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Woodside Claims Progress on Louisiana LNG
Louisiana LNG could be exporting from the U.S. before the end of the decade, the Australian energy company said. Questions remain over the longevity of what looks to be a U.S. LNG boom, however.
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
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Baker Hughes Looks to Power Systems, LNG for Business in 2026
Industrial Info is tracking about $123 billion worth of active and proposed projects featuring Baker Hughes' services or technology, including more than $90 billion worth in the U.S.
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
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NextEra Looks to Nuclear, Renewables for Powering Data Centers
NextEra looks to build out its nuclear and renewables fleet, which features solar and battery storage, in order to serve data center customers.
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
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Vale's 2025 Key Metals Production Surpasses Guidance
Vale's iron ore, copper and nickel production surpassed last year's guidance, with even higher volumes expected in 2026. However, pellet production was impacted, as input was redirected for sale due to market conditions.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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IMF Says Canada Would Get Stimulus through Integration
Canada's central bank on Wednesday left its key interest rates unchanged as the economy copes with U.S. tariff pressure. The IMF says it has ideas on support.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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Ford Picks Leader for New BESS-Manufacturing Unit
Ford has tapped Lisa Drake to head up its new BESS-manufacturing unit, which it announced in December.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
Constitution Pipeline Headwinds, Recovering U.S. Oil & Gas Production: Your Daily Energy News
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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
EU Signs Landmark South American Trade Deal
It has taken almost 25 years but the European Union (EU) has signed its largest ever free trade agreement with an alliance of key South American countries, which will affect trade across many key sectors from agriculture and cars to pharmaceuticals, renewable energy and critical raw materials..
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
News by Industry
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Golden Pass LNG Receiving First Feedgas
The Golden Pass LNG export facility becomes the ninth terminal in the United States as it enters its commissioning phase. LNG is a top priority for a Trump administration pursuing global energy dominance.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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California Touts Clean Energy Amid Push for Offshore Drilling
California's governor criticized the Trump administration for abandoning U.N.-backed climate initiatives..
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
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Corning Signs $6 Billion Deal to Supply Meta with Fiber-Optic Cable
As Meta Platforms builds out its network of data centers in the U.S., including two massive AI facilities in Ohio and Louisiana, the company has struck a deal with Corning, which will supply Meta with fiber optic cable..
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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Steel Dynamics Looks to Strong Demand for Aluminum, Steel Operations
Steel Dynamics' aluminum and biocarbon/steel operations are on solid footing amid strong demand for both products in the coming year, company executives said Monday.
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
Gulf Coast Energy Exports, Woodside: Your Daily Energy News
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
Queensland's Giant Borumba Hydro Project Advances
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
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India Installs Record Renewable Generation
India achieved a record-high renewable energy capacity addition of nearly 44 gigawatts (GW) in 2025, led by strong growth in solar and wind power.
By Yogesh Kumar, Lead Researcher-Power
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Ireland Clears Way for Energy-Intensive Investment
The Irish government has approved a new energy plan to boost investment in energy intensive facilities including data centers, life sciences, semiconductors and Artificial Intelligence (AI)..
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
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U.K. Completes World's Largest Offshore Wind Auction
The U.K. has completed Europe's largest ever wind auction, awarding contracts for 8.4 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity which will be capable of powering more than 12 million homes..
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
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Arctic Air Surges Over Most of U.S. - Winter Storm to Impact Hundreds of Millions
Winter Storm Fern is emerging as the most significant winter storm since 2021, delivering widespread snow, destructive ice and prolonged Arctic cold from the southern Plains to New England..
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
Talen Buys Three Gas-Fired Power Plants in PJM Interconnection
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Colorado Readies 'Just Transition' Strategy for Communities Losing Coal-Fired Plants
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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GeoPark Beats 2025 Production Guidance as it Enters Argentina's Vaca Muerta
GeoPark produced 28,233 BOE/d throughout 2025, surpassing its production guidance for the year, which comes as the company has begun production in Argentina's Vaca Muerta.
