Energy news for October 22, 2026
October 22, 2026 · 8 stories
8 stories from across power and upstream. The day led with INGAA names Chris Schindler chairman.
Midstream & LNG
INGAA names Chris Schindler chairman
The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America picked the Southern Star general counsel to lead its board for a one-year term.
Upstream
Wisting partnership awards Aibel FEED contract for production vessel topsides
The Wisting partners picked Aibel after a competitive tender among Norwegian suppliers, with a concept selection planned toward the end of 2026.
Power
Liquid-cooled AI halls carry nearly 2.7 times the piping cost per megawatt, DC Market Insights estimates
DC Market Insights puts piping at about $190,000 per megawatt for a liquid-cooled AI hall and sees the data center piping market reaching $4.50 billion by 2035.
Policy
PJM tells FERC data centers need ride-through rules after 3,900 MW load transfer
At FERC's reliability conference, PJM said about 3,900 MW of large loads switched to backup generation on July 22 and called for enforceable ride-through standards.
Power
EirGrid opens consultation on North Wicklow substations
EirGrid proposes a new 220 kV and a new 110 kV substation near Greystones, with public consultation running from October 20 to December 11.
Upstream
Jackdaw gas project approved, and OEUK now wants a wider North Sea push
The £2.1 billion Jackdaw project got its green light on October 21, and Offshore Energies UK says it can lead to £50 billion of new investment.
Downstream
Phillips 66 locks out about 385 union workers at Bayway refinery
Phillips 66 barred union staff from its New Jersey refinery and Linden terminal after the labor contract and its extension both ran out.
Power
Data center power cable market forecast to reach $4.72 billion by 2035
DC Market Insights puts the market at $1.74 billion in 2025 and expects 10.50% annual growth as AI campuses use more cable per megawatt.
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