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Green Light for U.K.'s Largest Floating Solar Project
The largest planned floating solar power project in the U.K. has been granted planning permission.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
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Shell, Equinor Launch Adura as Biggest Player in U.K. North Sea
Shell plc (London, England) and Equinor (Stavanger, Norway) are now the largest independent producer in the U.K. North Sea having launched their merged offshore oil and gas assets into a new company, Adura (Aberdeen, U.K.).
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
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U.S. Data Center Buildout Hits Obstacles--Speed Bumps or an Iceberg?
Local opposition has caused the planned construction of a small percentage of planned U.S. data centers to be cancelled or delayed. The pushback is at an early stage, but it may expand.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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New Record for LNG Feed Gas as Markets Approach Potential Glut
The amount of natural gas feeding U.S. export terminals set a record last week
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
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Fewer Spills Off British Columbia
Trade group and federal Canadian data show the amount of oil tanker traffic off the coast of British Columbia has increased steadily since the Trans Mountain Pipeline was expanded, though pollution is down
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
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BP Drops One of U.K.'s Largest Hydrogen Projects
Oil and gas major, BP (London, England), has ditched plans to build one of the U.K.'s largest planned blue hydrogen projects due to an ongoing dispute over whether the site should be used for an artificial intelligence (AI) data center instead.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
Trump Administration Seeks to Nearly Halve Vehicle Mileage Efficiency Standards
Flanked by about 18 lawmakers, automobile representatives and members of his administration, President Donald Trump on December 3 said his administration was reducing vehicle efficiency standards "to lower costs for American consumers, protect American auto jobs and make buying a car more affordable for countless American families.".
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
More than Half of Chevron's Capex Set for U.S.
U.S.-based supermajor Chevron said that about $10.5 billion, more than half of its planned budget for next year, would target operations in the domestic market.
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
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After the Storm: How Microgrids Keep Communities Open for Business
Microgrids make grid systems more flexible and capable of absorbing the shock of the next hurricane, major wildfire outbreak or ice storm
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
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Japan Closer to Restarting World's Largest Nuclear Power Plant
The world's largest nuclear power plant could be restarted in Japan as soon as next month, 14 years after it was forced to close by government decree.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
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Codelco, Glencore to Build Smelter in Chile
Codelco and Glencore are partnering to construct a new 1.5 million-ton (MT) smelter in Chile. Construction could begin by 2030, with operations starting between 2032 and 2033.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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Argentina Expands Fertilizer Production
Pampa Energía plans to build a nitrogen fertilizer plant at the port of Bahía Blanca. The project is part of a broader effort to reduce Argentina's dependence on fertilizer imports
By Mariana Soko, Chemical Processing Industry Manager - Latin America
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Argentina amplía producción de fertilizantesHoy en día, Argentina se encuentra en una etapa en la cual apunta a disminuir la dependencia de la importación de fertilizantes. En este marco, la empresa Pampa Energía, cuyo principal foco de operaciones ha sido históricamente la generación de energía eléctrica, dio un paso hacia el sector químico y se encuentra desarrollando un plan para la construcción de una planta de fertilizantes nitrogenados en el puerto de Bahía Blanca
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U.S. Gas-Fired Power Plants Prep for Maintenance OutagesIndustrial Info is tracking more than 120 maintenance-related projects at natural gas-fired power plants across the U.S. that are slated to begin in the first quarter of 2026, about half of which are in the South
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
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EU Decides on No More Russian GasThe European Commission said it was finally ready to abandon what it said was an unreliable supplier in deciding to do away with Russian-supplied natural gas.
