Thursday, March 6, 2025

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Trump's tariffs against Canada could increase US electricity bills

According to grid operators and energy experts, the rising U.S. electricity prices could rise even more in certain parts of the nation if the 10% tariffs on energy imposed this…

US EPA delays Midwest ethanol expansion South Dakota, Ohio

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced on Friday that it will delay by one year the expansion of sales of higher ethanol blended gasoline in South Dakota, Ohio and…

EIA: US crude stocks fall as refining increases, fuel inventories increase

The Energy Information Administration (EIA), which released its report on Wednesday, said that U.S. crude stockpiles dropped unexpectedly as refining activity increased, while…

Oil trade group calls for national ethanol policy in the US after EPA approves Midwest expansion

The American Petroleum Institute, a trade group, pushed for a national policy on gasoline blends with higher ethanol levels on Monday after President Donald Trump’s administration…

AEP considers a $10 billion increase in its five-year capital expenditure plan to meet data center demand

American Electric Power said on Thursday that it would consider adding $10 billion to the $54 billion capital plan, which is a record. The demand for data centres in the Midwest…

How Trump's tariffs could affect the commodity and energy sector

Donald Trump, the U.S. president, imposed duties on Canada and Mexico of 25% each and China a 10% tax on Saturday. He said the measures were necessary to fight illegal immigration and drug trafficking.

Chevron will build gas plants for data centers in the AI boom

The oil and gas company Chevron announced on Tuesday that it will build natural gas power plants near data centers in the U.S. as the energy demand for artificial intelligence growth is expected to grow.

Engine No. 1: Chevron and Engine No. GE Vernova will power US datacenters

Chevron, the world's largest energy company, announced on Tuesday that it had signed an agreement to invest with Engine No. 1 and GE Vernova will build natural gas-based energy plants in the U.S.

Corn prices surge, triggering a wave of sales by US farmers

Iowa farmer Caleb Hamer picked up his phone this week and called a local buyer of corn, eager to get his grain sold as the prices rose to their highest levels in over a year.

Biden team offers nuclear pathway to hydrogen tax credit

Biden's administration announced on Friday that portions of nuclear power plant will be eligible for tax credits in order to produce clean hydrogen, if these credits prevent the reactors from being retired.

Constellation wins $1 billion contract to supply nuclear energy to the US government

Constellation Energy announced on Thursday that it had been awarded contracts worth a record-breaking $1 billion to supply nuclear energy to the U.S. Government. As part of an agreement with the U.S.

RPT: How Trump's proposed tariffs could affect commodities and energy

Donald Trump, the president-elect of the United States, pledged on Monday to impose tariffs on three of its largest trading partners: Canada Mexico and China. He explained how…

What impact Trump's tariffs on commodities and energy might have

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday pledged tariffs on the United States' three largest trading partners - Canada, Mexico and China - detailing how he will implement campaign…

US Awards up to $2.2 Billion to Speed Clean-hydrogen Development

The U.S. Department of Energy announced on Wednesday that it had awarded up to $2 billion to centers in the Gulf Coast and the Midwest for the development of hydrogen, a new…

Sources say that Whiting refinery, a BP facility in Indiana, is delaying its return to service.

Industry sources say that the return to service for BP Whiting Indiana refinery is delayed. BP began the planned turnaround activity for its refinery that produces 435,000 barrels per day in late September.

Industry says that the US dependence on Canadian oil should discourage Trump tariffs

Canada's oil industry doesn't expect tariffs to be included in the protectionist measures proposed by Donald Trump, U.S. president-elect. This is because U.S. refineries depend on Canadian barrels.

Kansas Fed reports that drilling activity in the US Rockies and Midwest has fallen for the seventh consecutive quarter.

According to survey results released by Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City on Friday, oil and gas activity in U.S. Midwest Rockies and Midwest declined in the third quarter.

US offers conditional loan of $1.56 billion for Indiana ammonia plant

The U.S. Department of Energy announced on Monday that it has granted Wabash Valley Resources a conditional guarantee of up $1,56 billion for the construction of a low-emissions…

EIA reports that US biofuel production capacity increased last year due to the renewable diesel rush.

Data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration showed that five new renewable diesel plants were opened in 2018. This increased U.S. production of this drop-in substitute…

U.S. Oil Futures Plumb Historic Sub-Zero Lows, Brent Plunges

Oil price drop - Illustration by Corona Borealis/AdobeStock

U.S. oil futures continued to trade in negative territory on Tuesday, after closing down nearly $40 on Monday in their first-ever sub-zero dive, as concerns grew the United…

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