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  • TIDAL NRG, Energy Tech, and Qynergy Forge Strategic MOU to Launch Breakthrough Power & Manufacturing Joint Venture

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    AUSTIN, Texas, November 21, 2025 (Newswire.com)
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    TIDAL NRG LLC (“TIDAL”), Energy Tech LLC (“Energy Tech”), and Qynergy announced today that the parties have executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlining their intent to form a joint venture focused on next-generation power infrastructure, regenerative energy technologies, high-efficiency materials, and advanced manufacturing capabilities in Texas.

    Under the MOU, the parties will collaborate to evaluate and structure a joint venture that includes:

    • The option to develop and construct a new manufacturing facility in a mutually approved Texas location to support advanced energy technology production and deployment.

    • Exclusive access for TIDAL to Energy Tech’s regenerative power and quantum data center technologies, which incorporate high-grade graphene components to enhance energy density, thermal stability, and overall system efficiency.

    • Negotiation of a power-as-a-service (PaaS) offtake agreement, enabling TIDAL to deliver scalable, resilient power solutions across its hyperscale on-grid and off-grid portfolio.

    “This MOU marks an important step in combining market-leading energy technologies with TIDAL’s portfolio of powered land assets and hyperscale partnerships,” said Chad L. Swensen, President & CEO of TIDAL NRG LLC. “We believe the potential joint venture could accelerate the deployment of disruptive power solutions across the state of Texas.”

    Alan Gaines, Chairman of TIDAL NRG, added:
    “This collaboration brings together best-in-class technology partners to address one of the most urgent challenges of our time – delivering reliable, scalable power to support America’s digital and industrial growth. By aligning with Energy Tech and Qynergy, we are positioning TIDAL to lead the next wave of energy innovation in Texas.”

    Dr. Chester Coleman, Chief Technology Officer of TIDAL NRG, underscored the breakthrough nature of the technology stack:
    “The convergence of regenerative power systems, quantum-coordinated data center architecture, and high-grade graphene-based components represents a transformational leap for the energy and compute industries. Graphene’s exceptional conductivity, strength, and thermal properties unlock new performance thresholds that traditional materials simply can’t achieve.”

    Dr. Coleman also shared his enthusiasm for the collaboration:
    “I’m excited to be working alongside the TIDAL management team to bring this groundbreaking technology to market. Their vision, operational discipline, and ability to execute at scale create the perfect environment for deploying innovations – including graphene-enhanced power systems – that can fundamentally reshape the future of energy and high-density compute infrastructure.”

    The collaboration also positions the parties to explore grant funding, strategic capital opportunities, and rapid commercialization pathways that leverage Qynergy’s engineering strengths and Energy Tech’s regenerative and quantum power platforms.

    The MOU establishes a framework and negotiation of definitive agreements expected in early 2026.

    About TIDAL NRG LLC
    TIDAL NRG is a Texas-based power infrastructure company developing on-grid and off-grid solutions for hyperscale data centers, energy-intensive industries, and next-generation compute infrastructure.

    About Energy Tech LLC
    Energy Tech develops regenerative power systems, graphene-enhanced high-efficiency components, and quantum data center technologies designed to deliver resilient and efficient power at scale.

    About Qynergy
    Qynergy provides technology innovation, commercialization support, and advanced engineering solutions across energy, defense, and scientific sectors.

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  • Letters: Alameda County should stop coddling criminals

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    In your report on the horrific killing of coach John Beam, Alameda County Chief Public Defender Brendon Woods argued that “Instead of more jail and prison, we should invest in more effective solutions, such as diversion, mentorship and violence interruption.”

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  • Healey to Trump: Release LIHEAP fuel assistance

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    BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey is joining a chorus demanding the Trump administration release federal dollars aimed at helping low-income people heat their homes with winter fast approaching.

    On Thursday, Healey blasted President Donald Trump for delays in distributing Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program funding, which comes even after the federal government reopened last week following a 43-day shutdown. The Democrat said the Trump administration has said it will not release LIHEAP money to states until the end of the month.

