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Trump administration ratchets up its fight to get more oil flowing from California

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — The Trump administration is ratcheting up its fight to get more crude flowing through California and reverse the state’s efforts to move away from fossil fuels. Its latest salvo is a federal review of California’s coastal …

U.S. Department of Energy opens geothermal center at Golden energy lab

The U.S. Department of Energy opened a Geothermal Center of Excellence on Thursday at the National Laboratory of the Rockies in Golden to help companies drill into hot rock underground and use that heat to generate electricity. “A private-public …

Kathy Hochul’s Empty Pledge on Energy Affordability

In May, New York Governor Kathy Hochul trumpeted new legislation to address energy affordability, claiming that “[d]angerous policies coming out of Washington have sent the costs of power skyrocketing and New Yorkers need relief.” The legislation includes …

Mining projects opposed by Alaska tribes get support from Canada, British Columbia and First Nation

This story was first published by ICT. The salmon and the ooligan that spawn in the Unuk and Stikine rivers have no say in the expansion of mining operations in British Columbia. Neither do the Alaskan tribes that live on the same rivers. The power lies …

The Data Center Boomlash: Lessons From The Big-Box And Fracking Fights

Demonstrators wave signs during a protest against AI data center expansion in Imperial, CA, on July 18, 2026. (Photo by SANDY HUFFAKER / AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images America has run this play before. A new technology or service arrives …

Modern Day Gold Rush: Mining projects opposed by Alaska tribes get support from Canada, British Columbia and First ...

Update: This story has been revised from an earlier version to include additional information about mining expansions in Canada. Miles Morrisseau ICT The salmon and the ooligan that spawn in the Unuk and Stikine rivers have no say in the expansion of …

Chevron CEO says patience pays off in giant Venezuela oil deal

HOUSTON – Big Oil has often employed the “hang around” playbook: secure legal rights to a giant resource – and then, eventually, figure out how to produce it profitably. But few companies have taken it to the extremes of Chevron.  For two decades, Chevron …

Coastal Commission Votes Against Southern California Offshore Fracking in the Santa Barbara Channel, Center for ...

Hydraulic Fracturing  Credit: USGS Oil Company Proposing to Frack at Platform Off Ventura County August 17, 2026 - SANTA CRUZ, Calif.— Last Thursday, the California Coastal Commission unanimously objected to an oil company’s proposal to frack 16 offshore …

Who Controls the California Coast? SpaceX, Oil and a Fight Over Coastal Power

From rocket ships to oil rigs—how twisted does a tale have to be to connect the two? In this exploration, it will all come together, like a hospital gown.  SpaceX, proposed oil rigs and the Commerce Department’s review of California’s coastal-management …

A Bigger Geothermal Bet: What Google’s Fervo Deal Could Mean

Fervo Energy Company (NASDAQ:FRVO) has signed its largest-ever geothermal power agreement with Google, under which it will supply nearly 400 megawatts of electricity from its Cape Station project in southwestern Utah starting in 2028. The project is …

Fracking Was Never as Unpopular as Data Centers

And all the while, the grid has been stable, which is by no means guaranteed in Texas. The state’s grid operator, ERCOT, has not issued a single “conservation appeal” so far this summer, asking Texans to voluntarily reduce electricity consumption to …

As Ohio Grapples With Fake Comments on Clean Energy, Some Want a Crackdown

A troubling trend has shown up in some communities around the U.S.: Public officials are being inundated with seemingly fake public feedback that aims to block renewable energy and promote fossil fuels. In Ohio, one of the states grappling with this issue …

Enemies of Energy: Sierra Club

Editor’s note: The following is an excerpt from Enemies of Energy, a research report created for the Capital Research Center. The page for the full report is here: Enemies of Energy. *** Founded in 1892 by naturalist John Muir and his allies to protect …

Coastal Commission Votes Against Southern California Offshore Fracking

SANTA CRUZ, Calif., August 13, 2026 — The California Coastal Commission unanimously objected today to an oil company’s proposal to frack 16 offshore wells at Platform Gilda in the Santa Barbara Channel. The commission cited oil spill risk and aging …

The Trump Administration Has Spent Billions Boosting Gas Exports, Spurring More Fracking

For companies looking to export natural gas, the last few years have brought both feast and famine. The growth has been so fast that some efforts have struggled to secure financial backing. There are simply more proposed projects than there is demand to …

Technology and Agriculture Battle It Out in This Eerily Dystopian Short Story

io9 is proud to present fiction from Lightspeed Magazine. Once a month, we feature a story from Lightspeed’s current issue. This month’s selection is “Dreamweavers” by Alexander Weinstein. Enjoy! On September 15, Lightspeed will be launching its first …

California offshore fracking could resume after decade-long halt, with push from Trump - San Francisco Chronicle

After 20 years, can California admit AB 32 failed?

