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Primer on Data Center Energy Use

Readers may be mystified by the units used to describe data center capacity and consumption. Here, we provide conversion factors to make the data easier to understand. Click here to read more.

It Ain't Heavy; It's My Crude Oil

The return of heavy sour Venezuean crude to the world market poses challenges for US producers. See the January 12 Notes at the Margin for more on this.

Preemptive Grins, Statutory Cats, and Diesel Demand (February 16, 2026) -- The AI industry's insatiable demand for energy will distort US energy markets.

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