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  • Opinion | End U.S. Energy Dependence

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    The Trump administration’s renewed focus on securing critical minerals highlights an urgent truth, reinforced in “China Aims to Keep U.S. Military From Obtaining Its Rare Earths” (U.S. News, Nov. 12): America’s energy future depends on what we build and where we build it.

    For too long, we have relied on foreign sources for the rare-earth elements and advanced materials that power everything from electric grids and defense systems to the data centers fueling artificial intelligence. Even with the rare-earths deal Mr. Trump struck with China last month, more action is required to diversify supplies and strengthen domestic production as an essential step toward energy security.

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  • Want To Support Your Mitochondria? Try Getting More Leucine

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    Leucine is best known as a muscle-building amino acid. But new preclinical research1 suggests that it may have a deeper role in how our cells make energy. Beyond supporting protein synthesis, leucine appears to directly influence how mitochondria maintain and produce energy.* 

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  • Valar Atomics Says It’s the First Nuclear Startup to Achieve Criticality

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    Startup Valar Atomics said on Monday that it achieved criticality—an essential nuclear milestone—with the help of one of the country’s top nuclear laboratories. The El Segundo, California-based startup, which last week announced it had secured a $130 million funding round with backing from Palmer Luckey and Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar, claims that it is the first nuclear startup to create a critical fission reaction.

    It’s also, more specifically, the first company in a special Department of Energy pilot program aiming to get at least three startups to criticality by July 4 of next year to announce it had achieved this reaction. The pilot program, which was formed following an executive order President Donald Trump signed in May, has upended US regulation of nuclear startups, allowing companies to reach new milestones like criticality at a rapid pace.

    “Zero power criticality is a reactor’s first heartbeat, proof the physics holds,” Valar founder Isaiah Taylor said in a statement. “This moment marks the dawn of a new era in American nuclear engineering, one defined by speed, scale, and private-sector execution with closer federal partnership.”

    Criticality is the term used for when a nuclear reactor is sustaining a chain reaction—the first step in providing power. Enriched nuclear fuel releases neutrons, which hit other atoms, which then split apart; neutrons from that process then hit other atoms, and start the reaction over. This process is known as fission. A properly functioning reactor has just enough reactions to keep that fission chain going, reaching a state of criticality.

    “Think of a long chain of dominoes,” says Adam Stein, director of the Nuclear Energy Innovation program at the Breakthrough Institute, an eco-modernist policy center. “If you have those dominoes spaced out too far, a domino won’t hit the next one. If they’re spaced just right, then one hits the next, hits the next, and you have the reaction you’re hoping for.”

    There’s a difference between the type of criticality Valar reached this week—what’s known as cold criticality or zero-power criticality—and what’s needed to actually create nuclear power. Nuclear reactors use heat to create power, but in cold criticality, which is used to test a reactor’s design and physics, the reaction isn’t strong enough to create enough heat to make power.

    The reactor that reached criticality this week is not actually Valar’s own model, but rather a blend of the startup’s fuel and technology with key structural components provided by the Los Alamos National Laboratory, one of the DOE’s research and development laboratories. The combination reactor builds off a separate fuel test performed last year at the laboratory, using fuel similar to what Valar’s reactor will use.

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  • Enbridge $1.4 Billion Project Aims to Boost Canadian Oil Flow to U.S. Refineries

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    Pipeline operator Enbridge ENB 0.51%increase; green up pointing triangle will push ahead with a $1.4 billion expansion of its core network to boost deliveries of Canadian heavy oil and reach key refining markets in the U.S. Midwest and Gulf Coast.

    The Canadian energy company said Friday it reached a final investment decision on the first phase of a project to optimize its Mainline network, which is forecast to add egress capacity from Canada that will support increased production in the country and connect with what it described as the best refining markets in North America.

