April 24, 2026 - Today's Industrial Market News from Industrialinfo.com

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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?

Christine Ramos 0:11

This is the World Industrial News for Friday, April 24th. Brought to you by Industrial Info Resources of Sugarland, Texas.

What are the latest renewable energy projects announced by NextEra Energy?

Christine Ramos 0:20

Buoyed by growing energy demand across the US, Next Era Energy added a quarterly record of 4 gigawatts of renewables and storage capacity to its backlog in Q1, resulting in strong financial results. According to Industrial Info Resources data, there are four billion dollars worth of projects under construction from next era, nearly all of which are attributed to solar and battery energy storage system projects. Cheap dot i Versatile

How are U.S. pasta and rice manufacturers expanding their production capacity?

Christine Ramos 0:49

Yeah. Pasta and rice have a lot going for them, and are food staples throughout much of the world. U.S.

Why did worldwide electric demand surge in 2025 according to the IEA?

Christine Ramos 0:56

pasta and rice companies are putting their money to work through new plant construction, as well as expansions and equipment additions at existing plants. According to Industrial Info Resources data, there are 67 active capital projects at US Pasta and rice plants that are in various stages of development with a combined value of $585 million.

What were Rio Tinto’s recent iron‑ore production results and outlook?

Christine Ramos 1:18

Worldwide electric demand grew at over twice the rate of overall energy use in twenty twenty five, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency, which noted a surge in output from solar generators. Rio Tinto reported another solid quarter, maintaining its year end guidance. Iron ore production reached eighty two point eight million tons globally, up twelve percent year over year, driven mostly by the company's pulbera assets in Australia, which accounted for seventy eight point eight million tons, thirteen percent higher, and the best first quarter since twenty eighteen. For details on these and other breaking news, read the full stories at industrialinfo.com. I'm Christine Ramos, reporting for Industrial Info News.

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