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Regulating safety for carbon removal, capture and sequestration projects in the US

U.S. lawmakers are advancing regulations for carbon capture and removal technologies, prioritizing safety and environmental protections.

FILE - The Google building is seen in New York, Feb. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
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One of the largest solar projects in the US opens in Texas, backed by Google

Google's Ben Sloss announced the $16 billion investment in clean energy, emphasizing the need for renewable power alongside operations.

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Mexico's state-run electric utility known as the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), is seen at its office, in Mexico City, Mexico May 8, 2024. REUTERS/Henry Romero/File Photo
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Mexican Senate votes to give constitutional preference to state power company CFE

Mexico's Senate voted to amend the constitution, granting dispatch preferences to state-owned CFE, prioritizing its power generation over private competitors.

FILE PHOTO: The headquarters of U.S. energy exporter and pipeline operator Kinder Morgan Inc. is seen in Houston, Texas, U.S. September 27, 2020. REUTERS/Gary McWilliams/File Photo
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Kinder Morgan misses quarterly profit estimates on weak prices, crude volumes

Kinder Morgan Q3 profit misses estimates due to weaker commodity prices and lower crude volumes; natural gas transport rose two per cent.

A high-voltage sign in Cologne, Germany. Photo by Sebastian Pociecha on Unsplash
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Opinion: Europe’s clean energy future can only be delivered through unified action

Commentary: Collaboration across Europe is needed to enable higher levels of renewable energy, decarbonisation and economic growth.

Google and Kairos have yet to determine how many of the small nuclear reactors being built to meet the AI energy demand will be located near the tech giant's facilities (GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA)
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Google signs nuclear power deal with startup Kairos

Google signs deal to get electricity from small nuclear reactors by Kairos Power to power AI, aiming for clean, reliable energy.

FILE PHOTO: An aerial view of the Deer Park Manufacturing Complex is seen in Deer Park, Texas, U.S. August 31, 2017. REUTERS/Adrees Latif/File Photo
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Bodies recovered after deadly Texas refinery incident, says Pemex CEO

Bodies of victims of the chemical leak at Deer Park refinery have been recovered and an investigation into the incident launched.

ScottishPower chief executive Keith Anderson will meet Sir Keir Starmer on Friday (Jordan Pettitt/PA)
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ScottishPower aims £12bn more at UK clean energy after Labour solar farms row

The investment comes alongside £8 billion from Danish energy giant Orsted and £2.5 billion from offshore wind power firm GreenVolt.

FILE PHOTO: A general view of electric lines as demand for power surged during a period of hot weather in Houston, Texas, U.S. June 27, 2023. REUTERS/Callaghan O?Hare/File Photo
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PJM issues geomagnetic disturbance warning, flags limited risk to grid

PJM warns of possible geomagnetic disturbance affecting the power grid, but no significant impacts are expected until Oct 11.

FILE PHOTO: A view shows a Microsoft logo at Microsoft offices in Issy-les-Moulineaux near Paris, France, February 9, 2024. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo
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Big Tech proposes power-rate terms in Ohio data-center fight

Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta, and Amazon propose a new framework for how Ohio data centers pay for power, countering AEP’s May proposal.

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