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  • Texas startup raises $5.5M for revolutionary solar towers that produce 50% more energy

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    Texas startup Janta Power has secured $5.5 million in seed funding to expand its next-generation solar power towers, a vertical alternative to flat solar farms. The funding round was led by MaC Venture Capital with support from Collab Capital. The investment shows strong confidence in 3D solar systems that can reshape renewable energy worldwide.

    Why flat solar panels are no longer enough

    Traditional solar panels cover large flat areas on rooftops or open fields. This approach uses a lot of land and misses much of the day’s available sunlight. The sun moves across the sky, but flat panels capture energy best only when it is directly overhead.

    Janta Power takes a different approach. The company’s pivoting solar towers stack panels vertically to create a compact three-dimensional structure that captures more sunlight throughout the day. Think of it as the solar version of a skyscraper: more power from less ground space.

    Janta Power’s 3D solar towers capture more sunlight throughout the day while using just a third of the land. (Janta Power)

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    How Janta’s solar towers work

    Each tower uses smart tracking software that follows the sun’s path from sunrise to sunset. By adjusting its position throughout the day, the system collects more sunlight than traditional fixed panels. This design allows the towers to produce about 50% more energy while using only one-third of the land required by flat-panel systems.

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    Because of their vertical orientation, the towers can capture sunlight during early morning and late afternoon when flat arrays are least efficient. The result is a steadier flow of electricity across the entire day, reducing stress on power grids and lowering the need for short-term backup plants.

    Stronger, smarter and more efficient

    Janta’s towers are also built for strength. Each structure can withstand winds up to 170 miles per hour. The towers feature durable steel frames and modular foundations that simplify installation in a wide range of environments.

    Pilot programs are already operating at Munich International Airport, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and facilities managed by Aena, which oversees more than 70 airports worldwide. 

    A game-changer for energy economics

    The company’s 3D geometry gives each site a capacity factor of around 32%, compared to roughly 22% for flat panels. This greater efficiency lowers the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) to about $0.05 per kilowatt-hour, well below the global average of $0.15.

    That advantage can make renewable power more accessible for industries such as data centers, universities and telecom operations that need reliable and consistent energy.

    People at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

    Built to endure 170 mph winds, Janta’s modular towers are already powering airports in Munich, Dallas–Fort Worth, and across Aena’s global network. (Shelby Tauber/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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    What this means for you

    For businesses and communities, Janta Power’s technology could mean smaller solar installations that deliver more energy for less money. Because the towers need less land, they can fit into urban areas, airports or industrial zones that could not host traditional solar farms.

    For everyday consumers, these innovations can bring cleaner, more stable and more affordable power to local grids while supporting a greener energy future.

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    Kurt’s key takeaways

    Janta Power’s vertical tower design and intelligent tracking system show what happens when creativity meets clean energy. The company’s technology makes it possible to generate more power from less space, setting a new standard for solar innovation.

    Rows of solar panels at the Toms River Solar Farm which was built on an EPA Superfund site in Toms River, New Jersey, U.S., 26 May, 2021

    Smart tracking software automatically pivots each tower from sunrise to sunset, boosting efficiency by up to 50% compared to traditional flat panels. (REUTERS/Dane Rhys)

    If we can rethink the shape of solar energy, what other parts of our world could we redesign for a smarter, more sustainable future? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com

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  • Dems accuse EPA of trying to kill greenhouse gas reporting program that aids cap-and-trade

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    A group of climate-minded Democrats wrote Monday to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, accusing the agency of improperly moving to terminate a federal greenhouse gas-tracking program that blue states have used as a model for their own carbon tax and cap-and-trade systems.

    The Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, or GHGRP, was created under a congressional appropriation during the Obama administration. It funded an EPA rule requiring large energy producers and other high-emission industries to report their greenhouse gas output levels.

    Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., a green-energy engineer who had a key role in crafting the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) praised in blue states and criticized by conservatives, led the letter to Zeldin in his role as vice chair of a House caucus focused on sustainable energy.