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
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Amid Growing Concerns, Kinder Morgan All Smiles on U.S. LNG
Kinder Morgan said its fourth quarter performance in the natural gas sector was extraordinary. Amid geopolitical spats, the fate of U.S.-sourced LNG in Europe is uncertain, however..
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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North American LNG Race in High Gear
The LNG sector in North America is taking on geopolitical tones. Canada has a head start in deliveries from the West Coast, though the U.S. has prioritized Alaskan developments..
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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Halliburton Ends 2025 on Down Note in North America
Halliburton ended last year on a down note, taking a hit from its operations in North America. Signs of $50 crude continue to create headwinds for the industry..
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
World Oil Surplus, U.S. Arctic Blast, Venture Global Prevails Again: Your Daily Energy News
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
Dangerous Winter Storm Forecast to Impact at Least 75 Million People
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
Japan PM's Snap Elections Could Strengthen Her Energy Policy
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
Questions Emerge over Future of U.S. Trade Deal with Europe, Including LNG
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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Commonwealth LNG Sales Agreement, Indonesia Biodiesel Mandates, BP: Your Daily Energy News
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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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IIR's January 5 Market Scorecard Brings You Breaking Geopolitical News
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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
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IIR's December 29 Market Scorecard Brings You Breaking Geopolitical News
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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
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IIR's December 22 Market Scorecard Brings You Breaking Geopolitical News
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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
Brazil's Transportation Sector Energy Demand Could Reach 836 Million Barrels in 2035
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
IIR's December 8 Market Scorecard Brings You Breaking Geopolitical News
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
IIR's December 1 Market Scorecard Brings You Breaking Geopolitical News
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
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Petrobras Runs Higher Refining Rates, Downstream Plans Emerge
Petrobras expects to continue growing its refining installed capacity through expansions and new projects.
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
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Funding Bump for Austria's Largest Green Hydrogen Project
The largest green hydrogen project in Austria has been given a 123 million euro (US$144 million) boost by the state-owned Austria Wirtschaftsservice (AWS) bank..
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
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Dangote Lekki Refinery Expansion Advances with $350 Million Construction Deal
Dangote plans to more than double the capacity of its Lekki Refinery in Nigeria..
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
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Venezuelan Barrels Trickle in Amid U.S. Sale Claims
The U.S. government claims it netted $500 million from the sale of Venezuelan crude oil..
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
Is CEQ Rule the End 'Regulatory Reign of Terror' or the Start of Legal Chaos?
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
Valero Plans Gasoline Imports as California Refineries Close
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
EIA: U.S. Retail Gasoline Prices Drop in 2025 for Third Year
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
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Mosaic Endures Rough 2025 for Phosphates, But Upbeat on 2026
Industrial Info is tracking more than $1.5 billion worth of active and proposed projects from Mosaic worldwide, about $1.1 billion of which is attributed to projects across the U.S. and Canada.
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
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Ube Corporation Announces Asian Restructuring
Ube Corporation's (Tokyo, Japan) "Vision for 2030" roadmap aims to shift focus from production of basic chemicals to specialty chemicals due to weak market conditions and oversupply..
By Ralph Diasanta, Research Specialist
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Glenfarne Seeks Financing for Texas LNG Plant
Glenfarne has made sales agreements for about half of the LNG from its planned 4-MTPA Texas LNG plant in Brownsville, Texas. The company has reportedly begun seeking financing for the project..
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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TotalEnergies' Lebanon Permit, Norway's Declining Production, Shell's Revenue Declines: Your Daily Energy News
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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
U.S. Petrochemical Producers Plot Turnarounds Amid Weak Prices
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Urenco USA Produces First Domestic Enriched Uranium Supply
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Government Acts to Save the Last U.K. Ethylene Plant
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
Brazil's Petrobras Signs $17.8 Billion Feedstock Deals with Braskem
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
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Capstone Sulphide Operations Halted at Mantoverde Desalination Plant
Capstone announced it temporarily halted sulphide operations at its Mantoverde copper mine in Chile due to water-supply issues related to problems at its desalination plant.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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Rio Tinto cerró un sólido desempeño en el cuarto trimestre, liderado por el mineral de hierro y el cobre
Rio Tinto registra una mayor producción interanual de mineral de hierro, cobre y litio. Principales activos de distintas materias primas, como Simandou, Oyu Tolgoi y Olaroz, siguen creciendo..
