U.s.

Wave Energy

Atargis Energy Trials Indicate 1.96 MW Potential for Wave Energy Converter

Atargis Energy, a U.S.-based renewable energy company, has announced promising results from recent wave tank tests of its Cycloidal Wave Energy Converter (CycWE…

Metal

Maaden, MP Materials Partner to Develop Saudi Rare Earth Supply Chain

The Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Maaden) has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with MP Materials, a U.S.-based rare-earth materials company, to …

Biofuel

US EPA to Rule on Backlog of Small Refinery Biofuel Exemption Requests, Zeldin Says

On Thursday, May 15, 2025, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin informed lawmakers that the Trump administration intends to promp…

Crude Oil

Chevron, European Firms Lobby to Keep Stakes in Venezuela Oil Joint Ventures

Chevron Corp, a U.S. oil company, along with several European firms, is engaging with the U.S. administration to secure permissions to maintain their stakes in …

Electricity Transmission

Hot Weather and High Demand to Pressure US Power Grid This Summer, FREC Says

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced on Thursday that electricity consumption in the U.S. is projected to reach a four-year high this summe…

United States

US Eases AI Chip Exports for Allies, Cracks Down on Huawei Hardware

The U.S. Commerce Department has revised export regulations for advanced semiconductors, effective May 2025, to foster innovation and strengthen international p…

Natural Gas

EIA Expects USA Gasoline Price to Drop In 2025 and 2026

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has released its latest short-term energy outlook (STEO) on May 6, forecasting a decline in U.S. regular gasoli…

Electric Vehicle Charging

Porsche Just Added 97,000 More Charging Stations to Its App

Porsche Cars North America has added over 97,000 charging stations to its app, expanding the Porsche Charging Service. This brings the total number of electric …

Uranium Project

Utah Uranium Project Fast-Tracked Under US Emergency Procedures

The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced that it will expedite the permitting process for Anfield Energy's Velvet-Wood mine in Utah under newly est…

Photovoltaic （PV）

Proposed US Rule Changes Could Alter Solar Supply Chains

A new proposal in the U.S. Congress could significantly impact the solar industry by revising the criteria for renewable energy tax credits, especially for comp…

Photovoltaic （PV）

U.S. Off-Grid Specialist Launches PV-Powered EV Charging Station

Beam Global has launched its EV ARC off-grid charging system in Europe from its Serbian operations. The prefabricated unit, requiring no construction or permits…

Oil Price

US Oil Prices Drop More Than $1 as Inventory Build Raises Oversupply Fear

U.S. crude futures dropped more than $1 in early trading on Thursday after unexpected data showed an increase in U.S. crude oil inventories, sparking concerns a…

LNG

Venture Global Urges FERC to Reaffirm Approval for Louisiana LNG Project

Venture Global, a U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) company, is seeking approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to proceed with the constru…

United States

Umicore to Expand Catalyst Manufacturing Plant in Oklahoma

Umicore N.V., based in Brussels, Belgium, plans to enhance its production capacity for homogeneous catalysts at its facility in Catoosa, Oklahoma, USA. This exp…

United States

Verizon Helps Out With $5B Small Business Supplier Accelerator Program

Verizon has pledged $5 billion over the next five years to support U.S. small business suppliers through its newly launched Small Business Supplier Accelerator …