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Oil Drifts Lower Ahead of U.S.-Iran Talks

Oil prices fell in early trading ahead of direct talks between the U.S. and Iran in Geneva.

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Portland General to Buy PacifiCorp's Washington Assets for $1.9 Billion

Portland General Electric has struck a deal to buy the wind, natural-gas generation and distribution assets of Berkshire Hathaway's PacifiCorp unit in Washington state for $1.9 billion.

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How Jet Engines Are Powering Data Centers

Companies are converting aircraft engines to land-based natural gas turbines for power generation in the AI boom.

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The shale boom that made the U.S. the world's top oil producer is nearing a crucial turning point

The shale-oil revolution that transformed the U.S. into the world's top oil producer is entering a new phase - one that could see America's hard-fought lead in energy erode in fewer than five years as oil production growth peters out.

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U.S. Military Airlifts Mini Nuclear Reactor in First-Ever Flight

The reactor's journey to Utah from California is part of the Trump administration's push for more nuclear power.

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Enbridge, TC Energy Investing in Projects to Tap Rising Energy Demand

Big Canadian pipeline operators are investing heavily in anticipation that North American energy demand will continue to grow, driven in large part by the boom in data centers.

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Investment Firms Strike $3.4 Billion Deal for Peruvian Power Producer

Peru has become a battleground for foreign investments, with the U.S. and China jostling for influence in the Latin American country.

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A Nuclear-Power Startup Says It Can Rouse the Slow-Moving Industry

Alva Energy has the support of former Intel chief Pat Gelsinger, whose venture firm led its recent $33 million fundraising round.

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IEA Expects Oil Supply to Rebound After U.S. Winter Storm Slashed Output

Global supply is now projected to grow by 2.4 million barrels a day this year, with growth evenly split between OPEC+ and non-OPEC+ producers.

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Origin Energy Sees Opportunity for Data Centers by Its Power Plants

Frank Calabria, Origin's chief executive, said the Australian company would initially benefit from being a supplier of energy to data centers that he expects will drive growth in power demand in future.

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PG&E Posts Lower Profit, Tightens Adj EPS View for Year

PG&E's fourth-quarter net income fell from a year ago but the California power producer boosted the lower end of its projection for 2026 adjusted earnings.

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U.S. Crude Oil Stockpiles Post Large Weekly Build

Commercial crude oil inventories rose by 8.5 million barrels. They were expected to have fallen by 400,000 barrels.

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U.S. Energy Secretary Talks Oil Revival-and Democracy-in Venezuela Visit

Chris Wright said "enormous progress" is being made on crude production.

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February 17, 2026 07:15 ET (12:15 GMT)