    “We write to inform you that the Environmental Protection Agency is violating clear congressional directives by proposing to end the EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program,” Casten’s letter read.

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    EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin of New York speaks before Congress. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

    “For more than a decade, this program has been the most important source of transparent and verifiable climate pollution data in the federal government, and the EPA has clear authority and obligation to continue maintaining it.”

    The letter, also signed by key energy coalition members Reps. Donald Beyer of Virginia, Paul Tonko of New York, Mike Quigley of Illinois, and Doris Matsui of California, all Democrats, said ending the program would undermine “evidence-based governance” at a key moment in climate change “challenges.”

    Casten’s group told Zeldin the move appears to be the latest strike in “scientific data censorship” by President Donald Trump and his administration, accusing the feds of restricting, hiding or defunding data-centered operations across the various agencies.

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    Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., speaks to reporters in Washington. (Nathan Posner/Anadolu via Getty Images)

    Reached by Fox News Digital, an EPA official confirmed receipt of Casten’s letter and said the agency will respond through appropriate channels.

    A source familiar with the situation argued the GHGRP has no material impact on improving human health or protecting the environment, and is instead just another onerous regulation for the federal government to pass on to energy producers who would rather focus on providing efficiency to American consumers.

    Removing the rule and the program would save the private sector up to $2.4 billion in regulatory costs connected to reporting and statutory obligations, critics have said.

    California and New York have similar programs at the state level, and the Empire State’s DEP disclosed in a fact sheet that its version of GHGRP aims to be helpful in creating cap-and-trade — or as critics call cap-and-tax — levies.

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    Facilities emitting more than 25,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year must report their outputs to the EPA under the current rule. That rubric tends to envelop power plants, oil refineries, large-scale metallurgy, and waste management landfills.

    Elements considered reportable also include methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons and sulphur hexafluoride.

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  • EVs beat gas after two years, study finds

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    Electric vehicles are proving their worth when it comes to long-term emissions. While building an EV creates more pollution upfront because battery production demands more energy, the balance changes fast once the car is on the road. After about two years of normal driving, an electric car overtakes a gas-powered one in total CO2 savings and keeps widening the gap over time.

    A peer-reviewed study published in PLOS Climate supports this finding. Researchers Pankaj Sadavarte, Drew Shindell, and Daniel Loughlin conducted the analysis titled, “Comparing the climate and air pollution footprints of Lithium-ion BEVs and ICEs in the U.S. incorporating systemic energy system responses.” Their work examined how manufacturing, fuel production and vehicle operation affect both climate and air quality over a vehicle’s lifetime.

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    New research from PLOS Climate shows electric cars surpass gas vehicles in total CO2 savings after just two years on the road. (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

    How the study shows EVs overtake gas cars in emissions

    Using the Global Change Analysis Model (GCAM), the study simulated how U.S. transportation and energy systems interact through 2050 under different rates of EV adoption. The results show that while manufacturing EVs releases about 30% more CO2 than producing gas cars, that gap closes quickly once you drive. By the end of year two, EVs emit less carbon overall, and the advantage widens over time as the power grid shifts toward cleaner energy sources.

    Each additional kilowatt-hour of battery capacity is projected to eliminate roughly 485 pounds of CO2 by 2030 and about 280 pounds by 2050. That reflects continued progress in electricity generation and efficiency gains across the EV industry. Over an estimated 18-year lifespan, gas-powered vehicles produce two to three and a half times more pollution-related damage than electric ones. Those damages include the social and economic costs of climate change and health issues linked to air pollution.

    An electric car charges up.

    While building EV batteries creates more emissions upfront, cleaner power grids and zero tailpipe output help electric vehicles pull ahead over time. (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

    How the GCAM model works

    The GCAM model links global energy use, economic activity, and emissions across multiple sectors. In this analysis, researchers measured not only tailpipe emissions but also the upstream effects from mining, refining, and fuel processing. They also factored in how growing EV adoption changes the energy mix. As electricity demand rises, cleaner energy sources like wind, solar and nuclear expand their share, while coal steadily declines.

