Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Electricity demand is surging—The grid isn’t ready- oil and gas 360

Electricity demand is surging—The grid isn’t ready

(Oil Price) – Global electricity demand is rising at the fastest pace in 15 years and will continue to do so at least until the end of the decade as AI infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, and electrification have ushered in The Age of Electricity, the International Energy Agency (IEA) says. Global power demand is expected to grow by more than 3.5% per

Trump proposes revision of Biden tweak to clean water rule- oil and gas 360

Trump proposes revision of Biden tweak to clean water rule

(Investing) – WASHINGTON – The Trump administration on Tuesday proposed a rule revising Biden-era pollution protections for waterways, a move the Environmental Protection Agency said would speed permitting of energy and artificial intelligence infrastructure. The proposed rule concerns the 2023 finalization by the administration of former President Joe Biden of the 401 section of the Clean Water Act. That reversed a

Oilfield giants pivot to booming AI infrastructure as drilling demand wanes- oil and gas 360

Oilfield giants pivot to booming AI infrastructure as drilling demand wanes

(BOE Report) – Oilfield services giants SLB, Halliburton and Baker Hughes are turning to data centers and related artificial intelligence infrastructure work to drive their next phase of growth as they navigate slowing drilling demand and idle rigs across North America. U.S. oil producers have cut exploration budgets as prices hover in the low $60s per barrel, pressured by rising