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Interior Department Announces $200 Billion LNG Supply Agreements With Japan
The deal comes amid expectations of continued American LNG export growth, with three new facilities projected to expand export capacity by about 50 percent.
Queensland Drops Labor Plan for ‘Zero Emission’ Government Fleet
The Queensland government will focus on a broader approach to cutting emissions from its public service fleet.
Lawmakers Debate Energy Department’s $3.7 Billion in ‘Green Energy’ Cuts
House panel Republicans praise Energy Secretary Chris Wright’s plan to slash his department’s non-defense spending and refocus on its ‘core mission.’
Data Center Construction Boom Faces Local Resistance in 28 States
More than half the world’s server farms are already operating in the United States, with thousands more being planned.
SA Liberal Party Defends Right to Debate Potential Axing of Net Zero Support
Labor labelled the Liberals ‘extremists’ for pushing to dump net zero.
Trump’s Call for UK to Drill in North Sea Underscores Industry Warnings Against Net-Zero Agenda
One oil executive says the U.S. president’s comments may be ‘provocative,’ but the UK’s current policies are crippling jobs, investment, and energy security.
Interior Proposes Repealing Biden-Era Drilling Limits on 13 Million Acres in Alaska
The Trump administration says the 2024 rule illegally blocked oil and gas development in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve.
Oil Prices Surge by Over 4 Percent Despite OPEC+ Supply Hikes
More supply increases are scheduled over the coming months as the organization reverses a previous production cut.
Cabinet Officials to Visit Alaska This Week to Discuss Oil Drilling, Gas Pipeline
The Alaskan governor thanked the Trump administration for recognizing ‘Alaska’s unique value.’
California Lawmakers, Regulators Clash Over Refinery Closures, High Gas Prices
A tense committee hearing prompts officials from both sides of the aisle to call for the resignation of the California Air Resources Board chair.
DOE Cancels $3.7 Billion in Biden-Era Green Energy Awards
The cancellations are part of a wider rollback of climate-focused and DEI-related programs enacted under the prior administration.
Musk, Tesla Object to GOP Megabill’s Repeal of Clean Energy Tax Credits
The company calls the move a threat to America’s energy independence. Musk notes that the bill has ‘no change to tax incentives for oil & gas.’
Wind Turbine Catches on Fire, Breaks Apart in Victoria
This is the latest incident with the installation and operation of wind turbines in Australia.
Queensland Treasurer Declares Coal Plants ‘Will Remain Open’ as Long as Economically Needed
The LNP government has continued its shift back towards more traditional energy sources.
Thousands to Receive Compensation Over Force-Fitting of Prepaid Energy Meters
Ofgem said eight firms will hand out compensation and support after a review into struggling customers fitted with meters.
Queensland Opens 9 New Gas Development Zones to Tackle Soaring Energy Prices
The move continues the LNP government’s shift away from heavy renewable development.
UK Losing ‘Mission Critical’ Net Zero Supply Chain as Projects, Talent Move Overseas: Report
According to a survey, almost half of firms say staff are already leaving to find work overseas, triggered by a lack of viable energy projects in the UK.
Aussies Warned Electricity Prices Could Increase: NSW Residents Face 9 Percent Spike
The Australian Energy Regulator released its latest Default Market Offer (DMO) for energy prices in NSW, Queensland, and South Australia.
Queensland LNP Government Axes $1 Billion Wind Farm Project
The government said it received 550 submissions on the project, with 85 percent expressing doubt about it going ahead.
