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Judge says Minnesota co-op cannot cut tribal casino's power over 2. 5-megawatt solar array
35+ min ago (541+ words) A state administrative ruling in Minnesota has gone against a rural power cooperative that had warned a tribal casino it could lose electricity service because of a sizable solar installation. The decision may have broader implications for those looking to…...
The $900 Million Bet on a Proven Infrastructure Architect
39+ min ago (655+ words) Brief Glance The $900 Million Bet on a Proven Infrastructure Architect PITTSBURGH, PA " June 16, 2026 In the world of private equity, nine-figure fund closes are announced with such regularity that they risk becoming background noise. But the recent closing of Conifer Infrastructure…...
How Wall Street is shifting electric utilities toward consolidation and profit
57+ min ago (833+ words) A corporate merger that would form the largest electric utility in the United States is underway. It's just one of many recent utility mergers and acquisitions as electric utilities enter a period of rapid growth. On May 18, 2026, Next Era Energy…...
Brazil Regulator Suspends Ecopetrol's Brava Takeover
16+ min ago (837+ words) The halt. Brazil's market regulator has suspended Colombia's Ecopetrol takeover of the oil producer Brava Energia. The trigger. The watchdog ordered changes to the offer, and Ecopetrol has appealed that ruling. The terms. Ecopetrol offered about four dollars and fifty…...
Assam govt plans energy surplus, to list two power utilities
1+ hour ago (506+ words) Guwahati, June 16 || Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday announced an ambitious roadmap to transform the State from an energy-dependent region into an energy-surplus State, with a focus on reliable and affordable electricity supply, clean energy transition and stronger…...
Qatar Energy reportedly ready to restore LNG output within a month
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (185+ words) (Investing) "Qatar Energy is prepared to restart liquefiednatural gasproduction at its Ras Laffan LNG plant and could reach full output at undamaged facilities within a month, according to a Reuters News report. Iranian strikes damaged two of Qatar's 14 LNG trains…...
Duke Energy Foundation grants $77, 500 to expand access to civic learning and remembrance across Florida
52+ min ago (139+ words) Jun 16, 2026, 13: 10 ET Duke Energy Foundation'The Duke Energy Foundation provides nearly $30 million annually in philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work. The Foundation is funded by Duke Energy shareholders. Duke Energy Florida Duke…...
Fossil Fuels Are 40% Of Freight Shipping Tonnage, But Half Its Fuel Use
28+ min ago (190+ words) That distinction matters because shipping fuel demand is driven by transport work, not just tons loaded at ports. Ton-kilometres are the better mental model. Fossil fuel cargoes travel long distances in very large flows, so their decline removes more than…...
Masdar to acquire half of Repsol's Spanish renewables portfolio
41+ min ago (479+ words) Masdar has agreed to acquire a 49. 99% stake in a renewable energy portfolio owned by Spain's Repsol, in a deal that values the assets at "849 million. All assets entered commercial operation during 2025 and the first quarter of 2026." The portfolio separately includes…...
Morocco Accelerates Energy Transition with 16-GW Renewable Power. ..
11+ hour, 31+ min ago (98+ words) New user? Register Now! Morocco is set to significantly accelerate its energy transition through a planned investment of approximately US$16 billion aimed at adding nearly 16 gigawatts (GW) of renewable-energy capacity over the next five years. Released Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Energy Live…...