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U.S. oil and gas industry leaders are lobbying with Trump administration officials to pressure the European Commission to delay methane emission regulations for imported natural gas. Over half of EU member countries have supported calls to ease compliance with rules requiring low-methane production standards, arguing technical and enforcement challenges.

PJM Interconnection received authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy to require data centers and large customers to use backup generators during a heatwave to prevent power outages. The emergency order, effective through July 3, allows temporary pollution limit exceedances for power generation and excludes critical facilities like hospitals and defense sites.

President Trump will not attend the United States' match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will lead the government delegation to the game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Trump has not attended any World Cup matches yet but is expected at the July 19 final in New Jersey. Other Cabinet officials have represented the U.S. at prior matches.

PJM Interconnection received authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy to require data centers and other large customers to use backup generators during a heatwave to prevent blackouts. The emergency order, signed by Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, allows PJM to tap into backup power resources until July 3, excluding critical facilities like hospitals. The measure aims to address high energy demand amid extreme temperatures.

US President Donald Trump has reviewed military options against Iran with senior officials but opted to continue diplomatic negotiations. Discussions included Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine, with Trump favoring diplomacy over resuming military strikes to avoid disrupting nuclear talks. Indirect negotiations in Doha continue, though Iran has refused direct meetings with the US.

US energy secretary Chris Wright called concerns about data centers' environmental impact 'overblown' and urged support for their expansion. He emphasized their role in the AI economy and compared opposition tactics to past anti-fracking campaigns. A Gallup survey found 70% of Americans oppose local data center construction, but Wright argued their benefits outweigh drawbacks.

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright downplayed Europe's current heat wave, stating more people die in winter than summer. He referenced the 2022 energy crisis caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, while European governments warned of life-threatening risks from record-high temperatures. The heat wave has disrupted events, strained power supplies, and led to drownings in France.

Australia's ambassador to the U.S., Greg Moriarty, met key U.S. officials at a World Cup match in Seattle to build relationships and discuss trade issues, including a new tariff on countries with slave labor in supply chains. Moriarty emphasized strengthening U.S.-Australia ties in the Indo-Pacific region and highlighted cultural connections through sports.

Oil prices fell to pre-war levels as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz rebounded, with the U.S. Energy Secretary noting near-normal shipment levels. The U.S. also sought to reassure Gulf allies during a diplomatic tour aimed at supporting a preliminary Iran deal.

The US reported that 20 million barrels of crude oil exited the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that Iranian mines in the strategic waterway are slowing the return to normal shipping levels.

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that the U.S. has ended Iran's ability to close the Strait of Hormuz, citing 72 oil-laden ships passing through the strait in the past 24 hours, carrying 19 million barrels of oil.

The Trump administration announced $17.5 billion in loans to develop 10 new large nuclear reactors to address rising power demand from data centers. The reactors, using Westinghouse’s AP1000 design, aim to begin construction by 2030 and operationalize in the mid-2030s, with officials citing improved planning and supply chain efficiency compared to past projects like Plant Vogtle.

The Trump administration announced $17.5 billion in loans to build 10 new large nuclear reactors using Westinghouse’s AP1000 design, aiming to address rising power demand from data centers. Energy Secretary Chris Wright emphasized the initiative’s potential to create a robust supply chain and reduce delays seen in past projects like Plant Vogtle.

The Trump administration is providing $17.5 billion in loans to develop 10 new large nuclear reactors to address rising power demand from data centers. The reactors, using Westinghouse’s AP1000 design, are expected to begin construction by 2030 and operate by the mid-2030s, with the goal of creating a robust supply chain and reducing costs compared to past projects like Plant Vogtle.

The Trump administration announced $17.5 billion in loans to accelerate the development of 10 new large nuclear reactors, aiming to address rising electricity demand from data centers. Energy Secretary Chris Wright emphasized the use of Westinghouse’s AP1000 reactor design, which was previously used at Georgia Power Co.’s Plant Vogtle, and projected improved cost and timeline performance compared to past projects.

U.S. and Iranian negotiators, including Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, are in Switzerland to finalize details of an interim agreement to end the Iran war, with Pakistani and Qatari mediators present. Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions over Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon, while U.S. President Donald Trump has warned of imposing tolls in the strait if a deal is not reached within 60 days.

Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz is returning to normal, following Iranian officials' threats to close the waterway due to Israeli strikes in Lebanon. A Trump administration official reported 67 ships passed through the strait on Saturday.

The U.S. delegation in Seattle includes HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Energy Secretary Chris Wright, and White House FIFA World Cup Task Force czar Andrew Giuliani. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy attended the U.S.'s first match against Paraguay.

Federal regulators approved a plan to expedite grid access for large energy users, including AI data centers, to address surging demand. The decision, supported by Energy Secretary Chris Wright, aims to enhance U.S. competitiveness in AI but faces concerns from utilities and clean energy advocates over regulatory authority and renewable energy priorities.

Federal regulators approved a plan to expedite grid connections for large energy users, including AI data centers, to address surging demand. The move, backed by Energy Secretary Chris Wright, aims to enhance U.S. competitiveness in AI but faces concerns from utilities and clean energy advocates about grid management and renewable energy priorities.

