Energy Transition
Scientists develop accelerator that could slash nuclear waste lifespan by 99%
(Oil Price) – For decades, nuclear energy has been regarded as the black sheep of the energy universe, thanks to drawbacks such as high costs, risk of thermal runaway leading to
U.S. power boom triggers global gas turbine shortage
(Oil Price) – The hyperscaler-driven surge in U.S. power demand is creating ripple effects in the global supply chain, with gas turbines becoming the most critical bottleneck to rolling out flexible
New permitting freeze threatens hundreds of U.S. solar and wind projects
(Oil Price) – Solar and wind project approvals on federal lands have virtually stopped this year as the Trump Administration rolls back Biden-era clean energy laws and permitting regulations and shows
How has the U.S. energy use changed since 1776?
(EIA) – In 2024, the United States consumed about 94 quadrillion British thermal units (quads) of energy, a 1% increase from 2023, according to our Monthly Energy Review. Fossil fuels—petroleum, natural
New permitting freeze threatens hundreds of U.S. solar and wind projects
(Oil Price) – Solar and wind project approvals on federal lands have virtually stopped this year as the Trump Administration rolls back Biden-era clean energy laws and permitting regulations and shows
US offers largest ever energy loan with $26.5 billion to Southern Co
(BOE Report) – The U.S. Energy Department has offered a $26.54 billion loan to subsidiaries of Southern Co to increase grid reliability, the largest ever such financing by its loan
US to West’s energy watchdog: scrap net zero focus or we’ll quit
(Investing) – PARIS – U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright gave the International Energy Agency on Thursday a one-year deadline to scrap its support of goals to reduce energy emissions to net
Oil & Gas 360: Energy policy at a crossroads
(By Oil & Gas 360)- Energy policy is entering another period of strain, and the tension now runs through institutions as much as markets. The United States is openly questioning
Supreme Court to rule on Exxon’s $1 billion Cuba assets claim
(Oil Price) – The U.S. Supreme Court will be hearing on Monday arguments by ExxonMobil, backed by the Trump Administration, about the scope of a law allowing American companies to claim damages for
Clean Energy markets face a volatile year despite record global investment
(Oil Price) – It’s been a volatile year for clean energy markets. Despite major policy shifts impacting green industries, global renewable energy investment hit a record high in 2025. A closer
Data centers push great lakes region to the brink
(Oil Price) – After years of steady energy consumption rates, the Great Lakes region is expected to see a 2 to 3 percent annual rise in energy demand over the next
