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ENERGY PULSE

Friday, February 20, 2026

Market Intelligence for Energy Professionals

🎯 Today's Energy PulseUpdated 20m ago

What's happening: Saudi Arabia prequalifies firms for new gas transmission grids

The Energy Ministry has pre‑qualified eight standalone firms and seven consortia to design, build, own and operate natural‑gas transmission networks in five key industrial cities. The BOO scheme targets Al‑Kharj, Sudair and three Jeddah zones, with a technical‑bid deadline of 23 April 2026. A total of 36 industrial cities are slated for future grid development.

Also developing:

By the numbers: DOF Group acquires two high‑end AHTS vessels for $100M

⭐ Big Story of the Day

Japan Outlines US Investment Projects, Including $33bn Gas Power for Data Centres

Japan has launched the first $36 billion tranche of its $550 billion investment pledge under the 2025 U.S.–Japan trade deal, earmarking funds for a 9.2 GW natural‑gas power plant in Ohio, a synthetic‑diamond factory, and the Texas GulfLink deep‑water oil export terminal. The gas plant, described by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick as the largest ever, aims to meet soaring U.S. baseload electricity demand driven by AI‑intensive data centres. The deep‑water terminal is projected to handle up to one million barrels of crude daily and generate $400‑$600 billion over two decades. These projects underscore Japan’s strategy to secure reliable energy supplies while bolstering U.S. manufacturing and export capacity.

Source: ForexLive — Feed

🚀 Top Energy Headlines

Energy Insiders Podcast: How Industry, AI and Data Centres Are Reshaping Demand

GridBeyond CEO Michael Phelan on how industrial loads and data centres are being orchestrated by AI and batteries to unlock gigawatts of hidden flexibility for the grid. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: How industry, AI and data centres are reshaping demand appeared first on Renew Economy.

RenewEconomy

Australia’s Biggest Publicly Owned Wind Farm Gets Federal Green Tick to Go Ahead in Queensland

Australia's biggest publicly owned wind farm has been cleared for construction in Queensland coal country after gaining federal environmental approval. The post Australia’s biggest publicly owned wind farm gets federal green tick to go ahead in Queensland appeared first on Renew Economy.

RenewEconomy

How AI Found Better Battery Materials Among 14 Million Possibilities

A machine-learning loop searched 14 million battery cathode compositions and found fivefold performance gains across four metrics using fewer than 200 experiments.

Nanowerk

Single-Atom Catalyst Produces Hydrogen and Oxygen Simultaneously, Slashing Costs

Scientists developed a single-atom iridium catalyst that drives both water-splitting reactions on one electrode, using 98.5% less precious metal for cheaper green hydrogen.

Nanowerk

Saudi Arabia Prequalifies Firms for Gas Transmission Grids

The kingdom’s Energy Ministry intends to have natural gas distribution networks developed in five industrial cities on a build-own-operate basis

MEED (Middle East)

💰 Energy Fundraising

Magellan Power Raises A$15 Million Strategic Investment From Viburnin Funds

Perth‑based energy storage specialist Magellan Power announced a strategic investment from Viburnum Funds, which took a minority stake worth A$15 million. The funding will support Magellan’s expansion, including local manufacturing of its Karri home‑battery and community‑scale storage systems. The deal was reported earlier this week and is the company’s first private‑equity investment.

Growth StageMagellan Power

Consolidated Energy Secures Discounted Loan in Largest Discount Since 2023

Consolidated Energy has been offered a loan at the biggest discount since 2023, marking a significant debt financing event for the energy firm. The loan, priced at a steep discount, reflects market confidence and provides the company with needed liquidity.

Debt FinancingConsolidated Energy Company

💬 Top Energy Social Posts

Thread by @Markhamhislop

Pembina Raises Serious Questions about Canada-Alberta MOU Negotiations Janetta McKenzie of @pembina Institute has 4 concerns: 1 AB's TIER system is gutted 2 @cdnoilsands can fund its own CCS 3 No taxpayer $$ for pipeline 4 No perks for AB #ableg #abpoli https://youtu.be/ajQssj0URRs

by Markham Hislop•

Tweet by @Aeberman12

U.S. Natural Gas in Post-Vortex Price Discovery: Spot Prices Below Marginal Cost $3.27 spot price was at least $1.80 less on the red curve & $0.90 less on the orange curve #energy #NaturalGas #shale #fintwit #oilandgas #Commodities #ONGT #natgas #LNG https://t.co/OIY9qxNzmU

by Art Berman Blog•

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ENERGY PULSE

Friday, February 20, 2026

Market Intelligence for Energy Professionals

🎯 Today's Energy PulseUpdated 20m ago

What's happening: Saudi Arabia prequalifies firms for new gas transmission grids

The Energy Ministry has pre‑qualified eight standalone firms and seven consortia to design, build, own and operate natural‑gas transmission networks in five key industrial cities. The BOO scheme targets Al‑Kharj, Sudair and three Jeddah zones, with a technical‑bid deadline of 23 April 2026. A total of 36 industrial cities are slated for future grid development.