    By 2050, electricity generation from gas, wind and solar grows while coal falls below 6% of the total mix. This cleaner grid makes charging electric cars progressively less carbon-intensive, strengthening the case for a large-scale EV transition.

    The digital dashboard of an electric vehicle

    The study found lifetime health and climate damages from gas cars can be up to 3.5 times higher than from EVs, underscoring the long-term benefits of going electric. (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

    How EVs impact you and the environment

    If you keep a car for more than two years, switching to an EV can meaningfully reduce your carbon footprint. The study found that EVs start paying back their manufacturing emissions faster in regions with renewable-heavy grids. In states still dependent on coal, the break-even point arrives later but still occurs well before a car’s third birthday. The cleaner your local power mix, the faster your EV moves into net-positive territory.

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    The findings also highlight public health benefits. Gas vehicles emit more nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide, both of which contribute to respiratory illnesses and smog. As EVs replace traditional engines, these pollutants drop, improving air quality and reducing healthcare costs.

    Context and limitations

    The authors acknowledge that their analysis does not include emissions from recycling or disposing of vehicle parts at the end of life. Nor does it count emissions from building charging networks or new power infrastructure. Despite those exclusions, the study provides one of the most comprehensive long-term looks at how EV adoption affects both the economy and the environment.

    Because the study uses projections through 2050, results depend on future technology and energy trends. Even so, the consistent pattern across all scenarios is that EVs deliver large reductions in CO2 and air pollutants once on the road.

    What this means for you

    If you drive often and plan to own your car for several years, the data shows an EV can save both emissions and money over time. Charging on a renewable or low-carbon plan speeds the payoff even more. Choosing a vehicle that matches your driving needs helps minimize unnecessary battery production and further reduces your footprint.

    For communities, broader EV adoption means cleaner local air, fewer health-related costs and lower long-term damage from climate change.

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    Kurt’s key takeaways

    This PLOS Climate study reinforces that after the first two years, EVs deliver real and lasting climate benefits. As the U.S. grid shifts toward cleaner energy, its impact grows even stronger. The authors note that the analysis does not include emissions from recycling or charging infrastructure, yet it remains one of the most thorough long-term views of EV adoption and its effects on the economy and environment.

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  • Large wind turbine blade detaches in Massachusetts, falls in cranberry bog

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    A large wind turbine blade detached and fell into a cranberry bog in Plymouth, Massachusetts, on Friday afternoon. Plymouth Fire Chief Neil Foley says they received a call from a concerned neighbor around 1:52 p.m. who noticed one of the three blades on the 300-foot-tall wind turbine was missing.Firefighters located the detached blade several hundred feet away from the base, resting in an open cranberry bog. Sister station WCVB’s Sky5 was over the scene of the broken blade, which is between 75 to 100 feet long. We did not see any additional detached blades in the area.There were no injuries, and there is no threat to the public.The maintenance company responsible for the wind turbine responded to the scene and said the turbine automatically entered a fail-safe mode, shutting down immediately after the blade detached.They’re still conducting inspections to determine the cause of the failure, according to fire officials.“We were fortunate that this turbine is located out in the middle of the cranberry bogs and not in a residential area,” said Chief Foley. “Thankfully, no one was hurt, and the turbine automatically shut itself down as designed. As we continue to investigate, MassDEP and Inspectional Services will now do their due diligence to ensure this incident is addressed appropriately and the impacted area is cleaned up safely.”The maintenance company has cordoned off the area and is arranging for contractors to clean up the scene.

    PLYMOUTH, Mass. —

    A large wind turbine blade detached and fell into a cranberry bog in Plymouth, Massachusetts, on Friday afternoon.

    Plymouth Fire Chief Neil Foley says they received a call from a concerned neighbor around 1:52 p.m. who noticed one of the three blades on the 300-foot-tall wind turbine was missing.

    Firefighters located the detached blade several hundred feet away from the base, resting in an open cranberry bog.

