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Economic Indicators

2Q 2026 (2nd Est.)

GDP
1.6%

May 2026

ISM
54%

April 2026

Unemployment Rate
4.3%

March 2026

New Orders
1.5%

April 2026

Industrial Production
0.7%

April 2026

Capacity Utilization
76.1%

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Automation, Expansions Dominate U.S. Warehouse Project Space

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Industrial Info Resources is tracking more than $4.6 billion in U.S. warehousing and distribution projects set to begin construction in the third quarter

By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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  • Major Bruce Nuclear Project in Canada Wraps Up Ahead of Schedule

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    The refurbishment of Unit 3 at the Bruce Nuclear Generating Station in Ontario wrapped up ahead of schedule. Industrial Info is tracking US$228 billion worth of active and planned Power Industry projects across Canada, with about 35% of the investment attributed to nuclear power.

    By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

  • Native American Tribes Play Key Role in Drive for U.S. Energy Dominance

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    An estimated 575 Native American tribes sit atop or near about $1.2 trillion in mineral wealth in the U.S., speakers told a Western mining conference last month. The Trump administration's energy dominance agenda will require the federal government to work more collaboratively with tribes, they said.

    By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

  • Brazil Hits Oil & Gas Production Record

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    In April, Brazil hit a new oil and gas production record, representing a 20.3% year-on-year increase.

    By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

Colorado's Aggressive Renewable-Energy Push Proves Prosperous

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Industrial Info Resources is tracking more than $35 billion worth of active and proposed renewable-energy projects in Colorado

By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

Corning to Supply Amazon Data Centers with Fiber Optics

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Corning has signed a deal to supply Amazon's with fiber optic components.

By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

U.S. Clean Power Groups Sue DOD Over Delays in Wind Project Permitting

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On May 31, four clean energy groups filed suit against U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the Department of Defense, arguing that the department "has engaged in sweeping efforts to block wind-energy projects" using a variety of tactics.

By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

New SMR Power Plant Proposed for Sweden

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Sweden's government has received its third application to build a nuclear power plant based on small modular reactor (SMR) technology just months after approving new draft laws to make it easier to build new nuclear power plants.

By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

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Fuel Cell Manufacturing, Deployment Gain Ground in U.S.

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U.S. data center developers are increasingly targeting fuel cell technologies to power their facilities, and fuel cell manufacturers are stepping up to keep pace with demand.

By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Four Western U.S. States Join to Boost Geothermal Energy

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins, El Niño Expected to Limit Tropical Activity

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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U.S. Energy Storage Deployments Rose, But Clouds are On the Horizon

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Colombia Energy Auction Awards 1.8 GW of New Solar, Wind Capacity

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Canada, South Korea Look to Expand Energy Trade

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Canada and South Korea agree to expand their trade relationship on energy goods. A South Korean company is part of the joint venture behind the LNG Canada export facility.

By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Quién ganará las elecciones presidenciales de Colombia y qué está en juego?

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Cheniere Eyes FID for Sabine Pass LNG Terminal Expansion in Louisiana

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Canadian Energy Trade Still Tied to U.S. Economy

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Canada's Ksi Lisims LNG a Slam Dunk, Premier Says

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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U.S. Renewable Fuels Policy Changes Could Benefit Domestic Farmers

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In the last year, the U.S. has made "an unprecedented number of policy changes in the biofuels space" at both national and state levels. Changes involve finished products and feedstocks.

By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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  • Hormuz Blockades Boost Global Renewable Fuels Mandates

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    Renewables gain new momentum replacing some transportation fuels choked off behind the Strait of Hormuz. According to Industrial Info Resources data, there are nearly 5,000 renewable fuel projects around the world, with an investment value of $303 billion..

    By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

  • Europe's Plan to Combat Fuel Crisis

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    The European Commission (EC) has launched a toolbox of measures called AccelerateEU to help relieve the pressure on European industry and households caused by the war in Iran and its ongoing global impact on fuel supplies and rocketing prices..

    By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

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Canada to Launch Sovereign Wealth Fund for Projects, Companies

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Baker Hughes Boasts Backlog Gains, Warns on Iran War's Effects

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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North American Fuel Pellet Industry Has Construction in Store

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Middle East War Takes Toll on SLB, Oil Industry

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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Lula y Petrobras anuncian una inversión de 37 mil millones de reales en São Paulo, destacando la refinería REPLAN

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Petrobras, la empresa brasileña, planea invertir 37 mil millones de reales (US$7.300 millones) para fortalecer la infraestructura energética de São Paulo. Petrobras busca aumentar significativamente la producción de diésel con ultrabajo contenido de azufre (S-10) y combustible de aviación sostenible (SAF).

