The EU Moves Toward A Russian Gas Ban
It has been three-and-a-half years since Russia invaded Ukraine, setting off efforts to punish Russia by isolating it from global markets. However, Russia’s importance as a supplier to global energy markets has complicated these efforts, and it has been difficult for...
Why Foreign Entity Rules Could Upend Energy Tax Credits and More
Since Trump first took office in 2017, his administration and Congress alike have asked US companies to reduce their reliance on Chinese suppliers and investors. With the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Congress is no longer asking. To hear it from House Republicans, the...
Data Centers, AI, and the Fierce Arms Race Playing out in State Capitols
You can’t talk about energy policy these days without talking about artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers. Considering the vast amount of electricity they can consume, the frenzy makes sense. In Texas alone, the grid operator anticipates that data center load...
Data Centers, Geopolitics, and Other Emerging Trends from CERAWeek
Capstone was on the ground at CERAWeek—the world’s premier energy conference, a gathering of industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to discuss and shape the future of energy—in Houston earlier this month. A few key themes emerged that epitomize the...