    Sister station WCVB’s Sky5 was over the scene of the broken blade, which is between 75 to 100 feet long. We did not see any additional detached blades in the area.

    There were no injuries, and there is no threat to the public.

    The maintenance company responsible for the wind turbine responded to the scene and said the turbine automatically entered a fail-safe mode, shutting down immediately after the blade detached.

    They’re still conducting inspections to determine the cause of the failure, according to fire officials.

    “We were fortunate that this turbine is located out in the middle of the cranberry bogs and not in a residential area,” said Chief Foley. “Thankfully, no one was hurt, and the turbine automatically shut itself down as designed. As we continue to investigate, MassDEP and Inspectional Services will now do their due diligence to ensure this incident is addressed appropriately and the impacted area is cleaned up safely.”

    The maintenance company has cordoned off the area and is arranging for contractors to clean up the scene.

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  • Trump Administration Blocks Gunvor Takeover of Russian Oil Assets

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    Gunvor pulled its offer to buy the international assets of sanctioned Russian oil producer Lukoil after the U.S. Treasury Department said it opposed the deal and called the Swiss commodities trader the “Kremlin’s puppet.”

    The move signals the Trump administration is taking a hard-line approach in its recently launched effort to use economic pressure on Moscow to end the war in Ukraine.

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  • SierraCol Energy Achieves OGMP 2.0 Gold Standard in Record Time, Setting a New Benchmark for Methane Transparency and Performance in Latin America

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    SUNNYVALE, Calif., November 5, 2025 (Newswire.com)
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    SierraCol Energy has achieved the prestigious OGMP 2.0 Gold Standard from the United Nations Environment Programme’s International Methane Emissions Observatory (UNEP-IMEO), underscoring its position as a regional leader in transparent, cost-effective methane management.

    In only two years since joining OGMP 2.0, SierraCol reached Level 5 reporting across its material assets and met all criteria for the Gold Standard – a distinction recognizing companies with the highest quality measurement-based methane data and verified mitigation performance. According to UNEP’s An Eye on Methane 2025 report, “SierraCol and Kiwetinohk reported assets at Level 5 in their second year of membership”, achieving the Gold Standard within two years of joining the initiative.

    SierraCol’s achievement represents not just an environmental milestone but also a demonstration of leadership in operational excellence and responsible growth. The company’s discipline in setting NPV-positive decarbonization initiatives – each with a payback in the short term – reinforces that emissions reduction can create measurable economic value and align with business performance.

    “Reliable methane measurements drive high-impact decarbonization – guiding investment toward projects that deliver quick, measurable, and lasting value” said Juan Carlos Lopez Ballen, Head of Decarbonization and water footprint, at SierraCol Energy.

    SierraCol’s rapid progress builds on its early recognition in the An Eye on Methane 2024 report, where UNEP highlighted its “best-in-class implementation plan” among first-year participants – including robust reduction targets, comprehensive mitigation plans, and a clear roadmap for Level 4 and Level 5 reporting across material assets.

    To achieve this year’s milestone, SierraCol partnered with Insight M as its technical solutions provider for Level 5 measurement campaigns. Insight M employed integrated, measurement-based methodologies – combining site-level screening and source-level quantification – to reconcile methane emissions across diverse field conditions. This approach enhanced the accuracy and reliability of SierraCol’s OGMP 2.0 data and provided the measurement integrity necessary for UNEP’s Gold Standard verification.

    “SierraCol’s success demonstrates how rigorous measurement and innovative technical design can transform methane management from a compliance task into a leadership advantage,” said David Bercovich, Chief Executive Officer at Insight M. “Our collaboration shows that strong data and practical implementation can deliver both climate impact and economic performance.”

    SierraCol’s advancement exemplifies how credible data, reliable measurement, and strong governance can accelerate progress toward measurable methane reduction. Together, SierraCol, Insight M, and OGMP 2.0 are helping define what meaningful, verifiable methane leadership looks like across the energy sector in Latin America.

