Wright, the founder of a fracking firm, testified that he would back all forms of low-carbon energy as well as gas, oil and coal.
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Hungry for Clean Energy, Facebook Looks to a New Type of Geothermal
As electricity demand from data centers soars, Meta and Google are looking at a novel solution: harnessing clean heat far below Earth’s surface.
J.D. Vance Is an Oil Booster and Doubter of Human-Caused Climate Change
He once said society had a climate problem but changed his position sharply while seeking Donald Trump’s endorsement in his Senate race.
How One Restaurateur Transformed America’s Energy Industry
Charif Souki’s longshot bet on liquid natural gas, or L.N.G., paid off handsomely — and turned the United States into a leading fossil-fuel exporter.
How the Ukraine War Gave Fracking in the U.K. a Second Chance
Russia’s invasion has disrupted the global energy market and led to higher prices across Europe. That has reopened the debate in Britain over shale gas extraction.
U.K. Halts Fracking in England, Citing Quake Concerns
Boris Johnson’s government, which is preparing for a general election, said the ban would be in place until there was “compelling new evidence” that it could be carried out safely.
China Experiences a Fracking Boom, and All the Problems That Go With It
A series of three earthquakes in the heart of China’s fracking country has raised fears among residents of the technology’s impact.