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Southwest Gas Cuts Emissions 33.7%, Tops J.D. Power for 6th Year

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Southwest Gas Cuts Emissions 33.7%, Tops J.D. Power for 6th Year

Las Vegas – September 11, 2026 -- Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SWX) has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, disclosing a 33.7% reduction in fleet and building-facility emissions against a 2015 baseline, exceeding its 20%-by-2025 target.

Emergency response and safety metrics improve across the network

The utility responded to 79.2% of emergencies within 30 minutes, a record for the Company. Its Total Recordable Incident Rate fell 17% year over year, while the Days Away, Restricted or Transferred rate dropped 37%. Excavation damages declined 7.7% since 2021, reducing the risk of natural gas releases.

Utemuratov Foundation Commits $1M to Almaty Gasification Drive

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Utemuratov Foundation Commits $1M to Almaty Gasification Drive

Almaty – September 11, 2026 -- The Bulat Utemuratov Foundation has allocated 460 million tenge (approximately $1 million) to fund natural gas connections for private homes in Almaty, Kazakhstan, under an agreement signed with the city's Akimat (mayor's office).

Foundation funding targets private homes still burning solid fuel for heat

The initiative supports the transition of private residences from coal to natural gas heating, addressing a major source of seasonal air pollution in Almaty during the winter heating period.

Akimat to handle site assessments while contractors execute connection works

Under the signed agreement, the Almaty Akimat will inspect eligible private homes, advise residents on connection procedures, and guide them through the transition process. Qualified contractors will then carry out the required construction and installation work to link properties to the municipal gas network.

McDermott Wins $500M-$750M Eni Subsea Deal for Cyprus Gas Field

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McDermott Wins $500M-$750M Eni Subsea Deal for Cyprus Gas Field

Houston – September 11, 2026 -- McDermott has secured a subsea contract worth between $500 million and $750 million from Eni Cyprus Limited to develop the Cronos gas field offshore Cyprus, marking the company's first subsea award from Eni and its expansion into the Eastern Mediterranean.

McDermott to handle full subsea scope for Cronos field

Under the contract, McDermott will deliver project management, engineering, procurement and installation support for the Cronos gas field development. The company classifies the deal as "substantial," placing its value in the $500 million to $750 million range.

Execution spans four global engineering hubs

The project will be run by McDermott's Subsea and Floating Facilities team, drawing on resources from Houston, Perth, London and Kuala Lumpur. Work will be backed by the company's marine construction fleet, including its deepwater asset the Amazon.

Mayfair Gold Confirms Fenn-Gib Infrastructure Sites, Advances South Block Targets

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Mayfair Gold Confirms Fenn-Gib Infrastructure Sites, Advances South Block Targets

Toronto – September 11, 2026 -- Mayfair Gold Corp. (TSXV: MFG) (NYSE American: MINE) has completed a 23-hole, 6,184-metre condemnation drilling program confirming that its planned infrastructure sites at the Fenn-Gib Project in Timmins, Ontario require no layout changes, the company said.

Condemnation drilling validates infrastructure plan from 2026 Pre-Feasibility Study

The program, which included two redrills, tested locations for key project infrastructure identified in the 2026 Pre-Feasibility Study and confirmed the tested sites remain suitable, removing a potential design risk ahead of permitting.

Enbridge Names Michele Harradence CEO, Succeeding Greg Ebel in 2027

Calgary – September 11, 2026 -- Enbridge Inc. (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB) announced that Michele Harradence will become President and CEO effective January 1, 2027, succeeding Greg Ebel, who will retire December 31, 2026.

Board appoints Harradence to CEO role and Board of Directors

Harradence, currently Executive Vice-President and President of Gas Distribution and Storage, will also join Enbridge's Board of Directors upon taking over as CEO. Ebel will remain a Board member through his retirement date and serve as an advisor to the Board and Harradence from January through May 2027.

