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4Q 2025

GDP
1.4%

February 2026

ISM
52.4%

January 2026

Unemployment Rate
4.3%

December 2025

New Orders
-0.7%

January 2026

Industrial Production
0.7%

January 2026

Capacity Utilization
76.2%

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Featured Story

AES Nears Acquisition with Strong Slate of Renewable Projects

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As it prepares to be acquired by a BlackRock-led consortium, AES continues to build out its renewable-energy and battery-storage capacity across the U.S.

By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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  • Canada, Japan Strengthen Trade Ties with Energy Deal

    Published

    Canada's prime minister continues to expand his trade-diversification efforts. Energy-hungry Japan imports LNG, but its grid may be changing.

    By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

  • Is Keystone XL Back on the Table?

    Published

    It's possible the Keystone XL crude oil network could be revived, but in a different form. With a long history, new project proposals may run into different obstacles amid a changing world.

    By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

Italy Pipeline Project to Establish Hydrogen Network for Country

Published

Italian natural gas pipeline operator Snam has announced plans to convert much of its gas pipeline network to carry hydrogen.

By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

Italy's Energy Decree Threatens EU Power Market

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Italy's government has approved its 3 billion euro (US$3.5 billion) Energy Decree that will attempt to lower power prices for homes and businesses by compensating gas-fired power companies for their carbon emissions costs.

By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

Middle East Conflict Creates LNG Bottleneck

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The war in Iran is causing many disruptions in the energy sector. Crude oil leads the concerns, but a bottleneck in liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports from the region is also a big concern.

By Jesse Broehl, News Editor

As Beirut Gets Hit, Brent Marches Toward $90

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Conflict in the Middle East has led to a 26% spike in crude oil prices in the span of a week.

By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Forces Majeures, Middle East Smelter Closures Boost Aluminum Prices

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Gas supply shortages and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the war in the Middle East has shut in significant aluminum processing, causing prices to rise.

By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Shear and Monsoon Dynamics Quickly Dismantle Tropical Cyclone 24P

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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NRC Approves Construction of Natrium Advanced Reactor in Wyoming

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Argentina Bets on BESS to Shield Cities from Power Outages

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Argentina apuesta por sistemas de almacenamiento de energía en baterías (BESS) para proteger a las ciudades de los cortes de energía

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

Featured Story

AES Nears Acquisition with Strong Slate of Renewable Projects

Published

As it prepares to be acquired by a BlackRock-led consortium, AES continues to build out its renewable-energy and battery-storage capacity across the U.S.

By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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NRC Approves Construction of Natrium Advanced Reactor in Wyoming

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Argentina Bets on BESS to Shield Cities from Power Outages

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Argentina apuesta por sistemas de almacenamiento de energía en baterías (BESS) para proteger a las ciudades de los cortes de energía

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Tesla Continues to Deploy Revenue-Generating Megapack Batteries

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

Featured Story

Canada, Japan Strengthen Trade Ties with Energy Deal

Published

Canada's prime minister continues to expand his trade-diversification efforts. Energy-hungry Japan imports LNG, but its grid may be changing.

By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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  • Canada, Japan Strengthen Trade Ties with Energy Deal

    Published

    Canada's prime minister continues to expand his trade-diversification efforts. Energy-hungry Japan imports LNG, but its grid may be changing..

    By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

  • Is Keystone XL Back on the Table?

    Published

    It's possible the Keystone XL crude oil network could be revived, but in a different form. With a long history, new project proposals may run into different obstacles amid a changing world..

    By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

  • Canada, Japan Strengthen Trade Ties with Energy Deal

    Published

    Canada's prime minister continues to expand his trade-diversification efforts. Energy-hungry Japan imports LNG, but its grid may be changing..

    By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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U.S. Rig Count, Peru Gas Crisis, Druzhba Oil Pipeline: Your Daily Energy News

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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U.S. Rig Count, Peru Gas Crisis, Druzhba Oil Pipeline: Your Daily Energy News

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Italy Pipeline Project to Establish Hydrogen Network for Country

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Middle East Conflict Creates LNG Bottleneck

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By Jesse Broehl, News Editor

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IIR's March 2 Market Scorecard Brings You Breaking Geopolitical News

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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

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U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Tariffs

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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Europe's Hydrogen Industry Bands Together

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By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

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Baker Hughes Secures New Contracts for Growing Non-Oilfield Segment

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Presidents Day Weekend Storm Threats Loom for Southeast, East Coast

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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Delek Looks to Improve Refining, Midstream Operations in 2026

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Delek US is looking a series of developments in 2026 that executives believe will boost its operational performance, particularly in the Permian Basin, and give its midstream business more flexibility.

