Natural gas

As of July 27, 2026, Brent crude oil priced at $90.43 per barrel, down $2.22 from the previous day but up $21.92 over the past year. The article explains factors influencing oil prices, including supply and demand, geopolitical events, and the role of the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve in stabilizing prices during emergencies.

Meta has exited a renewable energy initiative and increased reliance on natural gas for its data centers. The company has committed to 10 natural gas plants since last year.

As of July 24, 2026, the price of oil was $97.04 per barrel, down $1.45 from the previous day but $27.50 higher than a year prior. The article highlights factors influencing oil prices, including supply and demand dynamics, economic concerns, and the role of the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve in mitigating supply shocks.

The Tennessee Valley Authority's Cumberland Natural Gas Plant, its largest natural gas project, is set to power nearly 850,000 homes and will be fully operational by the end of the year, according to officials.

A gas line was struck by a third party in a Rock Hill work zone on July 22 near Little Street and Carolina Avenue, causing traffic disruptions and the potential smell of natural gas during repairs. Emergency crews are addressing the issue, but no repair timeline was provided.

The price of oil is $95.47 per barrel as of July 22, 2026, reflecting a $1.06 increase from the previous day and a $26.50 rise compared to the same time last year. Factors influencing oil prices include supply and demand dynamics, economic uncertainties, and the role of the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve in mitigating price shocks.

The Democratic energy platform is shifting in response to global geopolitical factors like AI development and the US-Iran war, with rising energy costs driving a blend of left and right policy approaches. New York Governor Kathy Hochul's actions, including a data center moratorium and support for gas pipelines, reflect this evolving stance, while natural gas is gaining traction as part of energy affordability strategies.

As of July 21, 2026, oil is trading at $89.93 per barrel, up $1.71 from the previous day and $20.50 higher than a year ago. The article explains factors influencing oil prices, including supply and demand, geopolitical risks, the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and the link between oil and natural gas markets.

As of July 17, 2026, oil was priced at $86.09 per barrel using Brent as the benchmark, reflecting a $1.45 increase from the previous day and a $16 rise compared to a year ago. The article highlights factors influencing oil prices, including supply and demand dynamics, economic uncertainties, and the role of the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve in mitigating price shocks.

Mitsubishi acquired Aethon Energy's U.S. natural gas assets for $7.5 billion, becoming one of the largest U.S. natural gas producers. The deal strengthens Japan's investment in U.S. LNG production, particularly in the Haynesville Shale region, to meet rising demand from AI data centers and global energy markets.

As of July 13, 2026, Brent crude oil prices fell to $78.31 per barrel, a $1.08 decline from the previous day but a $7.24 increase compared to a year ago. The article discusses factors influencing oil prices, including supply and demand dynamics, geopolitical risks, and the role of the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve in mitigating price shocks.

A 2025 report shows fossil fuels account for 86% of global energy use despite renewable growth, aligning with President Trump's push to expand U.S. oil and gas production to lower prices and boost energy security. The U.S. led in oil and natural gas production, while geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz highlighted risks to energy markets.

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani led the rapid rise of Qatar, a gas-rich nation.

The surge in energy demand from artificial intelligence is driving a boom in natural gas and coal plants, prompting renewable energy advocates and lawmakers in states like New York, Michigan, Oregon, and Minnesota to push for legislation requiring data centers to use climate-friendly energy. Efforts aim to align data center power consumption with emissions-reduction goals, as tech giants' energy needs outpace renewable energy infrastructure development.

Hawaiʻi committed to 100% renewable electricity in 2015 but is now considering natural gas. Governor David Ige signed the legal commitment under the state's great seal.

As of July 8, 2026, Brent crude oil prices are $78.17 per barrel, up $4.88 from the previous day and $7.30 higher than a year ago. The article explains factors influencing oil prices, including supply and demand, economic conditions, and the role of the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

Data center developers in Pennsylvania plan to use seven new natural gas-fired power plants, which would emit 68 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent annually, equivalent to 14 million cars. The report highlights a 24% increase in Pennsylvania's emissions and warns of a national surge in greenhouse gas emissions driven by AI-related data center demand.

23% of Ohio's 18-year-olds are registered to vote, the 28th-lowest rate in the U.S. The Athens NEWS, a local newspaper in Southeast Ohio, has closed, reflecting a broader decline in local news. Ohio's AI data center boom is driving a natural gas power expansion, and an opinion column compares the U.S. conflict with Iran to the Vietnam War.

Israel has launched a tender to search for additional natural gas in the Mediterranean. The Energy minister stated the industry has proven economically viable, while the Petroleum commissioner estimates up to 400 billion cubic meters of undiscovered gas in Israel's waters.

As of July 6, 2026, oil prices rose to $72.36 per barrel (Brent benchmark), up 5 cents from the previous day and $3.50 over the past year. The article highlights factors influencing oil prices, including supply and demand, economic downturn risks, and the role of the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve in mitigating price shocks.

