energy policy
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Natural Gas Policy and Markets: From Alaska Pipelines to Ohio Oversight
Legislators in Alaska face a critical deadline for LNG tax incentives, while Ohio considers new chemical disclosure laws for hydraulic fracturing, highlighting a complex landscape for natural gas policy and investment.
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Supreme Court to Review Six-Person Jury Standard; Declines New York Gun Industry Challenge
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a challenge to the constitutionality of six-person juries, while simultaneously turning away a major industry challenge to New York’s firearm liability law.
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Normalization Without Transition: Delcy Rodriguez Navigates New US-Venezuela Ties
Following the capture of Nicolás Maduro, acting President Delcy Rodriguez is securing US support through energy concessions and intelligence cooperation, effectively consolidating power while sidelining democratic transition.
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Malaysia Balances Election Pressures with Energy and Food Security Challenges
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s administration faces a complex landscape as it prepares for state elections in Johor and Negeri Sembilan while navigating inflation, potential Russian oil imports, and climate-driven food insecurity.
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Bill Gates Warns Big Tech: Data Center Expansion Must Not Burden Ratepayers
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has warned major tech firms that the public will not tolerate data center expansion if it leads to higher electricity costs for households.
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Australia’s $155 Billion Data Centre Boom: Economic Savior or Resource Strain?
Australia faces a critical trade-off as a $155 billion data centre investment wave drives GDP growth while threatening to spike energy prices and strain national infrastructure.
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Seven States Challenge Trump Administration’s $1 Billion Offshore Wind Cancellation Deal
A coalition of seven states has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging a $1 billion payout to French energy giant TotalEnergies aimed at terminating offshore wind projects.
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The Supreme Court of Ohio: Balancing Energy Infrastructure and Regulatory Transparency
On May 27, 2026, the Ohio Supreme Court issued landmark rulings impacting energy infrastructure and public records transparency, signaling a pivotal shift in state regulatory oversight.
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Entergy Faces Regulatory Standoff and Operational Challenges Across Gulf Coast
As Louisiana lawmakers debate the future of private power grids, Entergy grapples with legislative pushback and the recurring challenge of maintaining grid reliability during severe weather events.
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Global Lubricant Markets Face Volatility: From Supply Shortages to Waste-to-Hydrogen Innovation
A convergence of geopolitical conflict, industrial waste management, and hydrogen technology is reshaping the global lubricant and energy sector. As synthetic oil shortages hit the U.S. and recycling matures in Asia, the industry pivots toward sustainability.
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The AI Energy Cannibalization: Lake Tahoe’s Grid Crisis and the Rise of Distributed Power
A Nevada utility’s decision to redirect 75% of Lake Tahoe’s power to AI data centers marks a pivotal shift in the American energy landscape, forcing 49,000 residents to seek alternative infrastructure.
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Trump Pushes for Federal Gas Tax Suspension Amid Iran War Price Hikes
As national gas averages hit $4.52 per gallon, President Trump is calling on Congress to suspend the 18.4-cent federal gas tax to provide relief to strained American households.
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Energy Secretary Wright Signals Openness to Gas Tax Cut Amid Iran Crisis
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright confirmed the Trump administration is weighing a federal gas tax suspension as rising fuel costs and the Strait of Hormuz blockade pressure the economy.
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Chernobyl at 40: A Legacy of Secrecy in an Age of New Conflict
Four decades after the Chernobyl disaster, the world reflects on the dangers of state-controlled nuclear secrecy amidst ongoing regional security threats.
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Grid Strain Myths: Why AI Isn’t Alone in Driving Electricity Costs
As debate intensifies over the impact of AI data centers on the power grid, new analysis suggests that infrastructure upgrades and fuel volatility are the primary drivers of rising electricity rates.