February 26, 2026

Trump tariff reversal could cut costs for U.S. energy firms but will likely leave broader flows unchanged

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down trade tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump last year may ease costs for some oil producers and drillers, but experts and analysts told Reuters that broader energy flows would likely remain unchanged for now.

How to conduct a hazard assessment for choosing head protection: 5 key steps

Today, MSA Safety has more than 10 head protection lines in Northern North America, covering a comprehensive selection of Type I and Type II head protection. MSA safety experts can help in selecting head protection and guiding you through the steps of a hazard assessment of your own job site.

Southern Co raises spending plan by 7% as data center power demand swells

Southern Co raised its five-year spending plan by roughly 7% as the major electric and gas utility in the southern U.S. sells more electricity to data centers and industrial manufacturers.

Infinity Natural Resources completes transformational $1.2B acquisition of Ohio Utica assets

Infinity Natural Resources, Inc. announced the successful completion of its transformational $1.2B acquisition of upstream and midstream assets in the Ohio Utica Shale from Antero Resources Corporation and Antero Midstream Corporation.

Xcel Energy to power new Google data center in Minnesota

The data center and associated Electric Service Agreement will provide a significant contribution to the state’s economy, including a large buildout of new clean energy projects that will contribute to Minnesota’s clean energy goals while ensuring that Xcel Energy’s current customers benefit as a result of this growth.

Amazon selects Louisiana for $12B data center campuses in major U.S. expansion

The project is expected to create 540 direct new jobs and Louisiana Economic Development estimates the project will result in 1,700 additional indirect new job opportunities in the Northwest Region.

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