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EIA Estimates Record U.S. Electric Generating Capacity Additions in 2026, with Solar in the Lead

LCG, February 20, 2026--The EIA today issued an "in-brief analysis" that estimates U.S. power plant developers and operators plan to complete a record installation of 86 GW of new, utility-scale electric generating capacity that is connected to the U.S. power grid in 2026. Last year, 53 GW of new capacity was added to the grid, which was the largest capacity installation in a single year since 2002. Thus the estimate of 86 GW of new capacity in 2026 is a whopping 33 GW greater than the year prior. It should be noted that over 20 GW of the 86 GW of new capacity this year is estimated to be completed in December.

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Enhanced Geothermal Systems May Drive Significant Growth in Geothermal Power Generation

LCG, February 19, 2026--The EIA released an "in-brief analysis" today regarding the expected completion of the first, large-scale commercial enhanced geothermal system (EGS) in June 2026, and the significant growth potential for year-round, 24x7, carbon-free, renewable EGS power generation in the United States.

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El Paso Energy Completes Merger With Coastal

LCG, Jan. 30, 2001--El Paso Energy Corp. said yesterday that it completed its $24 billion merger with The Coastal Corp. following Federal Trade Commission clearance for yesterday's announcement. The company says it is now the fourth-largest U.S. energy company.

"This merger is a transforming event for both El Paso Energy and Coastal," said William A. Wise,chairman, president, and chief executive.

As part of the Federal Trade Commission approval of the merger, the company has agreed to divest its ownership in five pipeline systems as well as Coastal's ownership of the Gulfstream natural gaspipeline project.

In addition, subsidiary El Paso Energy Partners will divest certain offshore assets and its 33.92-percent interest in the Nemo gathering project, which is currently under construction.

Coastal shareholders will receive 1.23 shares of El Paso Energy common stock for each share ofCoastal common stock and Class A common stock on a tax-free basis. Coastal's outstandingconvertible preferred stock will be exchanged for El Paso Energy common stock on the same basisas if the preferred stock had been converted into Coastal common stock immediately prior to themerger.

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