France Shuts Off More Nuclear Power as Heat Builds Across Europe, Sparking an Energy Domino of Failures

Electricité de France (EDF) has shut down the Golfech-2 nuclear reactor in southern France as a blistering heatwave drives temperatures toward 40°C across parts of Europe. This is the latest in a record number of heat-related outages hitting France’s nuclear fleet this summer, curbing output from what remains the backbone of Europe’s electricity system. EDF […]

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Enverus acquires PDS exchange assets, expanding its operating network across U.S. energy markets

Transaction adds Frac Interference Exchange, Well Data Exchange, Production Data Exchange and AquaTrade, extending Enverus’ secure exchange network across completions, well data, production and water logistics AUSTIN, Texas (June 30, 2026) — Enverus today announced the acquisition of four exchange platforms from PDS Energy Information: the Frac Interference Exchange, Well Data Exchange, Production Data Exchange and AquaTrade. […]

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The data center doomers must be defeated – But not at the cost of our family farms and water

The Washington Examiner was right on target in its May 16, 2026, editorial: the “data center doomers” — the coalition of socialists, Democrats, and foreign-funded activists pushing moratoriums and fear-mongering — must be defeated. Data centers are the backbone of the AI revolution, national security, economic growth, and America’s edge over China. Blocking their hands […]

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What is Going On with AI and Data Centers in the US?

The AI boom has supercharged America’s data center industry, turning what was once a steady infrastructure play into one of the fastest-growing drivers of electricity demand in the country. Hyperscalers and AI startups are racing to build massive facilities packed with GPUs that devour power at unprecedented rates. From rural Texas fields to Virginia’s “Data […]

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AI Buildout Drives 76% Power Bill Jump on Largest US Grid – But Is AI the only Reason for Higher Prices?

Power prices on the largest electric grid in the United States — PJM Interconnection, which serves 13 states and the District of Columbia — jumped a staggering 76% in the first quarter of 2026. Wholesale power averaged $136.53 per megawatt-hour (MWh), up from $77.78/MWh in the same period of 2025, according to the grid’s independent […]

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Diesel, Water and Fertilizer Are on the Front Lines of the News: Global Supply Strains Trigger Fuel and Food Security Alarms

As the world grapples with escalating tensions in the Middle East, diesel and fertilizer markets are buckling under unprecedented pressure. A fresh crisis is unfolding in real time, with farmers on the front lines and consumers set to feel the ripple effects at the pump and the grocery store. Australia’s unfolding fuel emergency offers a […]

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