Texas energy

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…

1 month 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…

2 months ago

LONESTAR — 9.3.2026 —Joaquin Castro Seeks Release of Detained Mother—John Thune Calls on Trump to Back Ken Paxton— and More...

Joaquin Castro Calls for Release of Detained Mother of San Antonio Representative Joaquin Castro is calling on ICE to immediately…

2 months 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…

2 months 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…

2 months 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…

2 months ago

Texas Voters Cite Economy, Costs, and Data Centers as Key Issues

A new University of Texas/Texas Politics Project poll finds Texans remain concerned about the economy and cost of living, while…

2 months ago

IEM Announces $200M San Antonio Manufacturing Facility

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) will invest $200 million in a new 1-million-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility in San Antonio, which is…

2 months ago

Bureau of Land Management Lease Sale Generates $139M for Oil and Gas Parcels in Texas and Southwest

The Bureau of Land Management leases 25 parcels covering more than 20,000 acres in New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas, generating…

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ENGIE Signs 48 MW Solar Agreement to Power Data Centers in Texas

ENGIE has signed a 48 MWac solar power purchase agreement with QTS to supply renewable energy to its data center…

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