By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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  • War Spilling Over to Retail Gas Prices

    Published

    Retail gasoline prices in the U.S. jumped more than 7% in response to the escalation of fighting in the Middle East. Oil prices, however, took a breather after security proposals for Persian Gulf shipping..

    By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

  • Saudi Refinery Closed after Drone Attack

    Published

    Large-scale military operations from the United States and Israel on Iran during the weekend are threatening the broader region..

    By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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U.S. Calls for Caribbean Energy Partnerships

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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U.S. Gasoline Withstanding a Very Rough Year

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Spring 2026: Fading La Niña, Western Drought Risk, Eye on Hurricane Season

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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IIR's February 23 Market Scorecard Brings You Breaking Geopolitical News

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

Featured Story

Italy Pipeline Project to Establish Hydrogen Network for Country

Published

Italian natural gas pipeline operator Snam has announced plans to convert much of its gas pipeline network to carry hydrogen.

By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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IIR's March 2 Market Scorecard Brings You Breaking Geopolitical News

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Spring 2026: Fading La Niña, Western Drought Risk, Eye on Hurricane Season

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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IIR's February 23 Market Scorecard Brings You Breaking Geopolitical News

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Investment Plummets for Europe's Chemical Industry

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By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

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Italy Pipeline Project to Establish Hydrogen Network for Country

Published

Italian natural gas pipeline operator Snam has announced plans to convert much of its gas pipeline network to carry hydrogen.

By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Peru's 2025 Mining Investments Highest in a Decade

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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Four Tropical Disturbances Signal Active Australian Monsoon Pattern

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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IIR's March 2 Market Scorecard Brings You Breaking Geopolitical News

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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MP Materials Plans Major Rare Earth Magnet Plant in North Texas

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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

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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

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IIR's February 23 Market Scorecard Brings You Breaking Geopolitical News

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Supreme Court Rejects Trump Tariffs under IEEPA

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Tariffs

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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Presidents Day Weekend Storm Threats Loom for Southeast, East Coast

Published

By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

Featured Story

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

Published

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

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Spring 2026: Fading La Niña, Western Drought Risk, Eye on Hurricane Season

Published

By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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IIR's February 23 Market Scorecard Brings You Breaking Geopolitical News

Published

By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Supreme Court Rejects Trump Tariffs under IEEPA

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Tariffs

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

Featured Story

Smaller Sectors Add to U.S. Manufacturing Projects Under Construction

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While higher-profile sectors such as data centers, semiconductors and automotive lead U.S. manufacturing projects under construction, smaller sectors account for their fair share of capital spending.

By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Plug Power Abandons New York Green Hydrogen Project, Sells Space to Data Center

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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IIR's March 2 Market Scorecard Brings You Breaking Geopolitical News

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Europe Delays Vote on EU/U.S. Trade Deal

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By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

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Texas T&D Providers Boost Capex to Support Large-Load Influx

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

Featured Story

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

Published

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

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Supreme Court Rejects Trump Tariffs under IEEPA

Published

By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Tariffs

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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U.S. Plans for More than $5.5 Billion in Medical Device Projects

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Vetter Expands German Operations with New Pharma Plant

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By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

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News by Geography

North America
War Spilling Over to Retail Gas Prices

Published

Retail gasoline prices in the U.S. jumped more than 7% in response to the escalation of fighting in the Middle East. Oil prices, however, took a breather after security proposals for Persian Gulf shipping.

By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief


Latin America
Europe
Norway Takes First Steps Towards Nuclear Power

Published

Norway has greenlit an impact assessment for a nuclear power plant based on small modular reactor (SMR) technology in the Aure and Heim region of the country as it inches closer to accepting nuclear power as a future power source.

By Martin Lynch, European News Editor



Africa
Paladin Bullish about Namibia Uranium Project

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Australia's Paladin Energy said its majority-owned Langer Heinrich uranium mine (LHM) in Namibia will hit full production this July on the back of strong demand and price hikes for uranium.

By Martin Lynch, European News Editor


Asia
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