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
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Kazakhstan Oil Exports Hobbled after Drone StrikeIIR Energy continues to monitor developments in Kazakhstan after a suspected Ukrainian drone strike hobbled an export terminal for one of the larger crude oil delivery networks in the world
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
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Trump EPA Seeks to Vacate Tougher Biden-era Regulation of Particulate MatterThe EPA has asked a federal appeals court to vacate a 2024 rule governing emissions of particulate matter
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DOE Awards $800 Million for U.S. SMR DevelopmentThe U.S. Department of Energy has pledged up to $800 million in combined funding for Tennessee Valley Authority and Holtec International to develop small modular reactors in the U.S.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
December 4, 2025 Read Article
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El gobierno brasileño anuncia dos subastas de transmisión de energía para 2026 por un valor superior a 25 mil millones de reales
Brasil espera atraer US$4.700 millones en inversiones para construir cerca de 4.500 km de líneas de transmisión
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
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Brazil's Government to Hold Power Transmission Auctions Worth $4.7 Billion
Brazil expects to attract US$4.7 billion in investments to construct close to 4,500 km of transmission lines
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
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Colombia's Ecopetrol Plans to Invest Up to US$7 Billion in 2026
Ecopetrol expects to invest between US$5.7 billion and US$7 billion next year, with roughly 70% of the funds allocated to its hydrocarbon segment and the remaining 30% to its electricity segment. Its renewable energy business will only receive 3% of the funds.
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
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Norsk Hydro Building Largest Hydro Project in Decades
Norsk Hydro (Oslo, Norway) has committed to building one of Norway's largest pumped hydro power projects in more than two decades.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
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Europe's Offshore Wind Auctions Come Under FireSome of Europe's leading offshore wind auctions in the U.K., Germany and the Netherlands are being called into question after some failed to attract any bids in their latest rounds.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
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IIR's December 1 Market Scorecard Brings You Breaking Geopolitical NewsStay current with the latest geopolitical events, and more importantly, instantly connect to how these events may impact you and your business strategies
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Delegates Unable to Advance Fossil Fuel Phase-Out at U.N. Climate SummitThe United Nations' annual climate summit was not able to add details to the high-level goals of the 2023 climate summit
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
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Belarus Opts for New Nuclear Power UnitBelarus has decided to build a third unit at its Ostovets nuclear power plant in the northwest of the country.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
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U.K.'s First SMR Plant Goes to WalesThe U.K. government has picked Wylfa in Wales for the country's first small nuclear reactor (SMR) plant.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
November 26, 2025 Read Article -
Seasonal Issues, Low Oil Prices, Curb North Dakota ProductionSeasonal factors in the northern shale state likely curbed crude oil production this year. By next year, crude oil prices could be well below budgeted levels.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
November 25, 2025 Read Article
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Europe Agrees on Weaker 2040 Climate Goal
A new binding climate target for the European Union (EU) for 2040 has been voted through despite efforts by the far-right to quash it.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
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BP Delays Unit Closure at Main Germany Refinery
U.K. oil major BP plc (London, England) has delayed the the planned permanent closure of a 70,000 barrel per day (BBL/d) Crude Distillation Unit and a 40,000 BBL/d Vacuum Distillation Unit at its largest German refinery, the 140,000 BBL/d Gelsenkirchen Scholven.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
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ExxonMobil Threatens to Quit Europe over EU Law
Exxon Mobil Corporation (Spring, Texas) has warned that it will be forced to stop doing business in the European Union (EU) if it does not make changes to one of its most contentious sustainability laws.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
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Exploration & Production Efforts Lead Petrobras' Capital Spending
Petrobras' capital investments in Q3 totaled US$5.5 billion, with exploration and production projects accounting for 84.8% of the total.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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Swiss Trader Gunvor Backs Off Deal to Buy Lukoil AssetsGunvor withdrew its offer to purchase the international assets of Russia's Lukoil
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
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IIR's November 3 Market Scorecard Brings You Breaking Geopolitical NewsStay current with the latest geopolitical events, and more importantly, instantly connect to how these events may impact you and your business strategies
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Canada Touts Clean Energy During G7 Meeting in TorontoCanada's natural resources minister was showcasing the nation's CCS potential for delegates of the G7.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
October 31, 2025 Read Article -
P66 Refinery Profit Takes a Hit Amid West Coast Market SqueezePhillips 66 reported its refining business took a third-quarter loss
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2025 Read Article -
Proyecto LBCC de Ecopetrol: Modernización de Refinería y Producción de Combustibles LimpiosEcopetrol continúa avanzando con el ambicioso Proyecto LBCC (Línea Base de Calidad de Combustibles), una iniciativa clave destinada a modernizar la Refinería de Barrancabermeja con el objetivo de producir combustibles más limpios y de mayor calidad, alineados con normativas ambientales nacionales e internacionales
By Leonor Valeria Caminos, Refining Industry Manager - Latin America
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Colombia's Ecopetrol Modernizes to Produce Cleaner FuelColumbia's Ecopetrol (Bogota) is moving forward with its ambitious LBCC Project (Baseline Fuel Quality Project), a strategic initiative aimed at modernizing the Barrancabermeja Refinery to produce cleaner and higher-quality fuels that comply with both national environmental regulations and international standards.