    About Insight M

    Founded in 2014, Insight M is a methane emissions management company helping oil and gas operators reduce emissions and improve efficiency. The world’s safest Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) solution, Insight M delivers pragmatic methane solutions that maximize profits and emissions reductions while minimizing the time operations teams need to spend in the field.. To date, it has saved customers over $500 million in gas value and prevented 140 billion cubic feet of methane from entering the atmosphere.

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  • Surging Power Costs Are Putting the Squeeze on Customers | RealClearPolitics

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    Surging Power Costs Are Putting the Squeeze on Customers

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  • China Is Filling Up Its Oil Reserves Fast

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    China has spent months building up its oil reserves. That might come in handy in the wake of the new sanctions the U.S. recently imposed on Russian crude.

    During the first nine months of the year, the world’s second-largest economy imported on average more than 11 million barrels of oil a day, an amount above the daily production of Saudi Arabia, according to official customs data. Analysts estimate 1 million to 1.2 million of those barrels were stashed in reserves each day.

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  • Rising energy prices put AI and data centers in the crosshairs | TechCrunch

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    As tech companies tout their plans for massive new data centers, consumers are increasingly worried the AI-driven gold rush will ultimately drive up the price they pay for electricity, according to a new survey.

    The report, commissioned by solar installer Sunrun, found that 80% of consumers are worried about the impact of data centers on their utility bills.

    Consumers’ concerns aren’t unfounded.

    Electricity demand in the United States held steady for over a decade, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Over the last five years, commercial users including data centers and industrial users began drinking more deeply from the grid, with annual growth rising 2.6% and 2.1%, respectively. Meanwhile, residential use only grew by 0.7% annually.

    Data centers today consume about 4% of the electricity generated in the United States, more than double their share in 2018. By 2028, consumption is forecasted to rise to 6.7% to 12%, according to Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

    Generation has managed to meet demand thanks to a surge in new capacity from solar, wind, and grid-scale battery storage. Big tech companies have been inking large deals for new utility-scale solar, in particular, attracted by the energy source’s low cost, modularity, and speed to power. Solar farms can start delivering power to data centers before they’re completed, and a new project typically takes around 18 months to complete. 

    The EIA expects renewables to dominate new generating capacity through at least the next year. The trend likely would have extended beyond 2026, but experts predict a Republican repeal of key parts of the Inflation Reduction Act will hamper the renewables’ growth.

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    Meanwhile, natural gas, another source of energy favored by data center operators, hasn’t met the moment. Production has been rising, but most of the new supplies have gone toward feeding exports rather than the domestic market. Consumption by electricity generators rose by 20% between 2019 and 2024, while exporters consumed 140% more.

    New natural gas power plants won’t be ready in time, either, since they take around four years to complete, according to the International Energy Agency. A backlog of turbines used by gas-fired power plants has only compounded the problem. Manufacturers are quoting delivery dates up to seven years out, and newly announced production capacity is unlikely to change things.

    Slow natural gas buildouts coupled with kneecapped renewables have put data center developers in a bind.

    While AI and data centers aren’t entirely responsible for increasing electricity demand — industrial users have been nearly as thirsty — they’ve been leading the headlines.

    AI is likely to be the focus of consumers’ ire: More people are concerned about the technology than excited about it, according to a Pew survey. No surprise given that many employers have been wielding the tool as a way to cut headcount rather than improve augment employee productivity.

    Throw rising energy prices into the mix, and you can begin to see how a backlash might be brewing.

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  • How Chevron Got Caught in the Clash Between the U.S. and Venezuela

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    When Chevron won a new license to drill in Venezuela, it celebrated a return to one of the world’s richest oil regions, where it had operated for more than a century. Three months later, the company is in a bind.

    The Trump administration has amassed the biggest American military buildup in the Caribbean since the 1980s to exert pressure on Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro. The U.S. has carried out airstrikes on alleged drug boats, killing dozens. Land targets could come next, President Trump has said.

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