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Biggest Gas Pipeline Buildout Since 2008 Propels Trump Energy Push

By Emma Sanchez The biggest natural gas pipeline boom in nearly 20 years is unfolding in the US South as companies build systems to feed massive export terminals rising along the Gulf of Mexico. As many as 12 projects to install new pipelines or expand existing ones are on pace to be completed next year …

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As US Expands NGL Exports, Fractionation Capacity Risk Emerges

By Christopher Charleston US midstream companies are racing to expand natural gas liquids export capacity as global buyers show interest in American barrels, but analysts warn that a processing squeeze could slow the system long before cargoes reach the docks. While production of natural gas liquids, or NGLs, continue to reach new record highs — …

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Venezuela Approves 15-Year Extension of Russia-Linked Oil Joint Ventures

By Mayela Armas CARACAS, Nov 20 (Reuters) – Venezuela’s National Assembly on Thursday approved a 15-year extension of the joint ventures between state company PDVSA and a unit of Russia’s Roszarubezhneft that operate two oilfields in the South American country’s western region, according to a session broadcast on TV. The partnerships may continue operating the …

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Trump Energy Department Reorganizes Around Fossil, Nuclear Priorities

DOE reorganizes to prioritize oil and nuclear over renewables New divisions include Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office DOE did not say whether jobs would be affected Nov 20 (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Energy on Thursday announced a reorganization of the agency that prioritizes oil and nuclear resources over offices that had been dedicated …

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COMMENTARY: Selected US States Offer Enormous Advantages for AI Data Centers – Yogi Schulz

By Yogi Schulz The characteristics of some US states offer significant advantages over others in the competitive race to attract AI data centers. Contact your member of Congress to express your support for realizing this economic development opportunity for your state. Ohio and Pennsylvania are the states with the most advantages in this analysis. How …

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COMMENTARY: Investors Risk Being Hoodwinked by Grim Energy Transition Vibes – Ron Bousso

By Ron Bousso Investment in low-carbon energy to reach $2.2 trillion this year Global renewable power capacity is forecast to double by 2030 Trade tensions to nevertheless slow the energy transition LONDON, Nov 20 (Reuters) – Stalled climate negotiations at COP30 and stubbornly high fossil fuel demand reflect the growing market consensus that the energy …

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Biggest US Power Grid Operator Moving Forward With Plan to Manage Data Centers

(Reuters) – Operators of the U.S. electric grid covering the world’s largest data center market on Wednesday said they planned to move forward with a plan to manage the connection of the giant server warehouses that are propelling the country’s power use to record highs and raising the risk of supply shortfalls. PJM Interconnection, the …

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Chevron CEO Wirth Sees Role in Rebuilding Venezuela Economy

By Kevin Crowley and Annmarie Hordern Chevron Corp., the only major US oil company left in Venezuela, wants to remain in the sanctioned country for the long-term and sees a role in rebuilding its economy when the time is right. “The kinds of swings that you see in places like Venezuela are challenging but we …

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TotalEnergies CEO Warns Europeans Not to Overrely on US LNG

By Francois de Beaupuy TotalEnergies SE Chief Executive Officer Patrick Pouyanne said European nations should avoid becoming too reliant on imports of US liquefied natural gas as they prepare to further trim supplies from Russia. US President Donald Trump “seeks somehow to replace the Russian dependency with an American dependency” as Europe looks for energy, …

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West Scrambles to Fill Heavy Rare Earth Gap as China Rivalry Deepens

By Eric Onstad As China limits exports, MP Materials leads US bid for alternatives Heavy elements dysprosium and terbium are hard to source Brazil emerges as key heavy rare earth ore exporter LONDON, Nov 19 (Reuters) – The West’s push to build a home-grown magnets supply chain to reduce its reliance on China – led …

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