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Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Economic Indicators

2Q 2026 (2nd Est.)

GDP
1.6%

May 2026

ISM
54%

April 2026

Unemployment Rate
4.3%

March 2026

New Orders
1.5%

April 2026

Industrial Production
0.7%

April 2026

Capacity Utilization
76.1%

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Featured Story

New Mexico to Host Largest U.S. Windfarm

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Industrial Info Resources is tracking the $2 billion project, which has a peak capacity of 3,776.4 MW--more than the next two largest windfarms combined

By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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Oil Prices Collapse on Middle East Understanding

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A formal signing ceremony is expected to take place in Geneva on Friday to sanction a truce between the United States and Iran. Oil prices collapsed on the news, though the global economy has already been severely damaged.

By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

Trump Announces U.S. Peace Deal with Iran

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced an agreement Sunday to maintain a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, which would lead to a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The two sides would have 60 days to negotiate details, including the fate of Iran's nuclear development program.

By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

Will Trump Moves Provide Long-term Boost to U.S. Coal?

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The Trump administration's efforts to boost U.S. coal mining, coal exports and use of coal in electric generation are expected to provide a short-term boost in the economic activity around the fossil fuel, but uncertainties remain.

By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

Power Council: U.S. Northeast Safe on T&D for Summer... Mostly

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Industrial Info Resources is tracking more than $21 billion worth of active and proposed T&D projects across the Northeast Power Coordinating Council area

By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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News by Industry

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Major Bruce Nuclear Project in Canada Wraps Up Ahead of Schedule

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The refurbishment of Unit 3 at the Bruce Nuclear Generating Station in Ontario wrapped up ahead of schedule. Industrial Info is tracking US$228 billion worth of active and planned Power Industry projects across Canada, with about 35% of the investment attributed to nuclear power.

By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Summer 2026 Outlook: Warmth Across Key U.S. Energy Markets

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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Trump Designates US$685 Million to Support U.S. Coal, Power

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Google, Intersect Power Highlight Meitner Energy Center in Texas

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Fuel Cell Manufacturing, Deployment Gain Ground in U.S.

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Forecasts Point to Higher U.S. Gas Production and Consumption

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Among other things, the steady increase in U.S. exports of liquefied natural gas is leading to heightened demand. Production too is on the rise, however.

By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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  • Canada's Ksi Lisims LNG Secures Indigenous Support

    Published

    Project developers signed benefit agreements with three aboriginal groups, which in turn withdrew their reviews of the project's environmental certificate.

    By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

  • Alberta Heralds Start of New CCS Project

    Published

    Carbon at the Meadowbrook facility in Alberta will be stored underground in a saline aquifer. Rich in oil, the province is working to create a carbon-neutral economy by 2050..

    By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

  • Trans Mountain Pipeline Could Accommodate More Crude Oil

    Published

    Planning is underway to boost capacity of the Trans Mountain crude oil pipeline to the Pacific Coast by 300,000 barrels per day, the company's chief executive officer said..

    By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Upstream Responded to War-Related Spike in Oil Prices

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Canada, South Korea Look to Expand Energy Trade

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Fluor to Proceed with Expansion of LNG Canada

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Successful Open Season for Canada's Prairie Connector Pipeline

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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

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More than $800 million of ethanol-related construction is underway in the U.S., with billions of dollars' worth of future projects in the planning and engineering pipeline.

By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Europe's Plan to Combat Fuel Crisis

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By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

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Canada to Launch Sovereign Wealth Fund for Projects, Companies

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Baker Hughes Boasts Backlog Gains, Warns on Iran War's Effects

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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North American Fuel Pellet Industry Has Construction in Store

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Lula y Petrobras anuncian una inversión de 37 mil millones de reales en São Paulo, destacando la refinería REPLAN

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Petrobras, la empresa brasileña, planea invertir 37 mil millones de reales (US$7.300 millones) para fortalecer la infraestructura energética de São Paulo. Petrobras busca aumentar significativamente la producción de diésel con ultrabajo contenido de azufre (S-10) y combustible de aviación sostenible (SAF).

By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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U.S. Consumers Mull EVs Amid Higher Gasoline Prices

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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Vessel Seized in UAE Waters

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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A Billion Barrels of Crude Production Lost to Middle East Conflict, IEA Says

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Ethylene Markets Slammed by Middle East Conflict, Strait of Hormuz Closure

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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BP Selling Stakes in Key U.K. Carbon Capture Projects

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BP continues its withdrawal from renewable energy and carbon capture projects with the announcement that it will sell its stakes in two of the U.K.'s leading carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects.

