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4Q 2025 (2nd Est.)

GDP
0.7%

March 2026

ISM
52.7%

February 2026

Unemployment Rate
4.4%

January 2026

New Orders
0.1%

February 2026

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0.2%

February 2026

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76.3%

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Barrick Mining Prepares to Launch IPO Covering Nevada, Dominican Assets

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Barrick Mining board chairman John Thornton firmed up plans to restructure the company by launching an initial public offering that includes stakes in gold mines in Nevada and the Dominican Republic.

By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Bangladesh Charts $180 Billion Path to Energy Security

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Bangladesh has unveiled the comprehensive $180 billion Energy and Power Master Plan for 2026-2050, aimed at strengthening energy security, supporting economic growth, and reducing emissions.

By Yogesh Kumar, Lead Researcher-Power

South Africa Plans to Triple Nuclear Power Capacity

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South Africa is progressing with a measured expansion of its nuclear power capacity as part of its long-term energy planning.

By Yogesh Kumar, Lead Researcher-Power

Fluor Secures Contracts for Two High-Profile Proposed U.S. Projects

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Fluor received contracts for two major proposed projects in the U.S.--a new domestic crude oil refinery, as well as SMR construction at a Dow chemical site, both in Texas. Industrial Info is tracking more than US$45 billion worth of active and proposed projects worldwide featuring Fluor's services, more than US$12 billion of which is attributed to projects in the U.S.

By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

IEA Highlights Strengthening Rare Earth Supply Chains

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Rare earth elements (REEs) have emerged as critical to the global military and civilian economies of the 21st century, but China's dominant share of the REE market creates sizable vulnerabilities for other countries.

By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Constellation May Face Transmission Hurdles on Nuclear Power Plant Restart

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The PJM Interconnection has informed Constellation Energy that the restart of Unit 1 at the former Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania, planned for 2027, could be delayed until 2031 due to delays on power transmission projects, but Constellation is taking steps to prevent this from happening.

By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Data Center Opposition Growing Across States

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Oncor, Others Push for More T&D Capacity in Texas' Permian Basin

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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Maintenance Curbs U.S. LNG Activity

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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Fertilizers and Components are Also Blocked Behind Strait of Hormuz

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Bangladesh Charts $180 Billion Path to Energy Security

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Bangladesh has unveiled the comprehensive $180 billion Energy and Power Master Plan for 2026-2050, aimed at strengthening energy security, supporting economic growth, and reducing emissions.

By Yogesh Kumar, Lead Researcher-Power

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Diverging Cyclone Threats: Maila Lingers, Vaianu Targets New Zealand

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Oncor, Others Push for More T&D Capacity in Texas' Permian Basin

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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Record U.S. Power Use, Freeport LNG Import Terminal Demolition: Your Daily Energy News

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Plans for Swedish SMR Advances Under New Act

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By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

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Grassroot Projects Lead Canada to Billions' Worth of Activity Under Construction

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Industrial Info is tracking more than US$100 billion worth of projects under construction across Canada, with grassroot efforts accounting for about 45% of the total investment value. About 30% of the grassroot spending is attributed to two major LNG export projects as well as the automotive sector.

By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Saudi Pipeline Attack, Japan Oil Release, Russian LNG Cargo: Your Daily Energy News

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Diverging Cyclone Threats: Maila Lingers, Vaianu Targets New Zealand

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Maintenance Curbs U.S. LNG Activity

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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Baker Hughes to Supply Compressor Units for Argentina Gas Pipeline

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Severe Storms, Flooding Threaten Central U.S. Energy, Logistics

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Severe storms and flooding across the Plains, Midwest and Mid-Atlantic threaten refining, power and logistics networks, with repeated convective impacts increasing the risk of localized disruptions across key U.S. energy corridors.

By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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U.S. Threatens to Leave International Energy Agency over Climate-Focused Forecasts

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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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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Fluor Secures Contracts for Two High-Profile Proposed U.S. Projects

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Fluor received contracts for two major proposed projects in the U.S.--a new domestic crude oil refinery, as well as SMR construction at a Dow chemical site, both in Texas. Industrial Info is tracking more than US$45 billion worth of active and proposed projects worldwide featuring Fluor's services, more than US$12 billion of which is attributed to projects in the U.S.

