IIR News Intelligence

Published April 15, 2026

U.S. hydropower generation is expected to rebound in 2026, but warm winter temperatures and early snowmelt will impact long-term hydro levels. Industrial Info Resources is tracking 451 active capital hydropower projects across the United States, worth $151 billion..

By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

Published April 14, 2026

U.S. offshore wind developer Vineyard Wind is suing GE Vernova to keep it from backing out of a supply and maintenance contract that affects the future of the project..

By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

Published April 14, 2026

The European Commission (EC) has begun an official investigation into EDF's proposed 73 million euro (US$84 billion) nuclear expansion plan in France..

By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

Published April 17, 2026

The Port of Corpus Christi said its customers were doing their part to ensure deliveries of LNG in response to the supply-side risks stemming from war in the Middle East. Crude oil exports, however, only just rebounded..

By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

Published April 17, 2026

Petrobras impulsa los proyectos SEAP I y II, con el objetivo de incrementar la capacidad en 240.000 bpd y 22 millones m3/d para 2030..

By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

Published April 16, 2026

European natural gas prices are up 34% from year-ago levels as war in the Middle East limits supplies--but U.S. markets are unaffected by the conflict..

By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

Published April 13, 2026

Europe is calling on its nations to coordinate efforts to ensure sufficient supplies of oil and gas as the war in Iran escalates and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues to disrupt global fuel supplies..

By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

Published April 01, 2026

Severe storms and flooding across the Plains, Midwest and Mid-Atlantic threaten refining, power and logistics networks, with repeated convective impacts increasing the risk of localized disruptions across key U.S. energy corridors..

By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

Published March 02, 2026

Stay current with the latest geopolitical events, and more importantly, instantly connect to how these events may impact you and your business strategies..

By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

Published April 15, 2026

The International Energy Agency issued a blow-by-blow report on impacts from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Releasing barrels from strategic reserves isn't a solution..

By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

Published April 15, 2026

Chevron, the only U.S.-based company with a license to operate in Venezuela, is bolstering its footprint through deals with PDVSA..

By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

Published April 15, 2026

Scan through a selection of energy-related news highlights that we think will interest Industrial Info Resources readers..

By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

Published April 13, 2026

Australia's chemical industry is experiencing widespread disruptions due to the conflict in the Middle East..

By Ralph Diasanta, Research Specialist

Published April 09, 2026

Fluor received contracts for two major proposed projects in the U.S.--a new domestic crude oil refinery, as well as SMR construction at a Dow chemical site, both in Texas. Industrial Info is tracking more than US$45 billion worth of active and proposed projects worldwide featuring Fluor's services, more than US$12 billion of which is attributed to projects in the U.S..

By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

Published April 08, 2026

As much as half of some fertilizers flow through the Strait of Hormuz, which is blocked by Iran. The Northern Hemisphere and the U.S. in particular may be temporarily shielded from resulting higher farm prices--this season..

By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

Published April 13, 2026

The Argentine Congress passes a controversial bill that grants provincial governments a larger role in determining which glaciers and periglacial areas are protected, a change the government says will facilitate mining investment..

By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

Published April 10, 2026

Barrick Mining board chairman John Thornton firmed up plans to restructure the company by launching an initial public offering that includes stakes in gold mines in Nevada and the Dominican Republic..

By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

Published April 10, 2026

Metals and minerals major Rio Tinto has secured a AUD$2 billion (US$1.4 billion) rescue plan from the Australian government for its Boyne aluminium smelter in Gladstone, Queensland..

By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

Published March 02, 2026

Stay current with the latest geopolitical events, and more importantly, instantly connect to how these events may impact you and your business strategies..

By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

Published February 27, 2026

Global response has been muted so far to President Donald Trump's proclamation of a new set of tariffs on most goods produced by nearly every country in the world..

By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

Published February 24, 2026

Spring 2026 will feature a transition, supporting warm conditions along the West Coast and southern U.S..

By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

Published April 07, 2026

With reservoir levels dropping to dangerous lows, authorities in Corpus Christi are looking for ways to acquire potable water after a major desalination project was cancelled last year..

By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

Published March 10, 2026

A federal trade court was told March 6 that it would take about 45 days to reconfigure the systems and processes used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection before it could begin making refunds on tariffs it has collected..

By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

Published March 06, 2026

A federal trade court has ordered the U.S. government to refund, with interest, all levies paid by importers under a 1970s-era law used by the president but recently struck down the U.S. Supreme Court..

By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

Published April 16, 2026

The Maine legislature this week passed a bill pausing development of new data centers throughout the state until late 2027, the first state to do so. Maine's governor has not yet said if she will veto the bill, but it can become law without her signature..

By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

Published April 16, 2026

According to Industrial Info Resources data, there are $4.6 billion worth of active and proposed automotive projects across the U.S. that are set to begin construction in the second quarter, most of which is attributed to auto industry majors and projects that have a mid-to-high likelihood (70% or more) of kicking off as scheduled..

By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

Published April 15, 2026

According to Industrial Info Resources data, there are more than $3 billion of active solar power microgrid projects throughout the United States, ranging in their timelines from the early planning stages through active construction..

By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

Published March 12, 2026

The universe's second lightest element, helium, a non-flammable and noble gas, is witnessing an uptick in global demand fueled by industries like semiconductors, electronics, healthcare and aerospace..

By Sharun Anthony, Content Editor

Published March 10, 2026

A federal trade court was told March 6 that it would take about 45 days to reconfigure the systems and processes used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection before it could begin making refunds on tariffs it has collected..

By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

Published March 06, 2026

A federal trade court has ordered the U.S. government to refund, with interest, all levies paid by importers under a 1970s-era law used by the president but recently struck down the U.S. Supreme Court..

By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief