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Oil Price

Oil Prices Steady as Market Awaits Fresh US Tariffs

U.S. oil prices showed some stability after falling earlier in the week amid concerns about new tariffs from President Trump. Brent futures dipped slightly to $…

LNG

US LNG Exports Soar in March on Ramp up of Plaquemines Plant

The United States set a new record for liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports in March, shipping out over 9 million metric tons (MT) of the superchilled fuel, acco…

Solar Module

US Solar Module Prices Rise as Market Absorbs Tariffs

The solar module market in the U.S. saw a notable price increase in December 2024, with prices rising by $0.01 per watt to $0.26 per watt. This marks the first …

Photovoltaic （PV）

Tesla Powerwall Demand Declines on Negative Sentiment Toward Musk

Tesla’s stock has dropped nearly 50% from its peak in December, erasing the gains it saw after the U.S. election results. The decline follows challenges t…

Wave Energy

Final Permit Secured for Shell Co-funded Wave Energy Project in LA

Eco Wave Power, a wave energy developer, has secured Revocable Permit 25-05 from the Port of Los Angeles to build and test its wave energy technology at Berth 7…

Metal

Gold Rises Above $3,100 for First Time as U.S. Levies Boost Havens

Gold opened the week at a fresh record high, with U.S. President Donald Trump signaling another round of tariffs, sparking concerns about a potential global tra…

Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)

Application Lodged for Construction of Texas SMR Plant

Dow and X-Energy have submitted a construction licence application to the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for a proposed advanced nuclear project at Dow&…

Microgrid

Hopi Nation Securing Remote Water Supply With Solar and Storage Microgrid

The Hopi Tribe is making strides toward enhancing its water security with a $4.165 million grant from the Department of Energy (DOE). This funding will help pow…

Oil Shale

Japan’s Tokyo Gas Expands in US Shale Gas With Chevron Deal

TG Natural Resources LLC (TGNR), a company owned by Tokyo Gas and Castleton Commodities International, recently acquired a 70% stake in Chevron’s east Tex…

Metal

Russia, US in Talks Over Joint Rare Earths Projects

Washington and Moscow have reportedly started discussions on joint rare earth projects in Russia. Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia’s sovereign wealth fund,…

Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)

Duke Energy Receives Approval to Extend Operations at Oconee Nuclear Plant

Duke Energy has recently been granted a 20-year renewal of the license for its Oconee nuclear power plant in South Carolina. This decision comes after a long pe…

Metal

Helix Resources to Acquire Copper-Gold Tenements in Arizona, US

Helix Resources, an Australian minerals exploration company, has recently entered into binding agreements with Centric Minerals Management and White Hills Explo…

LNG

US Player Tasked With Taking Alaskan LNG Project to Finish Line

The Alaska Gasline Development Corporation (AGDC) has teamed up with Glenfarne Alaska LNG, an affiliate of Glenfarne Group, to become the majority owner of a pr…

Nuclear Fusion

Type One Energy Publishes Physics Design Basis for Pilot Fusion Plant

US-based energy company Type One Energy has published the world’s first detailed and self-consistent physics basis, with conservative design margins, for …

Solar project

Avangrid’s 238MWac Solar Facility in Texas Begins Operations

Iberdrola Group subsidiary Avangrid has commenced commercial operations of its True North solar project in the US state of Texas.The facility is equipped with m…