Energy/Oil Exploration

EPA Repeals Most Biden-Era Power Plant Greenhouse Gas Rules

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized the repeal of most greenhouse gas requirements for fossil fuel-fired power plants…

2 weeks ago

Houston Battery Project Begins Operations as ERCOT Demands Hit Records

SMT Energy and FlexGen have begun operations at a 160MW/MWh battery storage facility in Houston as Texas' power grid faces…

3 weeks ago

B2U Launches Repurposed EV Battery Storage Project Near San Antonio

B2U Storage Solutions has begun commercial operations at its Bexar Martinez battery storage project near San Antonio, bringing 28 MWh…

3 weeks ago

Christian Menefee Pushes for Nuclear Research in Houston

Congressman Christian Menefee (D) is calling for greater federal investment in nuclear research, workforce development, and advanced reactor technology in…

3 weeks ago

Lizzie Fletcher, August Pfluger Seek to Modernize U.S. Oil Reserve

Representatives Lizzie Fletcher (D) and August Pfluger (R) introduced a bipartisan bill directing the Department of Energy to study ways…

4 weeks ago

Joaquin Castro Calls for Release of Detained Mother of San Antonio Student

Representative Joaquin Castro is calling on ICE to immediately release the mother of a San Antonio student and U.S. Naval…

4 weeks ago

374 MW Solar Project Breaks Ground in Texas as Houston Energy Demand Grows

A new solar project is taking shape in Wharton County as Texas continues to face growing demand for electricity. OCI…

4 weeks ago

Six Arrested in Major Texas Oil Theft Investigation

A long-running investigation into an alleged organized oil theft operation has resulted in six arrests and the seizure of more…

4 weeks ago

Ken Paxton Calls for Pause on $33B ERCOT Transmission Buildout

Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) is asking Texas regulators to pause ERCOT's planned 765-kV transmission line buildout, arguing that the…

1 month ago

ONEOK to Acquire $4.4B in Permian Basin Assets

ONEOK will acquire Brazos Midstream's Permian Midland Basin natural gas assets for $4.425 billion as part of a broader $9…

1 month ago