Steps are being taken at the federal level to ensure sufficient power generation to fulfill the energy demands of data centers in the U.S.

The $12 billion deal positions NRG to capitalize on a power-hungry future driven by data centers and grid strain.

U.S. officials said on May 11 that a deal had been made to reduce the U.S. trade deficit with China. While all the details may not be established, oil prices will get another boost from this “deal”.

Enbridge CEO Greg Ebel said the company remains committed to growing its natural gas network.

Chord Energy has drilled three 4-mile laterals in the middle Bakken and is closely tracking results from the first now online. Seven more are planned for the rest of this year.