By Leonor Valeria Caminos, Refining Industry Manager - Latin America
October 28, 2025 Read Article
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Canadian Oil Exports to U.S. Up Year-on-Year
Even though political ties between the United States and Canada are deteriorating, federal Canadian data show crude oil exports to U.S. refinery centers have increased every year since at least 2015.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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Freeport Issues Curb LNG Feed Gas
Issues at the Freeport terminal for exports of liquefied natural gas once again curtailed the amount of feed gas running to the U.S. Gulf Coast, data from IIR Energy showed
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
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EIA Notes Rise in U.S. Associated Natural Gas Production
The Permian Basin led the U.S. in the growth of associated natural gas in 2024
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
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Debates Stir Over Canadian Oil Pipeline Options
Canadian leaders are weighing several options to increase the amount of crude oil exports
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
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New York Issues Key Permit for Previously Shunned Gas PipelineCountering a previous 2020 decision, the New York Department of Environmental Conservation has issued a key water permit for a controversial natural gas pipeline, bringing construction of Williams Companies' Northeast Supply Enhancement project closer to reality.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
November 11, 2025 Read Article -
Canada's Enbridge Furthers Investment in Diverse North American PortfolioEnbridge continues to invest in its diverse North American asset portfolio, which includes the delivery of oil and gas and renewable power generation
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
November 10, 2025 Read Article -
Alberta Carried Energy Message to ADIPECAlberta's leaders worked the sidelines of the ADIPEC energy conference in Abu Dhabi last week as Canada courts non-U.S. trading partners
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
November 10, 2025 Read Article -
Record U.S. Gas Production, U.S. Rig Count: Your Daily Energy NewsScan through a selection of energy-related news highlights that we think will interest our clients.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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Strathcona Looks to Grow Natural Gas Assets After Rough 2025Industrial Info is tracking more than US$2.8 billion worth of active and proposed projects from Strathcona, more than 60% of which is attributed to investments in Canada's oil sands
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
November 7, 2025 Read Article -
Marathon Builds Out Permian Assets as Maintenance Costs RiseIndustrial Info is tracking more than $5.8 billion worth of active and proposed projects from Marathon, more than half of which is attributed to crude oil-refining projects
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2025 Read Article
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ExxonMobil Shutting Scottish Ethylene Operations
Exxon Mobil Corporation (Spring, Texas) is to shut its Fife Ethylene Plant (FEP) at Mossmorran in Scotland with the loss of up to 400 jobs.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
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Thailand's AGC Vinythai Completes Chlor-Alkali and Vinyl Expansions
AGC Vinythai's expansion projects across its two sites in Rayong--Sakura and RCA-5--have started commercial operation.
By Ralph Diasanta, Research Specialist
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Occidental Ups Oil & Gas Efforts as OxyChem Selloff Nears End
Industrial Info is tracking about $3.4 billion worth of projects from Occidental, including the chemical assets set to be acquired soon by Berkshire
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
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Air Products Returns Focus to Industrial Gases, Slashes Capex
Industrial Info is tracking more than $4.5 billion worth of active and proposed projects from Air Products globally, including more than $1.5 billion worth in the U.S. and Canada
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
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Australia Hits GO For Guarantee of Origin SchemeAustralia's government has officially launched a scheme to guarantee the source of renewable electricity used by companies and in the creation of key domestic and export products like green hydrogen.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
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Germany Outlines $7 Billion Hydrogen Plan for 2026Germany has announced 6 billion euro (US$7 billion) of funding in 2026 for hydrogen projects while the government has adopted the Hydrogen Acceleration Act to speed up the rollout of projects and infrastructure.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
October 29, 2025 Read Article -
Procter & Gamble Stays Upbeat Amid Tariffs, Rising PricesIndustrial Info is tracking more than $1.8 billion worth of active and proposed projects across the U.S. and Canada from P&G, more than one-third of which is attributed to projects under construction
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
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Dow Upbeat on Chemical Capacity Additions, Despite Slow MarketIndustrial Info is tracking nearly $10 billion worth of active and proposed projects from Dow across the U.S. and Canada, about two-thirds of which is attributed to projects under construction
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
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World's Leading Green Steel Project Needs $1 BillionThe world's leading green steel project in Boden, Sweden, needs another 975 million (US$1.1 billion) to get the project over the line due to rising costs.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
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INEOS: 'Europe is Committing Industrial Suicide'U.K. petrochemical major INEOS Group (London) has warned that Europe is committing "industrial suicide" as it announced the closure of more production plants in the Germany and the U.K.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
October 20, 2025 Read Article
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Port Houston Sees Robust Cargo Activity
Port Houston's October container volumes were up both for the month and year-over-year, which comes as the port is investing to expand import and export cargo capacity.
