It was a long-shot bet on liquid natural gas, but it paid off handsomely — and turned the United States into a leading fossil-fuel exporter.
The journalist Jake Bittle delves into the storied career of Charif Souki, the Lebanese American entrepreneur whose aptitude for risk changed the course of the American energy business.
The article outlines how Mr. So ... Show More
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Natalie Harp’s Devotion to Trump
Natalie Harp is a constant presence at President Trump’s side. She’s a 35-year-old gatekeeper, deciding much of what he sees. She stays up late with him to draft his social media posts and even texts with world leaders on his behalf. Today, Maggie Haberman, a White House correspo ... Show More
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Energy Crossroads: Trump, Musk, and Global Challenges with Peyto and New Zealand's Gas Dilemma
Summary of Recent Energy News: Trump pledges to unlock US energy potential with Alaskan oil and gas in a discussion with Elon Musk. Meanwhile, New Zealand faces a gas shortage that, although beneficial for climate goals, poses economic challenges. Additionally, Peyto has disclose ... Show More
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Daniel Yergin on What Happened to the Energy Transition
A few years ago, governments and corporations were brimming with optimism about the prospect of getting to net-zero in the efforts against climate change. Today, you hear a lot less about that. And while there's renewables getting added to the mix all the time, one energy source ... Show More
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