Amazon's carbon emissions increased in 2025 for the second consecutive year, driven by data center expansion and higher carbon intensity. The company's sustainability chief acknowledged the rise is part of a long-term challenge, complicating its goal of carbon neutrality by 2040.

Petrobras implemented a new pricing mechanism to limit the August natural gas price increase to 6%, significantly lower than the 22% increase the previous formula would have mandated.

As of June 30, 2026, oil is trading at $75.02 per barrel using the Brent benchmark, up $1.02 from the previous day and $7.24 higher than a year ago. The article highlights factors influencing oil prices, including supply and demand dynamics, geopolitical risks, and the role of the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve in stabilizing markets during crises.

Hyundai is investing $6 billion in a new steel plant in Louisiana, which aims to use hydrogen for low-carbon production but has stated it will use natural gas when operational in 2029. The project was announced by President Trump, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, and Hyundai executives, highlighting both economic and environmental implications.

On June 26, 2026, oil was priced at $73.74 per barrel, down 28 cents from the previous day but $5.76 higher than a year earlier. The article discusses factors influencing oil prices, including supply and demand dynamics, the role of the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and the link between oil and natural gas markets.

As of June 24, 2026, the price of oil using the Brent benchmark is $75.57 per barrel, down $2.47 from the previous day but up $7.40 compared to the same time last year. The article discusses factors influencing oil prices, including supply and demand dynamics, the role of the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve during emergencies, and the relationship between oil and natural gas prices.

92-year-old Gilbert Martin, known as Mr. Gil, works as a dining host at a Chick-fil-A in Wilmington, North Carolina, and has no retirement plans. He previously worked in the natural gas industry and at Sam’s Club, and customers actively seek him out for his hospitality.

China’s green energy and battery exports to the US increased last month, driven by easing trade tensions and the US’s demand for energy to support expanding AI infrastructure. Chevron signed a deal to supply electricity to Microsoft for a large data center in Texas, highlighting reliance on natural gas for tech operations.

Chevron is supplying natural gas to a Microsoft AI data center through Project Kilby, a 2.67-gigawatt plant in Texas. The project is among the largest co-located power and data center developments in the U.S.

Chevron will supply natural gas to power a large Microsoft data center in Texas. Microsoft is using natural gas to address the energy demands of its data centers.

In the first 5 months of 2026, solar power in California generated more electricity than natural gas for the first time, ending the latter's long dominance in the state's energy production. California is highlighted as a climate-conscious region.

An explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan industrial area, a key natural gas export terminal, injured at least 54 people and left 18 missing. The blast, which occurred as workers resumed operations after Iran bombed the facility during the war, could disrupt global energy markets. Qatar had previously shut down production following Iran’s actions at the Strait of Hormuz.

Ohio's carbon emissions have decreased by a third over 20 years due to a shift from coal to natural gas, but concerns persist about fracking's impact on drinking water. A 2016 EPA report highlighted risks like water contamination, prompting new legislation (Ohio House Bill 958) to enhance chemical disclosure and oversight in oil and gas drilling.

Colorado Springs Utilities has endorsed a Sustainable Energy Plan that includes exploring small modular nuclear reactors as part of a diversified energy portfolio to meet 2045 electricity needs. The plan balances renewable energy expansion, natural gas reliance, and nuclear power research without immediate plant construction.

The Trump administration is purchasing Invenergy's four offshore wind leases for $765 million to redirect funds to fossil fuel projects. Invenergy will invest in natural gas and geothermal energy instead of the offshore wind projects off Maine, California, and New Jersey coasts. This follows similar deals with TotalEnergies and Golden State Wind/Bluepoint Wind to halt offshore wind development.

The Trump administration has acquired Invenergy's four offshore wind leases for $765 million, redirecting funds to natural gas and geothermal projects. This follows previous deals totaling nearly $2.6 billion to halt offshore wind development and support fossil fuels.

The Trump administration will pay nearly $800 million to cancel wind projects, with power developer Invenergy redirecting funds to natural gas and geothermal projects in the western US.

Oil prices fell to a three-month low as Wall Street anticipates a US-Iran peace deal, with major banks lowering price forecasts. Natural gas relief may follow if Qatar increases LNG production, though shipping challenges remain. Analysts note a shift from acute disruption to managed geopolitical risk, but some question Wall Street's optimism amid political tensions.

As of June 15, 2026, Brent crude oil prices fell to $84.62 per barrel, down 67 cents from the previous day but up $8.63 compared to a year earlier. A new peace deal in the Middle East contributed to recent price declines, while the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve is highlighted as a tool to mitigate supply shocks.

An Islamist group has terrorized Mozambique's northern Cabo Delgado province for nearly a decade. Despite the region's natural resources like rubies, timber, and natural gas, it remains the poorest in the country, with exploitation, corruption, and alleged security force abuses fueling the insurgency.