By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

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U.S. Chemical Investments Shift Amid Fertilizer Crisis

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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Vietnam Petrochemicals Plant Halts Operations Again

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By Ralph Diasanta, Research Specialist

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

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Task Force to Boost U.S. Corrosion Prevention Workforce

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Native American Tribes Play Key Role in Drive for U.S. Energy Dominance

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An estimated 575 Native American tribes sit atop or near about $1.2 trillion in mineral wealth in the U.S., speakers told a Western mining conference last month. The Trump administration's energy dominance agenda will require the federal government to work more collaboratively with tribes, they said.

By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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La producción de Codelco cayó 8,1% en el primer trimestre, pero el EBITDA aumentó 59% interanual

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Unionized Workers Halt Operations at Mexico's Camino Rojo Gold Mine

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Codelco to Conduct Audit on Production Calculations

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Peru Copper Output Climbs 3.3% in Q1

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Active U.S. Pulp & Paper Project Construction Adds Up to $7.3 Billion

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Industrial Info Resources data find $7.3 billion worth of Pulp & Pulp construction projects underway in the U.S. and another $5.5 billion worth in the planning and engineering stages.

By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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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

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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CMPC Launches Mega Pulp Mill Project

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By Maria Lidia Lozano, Food & B. / Pulp, P. & W. / Alternative Fuels Latam Regional Manager

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Active U.S. Meat & Poultry Construction Adds Up to $2.5 Billion

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Industrial Info Resources data find nearly $2.5 billion worth of construction underway in the U.S. meat and poultry sector, and more than $7.5 billion worth of construction planned for the future.

By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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U.S. Pasta, Rice Plant Projects Bring $585 Million in Potential Spending

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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U.S. Dairy Plant Construction Brings Billions in Spending

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Diminishing Water Resources Put Pressure on Corpus Christi, Texas

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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U.S. Customs Says It Needs Time to Refund Tariffs

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Survey: Middle East Conflict, Trade Loom Over U.S. Manufacturing Investment

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The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) found U.S. manufacturers expect capital spending will increase 1.8% over the next 12 months, although the Middle East conflict and trade uncertainties are affecting their raw material costs and supply chains.

By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Talen Energy Joins in U.S. Power Plant Buying Spree

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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ISM: U.S. Manufacturing Activity Strengthens

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Colorado Mining Summit: Got Water? In Western U.S., the Answer Increasingly is 'No'

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Wyoming: Meta Platforms to Support Data Center with Power from Enbridge Solar-BESS Facility

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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

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According to Industrial Info Resources data, major developments in Indiana and North Carolina lead the U.S. with $76 billion worth of Pharmaceutical & Biotech Industry projects under construction. This is buoyed by high-dollar efforts from industry giants such as Eli Lilly and Company, Novo Nordisk and Johnson & Johnson.

By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Helium Investments Gain Momentum as Supply Surge Meets Market Dynamics

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By Sharun Anthony, Content Editor

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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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Landmark Europe-India Free Trade Deal

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By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

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News by Geography

Middle East News

Top Story

Kuwait Airport Bombed, Oil Rally Continues

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U.S. officials continue to talk of a cease-fire agreement in the Middle Easy conflict, though fighting is ongoing. Mohsen Rezaei, a top Iranian military advisor, said Wednesday that "neither in negotiations nor in the ceasefire process will we allow America to make excessive demands."

By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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North America

Trump May Scrap North America Trade Pact

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President Donald Trump said he may not renew the USMCA ahead of a July 1 deadline, although it is suspected he won't rip up the agreement altogether in favor of negotiating changes past that date. The White House also may look to sign separate bilateral agreements with Canada and Mexico in addition to the trilateral framework.

By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor


Latin America

Europe

Serbia To Spend US$16 Billion on Energy Projects

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Serbia's government has confirmed plans to invest 14.4 billion euro (US$16.6 billion) in its energy sector over a seven-year period between 2028 and 2035.

By Martin Lynch, European News Editor



Africa

China, U.S. Lead $183 Billion of Global Critical Minerals Capex Under Construction

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According to Industrial Info Resources data, there is US$183 billion worth of critical minerals capital projects under construction worldwide, with China and the U.S. accounting for about 45% of the total investment. The project activity includes mining, refining and downstream products.

By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor


Asia

Japan To Replace Up To 14 Nuclear Reactors

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Japan is looking to replace up to 14 nuclear power reactors in the coming decades as it seeks to strengthen its nuclear energy sector following the major accident at the Fukushima Daiichi plant in 2011.

By Martin Lynch, European News Editor


Oceania

Two Major Lithium Mining Projects Green Lit in Australia

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Australia's drive to produce more critical minerals continues to ramp up as two lithium mining projects in Western Australia, Mount Holland and Mount Marion, have been cleared to begin.

By Martin Lynch, European News Editor



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