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Illinois Town Reopens Auto Plant After Two-Year Closure
Stellantis announced a $613 million investment to reopen its Belvidere, Illinois assembly plant in October 2025. The plant had been closed since February 2023, eliminating about 1,000 jobs. The facility will produce Jeep Cherokee and Compass models and support 3,300 positions.
SemaforAfrican Energy Producers Accelerate Plans to Increase Output
Countries across Africa have accelerated plans to boost energy independence following the Iran war. Senegal is seeking $7.5 billion in investment for a gas field discovered about a decade ago. Morocco and Nigeria have agreed to jointly develop a $25 billion pipeline while Africa'…
Coal Power Plants Released 9 Percent More Mercury in 2025
Coal-burning power plants in the United States released more than 4,800 pounds of mercury last year, a roughly 9 percent increase from 2024 that reversed a yearslong decline. The rise coincided with higher power demand and policy changes by the Trump administration that encourage…
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investopedia.comLibya’s Zawiya Refinery Resumes Full Operations After Two-Day Shutdown
Libya’s largest functioning oil refinery resumed full operations on Sunday after fighting near the facility forced a complete shutdown for about two days. The refinery, located 40km west of Tripoli with a capacity of 120,000 barrels per day, is connected to the 300,000-bpd Sharar…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFiji Villagers Oppose Australian Billionaire's Waste-to-Energy Plan
Villagers in Fiji have rejected a proposal by an Australian billionaire to burn rubbish for energy production. They described the plan as 'waste colonialism' and expressed concerns it could harm local beaches. A representative from the nation echoed these sentiments at the UN.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewU.S. Natural Gas Companies Announce Production Curtailments in Second Quarter
Top American natural gas companies are implementing strategic curtailments in the second quarter due to high production levels exceeding demand. This occurs amid global concerns over natural gas supply shortages. The announcements highlight a contrast between U.S. market conditio…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewU.S. Navy Deploys Unmanned Vessels to Detect Mines in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military is using unmanned surface and submarine drones to scan for sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz following its closure by Iran. Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran have shown some progress, but challenges remain. The deployment aims to clear the waterway amid dis…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewEIA Projects 20-40% Increase in U.S. Dry Natural Gas Production by 2050
The U.S. Energy Information Administration projects that U.S. dry natural gas production will rise by 20% to 40% in 2050 compared to 2025 levels. This growth is attributed to domestic and international demand. The projection is part of the Annual Energy Outlook 2026.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewStrait of Hormuz Disruptions Impact Oil Prices and Energy Production Amid U.S.-Iran Deal
Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have driven up oil prices and limited stock market gains. A U.S.-Iran deal has led to falling oil prices, but energy firms hesitate to resume production without confirmed safe passage for ships. Gasoline prices lag behind oil price declines due…