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…
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Fourth 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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DOE to Purchase 1 Million Barrels to Refill Strategic Petroleum Reserve
Initiative begins long-term plan to strengthen U.S. energy security and rebuild reserves. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced it will buy one million barrels of domestically…
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DOE Releases National Guideline to Promote Fusion Energy Development
New strategy outlines steps to accelerate research, innovation, and commercialization of fusion power by the mid-2030s. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released its Fusion Science and Technology…
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