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For decades, CO2 has helped America produce reliable energy here at home, reducing reliance on foreign resources and transforming the United States into a global energy leader.  You’ve probably heard of enhanced oil recovery, or “E-O-R”. E-O-R is a method used to produce more oil from mature reservoirs. The primary approach for E-O-R is injecting […]

Since 2014, ClearPath has existed to strengthen American innovation and develop solutions that reduce energy emissions. In addition to groundbreaking, forward-looking ideas, progress depends on people who can turn those ideas into tangible, durable policy.  The ClearPath Conservative Leadership Program (CCLP) aspires to help foster, educate and place rising professionals in the offices and o…

On July 4th, 2026, America celebrated its 250th birthday. Meanwhile, the nuclear industry celebrated something else: it met and exceeded a deadline many believed it couldn’t–and made history in the process. In May 2025, President Trump directed the Department of Energy (DOE) to get at least three advanced reactors critical by Independence Day 2026. The […]

This op-ed was originally published by Daily Caller on July 5, 2026. Click here to read the entire piece. It took energy to power America’s first 250 years, and it will take energy to power the next 250 years. To meet growing global energy demand, and fulfill President Donald Trump’s American energy dominance goals, America needs its […]

The United States must rapidly deploy new sources of reliable, affordable, and clean power to meet rising electricity demand from data centers, industrial growth, and the electrification of multiple sectors. Whether the power comes from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, or other sources, every new project must navigate the grid interconnection process, which is the biggest […]

Energy security doesn’t just power economies; it defines alliances. Few nations understand this better than Japan. With scarce domestic resources and deep import dependence, the country knows firsthand how vulnerable it is to global supply shocks, making energy security a national imperative. ClearPath’s educational series, the Clean Energy Innovation Academy (CEIA), took nine U.S. Senate […

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 […]