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Articles Tagged with ''energy development''

J.H. Campbell coal plant

Coal plant extension reignites the debate between job creation and environmental responsibility

As the DOE commits to keeping more coal plants active, the decision pits dependable power against research into clean energy transition
John Oldani
John Oldani
June 11, 2026
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As the DOE commits to keeping more coal plants active, the decision pits dependable power against research into clean energy transition


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Wind Turbines spin in a field

Growing uncertainty for America’s clean energy future

Interior secretary Doug Burgum’s appeal of a federal renewable energy ruling could create new challenges for geothermal projects and permitting reform.
John Oldani
John Oldani
June 4, 2026
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Interior secretary Doug Burgum’s appeal of a federal renewable energy ruling could create new challenges for geothermal projects and permitting reform.


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Wind turbines in Texas

Florida-based Next Era Energy wants in on wind

The merger would give the company larger market value than any U.S. energy company other than the two oil giants, ExxonMobil and Chevron.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 28, 2026
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The merger would give company larger market value than any U.S. energy company other than the two oil giants, ExxonMobil and Chevron.


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EPA administrator Lee Zeldin

Three takeaways from May's EPA budget hearing

The agency was back at Capitol Hill earlier this month for another high-stakes hearing. Here are the big points and what affects the drilling industry
John Oldani
John Oldani
May 21, 2026
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The agency was back at Capitol Hill earlier this month for another high-stakes hearing. Here are the big points and what affects the drilling industry


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Geothermal facility
Drilling News

Three bits: Revamping preconstruction, geothermal’s revival of orphan wells, and more

The Driller looks at three newsworthy items affecting the work you do. Consider it your two-minute news update for the drilling community and the industry at-large.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 13, 2026
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Each week, The Driller looks at three newsworthy items affecting the work you do. Consider it your two-minute news update for the drilling community and the industry at-large.


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An image of a train delivering coal

Trump Will Order Defense Department to Buy Coal Power

Climate and security experts say the plan is outdated and could place the U.S. at a competitive disadvantage.
Phil McKenna
February 10, 2026
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The order, first reported by The Wall Street Journal and confirmed by a White House official, comes as the administration plans to repeal the endangerment finding, a landmark climate ruling that determined greenhouse gases pose a threat to public health.


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An image of a coal mining truck

Coal Is Back (Again)

Here’s Why That Matters - and Why It’s Complicated
John Oldani
John Oldani
February 2, 2026
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The U.S. Department of Energy wants you to know one thing loud and clear: coal is not going quietly into the energy-transition night.


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An image of the moon with an interesting foreground

Because Obviously, the Moon Needs a Nuclear Reactor

There's a New Ambitious Endeavor Courtesy of President Trump’s America First Space Policy
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
January 20, 2026
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With the DOE and NASA doubling down, it’s starting to feel more like science fact... or at least, a very expensive experiment.


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An image of BLM land in Texas

Will Trump’s Push to Drill on California Public Lands be More Successful This Time Around?

In 2020, the administration put 4,000 acres in Kern County up for auction anyway, but development was blocked by additional lawsuits.
Blanca Begert
January 16, 2026
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The BLM has revived its effort to open more of California’s public lands to oil extraction. But its strategy has changed little since the agency’s earlier attempt in 2019 and drillers may not be interested.


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Energy Department Puts $134M Behind Domestic Rare Earth Supply Chains

DOE officials say that strengthening these supply chains is critical to long-term energy security
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
December 18, 2025
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The U.S. Department of Energy is opening the door to as much as $134 million in new funding aimed at strengthening domestic supply chains for rare earth elements


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