorado’s northern Front Range Thursday morning as Xcel Energy shut off electricity ahead of 90 mph winds and extreme fire danger. Schools closed, work was canceled, and residents expressed frustration over the …
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