What does a single number—539—reveal about the heartbeat of America’s energy sector? It’s not just a tally of oil and gas rigs; it’s a snapshot of an industry navigating volatile markets, shifting priorities, and the push for sustainability. As of this week in 2025, Baker Hughes reports that the
What if a single handshake in Washington could alter the cost of filling up your gas tank halfway across the world? Picture a tense room where two leaders, U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, sit down to tackle Europe’s most devastating conflict in decades. This
Imagine a state where the demand for electricity surges by 50% in less than a decade, driven by booming data centers, expanding manufacturing, and the electrification of everyday life, a reality facing Ohio with projections from PJM Interconnection pointing to a critical peak by 2034. On August 28,
I'm thrilled to sit down with Christopher Hailstone, a renowned expert in energy management and utilities, with a deep focus on grid reliability, security, and the evolving landscape of energy infrastructure. With his extensive background in renewable energy and electricity delivery, Christopher
Energizing the Digital Boom: Why Data Center Power Needs Are Reshaping Utilities In an age where digital infrastructure underpins nearly every facet of modern life, the energy appetite of data centers has emerged as a defining challenge for the utility sector, pushing companies to rethink capacity
Arizona stands at the forefront of a digital revolution, grappling with an unprecedented surge in energy demand as data centers multiply across the desert landscape, fueled by the state’s favorable climate and business environment. With projections indicating that energy needs could double within a
