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A 2026 Guide to the Oklahoma Data Center Boom
If you have driven past a massive, windowless warehouse recently and wondered "What is that thing?" you are not alone.
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December 2025 Energy Debrief
The final month of 2025 has arrived with a clear theme:
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Crescent Energy to Acquire Vital Energy in $3.1 Billion All-Stock Deal, Boosting Scale and Synergies
Executive Summary
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Overview of New and Proposed U.S. LNG Export Projects
The United States is expanding its liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity to meet global demand, with several projects under construction or in…
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Google’s $9 Billion Investment: Powering Oklahoma’s AI Future and Synergizing National Tech Growth
In a landmark move announced on August 13, 2025, Google has committed $9 billion over the next two years to expand its cloud and AI infrastructure in…
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MPLX Bolsters Permian Basin Presence with $2.375 Billion Northwind Midstream Acquisition
On July 31, 2025, MPLX LP, a leading midstream energy company, announced a $2.375 billion cash acquisition of Northwind Delaware Holdings LLC (Northwind…
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ONEOK Boosts Permian Basin Growth with $365 Million Bighorn Plant Investment
On August 4, 2025, ONEOK, Inc.
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FERC Approves Supplemental Environmental Reviews for Texas LNG and Rio Grande LNG Projects
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued final supplemental environmental impact statements (EIS) for two major liquefied natural gas…
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Energy Transfer Bolsters LNG Leadership with Chevron Deal
Another Promise of the Safety, Cleanliness, and Reliability of LNG
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Keyera’s C$5.15B ($3.75B USD) Acquisition of Plains’ Canadian NGL Business
It's a Game Changer
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Linde’s $400 Million Investment Ignites Louisiana’s Energy Future
Louisiana is surging to the forefront of the global energy transition, driven by a series of transformative investments in clean energy and liquefied…
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U.S. LNG Surges Forward
FERC Approvals and Regulatory Shifts in 2025
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