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Industrial Info Resources is tracking more than $95 billion worth of active and proposed projects owned by Dominion
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Industrial Info Resources is tracking 13 Gulf platforms in which Chevron has some level of investment.
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
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U.S. manufacturing activity grew in October, according to the Institute of Supply Management's (ISM) Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) survey, although price volatility and economic uncertainty remain a concern.
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
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Tesla and Amazon projects in the Austin area push the region into hyperdrive when it comes to investments in U.S. robotics-manufacturing plants.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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Global demand for critical minerals continues to grow, and many countries are looking to diversify their supply chains.
By Renzo Castillo, Metals & Minerals Industry Manager - Latin America
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Construction of two "gigafactories" pushes Italy into a leading position for current construction geared at electrolyzer manufacturing.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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La producción de SAF de la refinería se encuentra entre las de menor intensidad de carbono del mercado
By Jesse Broehl, News Editor
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En un contexto internacional marcado por la creciente demanda de minerales críticos y el interés por diversificar las cadenas de suministro, Brasil se posiciona como uno de los principales mercados de inversión minera en América del Sur.
By Renzo Castillo, Metals & Minerals Industry Manager - Latin America
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Solar projects dominate by fuel type at 67% share while Brazil dominates by country with 35% share
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Industrial Info Resources is tracking more than $95 billion worth of active and proposed projects owned by Dominion
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
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Solar projects dominate by fuel type at 67% share while Brazil dominates by country with 35% share
By Jesse Broehl, News Editor
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Según IIR, cerca de 6,45 GW ya han entrado en funcionamiento en la región entre enero y principios de octubre de 2026
By Jesse Broehl, News Editor
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IIR is tracking about US$247 billion in proposed nuclear power projects scheduled to begin construction in 2027 and beyond.
By Jesse Broehl, News Editor
The U.S. Department of Energy approved a $5.1 billion loan package for Alliant Energy to expand power generation in Iowa and Wisconsin.
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
Industrial Info Resources is tracking 20 geothermal projects across the U.S. with a total investment value of $4.51 billion
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
CenterPoint has boosted its 10-year capex plans, driven primarily by investments in its Greater Houston and Indiana service areas.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
Elon Musk says Tesla's Megapack battery energy-storage systems are nearly sold out through 2027.
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
Key contracts related to the rollout of small modular reactors (SMRs) as well as the construction of Poland's first full-scale nuclear power project have been signed.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
Industrial Info Resources is tracking more than $80 billion worth of active and proposed projects worldwide from Brookfield and its subsidiaries
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
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Industrial Info Resources is tracking 13 Gulf platforms in which Chevron has some level of investment.
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
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Approval has been granted for production to start at the controversial Jackdaw oil and gas project in the North Sea but a decision on its larger sister project, Rosebank, has been delayed.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
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LNG markets have been stimulated by the supply-side issues stemming from the Middle East conflict
By Jesse Broehl, News Editor
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LNG markets have been stimulated by the supply-side issues stemming from the Middle East conflict
By Jesse Broehl, News Editor
LNG markets have been stimulated by the supply-side issues stemming from the Middle East conflict
By Jesse Broehl, News Editor
Athabasca, recently bought out by Cenovus, said its quarterly oil production improved by 20%.
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
Draft rule focuses on wells that produce 15 barrels of oil equivalent or less per day. Those wells account for approximately 78% to 80% of all domestic wells.
By Jesse Broehl, News Editor
Draft rule focuses on wells that produce 15 barrels of oil equivalent or less per day. Those wells account for approximately 78% to 80% of all domestic wells.
By Jesse Broehl, News Editor
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Refinery's SAF Production Among the Lowest Carbon Intensity on the Market
By Jesse Broehl, News Editor
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La producción de SAF de la refinería se encuentra entre las de menor intensidad de carbono del mercado
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Industrial Info Resources is tracking more than 260 biogas and RNG capital projects in Brazil, valued at US$4.9 billion.
By Chester Conway, IIR Writing Staff
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Brasil incrementó el contenido obligatorio de etanol en la gasolina común al 32% durante 180 días, con la posibilidad de una posterior extensión.
