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Caterpillar Rides U.S. Demand for Data Centers, Mines
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Industrial Info Resources is tracking nearly $2 billion worth of active and proposed projects from Caterpillar
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
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Michigan Exemplifies Energy and Trade Issues Post-Election
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Higher Energy and Trade-Related Costs Factor into Voter Concerns
By Jesse Broehl, News Editor
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EU: Europe Needs More Oil Refining Capacity
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European Commission Says Middle East Conflict is a Wake-Up Call to Increase Refining
By Jesse Broehl, News Editor
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Canada Looking Good on the Investment Front
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With the United Kingdom under budget pressures, Canada came through with investments for members of the Commonwealth nations. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is earning an international reputation for his efforts to prop up the Canadian economy against U.S. tariff threats.
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
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Projects Under Construction Drive $58 Billion in U.S. Battery-Manufacturing Investment
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Industrial Info Resources is tracking $58 billion worth of capital battery-manufacturing investment across the U.S., with about 75% of the spend attributed to projects under construction.
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
Data Centers Drive Up Capital Spending Plans at Alliant
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Alliant Energy plans to invest more than $15 billion in the Upper Midwest over the coming years.
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
Rio Tinto to Develop Australian Bauxite Project
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London-based mining major, Rio Tinto has announced plans to spend up to US$1.9 billion to develop the Kangwinan bauxite project in Queensland, Australia.
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
Los segmentos CMO y CDMO ganan terreno en América Latina
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La industria global de manufactura por contrato (CMO) y de desarrollo y manufactura por contrato (CDMO) atraviesa un ciclo de expansión impulsado por los medicamentos GLP-1, los anticuerpos y la búsqueda de capacidad más cercana al cliente.
By Ximena Juarez, Pharmaceutical & Biotech Industry Manager - Latin America
U.S., Canada Auto Component Manufacturing Brings $8.5 Billion in Capital Investment
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Industrial Info Resources is tracking $8.5 billion worth of capital-spending projects across the U.S. and Canada for the production of automotive components, most of which is in the U.S.
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
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Michigan Exemplifies Energy and Trade Issues Post-Election
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Higher Energy and Trade-Related Costs Factor into Voter Concerns
By Jesse Broehl, News Editor
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Data Centers Drive Up Capital Spending Plans at Alliant
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Alliant Energy plans to invest more than $15 billion in the Upper Midwest over the coming years..
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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GE Vernova Touts Strong, if Slower, Gas Turbine Orders
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Industrial Info Resources is tracking more than US$55 billion worth of projects featuring GE Vernova, with more than US$15 billion in the U.S. and Canada.
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
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Dominion Upbeat on Nuclear, BESS as NextEra Merger Looms
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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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Over 13.8 GW of New Renewables Expected Online in Latin America in 2026
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By Jesse Broehl, News Editor
13.8 GW de Capacidad De Generación de Energía Renovable Que Podrían Entrar en Funcionamiento en 2026 en Toda América Central y Del Sur
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By Jesse Broehl, News Editor
How Much More Financial Aid Will Nuclear Industry Get During Trump 2.0?
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Alliant Energy Getting $5.1 Billion DOE Loan for Power Projects
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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
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Canada Looking Good on the Investment Front
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With the United Kingdom under budget pressures, Canada came through with investments for members of the Commonwealth nations. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is earning an international reputation for his efforts to prop up the Canadian economy against U.S. tariff threats.
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
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Plaquemines LNG is Formally in Commercial Operations
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Reportedly the Fastest Start-to-Finish LNG Projects Ever Completed.
By Jesse Broehl, News Editor
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Petrobras establece un récord trimestral de producción de 3,51 millones de boed gracias al aumento de la actividad en unidades FPSO.
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El sólido desempeño se debió al aumento gradual de la producción flotante en el campo Buzios y a la producción máxima en el campo Mero..
By Jesse Broehl, News Editor
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Petrobras Sets Quarterly Oil & Gas Production Record on FPSO Ramp-Ups
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Petrobras reports oil and gas production of 3.51 million barrels of oil equivalent per day and 1.87 million barrels per day in fuel production in Q3..
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
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Chevron May Divest Some Mature Gulf of Mexico Assets
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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
U.K. Throws Lifeline to North Sea Oil & Gas
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By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
Cheniere Lifted by LNG Market Movements
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By Jesse Broehl, News Editor
Cheniere Lifted by LNG Market Movements
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Petrobras Advances SAF Production and Development
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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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Petrobras avanza en la producción y el desarrollo de combustible de aviación sostenible (SAF)
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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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Brazil's Biomethane Market Surges with Key Expansion in Rio Grande do Sul
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Industrial Info Resources is tracking more than 260 biogas and RNG capital projects in Brazil, valued at US$4.9 billion..