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
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Arkansas Prepares to Implement Wind Power-Halting Legislation
Arkansas lawmakers are gearing up for hearings in regard to the implementation of legislation passed in April that makes siting and constructing windfarms in the state significantly more difficult.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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Fire No More? Safer Batteries Discussed at Industry Conference
High-profile utility battery fires have created a market opportunity for systems that use different battery chemistries
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
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Meta Advances Efforts to Power AI Data Centers
Meta continues to advance its efforts to obtain power for major AI data centers.
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
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Automakers Continue to Boost U.S. InvestmentMajor automakers, including Toyota, Stellantis and GM, continue to pledge investment in the U.S.
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
November 13, 2025 Read Article -
Google Makes Power Arrangements for Arkansas, Ohio Data OperationsGoogle Incorporated this week made two significant power purchase agreements from solar projects in Ohio and Arkansas.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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More U.S. Solar Power Coming, with Fewer DelaysAfter a banner year in solar power additions, the U.S. Department of Energy said it's expecting even greater expansion with fewer project delays over the next 12 months.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
November 12, 2025 Read Article -
Utility PPL Makes Moves to Meet Data Center Power Demand in Kentucky, PennsylvaniaPPL Corporationis witnessing a surge in data center development within its coverage area and is making moves to build natural gas-fired power plants in both Kentucky and Pennsylvania, where data center construction is escalating.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
November 7, 2025 Read Article -
The $90 Billion Question: Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Trump Tariffs CaseThe U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a momentous case of whether the president can use a law as the legal basis for imposing tariffs on imported goods
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
November 6, 2025 Read Article -
ISM: U.S. Manufacturing Activity Contracts for Eighth Straight MonthThe Institute for Supply Management's (ISM) latest Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI) survey indicates U.S. manufacturing activity contracted for the eighth straight month as tariffs and related uncertainty continue to have an impact
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
November 5, 2025 Read Article
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IIR's November 17 Market Scorecard Brings You Breaking Geopolitical News
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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
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Atvos de Brasil anuncia inversiones en etanol de maíz y biometano
Atvos (São Paulo, Brasil), un actor clave en el mercado brasileño de etanol, anunció recientemente inversiones en sus instalaciones de Nova Alvorada do Sul y Costa Rica, en el estado centro-occidental de Mato Grosso do Sul.
By Chester Conway, IIR Writing Staff
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Gevo Shifting Sustainable Aviation Fuel Project to North Dakota
Gevo is working to move its planned SAF operation from South Dakota to North Dakota
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
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Brazil's Atvos Announces Investments in Corn Ethanol and Biomethane
Atvos (Sao Paulo, Brazil), a key player in the Brazilian ethanol market, has recently announced investments at its facilities in Nova Alvorada do Sul and Costa Rica in the central-western state of Mato Grosso do Sul.
