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China's nuclear power capacity nearly doubled since 2016
Today in Energy Jun 5, 2026 | 14:00 pmFrom 2016 to 2024, China's nuclear generation capacity increased 76% (24 GW), based on our International Energy Statistics (IES) data. According to the International Atomic Energy Agency's Power Reactor Information System (PRIS), China added an additional 1.1 GW of nuclear[…]
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U.S. natural gas storage capacity increased slightly in 2025
Today in Energy Jun 3, 2026 | 14:00 pmUnderground working natural gas storage capacity in the Lower 48 states increased slightly in 2025, according to our latest data, with growth concentrated in the South Central and Mountain regions. Underground natural gas storage provides a source of energy when[…]
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California natural gas prices reach historic lows in early 2026
Today in Energy Jun 2, 2026 | 14:00 pmMonthly average natural gas spot prices in California reached record lows in the first five months of 2026, dropping to values last recorded in the nationwide low-price market of 2024. Record lows were recorded in Northern California's PG&E Citygate and[…]
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Natural gas for power generation flat this summer, record high expected in 2027
Today in Energy May 28, 2026 | 14:00 pmWe forecast natural gas consumption by the U.S. electric power sector this summer will remain near recent highs and set a record next summer in our May Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO). Despite a 2% increase in overall U.S. electricity demand[…]
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The United States is a major energy exporter and importer, especially for petroleum
Today in Energy May 27, 2026 | 14:00 pmTotal energy exports from the United States reached a record 31 quadrillion British thermal units (quads) in 2025, 2% more than the previous record set in 2024. U.S. energy imports were 21 quads, down 5% from 2024. Taken together, net[…]
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Most planned natural gas pipeline capacity additions in 2026 and 2027 originate in Texas
Today in Energy May 26, 2026 | 14:00 pmDevelopers plan to bring approximately 44.9 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of new pipeline capacity online in the United States in 2026 and 2027, according to our latest Natural Gas Pipeline Projects Tracker. Approximately 70% (31.6 Bcf/d) of this[…]
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The regional differences in gasoline prices this Memorial Day
Today in Energy May 22, 2026 | 14:00 pmAgainst the backdrop of a nationwide increase in gasoline prices, regional dynamics including local supply and demand conditions, state fuel specifications, and state taxes influence the different prices drivers see at the pump.
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Coal remains competitive for power generation in the central United States
Today in Energy May 20, 2026 | 14:00 pmIn the first four months of 2026, electricity, natural gas, and coal prices suggested continued favorable economics for coal generation in MISO. The dark spread of coal, the difference between the fuel costs for coal-fired generation and the wholesale electricity[…]
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Data center server energy use grows across the commercial building stock
Today in Energy May 19, 2026 | 14:00 pmIn the Annual Energy Outlook 2026 (AEO2026), our long-term outlook, we project electricity consumed by data center servers will increase across the commercial building stock, increasing more in standalone data centers than in all other data center rooms combined. By[…]
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U.S. industrial natural gas consumption expected to hit records in 2026 and 2027
Today in Energy May 15, 2026 | 14:00 pmWe forecast U.S. industrial natural gas consumption will climb to record highs through 2027 in our latest Short-Term Energy Outlook. Industrial consumption averaged a record 23.6 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in 2025, 1% more than the record 23.4[…]
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