By Chester Conway, IIR Writing Staff
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IIR rastrea US$ 25.000 millones en proyectos de etanol en Brasil a medida que los requisitos de mezcla aumentan al 32%
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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
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Brazil Hikes Ethanol Blending Requirements to 32%
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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Europe's Mild Winter Outlook Tests Natural Gas Preparedness
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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Argentina Positions Itself as SAF Hub
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By Chester Conway, IIR Writing Staff
Gulf Coast Industries Brace for Hurricane Isaias
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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
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Valero and CVR Energy Shake Up Refinery Sector with Acquisitions
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Two Major U.S. Refinery Acquisitions in a Week
By Jesse Broehl, News Editor
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Michigan Exemplifies Energy and Trade Issues Post-Election
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Higher Energy and Trade-Related Costs Factor into Voter Concerns.
By Jesse Broehl, News Editor
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EU: Europe Needs More Oil Refining Capacity
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European Commission Says Middle East Conflict is a Wake-Up Call to Increase Refining.
By Jesse Broehl, News Editor
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Petrobras Sets Quarterly Oil & Gas Production Record on FPSO Ramp-Ups
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Petrobras reports oil and gas production of 3.51 million barrels of oil equivalent per day and 1.87 million barrels per day in fuel production in Q3..
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
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Petrobras Advances SAF Production and Development
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By Jesse Broehl, News Editor
Petrobras avanza en la producción y el desarrollo de combustible de aviación sostenible (SAF)
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By Jesse Broehl, News Editor
Collapse of Galp-Moeve European Refining Merger
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By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
EPA Proposal Seeks to Ease Rule Lowering Methane Emissions for Oil and Gas Companies
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By Jesse Broehl, News Editor
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Fertil Pampa Avanza Construccion De Planta De Fertilizantes
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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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Europe's Mild Winter Outlook Tests Natural Gas Preparedness
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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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South Korea's US$747 Billion Energy Transition Plan
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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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High Global Fuel Prices Are About Refinery Issues as Much as Oil Supply
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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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Argentina Fertilizer Plant Construction Moves Forward
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By Mariana Soko, Chemical Processing Industry Manager - Latin America
Europe Celebrates Largest Carbon Capture Project
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By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
Climate Risk Emerges as Power-Plant Design Question
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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
U.S. States Planning the Most Industrial Spending in 2027
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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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Canada Looking Good on the Investment Front
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With the United Kingdom under budget pressures, Canada came through with investments for members of the Commonwealth nations. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is earning an international reputation for his efforts to prop up the Canadian economy against U.S. tariff threats.
By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
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Rio Tinto to Develop Australian Bauxite Project
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London-based mining major, Rio Tinto has announced plans to spend up to US$1.9 billion to develop the Kangwinan bauxite project in Queensland, Australia..
By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
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Rio Tinto inaugura los proyectos de expansión Fénix y Sal de Vida en Argentina, con una inversión de US$1.400 millones
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Industrial Info Resources también monitorea 12 proyectos de litio de Rio Tinto en Argentina, que representan inversiones por US$4.660 millones.
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
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Rio Tinto Starts Two Key Mining Projects in Argentina
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Industrial Info Resources is tracking 12 Rio Tinto lithium projects in Argentina, totaling US$4.66 billion of investment.
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
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Brazil Gains Ground in Strategic Minerals
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By Renzo Castillo, Metals & Minerals Industry Manager - Latin America
Brasil gana terreno en minerales estratégicos
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By Renzo Castillo, Metals & Minerals Industry Manager - Latin America
Howmet Adds Capacity as Gas-Turbine Demand Skyrockets
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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Rising Lithium Demand Could Require 134 New Mines by 2050
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By Jesse Broehl, News Editor
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Brazil Expands Already Strong Pulp Sector with World-Scale Projects
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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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Europe's Mild Winter Outlook Tests Natural Gas Preparedness
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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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High Global Fuel Prices Are About Refinery Issues as Much as Oil Supply
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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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Brazil's Arauco Sucuriú Pulp Mill Progresses
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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
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Canada's Retaliatory Tariffs Take Effect
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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
New-Build U.S. Paper Mills Aimed at Tissue Products, Packaging
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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
El Niño Shapes North America Fall, Winter Outlook
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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
August Wildfire Outlook Expands Risk Across U.S. Energy Regions
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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
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With Harvest Underway, the U.S. Grain Industry Invests in Storage & Logistics
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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 Baked Goods Producers Investing Big in the U.S.