GWP Installs 10,000 Autel EV Chargers at 99.72% Uptime

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GWP Installs 10,000 Autel EV Chargers at 99.72% Uptime

Los Angeles – September 11, 2026 -- Green Water & Power (GWP) has installed more than 10,000 Autel Energy EV chargers across twelve U.S. states since 2023, making GWP the largest buyer of Autel Energy hardware nationwide.

Network delivers 16.6 million kWh at 99.72% uptime

The combined charging network has delivered 16.6 million kWh to date while maintaining an average uptime of 99.72%. GWP states that energy output is equivalent to avoiding approximately 23,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions.

Deployment spans hotels, apartments, schools and fleet operations

GWP and Autel Energy deployed the chargers across commercial verticals including hotels, apartments, retail centers, schools, medical facilities and fleet operations. Danny Gold, President of Green Water & Power, said uptime matters more to property owners and drivers than installation counts, noting reliability let GWP scale into sectors such as hospitals and schools.

Hyliion Holdings Faces Securities Class Action Over VFG Data-Center Deal

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Hyliion Holdings Faces Securities Class Action Over VFG Data-Center Deal

New York – September 11, 2026 -- Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP has filed a securities class action against Hyliion Holdings Corp. (NYSE: HYLN) in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, covering investors who purchased shares between May 12, 2026 and June 23, 2026.

Complaint targets Hyliion's disclosures on the VFG Holdings power deal

The lawsuit alleges Hyliion overstated the substance of its May 12, 2026 non-binding Letter of Intent with VFG Holdings, which outlined up to 250 KARNO Cores and 50 MW of potential data-center power deployments over five years. Plaintiffs claim the company presented the VFG relationship and its broader commercial pipeline more favorably than the underlying facts supported. HYLN shares rose sharply following the May 12 announcement.

Sempra Rings NYSE Bell, Backs $65B Capital Plan for U.S. Grid

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Sempra Rings NYSE Bell, Backs $65B Capital Plan for U.S. Grid

San Diego – September 11, 2026 -- Sempra (NYSE: SRE) rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange as Chairman and CEO Jeffrey W. Martin and the company's board marked a strategic pivot toward regulated U.S. utility growth backed by a $65 billion capital plan.

Sempra directs 95% of its $65 billion capital plan toward regulated utilities

The company confirmed that approximately 95% of its record capital program will flow into regulated utility assets, paired with a capital recycling initiative intended to fund growth while strengthening Sempra's balance sheet. Martin said the strategy positions Sempra to invest in energy infrastructure serving nearly 40 million consumers.

NextEra, DOE Close $1.9B Loan to Restart Iowa Nuclear Plant

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NextEra, DOE Close $1.9B Loan to Restart Iowa Nuclear Plant

Juno Beach, Fla. – September 11, 2026 -- NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) and the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Dominance Financing have reached financial close on a loan of up to $1.9 billion to restart the Duane Arnold Energy Center, Iowa's only nuclear plant.

Loan closes conditional financing for 615-megawatt Linn County reactor

The Duane Arnold facility, which operated for more than four decades before shutting down in 2020, is targeted for restart no later than the first quarter of 2029, pending regulatory approvals. NextEra first announced restart plans in October 2025.

German Police Arrest Suspect in NRW Power Grid Sabotage Wave

Cologne – – September 11, 2026 -- German police have arrested 48-year-old Daniel V., the man suspected of orchestrating a series of sabotage attacks on power substations across North Rhine-Westphalia, after he tried to evade a traffic checkpoint on foot near Weisweiler. Authorities had been searching for the suspect for several days; his name appeared on letters claiming responsibility for the attacks.

Suspect Attempts to Flee Checkpoint Near Weisweiler Before Capture

Police confirmed the arrest followed an attempt by the suspect to bypass a routine traffic control on foot in the Weisweiler area, ending a multi-day manhunt tied to the substation sabotage incidents.