Global Energy Report

Energy news for September 18, 2026

September 18, 2026 · 3 stories

3 stories from across policy and power. The day led with Natura Resources receives DOE coolant salt for its molten salt reactor.

Policy

Natura Resources receives DOE coolant salt for its molten salt reactor

The Department of Energy delivered FLiBE salt to Natura Resources on Sept. 18 for the MSR-1 reactor at Abilene Christian University.

Policy

BLM schedules Nov. 18 sale of 8,071 acres for oil and gas leasing

The BLM will offer 30 oil and gas parcels in New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas on Nov. 18, with a protest period open through Oct. 19.

Power

CleanSpark prices $2.276 billion in senior secured notes for data center buildout

CleanSpark's finance subsidiary priced $2.276 billion in 7.875% senior secured notes due 2031 to fund the Sandersville Facility data center buildout.

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