Tag: #energy

Google expands PJM virtual power plant with Voltus to 1 GW, up from 100 MW

Google expands its virtual power plant with Voltus to 1 GW across the PJM grid, up from a 100 MW deal, using distributed resources to add capacity.

#google, #voltus, #pjm, #virtualpowerplant, #energy

FERC proposes blanket authorization program for some LNG facilities

FERC proposes a three-tier blanket authorization to streamline approvals for certain LNG upgrades, expansions and new facilities while retaining safety and NEPA reviews.

#ferc, #lng, #energy, #regulation

Nearly 190 Russian Drones and Missiles Strike Ukraine Overnight, Kill Five and Hit Energy Infrastructure

Russia launched nearly 190 attack drones and ballistic missiles at Ukraine overnight, killing five, wounding 14 and damaging energy infrastructure around Kyiv.

#ukraine, #russia, #drones, #energy

Ukraine says it struck two Russian refineries; regional officials report damage in Perm, Rostov

Ukraine said it hit two Russian refineries in a wave of drone attacks; regional officials reported damage to plants in Perm and Rostov.

#russia, #ukraine, #drone-strikes, #refineries, #energy

U.S. Uranium Output Tripled in 2025 to Highest Since 2017, Still Only 7% of Reactor Supply

U.S. uranium concentrate production rose to about 2.1 million pounds in 2025, highest since 2017, but supplied only ~7% of U.S. reactor purchases.

#uranium, #nuclear, #energy, #mining, #eia

Ukraine Says It Hit Major Russian Refineries in Ufa and Samara on Sept. 21–22

Ukraine said it struck major Russian refineries in Ufa and Samara on Sept. 21–22, with fires reported; Rosneft and Bashneft had not confirmed damage.

#ukraine, #russia, #energy, #war

DOE closes up to $1.9 billion loan to NextEra to restart Duane Arnold nuclear plant in Iowa

DOE reached financial close on up to $1.9B to help NextEra restart the 615 MW Duane Arnold reactor near Palo, Iowa; NRC approvals still pending.

$NEE, #nuclear, #energy, #nextera, #iowa, #doe

EPA Finalizes Repeal of Most 2024 Power-Plant Carbon Rules, Proposes Eliminating Federal GHG Authority

On Sept. 14 the EPA finalized repeal of most 2024 carbon rules for coal and gas plants and proposed removing federal greenhouse‑gas authority for the sector.

#epa, #climate, #energy, #regulation

Tech and Energy Firms Launch Alliance to Make AI Data Centers Grid-Flexible

Emerald AI, Google and NVIDIA formed AEMA to promote grid-responsive AI data centers that can shift power use and ease interconnection bottlenecks.

$NVDA, $GOOGL, #ai, #datacenters, #energy, #grid

Cheniere Completes Final Train of Corpus Christi Stage 3, Making It U.S. No. 2 LNG Export Terminal

Cheniere finished the final Stage 3 midscale train at its Corpus Christi LNG terminal, lifting nominal capacity to 3.1 Bcf/d and making it the U.S. No. 2.

$LNG, #energy, #lng, #cheniere, #corpuschristi

Google to invest €13 billion in Finland to expand AI data centers and energy partnerships

Google will invest €13 billion in Finland over two years to expand AI data centers, back Loviisa nuclear power, add wind and battery capacity and fund local training.

#google, #finland, #data-centers, #ai, #energy

White House Says U.S.-Backed Firm Secured Control of 65 Billion Barrels in Venezuela; Contracts Not Public

The White House says a U.S.-linked firm won 100-year concessions to 17 Venezuelan fields holding about 65 billion barrels, but contracts remain unpublished.

#venezuela, #oil, #energy, #nabep

AAA: August 2026 Was First August With U.S. Gasoline Above $4 Every Day

AAA says August 2026 was the first August on record with U.S. national average gasoline above $4 a gallon every day, underscoring persistent summer fuel costs.

#gasoline, #fuel, #energy, #inflation

Fires Reported at Kirishi Refinery, Yeisk Airfield and Millerovo After Ukrainian Strikes, Kyiv Says

Ukraine says it struck three military-linked targets inside Russia overnight, with fires reported at the Kirishi refinery, Yeisk airfield and Millerovo.

#ukraine, #russia, #military, #energy

Trump Declares National Emergency to Secure U.S. Bulk-Power System Against Foreign-Made Equipment

Trump issued Executive Order 14420 on Aug. 26, 2026, empowering the Energy Department to block or condition purchases, imports and installations of foreign-made power-grid equipment.

#energy, #nationalsecurity, #executiveorder, #gridsecurity