The U.S. plans to contribute $250 million to an investment consortium that would help fund projects aimed at strengthening supply chains for energy and minerals.
March 23, 2026energy News Updates
Canada Plans $2.6B to Spur Critical Minerals Projects
Energy Minister Tim Hodgson gave further details on the package March 3, including C$44 million for upgrades to the Northwest Transmission Line in northern British Columbia.
March 3, 2026US Nixing Almost $30 Billion in Biden-Era Energy Loans
The Trump administration is canceling almost $30 billion of financing from the Energy Department’s green bank after reviewing transactions approved under former President Joe Biden.
January 22, 2026US Halts Offshore Wind Leases in New Setback for Industry
The U.S. is suspending leases for all five wind farms under construction off the East Coast in the latest blow to a sector that’s been targeted repeatedly by the Trump administration.
December 22, 2025House Passes Plan to Fast-Track Infrastructure Projects
Republicans’ plan to fast-track federal approvals of power plants, pipelines and other energy and infrastructure projects passed the House on Dec. 18, sending the measure to the Senate.
December 18, 2025Analyst Says Machinery Maker Caterpillar Isn't AI Darling
Caterpillar was always an unlikely winner in the AI craze. It makes the bulk of its money selling the equipment like yellow earth movers that has made it a stalwart of American industry.
November 18, 2025Caterpillar Sets New Growth Goals as Energy Demand Surges
Caterpillar laid out new growth targets to boost revenue and double capital spending in a bid to capitalize on rising demand for energy to power data centers.Â
November 4, 2025New Fortress’ Puerto Rico Gas Shipments at Risk Amid Dispute
New Fortress Energy has reached a tentative deal that may allow it to deliver LNGÂ to its terminal in Puerto Rico after it hammered out an agreement with tugboat operators, local media reported.
October 8, 2025Trump Targets $12 Billion in New Energy Project Cuts
The Trump administration is considering canceling about $12 billion in energy projects, including funding for hydrogen ventures backed by U.S. oil majors, according to a list seen by Bloomberg.
October 7, 2025Trump Approves Alaska Road Project, Stake in Trilogy Metals
President Donald Trump on Oct. 6 ordered approval of a proposed 211-mile road through an Alaska wilderness to allow mining of copper, cobalt, gold and other minerals.
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