Californians don’t need to read climate legislation to know something has changed over the past two decades. They see it every time they pay their electric bill, fill up the gas tank, or wonder why so many employers and jobs are leaving the state. Next …

Jackson backs California coastline control in federal hearing

by Laura Garber  An oil rig set nine-miles offshore of Ventura, in the Santa Barbara Channel, has become the focal point of the Trump administration attempts to wrest control of California’s coastal waters away from the California Coastal Commission. At …

Deltareco to Address International Workforce Requirements at KIOGE 2026

International recruitment company Deltareco will connect with Oil & Gas and EPC employers at KIOGE 2026 in Almaty, Kazakhstan. ALMATY, KAZAKHSTAN, September 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Oil & Gas, EPC, engineering and industrial …

Nanomaterials Market to Reach USD 119.29 Billion by 2031 Driven by Semiconductor and Battery Demand: Mordor Intelligence

Nanomaterials market to grow at 19.91% CAGR through 2031, with North America leading the market and Asia-Pacific emerging as the fastest-growing region. HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, INDIA, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to Mordor …

HYSF SUBSEA Expands SubConn and SEACON-Compatible Underwater Connector Range

HYSF SUBSEA expands its SubConn and SEACON-compatible underwater connector range, giving subsea engineers more options for replacement and second-source supply. LANGFANG, SHANDONG, CHINA, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LANGFANG, China …

Astrall Dynamics Showcases Dual Quadrupeds at IFA 2026: Moving Beyond Spec Chasing Toward Real World Deployment

BERLIN, GERMANY, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At IFA NEXT 2026, Astrall Dynamics brought its mass-produced industrial quadruped robots — the Hypertron-SW01 inspection platform and the Hypertron-T01 heavy duty work platform — for onsite …

Private Eyes Screening Group Successfully Completes SOC 2 Audit

Security is our top priority when it comes to background screening. RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Private Eyes Screening Group Successfully Completes SOC 2 Audit 08/01/2025 — …

Li Auto Launches All-New Li L9 in UAE, Cementing Its Global Strategic Footprint

CHINA, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Li Auto, a leading Chinese new energy vehicle manufacturer, today held the launch event for the All‑New Li L9 at the Atlantis The Royal, Dubai, officially introducing its flagship intelligent EREV …

Technical Deep Dive: How YUETONG Advances Carbon Steel Hex Bolt Manufacturing Through Quality Control

A Closer Look at Material Selection, Thread Precision, Surface Treatment and Production Verification CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hebei Province, China, September 4, 2026—Hex bolts connect steel …

Jinko ESS Decarbonises Egypt’s Industrial Sector with High-Impact Solar-Storage Solutions

CAIRO, EGYPT, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Egypt accelerates its transition toward a resilient, zero-emission industrial landscape, Jinko ESS is leading the charge by deploying grid-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) …

Five Trusted Potassium Aluminium Fluoride Manufacturers in China 2026: Advancing Industrial Flux Materials

How Global Buyers Compare Potassium Aluminium Fluoride Suppliers for Quality, Particle Size and Industrial Performance CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jiangsu, China — September 4, 2026 — Sumetech Industry …

UIPA approves incentive for A1 Lithium in Castle Country Project Area

$569 million Green River lithium project expected to create 511 construction jobs and 138 permanent positions SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) Board has approved a …

Outstanding Disaster Safety R&D Achievements Honored at K-Safety Expo 2026 Opening Ceremony

Eight researchers were honored at K-Safety Expo 2026 for disaster-safety R&D in AI, flood prediction, firefighting robots and more. BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eight research and development achievements …

Safety Industry Responds to the Climate Disaster Era as K-Safety Expo 2026 Opens Sept. 2 in Busan

K-Safety Expo 2026 brings 340 companies to Busan to showcase AI, robotics and drone technologies and expand global business partnerships. BUSAN, GYEONGSANGNAM-DO, SOUTH KOREA, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- South Korea's safety …

NAKA Technologies Wins 2026 Long Island Top Workplace Award for Third Consecutive Year

For the third year in a row, NAKA Technologies has been named a Long Island Top Workplace, an honor based on employee feedback. CENTRAL ISLIP , NY, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This recognition reflects the culture NAKA …

Matrix Wildfire Massive Area Fire Denial System, Opens Online Auction for Heavy Industrial Kinetic Strike Zone Asset

Matrix Wildfire, an industry leader in advanced wildfire defense, offers a Massive Area Fire Denial kinetic strike zone fire suppression asset at auction. BOULDER, CO, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Matrix Wildfire, an …

Refinery Union Calls On British Petroleum To Resume Bargaining

USW 7-1 urges British Petroleum to return to bargaining, nearly 6mo after the London company locked 800 workers out of their jobs at the Whiting, Ind. refinery WHITING, IN, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- United …

Constellation Posts Lowest 12-Month Fixed Gas Rate in Georgia as Light-Up Season Begins

Georgia natural gas rates: Constellation posts the lowest 12-month fixed rate at 59.9 cents per therm among the state's five largest marketers. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Constellation Posts Lowest 12 …

Regen Tracks Turns Train Movement Into Electrical Power Through Kinetic Energy Conversion

Electro-hydraulic platform is being developed to convert rail-track vibration and dynamic loading into usable electrical energy. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Regen Tracks today announced the …

AGBESS and ZeroBase Energy Partner to Expand Resilient Power Solutions for the Public Sector

Partnership adds hybrid, mobile and deployable power systems to AGBESS's growing portfolio of resilience solutions for government and critical infrastructure. PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AGBESS, a …

Spotter Global Wins Utah Business 2026 Innovation Award for Pioneering Holographic 3D Radar Technology

Spotter Global won a 2026 Utah Business Innovation Award for its new CH3D radar and GAX500-3D system, designed to counter evolving drone swarm threats. OREM, UT, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spotter Global, a premier …

PTAG Joins Autodesk Service Provider Program, Expanding Datum Implementation Capability for Major Capital Projects

PTAG brings deep capital project delivery, data standards and digital implementation expertise to help asset owners realize greater value from Autodesk Datum. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PTAG Inc. (“PTAG …