Chevron-Led Consortium to Build US Data Centers Powered by Natural Gas
Chevron, Engine No. 1, and GE Vernova announced a joint venture to build natural gas-powered data centers across the US, aiming for 4 gigawatts of power by 2027 to support AI development and counter China's AI advancements, initially bypassing the electricity grid.
Chevron-Led Consortium to Build US Data Centers Powered by Natural Gas
Chevron, Engine No. 1, and GE Vernova announced a joint venture to build natural gas-powered data centers across the US, aiming for 4 gigawatts of power by 2027 to support AI development and counter China's AI advancements, initially bypassing the electricity grid.
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52% Bias Score
Hungary and Turkey Condemn Ukrainian Attack on TurkStream Pipeline
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto and Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar condemned the Ukrainian drone attack on the TurkStream natural gas pipeline in Russia"s Krasnodar region on January 13, 2024, calling for EU action to protect this crucial energy supply route to Central Europe...
Hungary and Turkey Condemn Ukrainian Attack on TurkStream Pipeline
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto and Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar condemned the Ukrainian drone attack on the TurkStream natural gas pipeline in Russia"s Krasnodar region on January 13, 2024, calling for EU action to protect this crucial energy supply route to Central Europe...
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Promise of Increased US Gas Exports to Europe: Boon or Bane?
US President-elect Donald Trump's promise to boost US energy production, potentially increasing LNG exports to Europe, could ease the continent's energy crisis and reduce reliance on Russia, but market forces and potential trade tensions pose significant challenges.
Trump's Promise of Increased US Gas Exports to Europe: Boon or Bane?
US President-elect Donald Trump's promise to boost US energy production, potentially increasing LNG exports to Europe, could ease the continent's energy crisis and reduce reliance on Russia, but market forces and potential trade tensions pose significant challenges.
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40% Bias Score
Energy Prices Surge Amidst Sanctions and Increased Demand
Increased energy demand and renewed US sanctions against Russia caused a surge in crude oil and natural gas prices in January 2025, reaching levels not seen since late 2022 and August 2024 respectively, posing significant risks to the Eurozone economy.
Energy Prices Surge Amidst Sanctions and Increased Demand
Increased energy demand and renewed US sanctions against Russia caused a surge in crude oil and natural gas prices in January 2025, reaching levels not seen since late 2022 and August 2024 respectively, posing significant risks to the Eurozone economy.
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40% Bias Score
Russia Expands Gas Exports to Asia Amidst Uncertain India Pipeline Plans
Russia will increase gas supplies to Central Asia by 10-15 billion cubic meters annually and boost exports to China beyond the Power of Siberia pipeline's 38 billion cubic meter capacity by 2025, while the prospect of a pipeline to India remains uncertain due to high costs.
Russia Expands Gas Exports to Asia Amidst Uncertain India Pipeline Plans
Russia will increase gas supplies to Central Asia by 10-15 billion cubic meters annually and boost exports to China beyond the Power of Siberia pipeline's 38 billion cubic meter capacity by 2025, while the prospect of a pipeline to India remains uncertain due to high costs.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey's Inflation Data Discrepancy Raises Concerns
Turkey's TÜİK reported December inflation at 44.38%, while ENAG calculated it at 83.40%, impacting millions of public servants and retirees whose 2025 salary increases are based on the lower figure; this discrepancy raises concerns about data manipulation and transparency.
Turkey's Inflation Data Discrepancy Raises Concerns
Turkey's TÜİK reported December inflation at 44.38%, while ENAG calculated it at 83.40%, impacting millions of public servants and retirees whose 2025 salary increases are based on the lower figure; this discrepancy raises concerns about data manipulation and transparency.
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56% Bias Score
US Energy Firms Partner to Power AI Data Centers with Natural Gas
Chevron, Engine No. 1, and GE Vernova are partnering to build up to four gigawatts of natural gas-powered data centers across the US by 2027 to meet the rising electricity needs of AI development, using seven American-made GE Vernova turbines and initially bypassing the existing transmission grid.
US Energy Firms Partner to Power AI Data Centers with Natural Gas
Chevron, Engine No. 1, and GE Vernova are partnering to build up to four gigawatts of natural gas-powered data centers across the US by 2027 to meet the rising electricity needs of AI development, using seven American-made GE Vernova turbines and initially bypassing the existing transmission grid.
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48% Bias Score
Record Gas Consumption in 2024: Fragile Market Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
Global natural gas consumption hit a record high in 2024, up 115 billion cubic meters from 2023, driven by strong Asian demand; however, the market remains fragile due to limited supply and geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning the halt of Russian gas transit through Ukraine.
Record Gas Consumption in 2024: Fragile Market Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
Global natural gas consumption hit a record high in 2024, up 115 billion cubic meters from 2023, driven by strong Asian demand; however, the market remains fragile due to limited supply and geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning the halt of Russian gas transit through Ukraine.
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32% Bias Score
New Texas Gas Storage Facility Bolsters Grid Ahead of Arctic Blast
Texas's new 24 billion cubic foot Trinity Gas Storage facility begins operations, bolstering the state's energy grid ahead of an arctic cold snap; this follows grid improvements and increased generation since 2021's Winter Storm Uri, easing concerns about blackouts despite intermittent renewable ene...
New Texas Gas Storage Facility Bolsters Grid Ahead of Arctic Blast
Texas's new 24 billion cubic foot Trinity Gas Storage facility begins operations, bolstering the state's energy grid ahead of an arctic cold snap; this follows grid improvements and increased generation since 2021's Winter Storm Uri, easing concerns about blackouts despite intermittent renewable ene...
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40% Bias Score
Whitebark Expands Clean Energy Portfolio with \$1.67 Million King Energy Acquisition
Whitebark Energy acquired King Energy's South Australian gas, hydrogen, and helium exploration portfolio for \$1.67 million, expanding its clean energy holdings and gaining access to the Alinya 3H project, a large, undrilled area with potential for significant reserves.
Whitebark Expands Clean Energy Portfolio with \$1.67 Million King Energy Acquisition
Whitebark Energy acquired King Energy's South Australian gas, hydrogen, and helium exploration portfolio for \$1.67 million, expanding its clean energy holdings and gaining access to the Alinya 3H project, a large, undrilled area with potential for significant reserves.
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60% Bias Score
Utilities Sector Booms on AI, but Mid-Cap Companies Offer Better Long-Term Potential
The utilities sector experienced a remarkable 20% surge in 2024, led by companies like Vistra (260% increase), Constellation Energy (90% increase), and Talen Energy (200% increase), primarily due to their role in powering data centers and artificial intelligence infrastructure; however, Morningstar ...
Utilities Sector Booms on AI, but Mid-Cap Companies Offer Better Long-Term Potential
The utilities sector experienced a remarkable 20% surge in 2024, led by companies like Vistra (260% increase), Constellation Energy (90% increase), and Talen Energy (200% increase), primarily due to their role in powering data centers and artificial intelligence infrastructure; however, Morningstar ...
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48% Bias Score
Tanzania's CNG Revolution: Cheap Fuel, Long Queues"
Tanzania's CNG vehicle conversion program, launched in earnest in 2018, has seen 5,000 vehicles switch to CNG due to its cheaper price, but only four filling stations in Dar es Salaam are causing massive queues and delays.
Tanzania's CNG Revolution: Cheap Fuel, Long Queues"
Tanzania's CNG vehicle conversion program, launched in earnest in 2018, has seen 5,000 vehicles switch to CNG due to its cheaper price, but only four filling stations in Dar es Salaam are causing massive queues and delays.
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44% Bias Score