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
Industrial Info Resources is tracking 217 active ethanol plants in Brazil and 1,169 ethanol projects in Brazil's Alternative Fuels Industry, representing a combined estimated investment value of US$25 billion
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Forecasts favor a relatively mild European winter, but lower natural gas inventories, uncertain LNG supplies and the potential for late-season cold outbreaks raise questions about Europe's energy preparedness.
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
The Argentine Senate last month approved a new bill establishing a biofuel regulatory framework that seeks to increase biofuel content in diesel and gasoline, boost competition in the sector, and support further industry development.
By Chester Conway, IIR Writing Staff
Category 3 Hurricane Isaias approaches the northern Gulf Coast, threatening energy infrastructure with destructive winds, storm surge and widespread inland flooding.
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
The runoff reflects Brazil's continuing political polarization, which has also been a characteristic of other South American countries in recent years
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Tropical Storm Isaias continues to strengthen this morning as hurricane and storm surge watches were issued for portions of the northern U.S. Gulf Coast.
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
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Refinery's SAF Production Among the Lowest Carbon Intensity on the Market
By Jesse Broehl, News Editor
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La producción de SAF de la refinería se encuentra entre las de menor intensidad de carbono del mercado
By Jesse Broehl, News Editor
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The expected merger of the refining and fuel retail businesses of Portugal' s Galp and Spain's Moeve has fallen through, ending what could have been the creation of one of Europe's largest downstream energy operators.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
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Draft rule focuses on wells that produce 15 barrels of oil equivalent or less per day. Those wells account for approximately 78% to 80% of all domestic wells.
By Jesse Broehl, News Editor
Phillips 66 said its refinery utilization rate was above 90% during third quarter. That's done little to address the inflationary strains coming from higher prices for fuels.
By Jesse Broehl, News Editor
High Commodity Prices Drive a 63% Increase in Net Income
By Jesse Broehl, News Editor
With the White House fretting over fuel-related inflation ahead of pivotal midterms, Industrial Info Resources finds U.S. projects worth a total investment value of $190 million could add barrels to an already-overworked refinery network.
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
El año comenzará con tareas de mantenimiento en cinco refinerías. Mataripe, en Bahía, intervendrá su unidad de Hidrotratamiento de Diésel de 69.000 bpd, mientras que REFAP, en Rio Grande do Sul, prevé trabajos en sus unidades de Destilación de Crudo, Coquización Retardada e Hidrotratamiento de Diésel.
By Leonor Valeria Caminos, Refining Industry Manager - Latin America
El Senado argentino aprobó el mes pasado un nuevo proyecto de ley que establece un marco regulatorio para los biocombustibles que busca incrementar el contenido de biocombustible en el diésel y la gasolina, impulsar la competencia en el sector y apoyar un mayor desarrollo de la industria.
By Chester Conway, IIR Writing Staff
Brazil's refining sector is preparing for an extensive maintenance program in 2027, creating potential opportunities for engineering firms, contractors, equipment suppliers and specialist service providers.
By Leonor Valeria Caminos, Refining Industry Manager - Latin America
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Fertil Pampa, filial de Pampa Energía, avanza con su complejo de fertilizantes nitrogenados en Bahía Blanca, provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina, que se construirá en un predio de 80 hectáreas en el puerto local.
By Mariana Soko, Chemical Processing Industry Manager - Latin America
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Forecasts favor a relatively mild European winter, but lower natural gas inventories, uncertain LNG supplies and the potential for late-season cold outbreaks raise questions about Europe's energy preparedness.
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
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The South Korean government has unveiled a plan to target 100 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy by 2030 as part of a wide ranging energy transition plan.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
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Industrial Info Resources data show that in September 2026, 12.13% of global crude and condensate capacity was offline for various reasons.
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
Fertil Pampa, a subsidiary of Pampa Energía, is moving forward with its nitrogen fertilizer complex in Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires province, Argentina, to be built on an 80-hectare site in the local port.
