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55 stories from Planck Standard. Latest: October 1, 2026.
The package covers eight nuclear reactors, a Texas gas plant for data centers and an Alaska LNG project. South Korea says the $54 billion Alaska piece is not decided.
Diesel hit a record $6.53 a gallon last week. Analysts say a ban would cut diesel by about 25 cents at first, then raise gasoline 30 cents a gallon for every extra week once storage fills.
An NBC News Decision Desk poll taken from Aug. 20 to Sept. 1 found opposition to local AI data centers in every party. Forty-five percent said they strongly oppose one.
The energy secretary told 'Face the Nation' that falling prices are 'not an unreasonable expectation.' Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had put a date on it.
WatchThe president called it 'THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY' in a social media post, seven months after U.S. forces seized Nicolás Maduro. The announcement named no operator, no fields and no price.
LuCo6Ge6 conducts as if it were positive along one axis and negative along another, delivering 18.4 microvolts per kelvin of transverse thermopower at room temperature in zero magnetic field.
A Seoul National University team found the active site on a solid oxide cell's silver nanocatalyst moves when the device flips from making electricity to making hydrogen.
The state electric utility said the national system went down late Sunday, leaving about 10 million people in the dark. Crews began reconnecting circuits on Monday.
Paks supplies nearly half of Hungary's electricity. Prime Minister Péter Magyar says the river no longer carries enough water to cool the reactors, and the plant may stay off for weeks.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a first-in-the-nation executive order pausing permits for hyperscale data centers for up to a year, citing threats to the power grid, water supplies and ratepayers' utility bills.
The International Energy Agency says the Iran war has destroyed demand faster than it has choked supply, cutting 2026 global oil consumption by roughly a million barrels a day and setting up a surplus in 2027.
Los Alamos researchers designed control protocols that reshape the 'arrow of time' in quantum systems, then used the trick to pull energy back out of the very act of measurement.
One of the world's biggest oil exporters is now moving to buy gasoline from abroad as relentless drone strikes cripple refining capacity, dry up pumps and spark hours-long lines even in Moscow.
Tehran says it will begin charging fees for 'navigational services' through the world's most important oil chokepoint within two months — a move U.S. officials warn is deeply problematic.
President claims victory in securing Strait of Hormuz reopening, but Iran's nuclear ambitions still subject to future negotiations under framework deal.
Long-range Ukrainian drones struck the Taneko and Taif-NK refineries in Tatarstan, part of a campaign that has driven Russian refining to its lowest level since 2009.
WatchConsumer prices jumped 0.5% for the month, driven by a 40.5% annual spike in gasoline tied to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, as the Fed prepares to meet June 17.
Some analysts warn international oil prices could climb much higher in coming weeks if the Strait of Hormuz doesn't reopen soon.
National averages climb amid Iran war tensions while Trump administration and state officials explore suspending gas taxes to provide consumer relief.
Crude oil prices experienced their largest monthly decline since 2020, offering hope for lower gas prices as consumers face economic pressures.
WatchCEO John Ketchum says surging AI data-center power demand drove the largest acquisition in U.S. power-sector history, with closing targeted for mid-to-late 2027.
Energy Secretary announces the administration is exploring suspending the 18-cent federal gasoline tax, though relief would be minimal for consumers.
A new hafnium oxide device behaves like a synapse, switching at currents one million times lower than today's silicon — and could ease the AI industry's looming power crisis.
Energy markets reacted dramatically to news that the United States believes it is approaching an agreement to end the war with Iran.
Rising fuel costs linked to the Iranian conflict are creating new economic pressures for families across the United States.
China's top diplomat warned against renewed hostilities while meeting with Iran's foreign minister, as the US urges Beijing to pressure Tehran on reopening the critical waterway.
American vow to help tankers navigate perilous waters fails to convince firms to attempt passage through Persian Gulf blockade.
The cartel's symbolic 188,000 barrel-per-day production boost comes days after the United Arab Emirates abruptly departed the organization.
The national average rises in the largest one-day increase recorded since the April 7 ceasefire announcement, signaling renewed market volatility.
Crude prices tumble and U.S. stocks hit all-time highs following Iranian foreign minister's announcement about commercial vessel access.
WatchBreakthrough discovery shows chiral phonons can transfer motion to electrons, opening door to revolutionary orbitronics computing that doesn't require batteries or electricity.
Crude futures tumble and stock markets surge to record highs after Iran's foreign minister announces Strait of Hormuz open for commercial vessels.
President Trump announces complete naval blockade starting 10 a.m. Eastern as European allies distance themselves from the escalating conflict with Iran.
President sends mixed signals on energy costs amid Iran conflict, sparking fresh concerns among Republicans about November elections.
After more than two decades of construction and a 15-year delay, India's Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor in Tamil Nadu reached a self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction on April 6, putting the country on a path toward energy independence powered by the world's largest thorium reserves.
Plasma spinning at 88.4 kilometers per second was the overlooked factor that explains why tokamak divertors wear unevenly — a fix that could affect the design of every future fusion reactor.
Energy experts warn that restoring normal oil production and shipping will take months, keeping fuel costs high for consumers.
Breakthrough research reveals how electrical charges move so efficiently through biological systems and energy technologies.
Dramatic reversal from Tuesday's $117 peak sends energy futures tumbling while stock futures surge on diplomatic breakthrough.
Breakthrough discovery explains why escaping plasma particles hit one side of fusion exhaust systems harder than the other, crucial for reactor design.
Americans increasingly consider electric vehicles as fuel costs surge, but affordability remains a significant barrier to adoption.
Nationwide gas prices hit $4.08 per gallon for unleaded and $5.51 for diesel as ongoing Middle East conflict disrupts global energy markets.
Discovery explains why particles hit fusion reactor walls unevenly, advancing practical reactor design by combining rotation with drift effects.
Researchers transform flat 2D materials into tubular structures that act like "highways" for ions, boosting energy storage and sensor capabilities.
President fails to reassure markets about conflict resolution timeline, driving energy costs higher and triggering stock sell-off.
President declares preference to "take the oil in Iran" and considers seizing island responsible for more than 90% of Iran's oil exports.
Drivers across America face significant pain at the pump as Persian Gulf oil supply disruptions push fuel costs to highest levels since 2022.
President says he wants to 'take the oil in Iran' and is weighing capture of facility that handles 90% of country's exports.
A University of Houston team used a 'pressure quenching' technique on mercury-based copper oxide to exceed the previous record set in 1993, pushing toward the holy grail of room-temperature superconductivity.
The president paused threatened strikes on Iranian power infrastructure for 10 more days, citing ongoing negotiations, as energy economists warn Southeast Asia faces the sharpest pain.
The Interior Department agreed to compensate French energy giant TotalEnergies for abandoning two East Coast offshore wind leases, setting a precedent that could expose the government to billions more in similar claims.
The national average for regular gasoline has risen for 23 consecutive days since the United States launched military operations against Iran, with analysts warning that $4-a-gallon gas may arrive within days.
Fires broke out across multiple units at Kuwait's Mina al-Ahmadi refinery — processing 730,000 barrels per day — as Iran escalated its campaign against Gulf Arab states supporting U.S. and Israeli operations.
The nationwide blackout was caused by a failure at the Nuevitas thermoelectric plant, highlighting Cuba's decaying infrastructure amid U.S. sanctions and fuel shortages.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent authorized the temporary sale of Iranian crude oil stranded at sea in a desperate bid to cool gas prices near $4 a gallon, even as the Pentagon deployed thousands more Marines and requested $200 billion in war funding.