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U.S. Seeks New Section 301 Tariffs in Forced Labor Flap

Other nations blasted, and some U.S. trade groups supported, the results of a Section 301 trade investigation by the U.S. Trade Representative.

Thursday, June 18, 2026

U.S. Strategic Oil Reserves Lowest in Nearly 40 Years

Federal data from Monday show the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve holds 340.3 million barrels, the lowest since 1983.

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

U.S. Gulf Coast Flooding Threat Escalates on Possible Tropical Development

A disturbance over northeastern Mexico could briefly organize as it moves into the northwestern Gulf of Mexico later this week. The primary threat to Gulf Coast energy and industrial operations will be widespread heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and localized power outages.

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Refining

India LNG Tanker Makes it Through Strait of Hormuz

Natural gas markets may be breathing a sigh of relief already with India seeing the safe passage of a vessel laden with LNG moving through the Strait of Hormuz.

Monday, June 15, 2026

Trump Announces U.S. Peace Deal with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump announced an agreement Sunday to maintain a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, which would lead to a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The two sides would have 60 days to negotiate details, including the fate of Iran's nuclear development program.

Monday, June 15, 2026

From North to South, U.S. LNG Gaining Traction

Industrial Info Resources is tracking more than $39 billion worth of active and proposed projects at the Plaquemines and Calcasieu Pass LNG facilities

Monday, June 15, 2026

Canada's Ksi Lisims LNG Secures Indigenous Support

Project developers signed benefit agreements with three aboriginal groups, which in turn withdrew their reviews of the project's environmental certificate

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Alberta Heralds Start of New CCS Project

Carbon at the Meadowbrook facility in Alberta will be stored underground in a saline aquifer. Rich in oil, the province is working to create a carbon-neutral economy by 2050.

Monday, June 08, 2026

Summer 2026 Outlook: Warmth Across Key U.S. Energy Markets

Summer 2026 forecast favors broad North American warmth, supporting cooling demand and regional weather volatility

Monday, June 08, 2026

IEA: Global Energy Capex to Grow 5% to US$3.4 Trillion in 2026

Global capital investment in energy is expected to reach about US$3.4 trillion in 2026, 5% higher than 2025 spending and a continuation of the long-term post-COVID increases in annual outlays for energy, according to a report from the International Energy Agency. Nearly 60% of spending will go to the Electric Power sector.

Wednesday, June 03, 2026

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

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season begins with NOAA and Industrial Info Resources forecasting near- to below-normal activity. While El Niño is expected to suppress storm development, warm Atlantic waters would support tropical cyclone formation and rapid intensification. For energy and industrial operators, risk remains elevated due to the 25 refineries, 14 LNG facilities, along with petrochemical assets, and power infrastructure along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts.

Monday, June 01, 2026

AAA: Despite Dip in Crude, Gas Prices Could Remain Elevated

Industrial Info Resources is tracking progress at 142 operational crude oil refineries across the U.S., which are home to more than $20 billion worth of active and proposed projects

Friday, May 29, 2026

Refining

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

Industrial Info Resources is tracking 12 LNG projects across Canada, valued at more than US$51 billion, including export developments along Canada's western shores.

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Protests, Instability Rattle Bolivia's Six-Month-Old Government

Industrial Info Resources is tracking eight lithium projects in Bolivia, totaling US$4 billion of investment, and 23 facilities for natural gas.

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Canadian Trade Ambitions Collide in Alberta Referendum

Industrial Info is tracking more than 100 oil and gas pipeline-related projects across Canada, totaling more than US$11 billion of investment.

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Pipelines

Who Will Win Colombia's Presidential Election and What is at Stake?

Industrial Info Resources is tracking 161 oil and gas production projects in Colombia, totaling US$719 million of investment.

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

UAE Sees New Pipeline Ready by 2027

ADNOC put $3 billion toward the Dhanna-Fujairah crude oil pipeline, a 310-mile artery that can avoid the Strait of Hormuz

Friday, May 22, 2026

Pipelines

New UAE Pipeline, Record U.S. Oil & Gas Lease Auction: Your Daily Energy News

A U.S. oil and gas lease auction this drew record winning bids of $4 billion, while the head of ADNOC reports a new crude oil pipeline in the UAE is 50% complete.

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Pipelines

Two New U.S. LNG Projects Pick Up Funding

Industrial Info Resources is tracking 17 projects related to Alaska LNG, totaling more than US$30 billion of investment.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026