By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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U.S. Pressure on Venezuela Eases, Exports Inch Higher

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Oil Prices Spike After Trump Speech on Iran

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Australia Extends Support for Refineries to 2030

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By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

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Severe Storms, Flooding Threaten Central U.S. Energy, Logistics

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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Fluor Secures Contracts for Two High-Profile Proposed U.S. Projects

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Fluor received contracts for two major proposed projects in the U.S.--a new domestic crude oil refinery, as well as SMR construction at a Dow chemical site, both in Texas. Industrial Info is tracking more than US$45 billion worth of active and proposed projects worldwide featuring Fluor's services, more than US$12 billion of which is attributed to projects in the U.S.

By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Severe Storms, Flooding Threaten Central U.S. Energy, Logistics

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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Novonor Exits Control of Braskem in Deal With IG4 Capital

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By Mariana Soko, Chemical Processing Industry Manager - Latin America

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Novonor vende el control de Braskem a IG4 Capital

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By Mariana Soko, Chemical Processing Industry Manager - Latin America

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Thailand's Petrochemical Industry Faces Strains

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By Ralph Diasanta, Research Specialist

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Barrick Mining Prepares to Launch IPO Covering Nevada, Dominican Assets

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Barrick Mining board chairman John Thornton firmed up plans to restructure the company by launching an initial public offering that includes stakes in gold mines in Nevada and the Dominican Republic.

By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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IEA Highlights Strengthening Rare Earth Supply Chains

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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First Quantum Gets Approval to Process Stockpiled Ore at Shut Cobre Panama Mine

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Perú Parece Encaminarse a una Segunda Vuelta Presidencial, con Fujimori Liderando las Encuestas

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Peru Appears Poised for Presidential Runoff

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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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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

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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Diminishing Water Resources Put Pressure on Corpus Christi, Texas

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With reservoir levels dropping to dangerous lows, authorities in Corpus Christi are looking for ways to acquire potable water after a major desalination project was cancelled last year.

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

  • U.S. Soft Drink Projects Bring $2.4 Billion in Active Construction

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    The manufacture of soft drinks, juice drinks, bottled water and similar beverages means big business in the U.S., and the producers and bottlers of these beverages are at work on projects across the country..

    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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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

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

Featured Story

Grassroot Projects Lead Canada to Billions' Worth of Activity Under Construction

Published

Industrial Info is tracking more than US$100 billion worth of projects under construction across Canada, with grassroot efforts accounting for about 45% of the total investment value. About 30% of the grassroot spending is attributed to two major LNG export projects as well as the automotive sector.

By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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IIR's April 6 Market Scorecard Brings You Breaking Geopolitical News

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Back to Drawing Board for New Mexico Data Center Gas Supply Pipeline

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Severe Storms, Flooding Threaten Central U.S. Energy, Logistics

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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Floating Solar Powers Largest Belgian Cement Plant

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By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

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Novo Picks Ireland for Wegovy Weight Loss Tablet Manufacturing

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Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has confirmed a 430 million-euro (US$493 million) project to expand its key Irish manufacturing site to produce the tablet form of its weight loss drug Wegovy.

By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

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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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Supreme Court Rejects Trump Tariffs under IEEPA

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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North America
Latin America
Codelco Records Profits of US$2.42 Billion

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Codelco's acquisition of 50% plus one share of Novandino Litio drove a sharp consolidated profit increase, despite production setbacks in 2025 from the El Teniente accident, reduced Chuquicamata processing and lower Gabriela Mistral grades.

By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist


Europe
U.K. Says 'No' to Chinese Wind Turbines

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The U.K. government blocks plans by Chinese wind turbine maker Mingyang for a major manufacturing plant in Scotland on security grounds.

By Martin Lynch, European News Editor



Africa
Asia
India Plans Grid Expansion to Enable 900 GW Renewable Capacity

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India is planning a massive expansion of its transmission infrastructure, targeting an additional 137,500 circuit kilometers (ckm) of lines and 827,600 megavolt-amperes (MVA) of substation capacity to support 900 gigawatts (GW) of non-fossil fuel capacity by fiscal years 2035-2036.

By Yogesh Kumar, Lead Researcher-Power


Oceania
Cyclone Narelle Tracks Along Australia West Coast, Raising Industrial Risk

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Cyclone Narelle was shifting to a coastal-parallel track along Western Australia, extending industrial risk despite limited impacts in Queensland and the Northern Territory, with strengthening expected to disrupt mining, power generation and export logistics through midweek.

By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief



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