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Taylor’s work at Slippery Rock may be taking place in a small university lab, but it reflects a broader trend: the critical role of student researchers in advancing the technologies and practices that will shape the future of energy.

Global efforts to transition toward renewable energy are accelerating, and long-term forecasts suggest oil demand could plateau or decline beyond the 2030s.

Progress is expected to be slow, with regulatory clarity and global pricing playing central roles in shaping future investment decisions.

At the same time, Europe’s move to increase domestic supply raises questions about the future of transatlantic energy trade. 

A new report from the International Energy Agency says renewable energy is surging ahead, but natural gas demand could peak five years later than it forecasted last year.

The EPA says it will continue supporting state partners and monitoring the site to ensure long-term environmental protections are maintained.

“Progress is not measured by what we shut down but by what we build,” she said. “We do not need a movement defined by refusal; we need one defined by improvement, innovation and balance.”

Between 2013 and 2024, forced-outage rates for coal exceeded those for other major sources of electricity, including gas, nuclear and hydroelectric power, according to a report by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation.

Observers will watch not just the volumes secured but the price paid, logistics of transport and storage, and whether larger allocations will follow.

The message from both local leaders and industry is clear: the clock is ticking, and South Texas’ water future may define its economic one.