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Updated October 6, 2026

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Updated October 6, 2026

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Featured Story

U.S. Fiber Optic Cable Construction Progresses Alongside Data Centers

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Fiber optic cable manufacturers are keeping pace with growing demand being driven by data center construction.

By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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  • How Could the Supreme Court Rule in Landmark Climate Change Case?

    Published

    On October 5, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that looked like the ultimate "all or nothing" lawsuit, where the decision could either potentially bankrupt an entire industry or decisively shut the door on this type of climate-change litigation.

    By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

  • 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

  • TotalEnergies Expecting Q3 Lift from LNG

    Published

    After a dismal performance in the second quarter, TotalEnergies is expecting to see a lift from its integrated LNG business.

    By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

Fragile Recovery Seen in Persian Gulf Oil & Gas Production

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Led by Saudi Arabia, the IEA said in its monthly market report for October that producers in and around the Persian Gulf lifted crude oil production by 4.4 million barrels per day in September.

By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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

Trump Admin Continues Offshore Wind War with Revolution Wind Farm Permission Remand

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The Department of the Interior is asking a federal court to revoke permission for the nearly completed 704-MW Revolution offshore wind farm off the Rhode Island coast.

By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

U.S. Nuclear Body Gives Second SMR Permit in Six Months

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Industrial Info Resources is tracking 38 SMR projects in the U.S. with completion dates by 2035, and with a total investment value of about $105 billion

By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

Week 10/5/26 - 10/12/26

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Will diesel arrive from Russia? Will there be an Eastern Europe energy ceasefire? As the Middle East war escalates with missiles striking Riyadh's airport.

Drones and missiles reached Riyadh's airport, killing civilians from several countries and unraveling a multiyear ceasefire. The war did not escalate at the Strait. It moved inland, to runways.

Meanwhile, Washington bought diesel with sanctions relief. Trump eased pressure on Russian fuel, urged Kyiv to stop striking refineries, and announced an energy truce that Zelenskyy says Russia breached within hours over Kharkiv.

NatGas supply and demand is comfortable in the U.S., although Europe and Asia are different stories with Winter looming. Stateside, Isaias shut-ins are recovering, inventories are headed for a 10-year high, and warmth is capping the price rally.

And Beijing, quietly, has delayed its rare-earth controls into January. Have you considered that every relief on this Scorecard was purchased -- the diesel with sanctions, the minerals with tariffs, the quiet with a ceasefire nobody intends to keep?

News by Industry

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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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Europe Makes its First SMR Investment

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By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

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Fervo Starts Up 33-MW Utah Geothermal Power Plant Unit

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Ecuador to Cut Taxes on Imported Power Generation, Storage Equipment

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Italy Opens Way for Return to Nuclear Power

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By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

Featured Story

How Could the Supreme Court Rule in Landmark Climate Change Case?

Published

On October 5, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that looked like the ultimate "all or nothing" lawsuit, where the decision could either potentially bankrupt an entire industry or decisively shut the door on this type of climate-change litigation.

By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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  • Europe's Mild Winter Outlook Tests Natural Gas Preparedness

    Published

    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

  • Europe's Mild Winter Outlook Tests Natural Gas Preparedness

    Published

    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

  • Europe's Mild Winter Outlook Tests Natural Gas Preparedness

    Published

    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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TotalEnergies Expecting Q3 Lift from LNG

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Fragile Recovery Seen in Persian Gulf Oil & Gas Production

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Fragile Recovery Seen in Persian Gulf Oil & Gas Production

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Alberta Starts Work on New Natural Gas Pipeline

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Europe's Mild Winter Outlook Tests Natural Gas Preparedness

Published

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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  • Argentina Positions Itself as SAF Hub

    Published

    The Argentine Senate last month approved a new bill establishing a biofuel regulatory framework that seeks to increase biofuel content in diesel and gasoline, boost competition in the sector, and support further industry development..

    By Chester Conway, IIR Writing Staff

  • Gulf Coast Industries Brace for Hurricane Isaias

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    Category 3 Hurricane Isaias approaches the northern Gulf Coast, threatening energy infrastructure with destructive winds, storm surge and widespread inland flooding..

    By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Isaias Forecast to Become First Hurricane of 2026 as Gulf Energy Risks Rise

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Trump Administration at Work to Offset Higher Commodity Prices

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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Netherlands to Miss 2030 Emissions Target, Revises Energy Plan

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By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

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World Economies Ask: Can Biofuels Replace Fossil Fuel Shortages?