By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Vessel Seized in UAE Waters

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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A Billion Barrels of Crude Production Lost to Middle East Conflict, IEA Says

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Ethylene Markets Slammed by Middle East Conflict, Strait of Hormuz Closure

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Global Crude Oil Prices Slip After Vessel Transits Strait of Hormuz

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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BP Selling Stakes in Key U.K. Carbon Capture Projects

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BP continues its withdrawal from renewable energy and carbon capture projects with the announcement that it will sell its stakes in two of the U.K.'s leading carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects.

By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

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U.S. Chemical Investments Shift Amid Fertilizer Crisis

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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Vietnam Petrochemicals Plant Halts Operations Again

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By Ralph Diasanta, Research Specialist

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Task Force to Boost U.S. Corrosion Prevention Workforce

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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U.S. Occidental Petroleum Sees Lower Realized Oil Price in First Quarter

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Unionized Workers Halt Operations at Mexico's Camino Rojo Gold Mine

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Operations at Orla Mining's Camino Rojo gold mine in Mexico have been halted by protesting workers since June 1 over bonus payments.

By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Colorado Mining Summit: Got Water? In Western U.S., the Answer Increasingly is 'No'

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Bridge Collapse Temporarily Halts Cameco Uranium Operation

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Canada Breaks Ground on Graphite Mine in Quebec

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Metals & Minerals Rotary Kiln Projects Heaviest in Europe

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Active U.S. Pulp & Paper Project Construction Adds Up to $7.3 Billion

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Industrial Info Resources data find $7.3 billion worth of Pulp & Pulp construction projects underway in the U.S. and another $5.5 billion worth in the planning and engineering stages.

By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Supreme Court Rejects Trump Tariffs under IEEPA

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Tariffs

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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Presidents Day Weekend Storm Threats Loom for Southeast, East Coast

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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CMPC Launches Mega Pulp Mill Project

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By Maria Lidia Lozano, Food & B. / Pulp, P. & W. / Alternative Fuels Latam Regional Manager

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From Farm to Table, Iran Blockade-Based Food Inflation Continues

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Farmers and consumers alike are pressed by rising fertilizer and fuel costs, resulting from Hormuz blockades. According to Industrial Info Resources data, more than 28,000 food and beverage projects worldwide total $428 billion of investment.

By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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U.S. Customs Says It Needs Time to Refund Tariffs

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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U.S. Soft Drink Projects Bring $2.4 Billion in Active Construction

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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U.S. Soybean-Crushing Facilities Add Billions to Nation's Project Spending

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Landmark Europe-India Free Trade Deal

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By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

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ISM: U.S. Manufacturing Activity Strengthens

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The Institute of Supply Management's (ISM) Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index, an indicator for the level of economic activity in U.S. manufacturing, reached its highest level since May 2022.

By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Survey: U.S. Manufacturers Seek Space for Industrial Projects

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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U.S. Aircraft, Part Manufacturing Bring Billions in Spending

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Active U.S. Chiller-Boiler Construction Tops $1 Billion

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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AEP Boosts Five-Year U.S. Power Spending Plan to $78 Billion

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Indiana, North Carolina Highlight Billions in U.S. Pharmaceutical-Biotech Investment

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According to Industrial Info Resources data, major developments in Indiana and North Carolina lead the U.S. with $76 billion worth of Pharmaceutical & Biotech Industry projects under construction. This is buoyed by high-dollar efforts from industry giants such as Eli Lilly and Company, Novo Nordisk and Johnson & Johnson.

By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Helium Investments Gain Momentum as Supply Surge Meets Market Dynamics

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By Sharun Anthony, Content Editor

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U.S. Plans for More than $5.5 Billion in Medical Device Projects

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Vetter Expands German Operations with New Pharma Plant

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By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

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Ireland Clears Way for Energy-Intensive Investment

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By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

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Middle East News

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Kuwait Airport Bombed, Oil Rally Continues

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U.S. officials continue to talk of a cease-fire agreement in the Middle Easy conflict, though fighting is ongoing. Mohsen Rezaei, a top Iranian military advisor, said Wednesday that "neither in negotiations nor in the ceasefire process will we allow America to make excessive demands."

By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Africa

China, U.S. Lead $183 Billion of Global Critical Minerals Capex Under Construction

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According to Industrial Info Resources data, there is US$183 billion worth of critical minerals capital projects under construction worldwide, with China and the U.S. accounting for about 45% of the total investment. The project activity includes mining, refining and downstream products.

By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor


Asia

Oceania

Two Major Lithium Mining Projects Green Lit in Australia

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Australia's drive to produce more critical minerals continues to ramp up as two lithium mining projects in Western Australia, Mount Holland and Mount Marion, have been cleared to begin.

By Martin Lynch, European News Editor



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