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US Energy Policy
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Fortunebusiness10 days ago
Natura Resources Misses July 2026 Criticality Target in Nuclear Pilot Program
Natura Resources did not reach criticality by the July 4, 2026, deadline in the Trump administration's Nuclear Reactor Pilot Program. The company plans to bring its MSR-1 test reactor online in Abilene in 2028 and a commercial reactor by 2032. Fortune reported the details of the…
cnbc.comtechnology12 days ago
Automaker Slate Adopts Lower-Cost Battery Chemistry After U.S. EV Tax Credit Repeal
Michigan-based Slate unveiled a base-model electric truck priced under $25,000 that uses lithium iron phosphate batteries assembled in Illinois. The repeal of federal EV tax credits removed domestic-sourcing requirements that had previously limited use of the chemistry.
Nbc Newsfinance63 days ago
Iranian Drone Strikes Empty UAE-Owned VLCC Supertanker Barakah Off UAE Coast
The VLCC supertanker BARAKAH, owned by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, was hit once by Iranian drones on May 4 while heading west after a secret oil transfer. President Donald Trump said on May 11 he intends to suspend the 18-cents-per-gallon federal gas tax amid national average…
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france24.compolitics64 days ago
Macron Says France Never Considered Naval Deployment to Strait of Hormuz
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that France has never considered sending naval forces to the Strait of Hormuz. He instead supports a coordinated maritime security mission involving around 50 countries and organizations that includes Iran.
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Financial Timespolitics72 days ago
Defense Department Halts Approvals for 165 Onshore Wind Projects
The Trump administration has stalled approval processes for 165 onshore wind projects in the U.S., citing national security issues. The Defense Department has frozen negotiations and approvals, affecting 30 gigawatts of capacity. This move expands efforts to restrict the wind ene…
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Euronewsbusiness76 days ago
UAE to Leave OPEC on May 1, 2026
The United Arab Emirates announced its withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+ on April 28, 2026, citing national production goals amid global supply disruptions. The move, effective May 1, follows tensions with quotas and regional rivalries. It could increase oil output, affecting market…
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yardbarker.compolitics76 days ago
Trump Hosts Oil Executives at White House to Discuss Energy Impacts of Iran Conflict
President Trump convened oil and gas executives at the White House to discuss energy fallout from the ongoing Iran war, including high gasoline prices and global market shocks. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth prepares for congressional testimonies on military spending and war oper…
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Offshore Wind Farms Advance Off Rhode Island Coast Amid U.S. Policy Shifts
Offshore wind turbines are operating and under construction off the Rhode Island coast, providing electricity to the region. Projects including Revolution Wind and South Fork Wind are progressing despite recent federal policy changes aimed at halting new developments. The Associa…
Bloombergworld81 days ago
Jones Act Waiver Enables Phillips 66 Crude Shipment from Texas to East Coast Refinery
Phillips 66 has transported Texas crude to an East Coast refiner, marking the first such shipment since President Trump issued a Jones Act waiver on March 18, 2026. The waiver permits foreign vessels to carry oil between U.S. ports amid supply disruptions from Iran's blockade of…
medium.comworld82 days agoUpdated
Earth Day 2026 Focuses on Individual Actions Amid Air Pollution Concerns
Earth Day 2026, observed on April 22, emphasizes the theme 'Our Power, Our Planet,' highlighting the role of individual and community efforts in environmental protection. Multiple sources reported local events in cities like Pittsburgh, while a new American Lung Association repor…
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michaelwest.com.aufinance84 days ago
Brent Crude Oil Hits $96.32 per Barrel Amid Shifting Global Supply Factors
Brent crude oil reached $96.32 per barrel as of 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time on April 21, 2026, following the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Prices have fluctuated recently, with Iran's crude oil exports remaining elevated. Analysts project potential increases in South Amer…
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