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OpenAI and SoftBank Group partner with SB Energy

OpenAI and SoftBank Group partner with SB Energy SoftBank Group and OpenAI invest $1 billion in SB Energy to support its growth as a leading development and execution partner for data center campuses OpenAI signs 1.2 GW data center lease for initial data center buildout SB Energy will become a major customer of OpenAI, leveraging its APIs and deploying ChatGPT for its employees SB Energy additionally secured $800 million of Redeemable Preferred Equity from Ares to further support the company’s growth Redwood City, CA, Jan. 9, 2026— SB Energy⁠(opens in a new window) , a SoftBank Group company, announced today a strategic partnership with OpenAI as part of Stargate⁠(opens in a new window) , marking a significant step forward in the build out of next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) and energy infrastructure in the United States. The investment builds on the $500 billion Stargate commitment announced in January at the White House. To support the partnership and as demand for AI com...
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Meta Announces Nuclear Energy Projects, Unlocking Up to 6.6 GW to Power American Leadership in AI Innovati

Meta Announces Nuclear Energy Projects, Unlocking Up to 6.6 GW to Power American Leadership in AI Innovation January 9, 2026 Takeaways Today, we’re announcing landmark agreements that will extend and expand the operation of three nuclear power plants, boost the development of new advanced nuclear technology, and foster job growth in several American communities. Supporting nuclear energy development strengthens our country’s energy infrastructure and helps create a more reliable electric grid, which are key to powering the economy and securing America’s energy independence and global leadership in AI. Our agreements with Vistra, TerraPower, and Oklo — and the one we signed with Constellation Energy last year — make Meta one of the most significant corporate purchasers of nuclear energy in American history. At Meta, we’re focused on building personal superintelligence for everyone, and delivering the app experiences and computing devices that will improve the lives of billions of peopl...
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Vistra and Meta Announce Agreements to Support Nuclear Plants in PJM and Add New Nuclear Generation to the Grid

Vistra and Meta Announce Agreements to Support Nuclear Plants in PJM and Add New Nuclear Generation to the Grid News provided by  Vistra Corp Jan 09, 2026, 06:00 ET The 20-year power purchase agreements will support Meta operations and increase the energy output of three Vistra nuclear plants in PJM IRVING, Texas, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE: VST ) today announced it has entered into 20-year PPAs to provide more than 2,600 megawatts of zero-carbon energy from a combination of three different Vistra nuclear plants to support Meta's operations in the region. The agreements include 2,176 MW of operating generation and an additional 433 MW of combined power output increases, which will be the largest nuclear uprates supported by a corporate customer in the United States. The agreements will also grow the local tax base, foster economic development in the region, and protect existing jobs while creating new ones. With today's announcement, Vistra will now begin plannin...
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Oklo, Meta Announce Agreement in Support of 1.2 GW Nuclear Energy Development in Southern Ohio

Oklo, Meta Announce Agreement in Support of 1.2 GW Nuclear Energy Development in Southern Ohio Jan 9, 2026 6:00 AM Eastern Standard Time Meta’s agreement with Oklo highlights growing market demand for advanced nuclear energy and commitment to clean power PIKE COUNTY, Ohio--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Oklo Inc. (NYSE: OKLO) (Oklo), an advanced nuclear technology company, announced an agreement with Meta Platforms, Inc. (Nasdaq: META) that advances Oklo’s plans to develop a 1.2 GW power campus in Pike County, Ohio, to support Meta’s data centers in the region. The agreement provides a mechanism for Meta to prepay for power and provide funding to advance project certainty for Oklo’s Aurora powerhouse deployment. Oklo will use the funds to secure nuclear fuel and advance Phase 1 of the project—supporting the development of clean, reliable power in Pike County that can scale up to 1.2 GW. Meta’s commitment enables Oklo to pursue development in southern Ohio. Oklo seeks to develop the project on 206...
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OG&E Appoints John Laws as Chief Commercial Officer to Drive Innovation and Enhance Customer Experience

OG&E Appoints John Laws as Chief Commercial Officer to Drive Innovation and Enhance Customer Experience : OKLAHOMA CITY , Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- OG&E welcomes John Laws as Chief Commercial Officer, leading the company's newly established Commercial organization. This move reflects OG&E's commitment to power innovation and delivers value, reliability, and solutions for customers across Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The new Commercial organization will focus on Customer Engagement, Systems Planning, and Sales, as OG&E continues to meet the evolving needs of customer homes, businesses, and communities. OG&E aims to provide customers with more personalized service and improved energy solutions to meet future energy demand while keeping OG&E rates among the lowest in the nation. "John's leadership of the new Commercial organization will create innovative energy solutions for our customers," said Sean Trauschke, Chairman, Pre...
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Vickery Energy Acquires Appalachia Gas Assets from Tribune Resources

Vickery Energy Acquires Appalachia Gas Assets from Tribune Resources January 08, 2026 08:00 ET | Source: Vickery Energy Partners, LLC FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vickery Energy Partners, LLC (“Vickery”), a portfolio company of Quantum Capital Group, announced today that it has closed on the acquisition of Tribune Resources, LLC from Tribune Resources, Inc (“Tribune”). The transaction includes assets located primarily in Wetzel, Tyler, Harrison and Doddridge counties, West Virginia, spanning a total of approximately 38,000 net acres with more than 200 million cubic feet equivalent per day (MMcfe/d) of net production. Vickery is led by former executives of Tug Hill, including Sean Willis as President and Chief Executive Officer and Daniel Rowe as Chief Financial Officer. In August of 2023, Quantum sold Tug Hill Operating and XcL Midstream’s portfolio of upstream and midstream assets located in the Appalachian Basin to EQT Corporation for a total consideration of...
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Equitable Earth Secures €12.6M to Accelerate Certification of Nature-Based Climate Solutions

Equitable Earth Secures €12.6M to Accelerate Certification of Nature-Based Climate Solutions 8/1/2026 Equitable Earth today announced a €12.6 million financing round to become the global standard for nature-based carbon projects. Led by a US-based family office and supported by existing investors including AENU, noa and Localglobe, the round brings the company's total funding to over €25 million. The capital will enable Equitable Earth to accelerate the expansion of its certification programme and continue investing in market-leading data, technology and methodologies. Over the past five years, Equitable Earth has established itself as one of the most innovative and fastest-growing providers of certification for nature-based carbon projects. The programme has been formally recognised as eligible against the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM)’s Core Carbon Principles (CCPs), the market’s highest benchmark for quality. Its Afforestation, Reforestation and Reveg...
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