oil/energy

AI Power Race With China Sparks Debate Over Energy Authority

As President Donald Trump touched down in China earlier today, lawmakers in Washington, D.C., are weighing how the United States…

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Democrats Target Soaring Energy Bills With New Relief Plan

Last week, Representative Veronica Escobar (D-TX) joined over 130 Democrats in supporting the Energy Bills Relief Act, which would make…

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Texas Issues 752 Drilling Permits as Energy Demand and Exports Surge

The Railroad Commission of Texas issued 752 original drilling permits in April 2026, underscoring strength in the state's oil and…

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August Pfluger Tours Permian Basin Energy Site as GOP Pushes 'Energy Dominance' Agenda

U.S. Representative August Pfluger (R) joined U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum this week for a tour of Diamondback…

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Texas GulfLink Deepwater Port Begins Construction

Sentinel Midstream LLC announced that construction has officially commenced on the Texas GulfLink deepwater crude oil export terminal, a major…

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Greg Abbott Celebrates Opening of The Pin Oak Power Plant

Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced the opening of the Constellation Pin Oak peaking power plant, a new energy facility…

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Blue Energy, GE Vernova Partner on Gas-Nuclear Power Project in Texas

Energy developer Blue Energy and GE Vernova have announced a major collaboration to build a 2.5-gigawatt power project in Texas…

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Greg Casar Seeks to Cut Utility Costs and Target Corporate Profits

U.S. Representative Greg Casar (D), joined by Josh Riley (D-NY), has introduced new legislation aimed at lowering energy costs for…

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August Pfluger Presses EPA on Regulatory Rollbacks

U.S. Representative August Pfluger (R) sharply questioned Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin during a House Environment Subcommittee hearing…

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Who’s Going to Pay Your Rising Electricity Bill? Congressional Lawmakers Say Data Centers

During a Subcommittee on Energy hearing this week in Washington, D.C., members of Congress weighed the costs and benefits of several bills…

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