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EIA Analysis of Southwest Hydropower Generation Shows Record Lows and Slow Recovery

LCG, November 13, 2026--The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) today issued an "In-Brief Analysis" highlighting the record lows for hydropower generation in the Southwest this summer. The prolonged drought conditions affecting the Colorado River Basin caused record low hydropower generation this summer in the Southwestern electricity supply region, which includes Arizona, New Mexico, and small parts of Nevada and California. Hydropower generation from April through August 2026 was a full 28 percent lower than the 10-year average and 19 percent lower than during the same period last year.

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NRC Issues Construction Permit for Long Mott High-Temperature, Gas-Cooled Reactor in Texas

LCG, November 11, 2026--The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announced on November 9 that it has approved the Construction Permit Application ("CPA") for the Long Mott Generating Station in Texas. Long Mott Energy, LLC (LME) must obtain a separate operating license from the NRC before loading fuel or operating the reactors.

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El Paso Sells Coal and Natural Gas Assets

LCG, November 7, 2002-El Paso Corp. plans to sell over a half a billion dollars worth of assets.

El Paso, the continent's largest pipeline company, has announced the sale or future sale of some of its coal reserves, coal properties, and gas-related assets.

El Paso has said Natural Resource Partners L.P. intends to buy Coastal Coal's reserves in areas of West Virginia and Virginia for $69 million.

Westport Resources company plans to buy natural gas sources in Utah for $502 million. Uintah Basin and Ouray Fields have a combined total of over 1,000 wells, producing roughly 80 million cubic feet of gas per day.

Currently, El Paso Corporation is under scrutiny for allegedly restricting gas supply to California during the California energy crisis of 2000/2001.

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