The treasury secretary called it Iran’s “economic D-Day,” referencing the historic World War II campaign. The Departments of State, Treasury, Justice, and Defense are collaborating on “Operation Economic…
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Energy Secretary Cancels Three Proposed National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors
He said transmission policy “must serve the American people.” Secretary Chris Wright announced that the U.S. Department of Energy would not proceed with designations of three proposed National…
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President Trump Makes Civil Nuclear Deal Contingent on Saudi Arabia Joining Abraham Accords
The energy secretary just signed a 30-year agreement with the Saudi energy minister. President Donald Trump gave Saudi Arabia an ultimatum after U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and…
Read MoreFourth Nuclear Reactor Reaches Criticality Under Energy Department’s Reactor Pilot Program
The success of a fourth nuclear reactor demonstration exceeds the president’s original goal of three successful demonstrations by July 4. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) celebrated the…
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State Department Sanctions Cuba’s State-Owned Oil and Gas Company
Secretary Rubio said that energy has been “weaponized” by the Cuban government. Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently announced sanctions against Cuba’s state-owned oil and gas company Union Cuba-Petroleo…
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U.S. Announces Energy and Infrastructure Agreements at Three Seas Initiative Summit
The “Trump Peace Pipeline” focuses on gas, nuclear, and digital development in Central and Eastern Europe. U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright joined officials and private-sector representatives at…
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FERC Plans Action on Large Load Electric Interconnection
The commission reviews grid policies as demand rises from data centers and other major users. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced its plans to take action…
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EPA, DOE, and DOI Participate in Groundbreaking for NESE Natural Gas Pipeline
Officials anticipate the benefits of the new pipeline. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin, and Secretary of the Interior Doug…
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House Passes Bill to Allow FERC to Keep Retiring Power Plants Operational
The Power Plant Reliability Act allows retiring plants to stay open for up to five years if their closure would negatively impact grid reliability. The House of Representatives…
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Energy Secretary Strengthens Mid-Atlantic Power Grid Reliability
He issued an emergency order to support grid stability and minimize the risk of energy shortfall. Energy Secretary Chris Wright issued an emergency order last month under the…
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