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Oil on track for weekly gains after Fed rate cut, rising Middle East tensions 
 

Oil futures were on track for solid weekly gains, boosted by the Federal Reserve's large rate cut and a renewed rise in tensions in the Middle East.

 
Three Mile Island's Nuclear Plant to Reopen, Help Power Microsoft's AI Centers 
 

The 20-year deal with Constellation Energy would kick-start the site of the nation's worst nuclear power accident.

 
Move Over, Oil Producers. These Energy Stocks Are Taking the Lead. 
 

Pipeline companies, not oil producers, are the hot oil stocks now.

 
Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk 
 

The latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.

 
U.S. Crude Oil Stockpiles Fall in Week Ended Sept. 13 
 

Commercial crude oil stockpiles excluding the Strategic Petroleum Reserve fell by 1.6 million barrels to 417.5 million barrels in the week ended Sept. 13 and were about 4% below the five-year average for the time of year, the EIA said.

 
BP to Sell U.S. Onshore Wind Energy Business 
 

The divestment is part of a wider strategy to simplify the business and increase the company's value as it transitions to an integrated energy company, BP said.

 
Renewables, and Good Luck, Prop Up Power Grid Through Extreme Heat 
 

The grid has avoided rolling blackouts so far this summer. Regions that added renewables and batteries quickly have fared better than others.

 
Saipem Wins $4 Billion QatarEnergy Contract 
 

Saipem shares rose sharply after it was awarded an engineering, procurement and construction contract from QatarEnergy LNG.

 
It's the Epicenter of U.S. Gas Exports, and a Hurricane Magnet 
 

When Francine slammed southern Louisiana, it became the latest storm to hit near an area that has become the epicenter of U.S. LNG exports.

 
Why Washington and Big Oil Are Investing Billions in Ammonia 
 

The latest bet is a $1.56 billion Energy Department loan commitment for a Wabash Valley Resources ammonia project in Indiana.

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