Category: U.S. Energy News

U.S. Department of Energy Meets President Trump’s Goal, Delivers Third Advanced Reactor CriticalityJuly 2, 2026

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In a landmark achievement for America’s nuclear renaissance, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that Deployable Energy’s Unity demonstration reactor successfully achieved criticality on June 30, 2026 (late yesterday), at Idaho National Laboratory (INL). This marks the third DOE-authorized advanced reactor to reach this milestone by the July 4, 2026, deadline set by President […]

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A new electricity consumption tax on data centers in Virginia passes into law on July 1, 2026

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On June 22, 2026, Virginia’s General Assembly approved its two-year biennial budget (HB 30), which includes a first-of-its-kind electricity consumption tax on qualifying data centers. The tax took effect July 1, 2026, and runs through June 30, 2028. The measure levies $0.011 per kWh (1.1 cents) on all electricity consumed at covered data centers each […]

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Billionaire Texas Hunt, Crow families join bitcoin firm in $1 billion data center deal

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In a significant move blending Texas real estate and energy dynasties with public-market access, members of the billionaire Hunt and Crow families have partnered with Nasdaq-listed Empery Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: EMPD) to develop data centers targeting hyperscalers and AI workloads. The group has agreed to acquire a powered Midwest industrial facility for $230 million. The […]

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Natural Gas and Peak Oil – Doomberg

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In a timely new analysis published today, Doomberg challenges conventional peak oil narratives with a provocative twist: it’s “Peak ‘Not Oil.’” The piece highlights how surging U.S. natural gas liquids (NGLs) — particularly propane and butane — are delivering a “tsunami of new supply” that the global economy is rapidly adapting to, rendering a narrow […]

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Wind Farm Near Highmore, South Dakota, has critical damage Highmore, SD

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A powerful thunderstorm packing extreme straight-line winds slammed into central South Dakota this morning, leaving critical damage at a wind farm near Highmore in Hyde County. Storm chaser Jakob McMillin documented the scene in a widely shared post on X (formerly Twitter), showing multiple wind turbine towers collapsed or heavily damaged, with blades and structural […]

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Cheniere progresses commissioning of seventh Corpus Christi expansion train

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Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE: LNG) has begun commissioning activities on the seventh and final midscale liquefaction train at its Corpus Christi Stage 3 expansion project in Texas, marking another key milestone toward full completion of the seven-train buildout by the end of 2026. According to regulatory filings with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) […]

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Williams Looking at $5.5 Billion M&A Deal to Expand LNG Pipeline Reach

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The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE: WMB), one of America’s largest natural gas infrastructure companies, is in late-stage talks to acquire privately held Momentum Midstream from EnCap Flatrock Midstream in a deal valued at approximately $5.5 billion. If completed, it would rank among the largest acquisitions in Williams’ history and significantly strengthen its position in the […]

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Is the Eagle Ford Oil Play Done?

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ENB Pub Note: This article was written by Randy Green at RHG Phoenix Petroleum, and I found it very interesting. “U.S. shale overall is maturing, not collapsing. The real story is one of adaptation: capital discipline, consolidation, longer laterals, and now EOR/refracs to maximize what’s already been developed.” No, the Eagle Ford is not done […]

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