By Mariana Soko, Chemical Processing Industry Manager - Latin America
Europe's largest carbon capture and storage (CCS) project is up and running at a fertiliser plant in the Netherlands as the EU continues to push for large scale CCS rollout across heavy industry.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
Should nuclear power plants expected to operate for several decades be designed for historical environmental conditions, or for those they may encounter over their full operating lives?
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Data centers play the dominant role in all but one of the top five U.S. states anticipating the most industrial construction project starts in 2027.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
A potentially historic El Niño will reshape North American temperature, precipitation and energy-demand patterns through fall 2026 and winter 2026-27.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
Tropical Storm Lala could approach hurricane strength near the Big Island, bringing threats from flooding rainfall, damaging winds, dangerous surf and coastal flooding across Hawaii.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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Global demand for critical minerals continues to grow, and many countries are looking to diversify their supply chains.
By Renzo Castillo, Metals & Minerals Industry Manager - Latin America
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En un contexto internacional marcado por la creciente demanda de minerales críticos y el interés por diversificar las cadenas de suministro, Brasil se posiciona como uno de los principales mercados de inversión minera en América del Sur.
By Renzo Castillo, Metals & Minerals Industry Manager - Latin America
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Industrial Info Resources is tracking progress at 49 operational facilities worldwide owned by Howmet, including 37 in the U.S.
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
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Study by Benchmark Minerals sees demand growth tripling by then, mostly from EVs and battery storage system demand.
By Jesse Broehl, News Editor
The Federal government of Australia has approved POSCO's Port Hedland green iron project, worth an estimated US$3 billion in investment.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
Industrial Info Resources is tracking 53 copper-specific projects in Argentina, representing investments of US$38.15 billion
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
First Quantum tiene previsto presentar una solicitud bajo el RIGI para su proyecto Taca Taca antes de finales de 2026.
By Jesse Broehl, News Editor
Industrial Info Resources is tracking more than US$15 billion in projects from Freeport worldwide, about 70% of which is attributed to plant expansions
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Riding off the success of already-brokered trade deals with European partners, Canadian Prime Minister is advancing his economic diversification deal by hosting EU delegates at Montreal
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
Europe rises head and shoulders above the rest of the world when it comes to construction spending in the glass containers sector.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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More than 100 projects of all shapes and sizes are lined for Brazil's world-leading pulp sector.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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Forecasts favor a relatively mild European winter, but lower natural gas inventories, uncertain LNG supplies and the potential for late-season cold outbreaks raise questions about Europe's energy preparedness.
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
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Industrial Info Resources data show that in September 2026, 12.13% of global crude and condensate capacity was offline for various reasons.
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
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Construction of Arauco's Sucuriú pulp mill in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, is approximately 81% complete.
By Maria Lidia Lozano, Food & B. / Pulp, P. & W. / Alternative Fuels Latam Regional Manager
Canada's retaliatory tariffs targeting US$20 billion worth of goods imported from the U.S. are now in effect. This includes a 50% tariff on U.S. steel and aluminum products and derivatives, as well as a range of tariffs on a variety of goods, although energy, electricity and potash fertilizer were spared.
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
New U.S. paper mill construction accounts for nearly $4 billion in active spending, with strong showings from the tissue and packaging sectors.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
A potentially historic El Niño will reshape North American temperature, precipitation and energy-demand patterns through fall 2026 and winter 2026-27.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
Wildfire risk expands across major U.S. energy regions as heat and dryness increase concerns from ERCOT and the southern Plains to the Pacific Northwest.
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
NOAA and Colorado State University continue to forecast a below-normal Atlantic hurricane season, citing increasing confidence that El Niño will suppress tropical development through the season's peak.
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
Industrial Info Resources is tracking more than $1 billion worth of dedicated wastewater treatment construction projects outside of the Oil & Gas Production Industry in the U.S. This expands to more than US$15 billion globally.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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IIR data show more than 180 projects underway or planned at U.S. grain storage and logistics facilities
By Jesse Broehl, News Editor
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Industrial Info Resources is tracking more than 250 current and planned capital spending projects at U.S. baked goods plants.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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Ambev SA is moving forward with studies and investments to expand and modernize its premium beer portfolio in Brazil, focusing mainly on the South and Central-West regions.