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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 Advances Premium Beer Investments in Brazil
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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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Animal Feed Mill Construction Lines Up Across U.S.
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Expansions and modernizations join several grassroot projects in the U.S. animal feed sector..
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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Upgrades, Additions a Big Driver of U.S. Packaging Construction
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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
Europe's Mild Winter Outlook Tests Natural Gas Preparedness
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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Coca-Cola FEMSA Greenlights Plant in Brazil
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By Maria Lidia Lozano, Food & B. / Pulp, P. & W. / Alternative Fuels Latam Regional Manager
High Global Fuel Prices Are About Refinery Issues as Much as Oil Supply
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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
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Caterpillar Rides U.S. Demand for Data Centers, Mines
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Industrial Info Resources is tracking nearly $2 billion worth of active and proposed projects from Caterpillar
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
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Michigan Exemplifies Energy and Trade Issues Post-Election
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Higher Energy and Trade-Related Costs Factor into Voter Concerns.
By Jesse Broehl, News Editor
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Projects Under Construction Drive $58 Billion in U.S. Battery-Manufacturing Investment
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Industrial Info Resources is tracking $58 billion worth of capital battery-manufacturing investment across the U.S., with about 75% of the spend attributed to projects under construction..
By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
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Data Centers Drive Up Capital Spending Plans at Alliant
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Alliant Energy plans to invest more than $15 billion in the Upper Midwest over the coming years..
By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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U.S., Canada Auto Component Manufacturing Brings $8.5 Billion in Capital Investment
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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
GE Vernova Touts Strong, if Slower, Gas Turbine Orders
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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
California, China Face Different Odds Advancing Offshore Wind Manufacturing
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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
Survey Shows U.S. Manufacturing Activity Improves in October
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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor
Featured Story
Los segmentos CMO y CDMO ganan terreno en América Latina
Published
La industria global de manufactura por contrato (CMO) y de desarrollo y manufactura por contrato (CDMO) atraviesa un ciclo de expansión impulsado por los medicamentos GLP-1, los anticuerpos y la búsqueda de capacidad más cercana al cliente.
By Ximena Juarez, Pharmaceutical & Biotech Industry Manager - Latin America
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Roche Pauses Pharmaceutical Spending in Germany
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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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Pharma Major GSK To Cut 1,200 Jobs in Belgium
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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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Latin America's CMO, CDMO Segments Gain Ground
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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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Upgrades, Additions a Big Driver of U.S. Packaging Construction
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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
Europe's Mild Winter Outlook Tests Natural Gas Preparedness
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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
High Global Fuel Prices Are About Refinery Issues as Much as Oil Supply
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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief
Medical Products Makers Invest in U.S. Manufacturing
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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
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Rising Lithium Demand Could Require 134 New Mines by 2050
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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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Brookfield Boosts Global Role in Batteries, Data Centers
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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
North America
GE Vernova Touts Strong, if Slower, Gas Turbine Orders
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Industrial Info Resources is tracking more than US$55 billion worth of projects featuring GE Vernova, with more than US$15 billion in the U.S. and Canada
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
California, China Face Different Odds Advancing Offshore Wind Manufacturing
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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
Latin America
Petrobras establece un récord trimestral de producción de 3,51 millones de boed gracias al aumento de la actividad en unidades FPSO.
Published
El sólido desempeño se debió al aumento gradual de la producción flotante en el campo Buzios y a la producción máxima en el campo Mero.
By Jesse Broehl, News Editor
Rio Tinto Starts Two Key Mining Projects in Argentina
Published
By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Rio Tinto inaugura los proyectos de expansión Fénix y Sal de Vida en Argentina, con una inversión de US$1.400 millones
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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Europe
Italy Takes Star Role in Electrolyzer Manufacturing Construction
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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
Africa
Global Copper, Nickel Prices Could Double in 10 Years
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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
Africa's Gold Boom: Rising Prices Strengthen State Control and Global Influence
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By Sunil Kumar, Researcher
Tanzania Poised to be East African Fossil Fuel, Critical Minerals Hub
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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist
Asia
Freeport-McMoran Looks to Mine More Copper in 2027
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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
India Adds 8.2 GWh of Battery Storage Capacity in the First Half of 2026
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By Yogesh Kumar, Lead Researcher-Power
Oceania
Australia Approves $3 Billion Green Iron Project
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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
Australia's Lithium Comeback Boosted by Pilgangoora Expansion
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By Martin Lynch, European News Editor
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