By Chester Conway, IIR Writing Staff
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Vietnam Aims to Produce More Bio-EthanolWith its roadmap toward Net Zero by 2050, Vietnam is developing its Alternative Fuels Industry
By Ralph Diasanta, Research Specialist
October 28, 2025 Read Article -
IIR's October 27 Market Scorecard Brings You Breaking Geopolitical NewsStay current with the latest geopolitical events, and more importantly, instantly connect to how these events may impact you and your business strategies
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
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Canadian Energy Policy Seems DividedThe provincial government of Alberta is carrying a message of energy security to the U.S. capital, just as the Canadian government debates a proposal for a new crude oil export pipeline
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
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Construction Firm Webcor Gains Ground in High-Tech Sectors with GCON PurchaseCommercial builder Webcor hopes to gain increased access to some of the most rapidly developing technological sectors in the U.S. with the announcement of its planned purchase of GCON.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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Economist: Tariffs Won't Cut Trade Deficit, Revive ManufacturingAmong the stated goals of the Trump administration's unleashing of tariffs, eliminating the trade deficit and reshoring jobs back to the U.S. were at the top. Neither is likely, or even possible, says one economist
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
October 22, 2025 Read Article -
IIR's October 20 Market Scorecard Brings You Breaking Geopolitical NewsStay current with the latest geopolitical events, and more importantly, instantly connect to how these events may impact you and your business strategies
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
October 20, 2025 Read Article
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Avoiding Russian Oil Sanctions, Indian Refiners Buy 4 Million Barrels from Guyana
With the introduction of U.S. sanctions on Russia's top oil exporters, Rosneft PJSC (Moscow) and Lukoil PJSC (Moscow), many nations are scrambling to find other suppliers. India, as a major world importer, is going to great lengths, literally, to do that
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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Helmerich & Payne Eyes Growth in Global Drilling for Oil & Gas
Industrial Info is tracking more than $1.5 billion worth of active and proposed projects featuring H&P's services, more than $860 million of which is found in Texas
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
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Keyera Eyes Long-Term Growth in Canada's Nat Gas, NGL Markets
Industrial Info is tracking US$2.5 billion worth of active and proposed projects from Keyera, more than half of which is attributed to natural gas-processing projects
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
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EPA Grants Texas Primacy to Regulate Carbon Storage Wells
The EPA has granted the state of Texas primacy in the permitting of Class VI injection wells. Texas had requested such approval to speed the permitting process, required under the Safe Drinking Water Act
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
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Canada Brings Trade Message OverseasCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney hits the road next week for bilateral meetings in the UAE and the summit of the G20.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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Baytex Leaves U.S. as Eagle Ford Proves Too CostlyIndustrial Info is tracking more than US$2.5 billion worth of active and proposed projects from Baytex, comprising six drilling developments with programs set to kick off next year
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2025 Read Article -
Vaca Muerta Dominates YPF's 3Q Results with Solid Shale NumbersA deferred tax payment set YPF to a net loss in the third quarter. The company's conventional hydrocarbons production continues to decline, while it focuses on boosting shale output, with 70% of investments destined for Vaca Muerta
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
November 12, 2025 Read Article -
Price Increases, Derivative Gains Boost Earnings for Independent Gas ProducersHigher realized prices for natural gas, aided by gains on derivatives, coupled with stronger demand and aggressive cost containment were the keys to improved third-quarter earnings reports from four large, independent, gas-oriented producers
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2025 Read Article -
U.S. Offshore Drilling Leases Slated for Early 2026The U.S. federal government announced it was readying for offshore lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico and in the Cook Inlet off Alaska, the first such offerings from President Donald Trump's signature spending bill
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2025 Read Article -
IIR's November 10 Market Scorecard Brings You Breaking Geopolitical NewsStay current with the latest geopolitical events, and more importantly, instantly connect to how these events may impact you and your business strategies
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
November 10, 2025 Read Article
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Changing Fuel Economy Standards, EU Gas Imports, Aramco: Your Daily Energy News
Scan through a selection of energy-related news highlights that we think will interest our clients.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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Canada Expecting Upstream Drilling Increase in 2026
An upstream trade group in Canada is expecting an uptick in rig activity next year, which would help the struggling economy and support efforts at trade diversification.
