Energy
Image
U.S. LNG exports hit new high as Turkey buys big
Turkey imported the most U.S. LNG of any country in November, with inbound shipments of American gas totaling 69.6 million cubic feet.
Image
Facing fires and toxins, citizens and firefighters in New York rally against battery facilities
A report prepared for the Hauppauge Fire Department in Long Island finds that a fire at a proposed facility in the area could spread a toxic cloud over a large area, even entering the ground water. Such an event would result in the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents, and is just one facility proposed in the state.
Image
Surge in gas-fired power for data centers, with Texas leading
Many of the developers of the largest projects want to install natural gas plants directly at the site of new data centers, which allows them to avoid the seven-year wait typically required to get a standard grid connection.
Image
'Big, beautiful bill' kills hydrogen production credit, keeps carbon capture credit
The legislation could eliminate billions in incentives for companies investing in low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia production.
Image
Trump signs executive orders to streamline nuclear power expansion
Attending the ceremony were industry leaders in commercial nuclear energy and members of an energy council that Trump established in February.
Image
Canada's energy-rich province signals to Trump it's ready for new pipelines, partnership
Top oil and gas executives in Canada and the United States confirmed Alberta's top industry companies would love to get past any tariff issues and begin building pipelines.
Image
California likely to fight for EV mandate, but data shows that EV sales way below mandate targets
California's EV mandate requires that 35% of all new vehicles sold in the state be electric in 2026, but EV sales were only 25% of the total in 2023 and 2024.
Image
Global LNG trade hits new record in 2024, driven by U.S. output and new capacity
North America solidified its position as the third-largest exporting region, increasing its exports by 4.11 million tons to reach 88.64 million tons.
Image
Senate votes to stop California from mandating EVs, which would have impacted drivers nationwide
Because 11 states and the District of Columbia have adopted California’s regulations, California’s EV mandate would likely maintain an EV mandate nationally.
Image
Trump greenlights NY offshore wind project with Gov Hochul, opponents file lawsuits to stop deal
Trump may have just negotiated a pipelines-for-wind deal with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. Whatever the reason for the reversal of a stop-work order on Empire Wind, opponents say the underlying Biden administration approval was done illegally.
Image
Legislators investigate 65 cent per gallon gas 'tax' hike set to impact CA, AZ, NV
“CARB and the Governor pushed an expensive gas price hike behind closed doors, ignored public input, and misled Californians about the real cost,” said Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones, R-San Diego.
Image
Louisiana moves to fast-track nuclear power plant permits
The federal law aims to eliminate key bottlenecks in the regulatory process, making it easier — and faster — for companies to launch advanced nuclear projects.
Image
Hearing on Georgia Power rate freeze is June 26
The agreement announced Monday does allow Georgia Power to return to the Public Service Commission in 2026 to discuss recovery costs for the hurricanes that swept through the state in 2024.