By Maria Lidia Lozano, Food & B. / Pulp, P. & W. / Alternative Fuels Latam Regional Manager
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Expansions and modernizations join several grassroot projects in the U.S. animal feed sector.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
Always a component of new plant construction, U.S. food and beverage and pharmaceutical companies also are investing big in packaging line additions and upgrades.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
Forecasts favor a relatively mild European winter, but lower natural gas inventories, uncertain LNG supplies and the potential for late-season cold outbreaks raise questions about Europe's energy preparedness.
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Coca-Cola FEMSA has selected Caçapava, São Paulo, Brazil, as the site for a new grassroot soft drinks plant, after a site selection process that lasted more than a year
By Maria Lidia Lozano, Food & B. / Pulp, P. & W. / Alternative Fuels Latam Regional Manager
Industrial Info Resources data show that in September 2026, 12.13% of global crude and condensate capacity was offline for various reasons.
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
Category 3 Hurricane Isaias approaches the northern Gulf Coast, threatening energy infrastructure with destructive winds, storm surge and widespread inland flooding.
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
Cage-Free Guides U.S. Egg Farm Construction
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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U.S. manufacturing activity grew in October, according to the Institute of Supply Management's (ISM) Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) survey, although price volatility and economic uncertainty remain a concern.
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
Published
Tesla and Amazon projects in the Austin area push the region into hyperdrive when it comes to investments in U.S. robotics-manufacturing plants.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
Published
Construction of two "gigafactories" pushes Italy into a leading position for current construction geared at electrolyzer manufacturing.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
Published
Industrial Info Resources is tracking progress at 49 operational facilities worldwide owned by Howmet, including 37 in the U.S.
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Industrial Info Resources is tracking almost 1,600 industrial manufacturing-related projects in Mexico, representing investments of US$75.41 billion
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Industrial Info Resources tiene registrados cerca de 1,600 proyectos relacionados con la manufactura industrial en México, los cuales representan inversiones por US$75.410 millones
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Industrial Info Resources is tracking 540 data center projects across Latin America, representing investments of US$197 billion
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Industrial Info Resources tiene registrados 540 proyectos de centros de datos en toda América Latina, que representan inversiones de casi US$197.000 millones
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
New power transmission and the medium- and low-voltage wiring used for power connections are a driving force behind construction investments in the U.S. wire and cable sector
By Jesse Broehl, News Editor
Strong demand from the power and industrial sectors is driving investment in U.S. electric transformer manufacturing.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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Swiss drugmaker Roche is pausing new project spending in Germany in protest of the government's healthcare cost cutting plans.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
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As part of a 3-year plan to save £1.9 billion (US$2.5 billion) in costs, U.K. pharma company GSK is looking to axe up to 1,200 jobs in Belgium.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
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CMO and CDMO construction projects are escalating in Latin American's Pharmaceutical-Biotech sector.
By Ximena Juarez, Pharmaceutical & Biotech Industry Manager - Latin America
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Always a component of new plant construction, U.S. food and beverage and pharmaceutical companies also are investing big in packaging line additions and upgrades.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
Forecasts favor a relatively mild European winter, but lower natural gas inventories, uncertain LNG supplies and the potential for late-season cold outbreaks raise questions about Europe's energy preparedness.
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Industrial Info Resources data show that in September 2026, 12.13% of global crude and condensate capacity was offline for various reasons.
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
Disposable and consumable medical products other than drugs are various U.S. construction projects.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
Category 3 Hurricane Isaias approaches the northern Gulf Coast, threatening energy infrastructure with destructive winds, storm surge and widespread inland flooding.
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
Amid a $50 billion plan to reshore medicine production, Eli Lilly broke ground on a $6.5 billion manufacturing plant in Houston, Texas.
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
Data centers play the dominant role in all but one of the top five U.S. states anticipating the most industrial construction project starts in 2027.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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Study by Benchmark Minerals sees demand growth tripling by then, mostly from EVs and battery storage system demand.