Also developing:

By the numbers: DOF Group acquires two high‑end AHTS vessels for $100M

⭐ Big Story of the Day

Japan Outlines US Investment Projects, Including $33bn Gas Power for Data Centres

Japan has launched the first $36 billion tranche of its $550 billion investment pledge under the 2025 U.S.–Japan trade deal, earmarking funds for a 9.2 GW natural‑gas power plant in Ohio, a synthetic‑diamond factory, and the Texas GulfLink deep‑water oil export terminal. The gas plant, described by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick as the largest ever, aims to meet soaring U.S. baseload electricity demand driven by AI‑intensive data centres. The deep‑water terminal is projected to handle up to one million barrels of crude daily and generate $400‑$600 billion over two decades. These projects underscore Japan’s strategy to secure reliable energy supplies while bolstering U.S. manufacturing and export capacity.

Source: ForexLive — Feed

🚀 Top Energy Headlines

Energy Insiders Podcast: How Industry, AI and Data Centres Are Reshaping Demand

GridBeyond CEO Michael Phelan on how industrial loads and data centres are being orchestrated by AI and batteries to unlock gigawatts of hidden flexibility for the grid. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: How industry, AI and data centres are reshaping demand appeared first on Renew Economy.

RenewEconomy

Australia’s Biggest Publicly Owned Wind Farm Gets Federal Green Tick to Go Ahead in Queensland

Australia's biggest publicly owned wind farm has been cleared for construction in Queensland coal country after gaining federal environmental approval. The post Australia’s biggest publicly owned wind farm gets federal green tick to go ahead in Queensland appeared first on Renew Economy.

RenewEconomy

How AI Found Better Battery Materials Among 14 Million Possibilities

A machine-learning loop searched 14 million battery cathode compositions and found fivefold performance gains across four metrics using fewer than 200 experiments.

Nanowerk

Single-Atom Catalyst Produces Hydrogen and Oxygen Simultaneously, Slashing Costs

Scientists developed a single-atom iridium catalyst that drives both water-splitting reactions on one electrode, using 98.5% less precious metal for cheaper green hydrogen.

Nanowerk

Saudi Arabia Prequalifies Firms for Gas Transmission Grids

The kingdom’s Energy Ministry intends to have natural gas distribution networks developed in five industrial cities on a build-own-operate basis

MEED (Middle East)

💰 Energy Fundraising

Magellan Power Raises A$15 Million Strategic Investment From Viburnin Funds

Perth‑based energy storage specialist Magellan Power announced a strategic investment from Viburnum Funds, which took a minority stake worth A$15 million. The funding will support Magellan’s expansion, including local manufacturing of its Karri home‑battery and community‑scale storage systems. The deal was reported earlier this week and is the company’s first private‑equity investment.

Growth StageMagellan Power

Consolidated Energy Secures Discounted Loan in Largest Discount Since 2023

Consolidated Energy has been offered a loan at the biggest discount since 2023, marking a significant debt financing event for the energy firm. The loan, priced at a steep discount, reflects market confidence and provides the company with needed liquidity.

Debt FinancingConsolidated Energy Company

💬 Top Energy Social Posts

Thread by @Markhamhislop

Pembina Raises Serious Questions about Canada-Alberta MOU Negotiations Janetta McKenzie of @pembina Institute has 4 concerns: 1 AB's TIER system is gutted 2 @cdnoilsands can fund its own CCS 3 No taxpayer $$ for pipeline 4 No perks for AB #ableg #abpoli https://youtu.be/ajQssj0URRs

by Markham Hislop•

Tweet by @Aeberman12

U.S. Natural Gas in Post-Vortex Price Discovery: Spot Prices Below Marginal Cost $3.27 spot price was at least $1.80 less on the red curve & $0.90 less on the orange curve #energy #NaturalGas #shale #fintwit #oilandgas #Commodities #ONGT #natgas #LNG https://t.co/OIY9qxNzmU

by Art Berman Blog•