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
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U.S. Primed for $11 Billion in Gas-Fired Power Gen Projects
Industrial Info is tracking more than $11 billion worth of active and proposed projects for U.S.-based gas-fired power plants that are set to kick off in the first quarter of 202
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
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Gas Demand Rises on U.S. Winter Storm Activity
With much of the U.S. Midwest still digging out from heavy weekend snows, data from IIR Energy show regional consumer and residential demand for natural gas for heating jumped 15% over the last two days
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
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Deere Warns of Rough Ride Ahead for U.S., Canadian Ag MarketsIndustrial Info is tracking about $600 million worth of active and proposed projects from Deere, as well as nearly $15 billion in active and proposed projects in the U.S. sector for agricultural products
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
December 2, 2025 Read Article -
New Mexico, Gulf Lift U.S. Oil ProductionThe pace of annual growth in U.S. crude oil production is slowing down, if not declining. The EIA expects total U.S. crude oil production to show an average of 13.59 million BBL/d for 2025
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
December 2, 2025 Read Article -
ISM: U.S. Manufacturing Activity Continues ContractionThe Institute for Supply Management's (ISM) latest Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI) survey indicates U.S. manufacturing activity contracted for the ninth straight month, as tariffs and economic uncertainty continue to disrupt the domestic manufacturing sector.
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
December 2, 2025 Read Article -
'New' Oil Pipeline for CanadaProvincial and federal leaders included an expansion to an existing pipeline to British Columbia as a national priority. Amid declining U.S. ties, Canada aims to tap the markets in Asia.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
December 2, 2025 Read Article -
Barrick to Explore IPO of North American Gold AssetsBarrick Mining Corporation says it is considering an initial public offering of its North American gold assets, which include significant holdings in Nevada and the Dominican Republic.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
December 2, 2025 Read Article -
Record U.S. LNG Exports, Fast-Tracked MISO Projects, Targa Resources: Your Daily Energy NewsScan through a selection of energy-related news highlights that we think will interest our clients.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
December 2, 2025 Read Article
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Argentina Agrees to End Conventional Oil Export Duties
The Argentine government has agreed to remove export duties on conventional crude oil
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
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Peru's Mining Sector Received Investments Worth US$3.9 Billion through September
Peru's mining sector received US$3.9 billion in investments from January through September, representing a 15.3% increase compared to the same period last year, according to a report by Peru's ministry of energy and mines
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
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La industria del acero latinoamericana está preocupada por el dumping de las exportaciones chinas, que aumentaron un 233%
Las importaciones latinoamericanas de acero chino, impulsadas por fuertes subsidios a la industria, están perjudicando la rentabilidad del sector
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
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Ecopetrol registró una utilidad neta de US$681 millones en el tercer trimestre, manteniendo una operación sólida
La caída en la utilidad neta de Ecopetrol se debió principalmente a la baja en los precios del crudo, dado que la producción de petróleo y las operaciones de refinación se mantuvieron robustas
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
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Latin American Steel Industry Decries China's Export DumpingThe Latin American Steel Association (Alacero) is voicing concerns about the impact of Chinese steel dumping on the region's producers
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
November 18, 2025 Read Article -
Colombia's Ecopetrol Reports Weaker Q3 EarningsA drop in Ecopetrol's earnings was mainly driven by lower crude prices
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
November 18, 2025 Read Article -
Guyana Signs TotalEnergies-led Consortium to Offshore Exploration LicenseOffshore Guyana continues to be an oil hotspot, signing TotalEnergies (40%, operator) and its partners QatarEnergy (35%) and Petronas (25%) to a new exploration license. Guyana's production growth 2020-2023 was third fastest in the world.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
November 17, 2025 Read Article -
Critical Minerals, Iron, Highlight Latin America MiningIndustrial Info is tracking more than 3,500 active Metals & Minerals Industry projects across Latin America, worth US$325 billion.
