Your Weekly Energy News Roundup Stay up to date with the latest energy news! US ENERGY UPDATE | February 25, 2025 View this email in your browser The Republican governor hopes the Trump administration won't play favorites as it rolls out its new energy policy priorities. Republican Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt urged the Trump administration to treat all types of energy production the same as it overhauls U.S. policy — and to honor the clean energy contracts signed by the Biden administration. Read More  Gov. Abbott uses State of the State Address to call for water, energy upgrades Texas has increased power generation by more than 35% in recent years, much of that is solar power which now makes up a larger percentage of the electric energy mix. But the state's focus remains on fossil fuels with the governor signing legislation that would incentivize companies to build new natural gas plants. Read More  New Trump administration greenlights its first Louisiana LNG plant A study commissioned by the Department of Energy in 2024 found that the U.S. has already approved enough LNG exports to meet global demand, advising future administrations to take caution before approving larger LNG projects. It also found that exporting more LNG could increase the cost of natural gas in the U.S., especially on the Gulf Coast and in the Southwest. The study also found that the unfettered rise of LNG could displace the development of renewable energy in other parts of the world, especially Asian countries. Read More Small modular reactors could help Indiana shift to 24/7 carbon-free electricity with economic benefits, study says A new Purdue University-led study prepared for the Indiana Office of Energy Development (IOED) explores the feasibility and potential impact of implementing small modular reactors (SMRs) in the state. It also outlines opportunities for Indiana to address key challenges with the deployment of this technology both within the state and nationwide. Read More Solar power has exploded in popularity as wind lags, report shows Corporations led much of the push to buy clean power in 2024, with companies signing up to buy 28 gigawatts of zero-carbon power. A new trend for 2024 was diversification of these purchases to include not just wind and solar but also nuclear. Read More Subscribe to the US Energy Update The US Energy Update was created to keep the public informed about the wide range of energy news which comes from the diverse and fast-paced energy industry. Our mission is to provide a compendium of interesting and insightful news relevant to energy industry professionals and observers.   Subscribe Today Copyright © 2025 US Energy Update, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.