DOE Energy News

DOE Emergency Order Keeps Centralia Coal Plant Open

The Department of Energy issued an emergency order to keep Unit 2 of the Centralia coal plant in Washington available to operate, reversing its scheduled shutdown. This action aims to ensure affordable, reliable, and secure electricity for the Northwest region and mitigate blackout risks.

DOE Initiates SPR Emergency Oil Exchange

The Department of Energy has initiated an emergency oil exchange from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, offering up to 86 million barrels to stabilize global oil supply. This action is part of a larger international release aimed at addressing disruptions in the Middle East.

US to Release 172 Million Barrels of Oil From Strategic Petroleum Reserve

The U.S. Department of Energy announced the release of 172 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, beginning next week, as part of a coordinated international effort to lower energy prices. The release is expected to take approximately 120 days, with plans to replenish the reserve within the next year.

Energy Secretary Directs Sable Offshore to Restore Pipeline

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has directed Sable Offshore Corp. to restore operations of the Santa Ynez Unit and Santa Ynez Pipeline System. This action aims to address supply disruption risks and reduce reliance on foreign oil, particularly for U.S. military forces.

Energy Dept Approves LNG Export Increase at Plaquemines Terminal

The U.S. Department of Energy has authorized an immediate 13% increase in liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports from Venture Global's Plaquemines LNG Terminal in Louisiana. This approval allows for an additional 0.45 billion cubic feet per day of exports to non-free trade agreement countries.