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Super Typhoon Bavi Remains Powerful Threat to Eastern China

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Super Typhoon Bavi is forecast to to track near the southern Ryukyu Islands before making landfall along eastern China, threatening critical industrial infrastructure, ports, marine operations and regional transportation across East Asia.

By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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Big Boost for Hydropower in the U.K.

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Three large pumped hydroelectric projects in Scotland have taken an important step forward following their inclusion on a list of projects suitable for U.K. government funding support.

By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

RNG, Ethanol Demand Drives U.S. Alternative Fuel Fortunes

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Industrial Info Resources is tracking $1.3 billion of projects in the U.S. Alternative Fuel Industry set to begin construction in the third quarter, about 75% of which is attributed to grassroot developments

By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

Cameco Suspends Operations at Saskatchewan's Cigar Lake Uranium Mine

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Cameco on July 1 temporarily suspended operations at the Cigar Lake Uranium Mine in Saskatchewan following a disruption at the McClean Lake Mill, which processes the mine's ore.

By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

BP Exits Canada's Bay du Nord Offshore Project

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BP has sold its stake in Canada's Bay du Nord offshore production project, leaving partner Equinor the sole owner.

By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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The world just proved it can absorb a wartime oil shock--while learning how little cushion seemingly remains for the next one. One billion barrels are drawn down, the Strait of Hormuz is supposedly reopening, and Saudi prices are sliding as OPEC+ opens the taps. Markets exhale even as President Trump's dueling calls to Putin and Zelenskyy and Russia's bombardment of Kyiv show diplomacy but not true resolution.

U.S. equities remain unfazed: the Dow moved past 53,000 on earnings, not hype. But in Europe, whispers of Lagarde's early exit from the ECB hint at deeper fractures beneath the EuroZone stability.

Meanwhile, water stress now ranks as a strategic industrial risk, while France bets €10 billion on nuclear electrification and hesitates on alternative energy such as biofuels. However, Asia hopes to race toward hydrocarbon independence with biofuels.

Stateside, natural gas idles at $3. Mr. Oil Market, however, is moving...sharply downward as geopolitical risk is seemingly erased overnight. But tensions remain fraught as a NATO summit draws near.

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Super Typhoon Bavi Remains Powerful Threat to Eastern China

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Super Typhoon Bavi is forecast to to track near the southern Ryukyu Islands before making landfall along eastern China, threatening critical industrial infrastructure, ports, marine operations and regional transportation across East Asia.

By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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  • Big Boost for Hydropower in the U.K.

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    Three large pumped hydroelectric projects in Scotland have taken an important step forward following their inclusion on a list of projects suitable for U.K. government funding support..

    By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

  • Water Stress Emerges as a Strategic Risk for U.S. Industries

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    Persistent drought, expanding industrial development, and a strengthening El Niño are reshaping long-term water planning for utilities, data centers, industries, and critical infrastructure across the United States..

    By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

  • Enhanced Weather Alerts Boost Industrial Preparedness Across Mexico

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    Mexico's enhanced weather alert system provides earlier warnings for hurricanes, heavy rainfall and flash flooding, helping industrial operators, pipeline companies and critical infrastructure improve preparedness and business continuity..

    By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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South Korea Picks Sites for New Nuclear Power Projects

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By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

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Report: U.S. Goes its Own Way on Energy in 2025

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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Nuclear First: France's €10B Electrification Pact Shifts Power Strategy

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By Yogesh Kumar, Lead Researcher-Power

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Angola Aims for 9,000 MW of Installed Electricity Capacity by 2027

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By Yogesh Kumar, Lead Researcher-Power

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Super Typhoon Bavi Remains Powerful Threat to Eastern China

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Super Typhoon Bavi is forecast to to track near the southern Ryukyu Islands before making landfall along eastern China, threatening critical industrial infrastructure, ports, marine operations and regional transportation across East Asia.

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Texas, Alaska Lead U.S. Pipeline Kickoffs in Third Quarter

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Texas, Alaska Lead U.S. Pipeline Kickoffs in Third Quarter

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Texas, Alaska Lead U.S. Pipeline Kickoffs in Third Quarter

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Trade Deals, New Pipelines Emerging for Canada

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Super Typhoon Bavi Remains Powerful Threat to Eastern China

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Super Typhoon Bavi is forecast to to track near the southern Ryukyu Islands before making landfall along eastern China, threatening critical industrial infrastructure, ports, marine operations and regional transportation across East Asia.

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

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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Brasil Podría Elevar Próximamente la Mezcla Obligatoria de Etanol en la Gasolina de 30% a 32%

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Brazil Could Soon Require More Ethanol in Gasoline

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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In-Plant Capital Projects Lead U.S. Ethanol Construction Spending

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Super Typhoon Bavi Remains Powerful Threat to Eastern China

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Super Typhoon Bavi is forecast to to track near the southern Ryukyu Islands before making landfall along eastern China, threatening critical industrial infrastructure, ports, marine operations and regional transportation across East Asia.

