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52.4%

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-0.7%

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Hawaii, Japan's JERA Propose Power-Generation Buildout on Oahu

Published

A Japanese energy leader is proposing major changes to Hawaii's power-generation infrastructure. Industrial Info is tracking more than $2.1 billion worth of active and proposed Power Industry projects across Hawaii, including more than $1 billion worth on Oahu.

By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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  • Global LNG Sector Rocked by War

    Published

    The amount of feed gas supporting LNG export volumes is high in the U.S., the largest exporter in the world. An Israeli strike on a Middle East gas field showcases the fragility of the global sector, however.

    By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

  • Labor Issues at BP Refinery Add Insult to Injury

    Published

    BP locked out union members at its refinery in Whiting, Indiana, on Thursday. That could add to problems at the pump stemming from war raging in the Middle East.

    By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

  • Peru, Canada Sign Critical Minerals MOU with Investments in Mind

    Published

    Canada and Peru are exploring mining partnerships and investment opportunities in critical minerals, which could attract greater interest in Peru's mining portfolio of 67 projects and 84 exploration projects.

    By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

Rio Tinto Restarts South African Minerals Project

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Mining major Rio Tinto has restarted a key minerals sands project in South Africa following a five-year hiatus over safety concerns.

By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

Trade Group Calls for 140,000 Miles of New Natural Gas Pipelines

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Industrial Info is tracking more than $65 billion worth of active and proposed pipeline projects for natural gas in the U.S. and Canada.

By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

Venezuelan Oil Sector Gets a Lift

Published

The U.S. Treasury Department on Wednesday made it easier for companies to do business in the Venezuelan energy sector. Meanwhile, part of a refinery idled since 2022 is coming back to life.

By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

Technology, Advanced Manufacturing and Decarbonization: Three Pillars of China's Five-Year Plan

Published

Technology, advanced manufacturing and decarbonization are three pillars of China's latest five-year plan.

By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Trump Administration's Jones Act Waiver Could Loosen Fuel Shipping

Published

The waiver would facilitate shipping petroleum products from Gulf Coast to East Coast Ports, changing energy market dynamics, including shipments for transportation fuel, and fuel for oil-fired power plants.

By Jesse Broehl, News Editor

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  • Canada Gas Future Bright, But Oil is Uncertain

    Published

    Looking to expand non-U.S. exports, the Canadian government said it expected more of its natural gas to be converted to LNG. The outlook for crude oil, however, is uncertain..

    By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

  • Early-Season Western Heat Wave Drives Power Demand Surge

    Published

    A powerful upper-level ridge is producing record-challenging heat across the western United States, with temperatures running 20--30°F above normal. The event is increasing electricity demand, elevating fire-weather risk, and accelerating early-season snowmelt across western mountains..

    By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

  • Alabama Legislature Mulls 1-Year Pause on Big Solar Projects

    Published

    Alabama, and specifically Baldwin County, are joining a growing number of U.S. municipalities and counties that are rethinking the repurposing of farmland and green spaces for wind and solar projects..

    By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Antimony: Finding its Place in the World's Critical Minerals Footprint

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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California Spars with Federal Government Over Fossil Fuels

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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Tropical Cyclone Narelle Intensifies Over Coral Sea, Threatens Northern Australia

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Supreme Court to Weigh In on Climate Change Lawsuit Against Oil Companies

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

Featured Story

Hawaii, Japan's JERA Propose Power-Generation Buildout on Oahu

Published

A Japanese energy leader is proposing major changes to Hawaii's power-generation infrastructure. Industrial Info is tracking more than $2.1 billion worth of active and proposed Power Industry projects across Hawaii, including more than $1 billion worth on Oahu.

By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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Early-Season Western Heat Wave Drives Power Demand Surge

Published

By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Tropical Cyclone Narelle Intensifies Over Coral Sea, Threatens Northern Australia

Published

By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Babcock & Wilcox Signs $2.4 Billion Deal to Support Applied Digital Data Centers

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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India Prioritizes Domestic Gas Use Over Industry

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By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

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Global LNG Sector Rocked by War

Published

The amount of feed gas supporting LNG export volumes is high in the U.S., the largest exporter in the world. An Israeli strike on a Middle East gas field showcases the fragility of the global sector, however.

By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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Trump Administration's Jones Act Waiver Could Loosen Fuel Shipping

Published

By Jesse Broehl, News Editor

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Trump Administration's Jones Act Waiver Could Loosen Fuel Shipping

Published

By Jesse Broehl, News Editor

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Canada Gas Future Bright, But Oil is Uncertain

Published

By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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California Spars with Federal Government Over Fossil Fuels

Published

By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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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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Labor Issues at BP Refinery Add Insult to Injury

Published

BP locked out union members at its refinery in Whiting, Indiana, on Thursday. That could add to problems at the pump stemming from war raging in the Middle East.

