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Gas

Blackstone Brings 694-MW Gas-Fired Plant Online in Louisiana

A major U.S. energy investment group announced the start of commercial operations for a 694-MW combined-cycle natural gas-fired power plant in Louisiana. Blackstone said the Magnolia Power Generating Station is supported by private equity funds managed by Blackstone Energy Transition Partners.

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Nuclear

Russia’s Rosatom Will Continue Foreign Nuclear Power Plant Projects Despite UK Sanctions

Southern Company's large-load contract pipeline as of February 2026 suggests 26 fully executed agreements covering 10 GW of committed load—nearly all under construction—with 3 GW in final negotiations and 7 GW in late-stage discussions. Contracted customers include Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Compass Datacenters. Source: Southern Company Q4 2025 Earnings Presentation, Feb. 19, 2026.

Finance

Southern Co. Lands Largest Loan in DOE History—$26.5B for Gas, Nuclear, and Grid Projects

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