FERC Approves Train 4 Texas Freeport LNG Expansion Despite Contentious Emission Standards

U.S. Energy Department Repeals Biden-Era Policy on LNG Export Commencement Deadlines

The U.S. Energy Department on April 1 announced the repeal of a policy statement issued under the Biden administration that required authorized liquefied natural gas exporters to meet specific criteria before the agency would consider extending the commencement date for an approved project. The move aligns with the Trump administration’s efforts to expand U.S. oil…...

uranium production

U.S. Uranium Production Highest in Six Years During 2024: EIA

U.S. uranium concentrate production reached a six year high of around 680,000 pounds of U3O8 during 2024, according to an April 3 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Despite increasing production and government policies to incentivize uranium concentrate, the U.S. remains a net importer. Uranium is widely used by nuclear power plants for…...

New York Advances $485 Million Transmission Project to Enhance Grid Reliability, Support Renewables

New England Grid Operator Issues Request for Proposals to Address Long Term Transmission Needs

The New Engladn grid operator, at the bequest of New England States Committee on Electricity (NESCOE), has issued a request for proposal (RFP) to tackle long term transmission requirements, according to an April 1 press release. The proposals are expected to be submitted in September 2025, following assessment by the operator, a preferred solution may…...