Arguably, a prolonged struggle with #Iran and high (but manageable) #OilPrices are good for #Trump politically. Both in the US #Oilfields ( read: #swingstates ) and to bolster his image as the american savior being constantly attacked and belittled by the world’s ‚#Elite‘. As an added bonus, the #EnergyCrisis puts #Europe in a major bind, helps out his buddy #Putin and incentivizes a further buildout in the #American Oil Industry to create more dependence around the world.

Iran’s Retaliation Reignites Discontent With US Military Bases in Middle East

The US spent decades building an empire of military bases throughout the Middle East. Now they’re under attack.

https://murica.website/2026/03/irans-retaliation-reignites-discontent-with-us-military-bases-in-middle-east/

Iran’s Retaliation Reignites Discontent With US Military Bases in Middle East – The USA Potato

Bakersfield, California, USA

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The Orphan Well Case For Renewable Energy

While Oklahoma's fossil fuel industry continues apace, the state also has the potential to grow its renewable energy profile.

CleanTechnica
The Orphan Well Case For Renewable Energy

While Oklahoma's fossil fuel industry continues apace, the state also has the potential to grow its renewable energy profile.

CleanTechnica
The Orphan Well Case For Renewable Energy

While Oklahoma's fossil fuel industry continues apace, the state also has the potential to grow its renewable energy profile.

CleanTechnica
The Orphan Well Case For Renewable Energy

While Oklahoma's fossil fuel industry continues apace, the state also has the potential to grow its renewable energy profile.

CleanTechnica

Friday, December 12, 2025

Explosions near Veliky Novgorod chemical plant as Russia reports mass drone attack -- Russian oil rig in Caspian Sea halts production after Ukrainian drone strike -- US sides with Russia on UN resolution on Chornobyl disaster ... and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/12/friday-december-12-2025/

#Texas #oilfields become hot spot for #datacenter builders
To say #AI is the new #oil isn't just a metaphor. In this case, companies plan to power the facility using onsite #generators fueled by #naturalgas pulled straight from the source.
They argue that, by building the facility in close proximity to these resources, they can cut costs and speed up development.
https://www.theregister.com/2025/10/16/texas_ai_bitbarns/
Decomposed dinosaurs make Texas a top destination for AI bit barns

: Datacenter hopefuls looking to cash in on AI craze are setting up shop in Lone Star State in search of cheap power

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