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The Strait of Hormuz is not just a key shipping corridor for oil; it is a critical artery for the transportation of chemicals like fertilizers, sulfuric acid and plastics. The recent disruptions in the Strait show that while supply chain volatility creates economic and strategic risks for the United States, it also presents an opportunity […]

This summer, Governors will have a unique opportunity to bolster clean, firm energy deployment in their states through Opportunity Zone designations. Selected strategically, these designations can overlap in areas eligible for additional clean energy tax incentives, improving the economics of advanced nuclear and geothermal projects. The result would be more investment in clean, reliable power [&…

The next phase of America’s energy future made its Wall Street debut this spring with resounding success. Within just a few weeks, two of the country’s most promising next-generation energy companies made their entrances to the public markets through initial public offerings (IPOs) of their corporate stock. X-energy, a Maryland-based designer of high-temperature gas reactors […]

This op-ed was originally published by The National Interest on May 21, 2026. Click here to read the entire piece. Public and private investment is accelerating reactor deployment, rebuilding the domestic fuel supply chain, and laying the foundation for a long-awaited American nuclear renaissance. One year ago, President Donald Trump signed four executive orders (EOs) that charted …

This op-ed was originally published by American Affairs on May 21, 2026. Click here to read the entire piece. The Interstate Highways run through America as asphalt and concrete strands, binding the nation together, facilitating interstate commerce, and enabling a uniquely mobile American culture. They are fundamental to the operating system of American life, yet few appreciate […]

This op-ed was originally published by American Affairs on May 20, 2026. Click here to read the entire piece. The United States faces a growing strategic challenge: China has emerged as the world’s dominant energy financier, outpacing the United States nearly ten to one in global markets. China’s growing influence not only directly challenges U.S. strategic interests but […]

In 2016, the United States exported its first cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) produced from the lower 48 states – marking the start of America’s rise as a major global LNG supplier. The U.S. is the world’s largest LNG exporter since 2022, cementing America’s role as a reliable energy supplier to allies and trading […]

Speaking before a joint session of the United States Congress this week, King Charles III delivered a pointed message: “Our alliance cannot rest on past achievements.” Nowhere is that more true than in energy.  The next chapter of the U.S.-UK relationship is being written right now, not in ink, but in megawatts, reactor designs and […]

Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is a resource to be harnessed, from oil production and agriculture to critical minerals and advanced materials. Carbon is a fundamental building block of modern society. For decades, the United States has used carbon dioxide for energy production through enhanced oil recovery (EOR). Today, American innovators are expanding carbon’s role as a […]

A sweeping modernization effort is now underway at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The agency is advancing dozens of rulemakings touching nearly every aspect of the licensing process: hearings, environmental reviews, fusion, fee recovery, radiation protection, microreactors and more. This moment is not just a burst of regulatory activity. It is the convergence of sustained efforts […]

This op-ed was originally published by The Washington Times on April 21, 2026. Click here to read the entire piece. America’s energy landscape is undergoing a major transformation. Demand is rising from data centers, advanced manufacturing and new domestic industrial activity. At the same time, global competition and geopolitical pressures are intensifying. Countries like China are…

This op-ed was originally published by The Ripon Society on April 20, 2026. Click here to read the entire piece. A year into the second Trump administration, energy dominance – global leadership and security through abundant, innovative American energy – has gone from a mantra to a guiding principle. Few technologies are better positioned than geothermal power to deliver […]

This op-ed was originally published by The Ripon Society on April 20, 2026. Click here to read the entire piece. Energy security is no longer just about how much energy a nation produces at home. While America has rightly focused on deploying energy systems domestically, competitors like China and Russia are working to manipulate and corner global […]

Next-generation geothermal power production just achieved a major milestone: bankable project financing. Years of increasing momentum behind the industry have now translated into the gold standard for private capital: financing for projects based on expected project performance. The upward trend of record federal lease sale revenues, more than $1.5B in private capital raised in the […]

America’s electric grid is often described as the “world’s largest machine”, yet it is not operating at its full potential. However, new technologies can optimize the performance of the existing grid, creating the opportunity to deliver more power, more efficiently, using assets already in the ground. Letting American energy move with new and optimized existing […]

This episode was recorded live in Utah on March 12, 2026. Click here to listen. ClearPath is partnering with the Political Climate, “Washington’s most influential energy policy podcast.” Hosted by Julia Pyper, Brandon Hurlbut and former FERC Chairman Neil Chatterjee, the show brings together energy policy leaders for candid, in-depth discussions.  What to expect: Winning the energ…