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

Featured Story

How Could the Supreme Court Rule in Landmark Climate Change Case?

Published

On October 5, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that looked like the ultimate "all or nothing" lawsuit, where the decision could either potentially bankrupt an entire industry or decisively shut the door on this type of climate-change litigation.

By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Las ampliaciones y los combustibles más limpios encabezan la lista de los cinco principales proyectos de refinación en Sudamérica

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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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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Europe 'Concerned' By Trump-Putin Fuel Deal

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By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

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Is Venezuela's Energy Sector on the Mend?

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

Featured Story

Europe's Mild Winter Outlook Tests Natural Gas Preparedness

Published

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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Europe Celebrates Largest Carbon Capture Project

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By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

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Climate Risk Emerges as Power-Plant Design Question

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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U.S. States Planning the Most Industrial Spending in 2027

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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El Niño Shapes North America Fall, Winter Outlook

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

Featured Story

Europe's Mild Winter Outlook Tests Natural Gas Preparedness

Published

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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La nueva planta de litio Sal de Oro de Posco suma 23.000 toneladas de capacidad anual a la creciente producción de Argentina

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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El proyecto de cobre MARA de 200.000 toneladas anuales de Glencore en Argentina recibe la aprobación del RIGI

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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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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Tanzania Poised to be East African Fossil Fuel, Critical Minerals Hub

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

Featured Story

Europe's Mild Winter Outlook Tests Natural Gas Preparedness

Published

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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  • Brazil's Arauco Sucuriú Pulp Mill Progresses

    Published

    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

  • Canada's Retaliatory Tariffs Take Effect

    Published

    Canada's retaliatory tariffs targeting US$20 billion worth of goods imported from the U.S. are now in effect. This includes a 50% tariff on U.S. steel and aluminum products and derivatives, as well as a range of tariffs on a variety of goods, although energy, electricity and potash fertilizer were spared..

    By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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New-Build U.S. Paper Mills Aimed at Tissue Products, Packaging

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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El Niño Shapes North America Fall, Winter Outlook

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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August Wildfire Outlook Expands Risk Across U.S. Energy Regions

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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CSU, NOAA Reinforce Forecast for Quiet Atlantic Hurricane Season

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

Featured Story

Europe's Mild Winter Outlook Tests Natural Gas Preparedness

Published

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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Cage-Free the Name of the Game in U.S. Egg Farm Construction

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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U.S. Soft Drink Bottlers Invest Billions in Plants

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Soybean Processing Construction Brings Billions in U.S. Spending

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Walmart Dominates U.S. Refrigerated Warehousing & Distribution Construction

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

Featured Story

U.S. Fiber Optic Cable Construction Progresses Alongside Data Centers

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Fiber optic cable manufacturers are keeping pace with growing demand being driven by data center construction.

By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Stellantis CEO Expects Eventual U.S. Electric Vehicle Adoption

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Construction Equipment Leads to U.S. Manufacturing Spending

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Gulf Coast Industries Brace for Hurricane Isaias

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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GlobalFoundries Reaches Supply Agreement with TSMC for AI Chip Component

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

Featured Story

Europe's Mild Winter Outlook Tests Natural Gas Preparedness

Published

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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Eli Lilly Advances U.S. Manufacturing Buildout

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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U.S. States Planning the Most Industrial Spending in 2027

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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U.S. Megaprojects to Watch for in 2027

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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GLP-1 Drugs Drive Pharma Construction Wave

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

Industry Shorts


News by Geography

Middle East News

Top Story

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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North America


Latin America


Europe

Equinor Says It's There for European Energy Security

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Norwegian oil and gas major Equinor said it made a discovery in the North Sea that could hold as much as 50 million barrels of recoverable oil equivalent.

By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief



Africa


Asia

China Leads in New Nuclear Power Builds

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China accounted for most of the world's new nuclear power plant projects in 2025, while globally the balance between reactor startups and closures was negative for the first time since 2021.

By Martin Lynch, European News Editor


Oceania

Australia's Strategic Fix for Natural-Gas Availability

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Australia's east-coast gas market requires a coordinated strategy to maintain natural-gas availability, protect LNG operations and support the country's electricity transition.

By Megha Rawat, Manager



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