By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

Read the Article
  • Venezuelan Oil Sector Gets a Lift

    Published

    The U.S. Treasury Department on Wednesday made it easier for companies to do business in the Venezuelan energy sector. Meanwhile, part of a refinery idled since 2022 is coming back to life..

    By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

  • Trump Administration's Jones Act Waiver Could Loosen Fuel Shipping

    Published

    The waiver would facilitate shipping petroleum products from Gulf Coast to East Coast Ports, changing energy market dynamics, including shipments for transportation fuel, and fuel for oil-fired power plants..

    By Jesse Broehl, News Editor

  • India Prioritizes Domestic Gas Use Over Industry

    Published

    The European Union (EU) has unveiled its much-anticipated Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA), designed to stop the erosion of its industrial sectors by mandating that a significant proportion of goods and services supplied for publicly-funded projects come from the EU..

    By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

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Winter Storm Iona to Bring Blizzard Conditions, Severe Storms, Energy Disruptions

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Proposed Refinery in Texas Could Run U.S. Crude

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Helium Investments Gain Momentum as Supply Surge Meets Market Dynamics

Published

By Sharun Anthony, Content Editor

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IIR's March 9 Market Scorecard Brings You Breaking Geopolitical News

Published

By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Novonor Exits Control of Braskem in Deal With IG4 Capital

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Brazilian private equity firm IG4 Capital has reached an agreement that could reshape the ownership structure of petrochemical giant Braskem, paving the way for IG4 to assume joint control of the company alongside state-run oil major Petrobras.

By Mariana Soko, Chemical Processing Industry Manager - Latin America

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  • Novonor vende el control de Braskem a IG4 Capital

    Published

    La firma brasileña de capital privado IG4 Capital ha alcanzado un acuerdo que podría redefinir la estructura accionaria del gigante petroquímico Braskem, allanando el camino para que IG4 asuma el control conjunto de la compañía junto con la petrolera estatal Petrobras. La operación marcaría la salida de Novonor, anteriormente conocida como Odebrecht, como accionista controlador de Braskem, aunque mantendría una participación minoritaria..

    By Mariana Soko, Chemical Processing Industry Manager - Latin America

  • Thailand's Petrochemical Industry Faces Strains

    Published

    With the recent conflict in the Middle East leading to the closure of Strait of Hormuz, Thailand's petrochemical industry has shifted from prospective growth to a heavy operational burden..

    By Ralph Diasanta, Research Specialist

  • Iran War Upends Global Agriculture by Delaying Key Chemicals

    Published

    The military conflict spreading across the Middle East is posing a major risk to agriculture, as the production of fertilizer and other major components is threatened by shipping issues..

    By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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Vietnam to Build Large-Scale Polyester Recycling Plant

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By Ralph Diasanta, Research Specialist

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Oklo, Centrus Energy Explore Advanced Nuclear Fuel Joint Venture

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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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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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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Peru, Canada Sign Critical Minerals MOU with Investments in Mind

Published

Canada and Peru are exploring mining partnerships and investment opportunities in critical minerals, which could attract greater interest in Peru's mining portfolio of 67 projects and 84 exploration projects.

By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Antimony: Finding its Place in the World's Critical Minerals Footprint

Published

By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Tropical Cyclone Narelle Intensifies Over Coral Sea, Threatens Northern Australia

Published

By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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EU Unveils 'Made in Europe' Plan

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By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

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IIR's March 16 Market Scorecard Brings You Breaking Geopolitical News

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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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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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

Published

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

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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

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Initial Reaction to New Tariffs Muted as Lawyers Assess Legality

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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

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

Featured Story

Technology, Advanced Manufacturing and Decarbonization: Three Pillars of China's Five-Year Plan

Published

Technology, advanced manufacturing and decarbonization are three pillars of China's latest five-year plan.

By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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IIR's March 16 Market Scorecard Brings You Breaking Geopolitical News

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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U.S. Manufacturers Boost Capital-Spending Expectations, but Challenges Remain

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Tesla, Google, Others form Lobbying Coalition for Better Grid Utilization

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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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Helium Investments Gain Momentum as Supply Surge Meets Market Dynamics

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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

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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

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

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North America
U.S. T&D Kickoffs Aim to Boost Efficiency, Reduce Congestion

Published

Industrial Info is tracking more than $10.5 billion worth of U.S.-based T&D projects that are scheduled to begin construction in the second quarter of 2026, with Xcel Energy leading in total investment value.

By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief


Latin America
Europe

Africa
Asia
IEA Sees Supply-Side Squeeze Coming from War

Published

After the market ran a surplus through 2025, the outbreak of war in the Middle East could easily flip it to a deficit. Global crude oil prices are up 15% since the fighting began.

By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief


Oceania
Giant Australian Energy Hub Starts Next Phase

Published

Planning permission has been granted to French developer Neoen for the second phase of the Goyder Renewables Zone (GRZ) of wind, solar and battery storage projects in South Australia.

By Martin Lynch, European News Editor



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