By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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Peace Prospects Drive Down Oil Prices, U.S. Refinery Issues Linger

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Esmeraldas Refinery in Ecuador Advances Recovery Following Fire

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By Leonor Valeria Caminos, Refining Industry Manager - Latin America

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

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Super Typhoon Bavi Remains Powerful Threat to Eastern China

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Super Typhoon Bavi is forecast to to track near the southern Ryukyu Islands before making landfall along eastern China, threatening critical industrial infrastructure, ports, marine operations and regional transportation across East Asia.

By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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Urenco Announces New U.S. Uranium Processing Expansion

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Germany's Hydrogen Support Fund Gets EU Approval

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By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

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

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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TETRA Eyes Bromine Buildout, Expects Years-Long Demand Growth

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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Super Typhoon Bavi Remains Powerful Threat to Eastern China

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Super Typhoon Bavi is forecast to to track near the southern Ryukyu Islands before making landfall along eastern China, threatening critical industrial infrastructure, ports, marine operations and regional transportation across East Asia.

By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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Peru Invests More than US$2 Billion in Mining So Far for 2026

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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U.K.'s First Lithium Refinery Will Add $2.8 Billion To Economy

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By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

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Auditoría a Mina Cobre Panamá Muestra 87,73% de Cumplimiento

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Western Canada United on Critical Minerals

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Super Typhoon Bavi Remains Powerful Threat to Eastern China

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Super Typhoon Bavi is forecast to to track near the southern Ryukyu Islands before making landfall along eastern China, threatening critical industrial infrastructure, ports, marine operations and regional transportation across East Asia.

By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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

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    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..

    By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Industrial Info's Labor Analytics Tools Guide U.S. Developers

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Canada to Launch Sovereign Wealth Fund for Projects, Companies

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Early U.S. Forecasts Signal Near-Normal Atlantic Hurricane Season

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Trade Court Rules Importers are Due U.S. Tariff Refunds, With Interest

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Super Typhoon Bavi Remains Powerful Threat to Eastern China

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Super Typhoon Bavi is forecast to to track near the southern Ryukyu Islands before making landfall along eastern China, threatening critical industrial infrastructure, ports, marine operations and regional transportation across East Asia.

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U.S. Brewery Construction Brings Large & Small Projects

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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How Sweet It Is -- U.S. Confectionery Companies Plan More than $1.6 Billion in Construction Investments

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Hormuz Blockades Boost Global Renewable Fuels Mandates

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Super Typhoon Bavi Remains Powerful Threat to Eastern China

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Super Typhoon Bavi is forecast to to track near the southern Ryukyu Islands before making landfall along eastern China, threatening critical industrial infrastructure, ports, marine operations and regional transportation across East Asia.

By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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Water Stress Emerges as a Strategic Risk for U.S. Industries

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Survey Shows U.S. Manufacturing Expansion at Slower Pace

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Enhanced Weather Alerts Boost Industrial Preparedness Across Mexico

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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U.S. Auto Industry Drives Robotics Demand, but Potential Grows

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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Super Typhoon Bavi Remains Powerful Threat to Eastern China

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Super Typhoon Bavi is forecast to to track near the southern Ryukyu Islands before making landfall along eastern China, threatening critical industrial infrastructure, ports, marine operations and regional transportation across East Asia.

By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Indiana, North Carolina Highlight Billions in U.S. Pharmaceutical-Biotech Investment

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Research Labs Spring Up Across U.S.

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Industrial Info's Labor Analytics Tools Guide U.S. Developers

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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U.S. LNG Activity Up as Qatar Extends Force Majeure

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The amount of feed gas supporting exports of LNG from the United States is close to the all-time high of just over 19 billion cubic feet.

By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Africa

Angola Aims for 9,000 MW of Installed Electricity Capacity by 2027

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Angola's power sector is entering a major expansion phase, with the government targeting an increase in installed electricity generation capacity from approximately 6,400 megawatts to 9,000 megawatts by 2027.

By Yogesh Kumar, Lead Researcher-Power


Asia

South Korea Picks Sites for New Nuclear Power Projects

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South Korea's Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) has selected Yeongdeok in North Gyeongsang Province for two new large-scale nuclear reactors and Gijang in Busan for a proposed small modular reactor (SMR) plant.

By Martin Lynch, European News Editor


Oceania

Australia Backs Energy Storage Projects

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A number of key battery energy storage system (BESS) projects have received significant investment from Australia's regional New South Wales (NSW) government.

By Martin Lynch, European News Editor



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