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Faster-than-Expected Data Center Load Growth May Cause Increased Regional Short-term Fossil Fuel Generation and Wholesale Electricity Prices

LCG, March 18, 2026--The EIA released a new "In-depth Analysis" of the potential impact of faster-than-expected near-term growth in data center power demand on power generation and wholesale prices on March 12. The analysis models the lower 48 states through 2027 and compares results to its base case scenario. Key takeaway from this sensitivity analysis is the potential increase in fossil fuels in some regions and potentially a significant increase in wholesale prices in ERCOT.

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Faster-than-Expected Data Center Load Growth May Cause Increased Regional Short-term Fossil Fuel Generation and Wholesale Electricity Prices

LCG, March 18, 2026--The EIA released a new "In-depth Analysis" of the potential impact of faster-than-expected near-term growth in data center power demand on power generation and wholesale prices on March 12. The analysis models the lower 48 states through 2027 and compares results to its base case scenario. Key takeaway from this sensitivity analysis is the potential increase in fossil fuels in some regions and potentially a significant increase in wholesale prices in ERCOT.

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El Paso Energy Completes Merger With Coastal

LCG, Jan. 30, 2001--El Paso Energy Corp. said yesterday that it completed its $24 billion merger with The Coastal Corp. following Federal Trade Commission clearance for yesterday's announcement. The company says it is now the fourth-largest U.S. energy company.

"This merger is a transforming event for both El Paso Energy and Coastal," said William A. Wise,chairman, president, and chief executive.

As part of the Federal Trade Commission approval of the merger, the company has agreed to divest its ownership in five pipeline systems as well as Coastal's ownership of the Gulfstream natural gaspipeline project.

In addition, subsidiary El Paso Energy Partners will divest certain offshore assets and its 33.92-percent interest in the Nemo gathering project, which is currently under construction.

Coastal shareholders will receive 1.23 shares of El Paso Energy common stock for each share ofCoastal common stock and Class A common stock on a tax-free basis. Coastal's outstandingconvertible preferred stock will be exchanged for El Paso Energy common stock on the same basisas if the preferred stock had been converted into Coastal common stock immediately prior to themerger.

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