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President Trump plans to direct an emergency power auction for Big Tech's AI data centers, aiming to reduce electricity bills for American consumers.

Germany has finalized a $9.6 billion deal to acquire a stake in TenneT Germany, easing power grid bottlenecks and unlocking funding for the energy transition.

The US administration's plan to revive Venezuela's oil industry through direct funding has been met with uncertainty, with the administration now walking back the idea of direct US cash backing.

The US Department of Energy has committed $2.7 billion to domestic uranium enrichment, aiming to reduce dependence on Russian supply, with three companies set to receive funding over 10 years.

Silicon Valley companies are starting to consider going public as interest rates remain high, AI infrastructure costs increase, and private firms mature into significant businesses, but it's not an IPO boom yet.

Geothermal energy, a renewable source, has seen relative protection under the Trump administration, with potential for growth driven by public and private funding.

Vattenfall, a Swedish power giant, is seeking state funding for new nuclear reactors, specifically small modular reactors (SMRs), as part of a plan to invest in new nuclear power in the country.

Russia's oil tax revenue is expected to drop sharply in 2026, with a 16% decline from December and a 50% decline from January 2025, posing a significant challenge to the government's budget and military funding.

The EU has approved a €90 billion interest-free loan for Ukraine, with funds allocated for 2026 and 2027, following failed talks on using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine's needs.

Ukraine continues its campaign to dismantle Russia's energy infrastructure, targeting the Slavyansky Oil Refinery and a fuel depot in the Rostov region, in an effort to disrupt Moscow's war funding.

Vitol has agreed to provide $2 billion in loans to the Ugandan government for energy infrastructure projects, including a $4 billion refinery, reviving the country's ambitions for the project.

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