By Jesse Broehl, News Editor
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Industrial Info Resources is tracking more than $80 billion worth of active and proposed projects worldwide from Brookfield and its subsidiaries
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
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With its export potential hobbled by damage from drone strikes in the Middle East, Qatar is turning to the U.S., which is the U.S. is the world leader in exports of LNG
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
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The worst-case scenario in an analysis on the global LNG market finds a return to normal is largely out of the question this year.
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
After a dismal performance in the second quarter, TotalEnergies is expecting to see a lift from its integrated LNG business.
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
Led by Saudi Arabia, the IEA said in its monthly market report for October that producers in and around the Persian Gulf lifted crude oil production by 4.4 million barrels per day in September.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
Industrial Info Resources data show that in September 2026, 12.13% of global crude and condensate capacity was offline for various reasons.
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
With U.S. crude oil inventories on the decline and renewed attacks on shipping lanes in and around the Persian Gulf, crude oil prices were rallying hard on Thursday.
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
Italian energy company Edison said it was told of further delays in shipments of LNG from Qatar.
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
Large crude oil importers especially, such as China, Japan, India, and the EU are reeling, and looking to replace fossil fuels wherever possible.
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
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Industrial Info Resources is tracking progress at 49 operational facilities worldwide owned by Howmet, including 37 in the U.S.
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Published
IIR data show more than 180 projects underway or planned at U.S. grain storage and logistics facilities
By Jesse Broehl, News Editor
Published
Industrial Info Resources tiene registrados cerca de 1,600 proyectos relacionados con la manufactura industrial en México, los cuales representan inversiones por US$75.410 millones
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
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Industrial Info Resources is tracking almost 1,600 industrial manufacturing-related projects in Mexico, representing investments of US$75.41 billion
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
IIR is tracking about US$247 billion in proposed nuclear power projects scheduled to begin construction in 2027 and beyond.
By Jesse Broehl, News Editor
LNG markets have been stimulated by the supply-side issues stemming from the Middle East conflict
By Jesse Broehl, News Editor
Athabasca, recently bought out by Cenovus, said its quarterly oil production improved by 20%.
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
The U.S. Department of Energy approved a $5.1 billion loan package for Alliant Energy to expand power generation in Iowa and Wisconsin.
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
Industrial Info Resources is tracking 540 data center projects across Latin America, representing investments of US$197 billion
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Industrial Info Resources tiene registrados 540 proyectos de centros de datos en toda América Latina, que representan inversiones de casi US$197.000 millones
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
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Según IIR, cerca de 6,45 GW ya han entrado en funcionamiento en la región entre enero y principios de octubre de 2026
By Jesse Broehl, News Editor
Published
Industrial Info Resources is tracking 53 copper-specific projects in Argentina, representing investments of US$38.15 billion
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Published
First Quantum tiene previsto presentar una solicitud bajo el RIGI para su proyecto Taca Taca antes de finales de 2026.
By Jesse Broehl, News Editor
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High Commodity Prices Drive a 63% Increase in Net Income
By Jesse Broehl, News Editor
Market enthusiasm for Venezuelan oil deals might not pan out, with Industrial Info Resources finding just 16 active projects valued at US$148 million
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
77 proyectos mineros activos de Grupo México que representan inversiones por US$19.800 millones
By Jesse Broehl, News Editor
BHP reports a 19% year-on-year drop in copper production to 400,700 tonnes in the last quarter
By Jesse Broehl, News Editor
Industrial Info Resources is tracking more than 260 biogas and RNG capital projects in Brazil, valued at US$4.9 billion.
By Chester Conway, IIR Writing Staff
BHP reporta una caída interanual del 19 % en su producción de cobre, que alcanzó las 400.700 toneladas en el último trimestre, impulsada por un descenso del 23 % en la mina Escondida.
