United States Department of Energy

Strait of Hormuz: Maritime attacks and military escalation

26 clusters · 942 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Strait of Hormuz: US forces facilitate 1 billion barrels of oil transit

The military and economic confrontation in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait has intensified, causing significant global energy market volatility. While Houthi rebels have seized Perim Island, dual threat

US-Iran Hormuz conflict: Blockade and energy crisis

1332 clusters · 4154 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: U.S. energy costs rise as officials consider releasing strategic oil reserves

The US–Iran maritime standoff in the Strait of Hormuz has intensified, causing significant global economic volatility. While President Trump previously claimed the strait was navigable, a diplomatic impasse has stalled r

China's expanding critical-material export controls

29 clusters · 105 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: United States and Lithuania sign critical minerals agreement

Since July, Beijing’s tightened export-licence regime has deepened pressure on a range of strategic commodities. In June, China halted high-purity tungsten shipments to Japan, driving the price of tungsten hexafluoride (

United States nuclear energy development

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: United States accelerates nuclear energy policy via microreactors and large-scale projects

The United States is advancing its nuclear energy sector through technological innovation and expanded infrastructure policy. Research efforts, such as the REDUCE project involving SHINE Technologies, Argonne National

Venezuela power grid and industrial recovery efforts

29 clusters · 95 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Venezuela power grid faces vulnerability as only 21% of thermoelectric plants operate

Following a double earthquake on June 24, Venezuela is accelerating efforts to rehabilitate its National Electric System (SEN). Technical teams from Corpoelec are working 24 hours a day to repair infrastructure across ce

Bosnia and Herzegovina US energy diplomacy

2 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Croat officials from Bosnia and Herzegovina visit Washington

Bosnia and Herzegovina is pursuing increased United States investment in its energy sector to enhance security and reduce dependence on Russian gas. A primary focus is the South Gas Interconnection project, which would c

US national emergency over power grid technology

2 clusters · 42 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: US President declares national emergency to protect power grid

President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency to protect the United States bulk-power system from foreign threats via Executive Order 14420. The order prohibits the purchase, import, transfer, or installation

Heat mitigation through window insulation and AC use

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Aluminum foil on windows serves as emergency heat protection

Methods for mitigating indoor heat using aluminum foil and air conditioning have been highlighted as practical responses to rising temperatures. Initial reports suggest that applying aluminum foil to the exterior of wind

Guatemala E10 ethanol-blended gasoline implementation

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Guatemala begins distribution of E10 ethanol-blended gasoline

Guatemala is implementing the distribution of E10 gasoline, a blend composed of 90% gasoline and 10% ethanol. The initiative involves replacing traditional regular gasoline with the new mixture at approximately 2,177 ser