The state of Louisiana recently faced a critical decision point in its efforts to govern solar energy expansion while maintaining local community autonomy. The failure of House Bill 615, proposed by Rep. Brett Geymann, highlighted deep-seated tensions between state-level ambitions for renewable
Nigerian oil producer Oando has successfully completed repairs on pipelines in Bayelsa state, addressing four oil spills caused by sabotage. Each incident saw Oando swiftly pausing crude delivery while collaborating with government regulators and community representatives to conduct joint
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), passed in 2022 without Republican support, now stands at a critical juncture as Republicans control Congress and aim to slash spending by $2 trillion to enable substantial tax cuts totaling $4.5 trillion. The act, projected to cost between $780 billion and $2
Christopher Hailstone's extensive background in energy management and renewable energy makes him an invaluable source of insight into the complexities of grid reliability and security. In this interview, we delve into the ongoing discussions around colocating data centers at power plants, focusing
The political landscape of energy policies within the United States faces potential turbulence with former President Donald Trump's proposal to cut $19.3 billion from the Department of Energy's fiscal budget in 2026. Focusing heavily on clean energy and climate initiatives, these proposed budget
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is currently evaluating the proposed return on equity (ROE) and incentives for the Valley Link transmission project, a joint venture by Transource Energy, Dominion Energy, and FirstEnergy, estimated at $3 billion. This project includes constructing
