Oregon Sets New Standard for Data Center Energy Costs

Oregon is taking a new approach to one of the energy industry’s fastest-growing challenges: who should pay for the infrastructure needed to support large-scale data centers. State regulators have approved a new electricity rate structure that increases power costs for the state’s largest energy users while providing a modest reduction in rates for residential customers…..

Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Continue to Reshape Global Energy Markets

Satellite view of peninsula and coastal waters

The ongoing disruption of commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz continues to place significant pressure on global energy markets, reinforcing the importance of one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. A substantial share of internationally traded crude oil and liquefied natural gas normally passes through the strait, making any interruption to vessel traffic….

LNG Continues to Reshape Global Energy Markets

Offshore pier and supply vessel from above

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) has become one of the most important commodities in the global energy sector, playing a growing role in how countries secure reliable fuel supplies and manage energy demand. By cooling natural gas into a liquid form for transportation, LNG allows producers to ship energy across oceans and reach markets that would….

DOE Explores Using Surplus Plutonium to Fuel Next-Generation Nuclear Reactors

Illuminated nuclear power plant with cooling towers

The U.S. Department of Energy is advancing plans to repurpose surplus plutonium from the Cold War era as fuel for advanced nuclear reactors, marking a major shift in how the government approaches long-term nuclear material management. Rather than continuing to treat excess plutonium solely as waste requiring disposal, federal officials are now exploring ways to….

California Natural Gas Market Faces Pressure Amid Supply Constraints and Rising Demand

Natural gas pipeline at an industrial site

California’s natural gas market is entering a period of heightened pressure as supply limitations and shifting demand patterns continue to reshape pricing and reliability across the state. Unlike many other regions in the United States, California relies heavily on imported natural gas and operates with limited in-state storage and pipeline capacity. This structural dependence makes….

Global Gas Prices Jump After LNG Facility Attack, but U.S. Market Remains Resilient

Aerial view of LNG ship at terminal.

Natural gas prices surged across global markets this week following an attack that forced the shutdown of the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility. The disruption sparked immediate concern among energy traders and governments alike, pushing international gas benchmarks sharply higher as markets reacted to the sudden loss of supply. Despite the global….

Iran Conflict Sends Shockwaves Through Global LNG Markets

LNG tanker docked at coastal industrial facility.

The ongoing conflict involving Iran and responses by the U.S. and Israel have begun to reshape global energy markets, with liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies and prices taking center stage. Attacks on energy infrastructure and threats to key shipping routes have disrupted flows of oil and gas through the Persian Gulf, particularly the Strait of….