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Energy Department Closes $1.6 Billion Loan Guarantee to Strengthen U.S. Grid Reliability
October 20, 2025
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright said the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) closed a loan guarantee to strengthen grid reliability and ensure lower electricity costs across the midwestern region of the United States. In accordance with
Pennsylvania DEP Eliminates Backlog of Permits Since Launching SPEED Program
October 17, 2025
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has eliminated the historic permit backlog and reviewed and acted on 30,430 permit applications since the beginning of the year. All 2,402 permits that were overdue and on the clock on November 1,
Diversified Energy and W.Va. Launch First-of-Its-Kind $70 Million Well Plugging Fund
October 17, 2025
Governor Patrick Morrisey, in partnership with Diversified Energy, announced a groundbreaking agreement to establish the nation’s first financial assurance fund dedicated to retiring oil and gas wells. This public-private collaboration solidifies the company’s commitment to fiscal responsibility and financial means
Louisiana Judge Vacates Coastal Permit for Kimmeridge’s Commonwealth LNG Export Facility
October 16, 2025
A Louisiana state court has revoked the coastal use permit for the proposed Commonwealth LNG export terminal, ruling that state officials failed to adequately consider the project’s environmental impacts on surrounding communities. The order, issued by the 19th Judicial District
Petrobras Awards Halliburton Deepwater Contracts for Completion and Stimulation Services, Brazil
October 16, 2025
Halliburton said Petrobras has awarded multiple contracts to provide vessel stimulation, intelligent completions, and safety valves in Brazil’s deepwater fields after a competitive process. “Halliburton’s engineered stimulation solutions strengthen the collaboration with Petrobras. These awards demonstrate our longstanding relationship in
Terramont Acquires Majority Interest in Canada’s Gas Compression Solutions Company Bull Moose
October 15, 2025
Terramont Infrastructure Partners has acquired a majority interest in Bull Moose Capital, Canada’s largest provider of natural gas compression solutions. Bull Moose provides reliable and cost-effective power generation and compression solutions for the natural gas processing and transportation industry. The
Duke Energy Plan Includes New Gas-Fired Plants, Nuclear Additions, Delayed Coal Retirements
October 15, 2025
Duke Energy announced plans to build more natural gas-fired generation capacity and look at nuclear power in order to meet the increased demand for power in its Carolinas service territory. The utility also said it will delay the retirement of
A&M Industrial Acquires Assets of Central Tool Supply of Hazleton, Pennsylvania
October 14, 2025
A&M Industrial, a leading provider of industrial safety and metalworking solutions, has acquired the assets of Central Tool Supply. As part of this transition, Mike Beltrami, owner of Central Tool Supply, will direct all new orders to A&M Industrial and
Chemical Group SNF Acquires Permian’s Obsidian Chemical Solutions
October 13, 2025
SNF has acquired Obsidian Chemical Solutions, a leading provider of specialty chemical solutions primarily for completion operations to the oil and gas industry. “SNF Oil & Gas is committed to enhancing our infrastructure to meet customer service and product requirements.
Majority Leader Steve Scalise Files Amicus Brief with SCOTUS to Stop War on American Energy
October 13, 2025
More than 100 House Republican lawmakers, led by Majority Leader Steve Scalise, are calling on the Supreme Court to block climate lawsuits that they say are waging “war on American energy” and could bankrupt the industry, Fox News Digital learned.