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
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Trump Backs off European Tariff Threat over Greenland
In a back-and-forth dialogue at venues ranging from the World Economic Forum to Truth Social, U.S. President Donald Trump has stepped down on his threat of using military force to obtain Greenland for the U.S. and has called off pending retaliatory tariffs on eight European nations..
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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Iron Ore and Copper Lead Rio Tinto to Solid Q4 Performance
Rio Tinto reported higher year-on-year production of iron ore, copper and lithium..
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
Cochilco Forecasts Strong Chilean Copper Output through 2033
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Western U.S. Home to Most Geothermal Power, Other Opportunities
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
European Leaders Vow to Not Bow to Trump's Tariff Threats
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
U.S. Signs Off on Alabama Coal-Mining Projects
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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IIR's January 12 Market Scorecard Brings You Breaking Geopolitical News
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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
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U.S. to See New & Restarted Sawmills Coming Online in 2026
Despite an escalation in U.S. sawmill closures and consolidations, a few grassroot sawmills are set to come online in the U.S. in 2026, in addition to a restarted operation in Washington state..
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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ESG Projects Attract Pulp & Paper Investments
The Pulp & Paper Industry is reshaping itself in response to surging e-commerce growth and consumer demand for clean labelling and packaging..
By Sharun Anthony, Content Editor
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IIR's December 15 Market Scorecard Brings You Breaking Geopolitical News
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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
ESG-Related Projects Advance Despite Trump's Agenda
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
Asia's Pulp & Paper Sector Investing Heavily
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
IIR's November 3 Market Scorecard Brings You Breaking Geopolitical News
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
Economist: Tariffs Won't Cut Trade Deficit, Revive Manufacturing
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
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U.S. Gears Up for Multiple Hatchery Projects
Projects at U.S. poultry hatcheries are gearing up for what could be a stronger year in regard to project activity than what was observed in 2025.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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Ovens On! Global Baked Goods Sector Attracts Investment
The global bakery products market is evolving due to rising consumer demand, developing lifestyles, and innovation across conventional and artisanal bakeries..
By Jennis Jacob, Content Editor
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Deere Warns of Rough Ride Ahead for U.S., Canadian Ag Markets
Industrial 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
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Tyson's Nebraska, Texas Plant Reductions Show U.S. Beef Woes
Tyson has announced that it will close a major beef-processing plant in Nebraska and reduce shifts at another plant in Amarillo, Texas. The company cited low U.S. cattle supplies as its reason..
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
Wisconsin Pursues Multiple Dairy Projects
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
IIR's October 20 Market Scorecard Brings You Breaking Geopolitical News
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
To Be or Not to Be: Vertical Farming Stands at Crossroads
By Jennis Jacob, Content Editor
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New Energy/AI Ecosystem Takes Shape in Utah
A new energy ecosystem is taking shape in Utah, and a data center hyperscaler plans a multibillion-dollar investment to take advantage of the existing energy infrastructure.
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
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Morocco's Automotive Growth Shapes Africa's Industrial Future
Africa's leading car manufacturer and exporter, Morocco, is witnessing robust growth in its automotive industry..
By Sharun Anthony, Content Editor
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Automakers Pull a Slow U-Turn on EVs
U.S. and Canadian automaking project activity is starting to show the effect of the slow pivot domestic automakers are making away from electric vehicles and toward hybrids and vehicles powered by traditional internal combustion engines..
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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Chipmaker TSMC Projects 2026 Capex will Reach $52 Billion-$56 Billion
TSMC plans for between $52 and $56 billion in capital spending for 2026, an increase of as much as 40% from 2025's figure..