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
November 17, 2025 Read Article -
Organizaciones ambientalistas demandan al gobierno de Ecuador por no detener la producción petrolera del Bloque ITTYasunidos demanda al gobierno de Noboa por las operaciones petroleras en el Bloque ITT, tras el referéndum de agosto de 2023
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
November 17, 2025 Read Article -
Environmental Group Sues Ecuador Government for Not Halting Oil Production from ITT BlockYasunidos is suing President Daniel Noboa's government over oil operations in the ITT block
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
November 14, 2025 Read Article
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Shell Drops Two Major U.K. Offshore Wind Projects
Shell plc's (London, England)scaling down of renewable energy investment continues with the company's decision to abandon two of the world's largest planned floating offshore wind projects in Scotland.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
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Exxon, Chevron, ADNOC, Others, Eye Lukoil International Assets
Several energy majors have, at least unofficially, expressed interest in buying Lukoil's international assets
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
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Blackstone Power Investment, U.K. SMR Site: Your Daily Energy News
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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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Poland Speeds Up Coal Mining Exit
The Polish government has approved a bill to help mining companies to shut unprofitable mines and support workers as it transitions to cleaner energy sources.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
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EU Confirms End to Chinese Block on Rare Earths ExportsThe European Union (EU) looks set to benefit from a decision by China to suspend its recent restrictions on the export of rare earth minerals.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
November 11, 2025 Read Article -
More U.S. LNG Headed to EuropeU.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) developer Venture Global said Friday it secured a deal to deliver the super-cooled gas to Greece under a 20-year arrangement
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2025 Read Article -
U.K. First Pick for Bill Gates-backed TerraPowerTerraPower (Bellevue, Washington), the mini-nuclear power innovation power company founded by tech-mogul Bill Gates, has chosen the U.K. as its first international market.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
November 10, 2025 Read Article -
Precious Metals in Focus: Platinum Group Metals at a GlanceKnown for their resilience, value and outstanding catalytic properties, platinum group metals stand significant in today's era of clean energy and sustainability
By Sharun Anthony, Content Editor
November 10, 2025 Read Article -
EU Dependency on U.S. LNG Too High, Study FindsWith the U.S. leading the world in exports of super-cooled gas, an international study found its European customers may have switched their heavy dependency from Russia to U.S. supplies
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
November 7, 2025 Read Article -
Natural Gas Keeping U.S. Emissions Low, TotalEnergies FindsTotalEnergies said in a report issued Wednesday that the carbon intensity of the global energy sector is on the decline.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
November 6, 2025 Read Article
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Indonesia Accelerates Waste-to-Energy Development
The Indonesian government is working to accelerate the rollout of waste-to-energy projects
By Maria Estrella, IIR Writing Staff
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Cheniere Energy, ExxonMobil, Xcel Energy: Your Daily Energy News
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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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South Africa's Long-Term Power Resource Plan Highlights Renewables
South Africa has approved its updated integrated resource plan (IRP 2025), setting a roadmap for over 105 gigawatts (GW) of new generation capacity to be added between 2025 and 2039, including 25 GW of solar photovoltaic and 34 GW of wind by 2039
By Yogesh Kumar, Lead Researcher-Power
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TotalEnergies' Mozambique LNG Project, Lukoil Asset Sale: Your Daily Energy News
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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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IEA Report Wrestles with Global Oil and Gas Investment as Fields DeclineA recent report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) (Paris, France) noted rates of decline in the world's oil and gas fields, although the largely technical report touched only briefly on the varying levels of oil and gas investment that might be needed to meet different amounts of global oil and gas demand to 2050
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
October 20, 2025 Read Article -
Rio Tinto Updates Growth ProjectsIndustrial Info is tracking $40 billion worth of projects from Rio Tinto across the globe
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
October 15, 2025 Read Article -
Market Reports Point to Oil GlutThe combined increase in output from North America and the Middle East last month led to the largest increase in global oil inventories since the COVID-19 pandemic
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2025 Read Article -
Analyst: Choose the 'Radical Middle' on Energy Transition"Beware the tyranny of one right way" to manage the energy transition, said Scott Tinker, the chief executive officer of Tinker Energy Associates and the chairman of Switch Energy Alliance
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
October 10, 2025 Read Article -
Global VCM Market Poised for Growth Amid Rising PVC DemandThe global vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) market continues to witness steady growth, driven primarily by its role as the key precursor for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) production
By Diksha Baluni, Content Editor
October 10, 2025 Read Article -
IIR: New Global Refining Capacity and Spending Shifts EastSpending on new refinery capacity is shifting to Asia, the Middle East and Africa, driven by growing demand from those regions