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
Industrial Info Resources is tracking more than more than US$325 billion and US$115 billion worth of copper and nickel mining projects, respectively
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
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Swiss drugmaker Roche is pausing new project spending in Germany in protest of the government's healthcare cost cutting plans.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
Published
Approval has been granted for production to start at the controversial Jackdaw oil and gas project in the North Sea but a decision on its larger sister project, Rosebank, has been delayed.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
Published
The expected merger of the refining and fuel retail businesses of Portugal' s Galp and Spain's Moeve has fallen through, ending what could have been the creation of one of Europe's largest downstream energy operators.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
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Capital construction investments for railcar maintenance and repair facilities help propel Europe to the top of the list when it comes to railcar-related spending.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
Key contracts related to the rollout of small modular reactors (SMRs) as well as the construction of Poland's first full-scale nuclear power project have been signed.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
Riding off the success of already-brokered trade deals with European partners, Canadian Prime Minister is advancing his economic diversification deal by hosting EU delegates at Montreal
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
Europe rises head and shoulders above the rest of the world when it comes to construction spending in the glass containers sector.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
As part of a 3-year plan to save £1.9 billion (US$2.5 billion) in costs, U.K. pharma company GSK is looking to axe up to 1,200 jobs in Belgium.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
The European Union (EU) is pushing back the introduction of import rules for methane following sustained pressure from the oil and gas industry and a growing number of European countries.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
The European Union (EU) may have to cut winter gas demand by 7% as it heads into the season with gas storage levels at their lowest in 15 years.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
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Africa is emerging as a major force in the global gold market as soaring bullion prices strengthen its economic bargaining power, attract international investment, and encourage governments to demand greater control over mineral wealth.
By Sunil Kumar, Researcher
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Tanzania's finance minister says the country is nearing final agreement for a large LNG project and two critical minerals projects.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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Zambia is rapidly expanding solar generation as drought risk, mining growth and heavy reliance on hydropower reshape the country's electricity strategy.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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Despite near-universal condemnation, the White House is said to be mulling a ban on diesel exports.
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
Between February and August, the U.S. added 520,000 barrels per day, while Brazil came in second with 470,000 barrels per day, helping to offset supply losses from the conflict surrounding Iran
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Should nuclear power plants expected to operate for several decades be designed for historical environmental conditions, or for those they may encounter over their full operating lives?
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Nuclear reactors hit a new generation record in 2025 while the reliability of nuclear energy plants remains high across the global fleet and across the life of reactors, including ageing units.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
Chile's Cochilco released a report highlighting the rapid expansion of global smelting capacity, negative treatment and refining charges, geographic concentration and limited copper concentrate supply.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
Worldwide use of coal is expected to increase about 1.2% this year, to a record of approximately 8.94 billion tons, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency.
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
Africa gas and oil producers are building out pipeline infrastructure, mostly to export product to Europe in response to global supply issues.
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
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Industrial Info Resources is tracking more than US$15 billion in projects from Freeport worldwide, about 70% of which is attributed to plant expansions
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
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India added 8.2 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of battery energy storage capacity between January and June 2026.
By Yogesh Kumar, Lead Researcher-Power
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The South Korean government has unveiled a plan to target 100 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy by 2030 as part of a wide ranging energy transition plan.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
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China accounted for most of the world's new nuclear power plant projects in 2025, while globally the balance between reactor startups and closures was negative for the first time since 2021.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
India is on track to add 7.5 to 8 gigawatts (GW) of wind power capacity during Fiscal Year 2026-27.
By Yogesh Kumar, Lead Researcher-Power
A final investment decision on the Ashberon natural gas field is expected to benefit the European market, TotalEnergies said while announcing plans for increased spending and production.
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
Industrial Info Resources is tracking 27 capital-spending nuclear projects across India, worth US$114 billion, including the Rajasthan projects.
By Yogesh Kumar, Lead Researcher-Power
SLB nabbed a multi-well contract in Saudi Arabia. The company reported a downturn in Middle East revenue because of the conflict raging in the Middle East.
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
QatarEnergy says it will take up to three years to repair its LNG infrastructure damaged in the Middle East conflict.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
Industrial Info Resources finds refinery maintenance in PADD 2, covering much of the Great Lakes region, could be one of the largest seasonally.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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The Federal government of Australia has approved POSCO's Port Hedland green iron project, worth an estimated US$3 billion in investment.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
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PLS Group Limited has announced plans to spend AUD$1.3 billion (US$914 million) to expand its Pilgangoora lithium mine in Western Australia.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
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Nuclear power garners the lion's share of global power generation construction spending, although wind and solar power have the highest number of projects.
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