AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoData Centers: The U.S. pipeline grew by 54 GW in the second quarter, but Texas faces mounting local resistance over power and water use. A University of Houston poll found 79% of Texas voters support limits on data centers. Semiconductors: Samsung says demand for advanced foundry services is outpacing capacity, putting its $37 billion Taylor complex in focus as the first plant prepares to start operations. Ports and Workforce: Galveston Wharves CEO Rodger Rees will lead the Texas Ports Association, with infrastructure and freight connections among his priorities. Separately, the Port of Corpus Christi is investing $460,000 in an Ingleside High School maritime academy to prepare students for port and industrial jobs. Manufacturing and Construction: Walmart plans a $400 million distribution center in Cibolo, while construction employment is rising in Texas and Louisiana. Energy: ARPA-E is offering up to $45 million for oil and gas recovery research, as the Trump administration moves to roll back methane restrictions. WTI slipped below $102 a barrel Thursday amid supply concerns.
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