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
October 9, 2025 Read Article
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Malaysia's Petronas Secures Canadian LNG
Malaysian energy company Petronas secured a 20-year offtake agreement from the Cedar LNG facility in Canada
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
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Data Center, Defense, Renewable Developers Cheer U.S.-China Deal
The one-year delay in an embargo on Chinese exports of rare earth minerals will benefit supply chains and pricing for U.S. industry. But stateside rare-earth producers are decades away from overcoming China's production dominance
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
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Record U.S. LNG Exports, QatarEnergy's North Field Development, Diamondback Energy: Your Daily Energy News
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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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Trump Says China Keen on Alaskan Energy
China, the second-largest economy in the world, may be keen on purchasing oil and gas from Alaska, U.S. President Donald Trump said.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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EU Seeks to Break China's Critical Minerals StrangleholdThe European Union (EU) is working on a long-term plan to cut its overreliance on China for critical raw materials vital for its electronics, energy, automotive and defence industries.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
November 3, 2025 Read Article -
Pakistan Reaffirms 60% Renewable Energy Target by 2030Pakistan reaffirmed its goal of generating 60% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2025 Read Article -
IEA Expecting LNG Supply Glut Beyond 2030The Paris-based International Energy Agency (IEA) in a global report on liquefied natural gas (LNG) said it expects about 1 trillion cubic feet in global annual capacity will be added by the end of the decade.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
October 29, 2025 Read Article -
U.S., Canada Search for Energy Partners at ASEAN SummitU.S. and Canadian leaders touted their energy trade potential during this year's ASEAN summit, and both are looking to deliver LNG to Asian economies, though Canada is winning the race so far
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
October 28, 2025 Read Article -
Japan Gobbling Up U.S. Gas AssetsAhead of President Trump's visit to Asia, Japanese energy company JERA spent $1.5 billion to acquire acreage in the Haynesville play, while Tokyo Gas secured an offtake agreement for the planned Alaska LNG facility
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
October 27, 2025 Read Article -
India's $77 Billion Hydroelectric Transmission 'Masterplan'India plans to spend 6.4 trillion rupees (US$77 billion) to export more than 76 gigawatts (GW) of hydroelectric capacity from the Brahmaputra Basin in the northeast of the country to the national grid over the next two decades.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
October 24, 2025 Read Article
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Australia: Renewables Overtake Fossil-Fuel Power For First Time
Australia's renewable energy sector produced more power than coal and gas sources for the first time in October, marking a pivotal shift in the country's power mix.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
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Delfin LNG, Woodside Energy, U.S. Oil Stocks: Your Daily Energy News
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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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Iberdrola Seeks Permit for 3 GW Australian Offshore Windfarm
Spanish renewable energy major Iberdrola (Bilbao, Spain) has submitted planning for a 3-gigawatt (GW) offshore windfarm in Victoria, Australia.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
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Australia Pledges $391 Million to Save Mount Isa Copper Complex
Australia's government has signed off on a A$600 million (US$391 million) rescue package for the country's second largest copper mining, smelting and refining complex at Mount Isa in Queensland.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
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BP Lays Out Two Scenarios for Global Energy Markets to 2050In its annual long-term global energy outlook released September 25, BP Plc analyzed two possible scenarios for how the world's energy markets could evolve over the next 25 years: a business-as-usual case, called "Current Trajectory," and a net-zero carbon world, called "Below 2°," to reflect the Paris Agreement's goal of keeping long-term global temperature gain to under 2° Celsius since the Industrial Revolution
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
October 8, 2025 Read Article -
Early Energy Sector Optimism for Third QuarterAhead of its quarterly earnings release, Shell said its integrated gas business performed much better than it did in the previous quarter, while other companies are seeing a boost from recent crude oil prices
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
October 8, 2025 Read Article -
IEA: Solar Power to Increase by 80% by 2030The International Energy Agency expects the amount of renewable power available globally to more than double by the end of the decade
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
October 8, 2025 Read Article -
IIR's October 6 Market Scorecard Brings You Breaking Geopolitical NewsStay current with the latest geopolitical events, and more importantly, instantly connect to how these events may impact you and your business strategies
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
October 6, 2025 Read Article -
Dyno Nobel Sets Closure Dates for Australia Fertilizer FacilitiesDyno Nobel is selling off its fertilizer arm as the company focuses on its global explosives business
By Ralph Diasanta, Research Specialist
October 6, 2025 Read Article -
Extreme Weather's Outsized Role in Driving 2024 Global EnergyThe International Energy Agency's (IEA) Global Energy Review 2025 underscores the degree to which climate extremes now shape the global energy landscape.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
October 3, 2025 Read Article
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