WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Dispatchable Battery Coalition has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security, contributing to the agency's Section 232 investigation into critical minerals and derivative products, which includes batteries. The coalition's input responds to a public comments request. The Dispatchable Battery Coalition is a group of private companies involved in developing, building, operating, and servicing utility-scale battery energy stora  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- rPlus Energies LLC, Salt Lake City, Utah, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security, cautioning that imposing tariffs on certain derivative products of critical minerals, particularly utility-scale lithium-ion batteries, could jeopardize U.S. energy security and the stability of its electrical grid. The company is a major developer of U.S. energy infrastructure, emphasizing the need to carefully craft trade policies. rPlus a  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Jill McCartney, President and CEO of the Kilgore Area Chamber of Commerce, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Environmental Protection Agency expressing robust support for the state application for Class VI well primacy. This initiative is viewed as essential for promoting economic growth, enhancing the manufacturing sector, and fostering a resilient energy future for East Texas. In her letter, McCartney emphasized the historical significance of Kilgore and t  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- LG Energy Solution, Seoul, South Korea, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security regarding its Section 232 investigation into processed critical minerals and derivative products. The leading advanced battery manufacturer, with seven facilities operational or under construction across five U.S. states, emphasized concerns that potential import restrictions could disrupt its operations and its ability to meet growing U.S. dema  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Samsung SDI America Inc., Auburn Hills, Michigan, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security, urging a cautious and evidence-based approach to potential tariffs on battery-related critical minerals and derivatives. The company warns that broad-based tariffs could hinder investment and growth in the domestic battery industry. Together with joint venture partners Stellantis and General Motors, Samsung SDI is making substantial   more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sicona Technologies Inc., North Wollongong, Australia, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security regarding its Section 232 investigation into processed critical minerals and derivative products. Sicona emphasized the national security relevance of silicon-carbon anode materials and other next-generation technologies utilizing critical minerals like graphite and silicon. Sicona's silicon-carbon anode materials, derived from h  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Solar Energy Industries Association has called on the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security to adopt a balanced approach to import restrictions on critical minerals, warning that abrupt tariffs could disrupt the solar and storage industries. The trade group emphasized the need for policies that support domestic manufacturing without harming the supply chains vital to energy security. The association highlighted the solar and storage sectors' $47   more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- A public comment letter addressed to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expresses strong support for the State of Texas' application for Class VI well primacy. Joseph J. Tant, President and CEO of the Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce, emphasized the importance of this approval for the Texas Gulf Coast, which he described as a pivotal region for America's energy production. "The Texas Gulf Coast has long served as a cornerstone of America's energy production,  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Tesla Inc., Austin, Texas, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security, urging a refined and strategic approach to the Section 232 national security investigation into imports of processed critical minerals and derivative products. The electric vehicle and energy company emphasized that these imports are foundational to the modern U.S. economy and play a crucial role in its supply chain. Tesla designs, develops, manufactures,   more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- In a recent public comment letter, Mike Willis, executive director of the South Texas Manufacturers Association, called on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to approve Texas' application for Class VI well primacy. He highlighted the state's capacity for carbon capture and storage (CCS) as a vital tool in shaping a sustainable energy future. "Texas leadership in global energy has been built not only on abundant natural resources, but on a commitment to staying ahea  more