Federal regulators approved a plan to expedite connections for AI data centers to address surging demand, with tech companies supporting it but utilities and clean energy advocates expressing concerns. The FERC voted unanimously to require data centers to cover grid upgrade costs, aiming to balance timely access with affordability for ratepayers.

Federal regulators approved a plan to expedite grid connections for large energy users, including AI data centers, to address surging demand. The decision, supported by Energy Secretary Chris Wright, aims to boost U.S. AI competitiveness but faces concerns from utilities and clean energy advocates over grid management and renewable energy goals.

Federal regulators approved a plan to expedite grid connections for large energy users, including AI data centers, to address surging demand. The decision, backed by Energy Secretary Chris Wright, aims to bolster U.S. competitiveness in AI against China but faces concerns from utilities and clean energy advocates about grid management and renewable energy goals.

A California appeals court upheld a preliminary injunction against Sable Offshore Corp. prohibiting repairs to its Las Flores pipeline, even though repairs were completed. The injunction remains in place despite the pipeline resuming operations after Trump administration intervention, with Sable still facing civil penalties.

Iran has demonstrated the ability to block the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint, while the U.S. has publicly highlighted its efforts to maintain alternative shipping routes with naval support. Both sides are engaged in direct military confrontations, with the U.S. claiming to have facilitated increased oil shipments through the strait despite ongoing attacks from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

The U.S. military is escorting approximately 7 million barrels of oil daily through the Strait of Hormuz, about half the pre-February conflict level, as per Energy Secretary Chris Wright. Rising volumes are being escorted amid shifting oil flows and increased global production, while President Trump's fluctuating statements on military action against Iran add uncertainty.

US officials reported that oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz are reaching approximately half of pre-war levels, with the US Navy escorting vessels carrying seven million barrels of oil daily. Senior officials stated that the US is protecting up to 20 vessels per night, with increasing volumes of oil being transported through the strategic waterway.

Chris Wright, US Department of Energy Secretary, discussed energy security, supply chains, and global markets with Bloomberg's Annmarie Hordern at the 2026 Bloomberg Energy Security Executive Briefing in Houston.

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright claimed 7 million barrels of oil daily are exiting the Persian Gulf due to U.S. military support, but Chevron CEO Mike Wirth disputed the figure, citing smaller volumes. The Strait of Hormuz remains partially operational amid the Iran war, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE diverting oil via pipelines, creating a 14 million-barrel-per-day gap in typical flows.

US officials report that oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz are reaching half of pre-war levels, with the US Navy escorting vessels carrying seven million barrels of oil daily. The increase in shipments has contributed to a decline in oil prices, though tensions persist as Iran downplayed a recent Apache helicopter incident in the region.

President Donald Trump expressed an unexpected positive stance on inflation, attributing it to the Iran war's impact on energy costs and claiming a secret military operation is reducing oil prices. Democrats quickly criticized his remarks on social media, highlighting his shift from previous dismissals of inflation as a hoax.

President Donald Trump expressed an unexpected positive view on inflation, stating he 'loves the inflation,' attributing it to the Iran war's impact on energy costs. Democrats criticized his stance on social media, while Trump claimed a secret military operation had moved 100 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz to ease prices.

The U.S. Department of Energy ordered the Orlando Utilities Commission to keep its 39-year-old Stanton Energy Center coal plant operational for 90 days, citing an energy emergency linked to potential data centers. The Sierra Club criticized the decision as federal overreach, and Orlando's air quality was listed as 'poor' on June 5.

President Trump expressed an unexpected positive view on inflation, attributing it to the Iran war's impact on energy costs and claiming a secret military operation to move oil through the Strait of Hormuz. Democrats criticized his stance, while Energy Secretary Chris Wright distanced himself from Trump's comments.

The Trump administration awarded Duke Energy a $28.4 million grant to upgrade a coal plant in North Carolina, part of a broader $525 million effort to support coal power. Critics argue the funding prioritizes fossil fuels over renewable energy, while the Department of Energy cites national security and energy infrastructure goals.

President Donald Trump announced a $700 million federal investment in coal power infrastructure across the U.S., using the Defense Production Act to save 13 coal plants and build two new ones, while criticizing renewable energy subsidies. The initiative aims to preserve 14,000 coal jobs and includes funding for coal plants in 10 states and a coal export terminal in California.

The Trump administration is in active dialogue with Sable Offshore Corp. to create a strategic petroleum reserve in California, aiming to bolster oil infrastructure and counter Governor Gavin Newsom's efforts to reduce fossil fuel reliance. The proposed reserve includes two phases and would support military and refineries in California and the Asia-Pacific region.

President Donald Trump announced a $700 million investment in coal power infrastructure using the Defense Production Act to save 13 existing plants and build two new ones in Alaska and West Virginia. He criticized renewable energy subsidies and highlighted the economic benefits of coal, including saving 14,000 jobs.

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that resolving issues with Iran to increase oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz could lower fuel prices. He emphasized the need for domestic fuel production in California due to military facilities relying on imported fuel and noted the Strategic Petroleum Reserve will grow by 40 million barrels at no taxpayer cost.

The U.S. Energy Department announced that Antares Nuclear Inc.'s microreactor at Idaho National Lab achieved criticality, a milestone under the Trump administration's nuclear energy initiative. The reactor, expected to produce electricity by late 2027, marks the first by a private company in the program.