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
Microsoft Plans to Pay More for Data Centers' Power
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
Meta Boosts Nuclear Agreements, Adds Vistra, TerraPower, Oklo
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
TSMC's Phoenix Fab 21 Expansion Strengthens U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing
By Jennis Jacob, Content Editor
Brasil alcanzó su máximo valor de exportación en 2025, con US$348.700 millones
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
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Shin Poong Pharmaceutical Invests in Ansan, Osong Plants
Shin Poong Pharmaceutical (Seoul, South Korea) is seeking to secure funding for a large-scale manufacturing investment at its Osong (Cheongju) and Ansan plants in South Korea.
By Junhyung Park, IIR Writing Staff
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South Korea's Pharma-Biotech Companies to Invest US$10.7 Billion
Industrial Info is tracking 426 active pharmaceutical and biotech projects in South Korea with a total investment value of US$10.7 billion.
By Jihyun Park, Researcher
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IIR's November 24 Market Scorecard Brings You Breaking Geopolitical News
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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
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Eli Lilly Targets Netherlands with US$3 billion Investment
U.S. pharma major Eli Lilly and Company (Indianapolis, Indiana) has announced plans to spend US$3 billion to build an oral medicines manufacturing facility in Katwijk, Netherlands..
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
Procter & Gamble Stays Upbeat Amid Tariffs, Rising Prices
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Construction Firm Webcor Gains Ground in High-Tech Sectors with GCON Purchase
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
Pharmaceutical Majors Plan U.S. Manufacturing Investment Amid White House Push
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
Industry Shorts
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North America
Winter Storm Fern Poses Nationwide Energy Test
Winter Storm Fern, a long-duration weather event, could amplify power outages, strain the energy infrastructure, and slow recovery across large portions of the United States.
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
Coal Use by U.S. Power Plants: Winning a Battle but Still Losing the War?
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
U.S. Taking More Canadian Gas Amid Cold Snap
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
Latin America
Brasil añadió 7.403 MW de nueva capacidad instalada a su sistema eléctrico en 2025, y se espera una mayor incorporación en 2026
Brasil añadió 7.403 MW de nueva capacidad instalada, liderada por fuentes renovables.
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
Brazil Boosts Power Output in 2025, with More Expected in 2026
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Codelco Gets Green Light to Extend Chilean Copper Mine Life
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
Europe
Andritz Wins South Korean Hydropower Supply Contract, Adding to Global Project Backlog
Austrian company Andritz's win this week to supply two turbines to a pumped-storage hydropower project in South Korea joins a recent win to refurbish a major Norwegian hydropower plant.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
Small Nuclear Design from GE Vernova Hitachi Clears U.K. Process
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
EDF-France Raises Nuclear Investment Estimate
By Yogesh Kumar, Lead Researcher-Power
Africa
Nickel Processing Grows with EV Demand, Production Efforts
Demand for nickel has been rising due to its use in stainless steel and specialty alloys, but also the expansion of lithium-ion battery production for electric vehicles.
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
IEA: Global Coal Use Up Slightly in 2025, But Declines Seen to 2030
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
EIA: It Is Difficult to Track Many Critical Minerals Supply/Demand and Markets
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
Asia
South Korea's KHNP Secures Stake in TerraPower, Will Support Natrium Reactor
Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Company secured a stake in the Bill Gates-backed mini-nuclear developer TerraPower after SK Innovation transferred part of its 10% stake in the company, and the two South Korean companies pledged to support construction of TerraPower's Natrium reactor.
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
IEA Finds Solar Power Leading Global Renewables
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
Saudi Arabia Plans to Award 14 GW of Renewable Energy Projects in 2026
By Mohammad Mikail, Regional Industry Specialist - Arabic Language
Oceania
Australia to Stockpile Critical Minerals
The Australian government is moving forward with its A$1.2 billion (US$800 million) plan to buy and stockpile strategic critical minerals essential for clean-energy and high-technology manufacturing as well as advanced military equipment.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
Severe Tropical Cyclone Hayley Barrels Into Western Australia
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
Rescue Plan for Australia's Largest Aluminum Smelter
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
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