Focus on Infrastructure
Red tape to renewables: Overcoming challenges to U.S. clean energy projects
The U.S. faces challenges to buidling clean energy infrastructure. Smarter planning and policies are key to overcoming them.
Nippon Steel bid for U.S. Steel faces Sept. 23 review deadline
The Committee on Foreign Investment has until that day to complete its second review of the company's proposed takeover of U.S. Steel.
White House officials signal delay in U.S. Steel takeover decision: report
White House officials have delayed a decision on Nippon Steel's bid for U.S. Steel amid national security concerns and bipartisan resistance.
Chile’s biggest steelworks sunk by cheap Chinese imports
Chile's Huachipato steel mill, an economic and cultural hub for Talcahuano, is closing after 74 years, driven out by cheaper Chinese imports, costing...
UK govt to buy ESO from National Grid in £630m deal
The Government is to buy the Electricity System Operator (ESO) from National Grid after striking a deal worth £630 million. It will pave...
Nippon Steel, US Steel send letter to Biden on merger plans
Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel sent a letter to President Biden defending their planned $15 billion merger amid potential blockage.
Occidental’s 1PointFive secures up to $500 million to advance Texas carbon capture hub
Occidental’s 1PointFive secures up to $500M from the U.S. DOE to develop a South Texas carbon capture hub, advancing DAC tech for decarbonization.
US Gulf of Mexico oil firms begin hurricane damage checks, ports reopen
Gulf oil producers and refineries are restarting after Hurricane Francine caused shutdowns, power outages, and export disruptions.
Energy tsar: We will not carpet UK with windfarms and pylons for clean power
Head of UK's green power plans downplays fears of pylon construction while ruling out laying underground cables as part of the grid.
Utilities rely on dirty ‘peaker’ plants when power demand surges, but there are alternatives
Utilities often use polluting "peaker" plants to meet high electricity demand, but cleaner alternatives like battery storage and demand response can help reduce...
