April 6, 2026 - Today's Industrial Market News from Industrialinfo.com

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What are the latest updates on U.S. solar power projects for 2026?

Christine Ramos 0:11

This is the World Industrial News for Monday, April 6th. Brought to you by Industrial Info Resources of Sugarland, Texas. Amid unpredictable trade policies and diminishing federal support, the U.S. solar power generation sector endured a rocky 2025.

Which North American green‑ammonia projects are securing new electrolysis equipment?

Christine Ramos 0:29

But developers still see plenty of domestic opportunities on the horizon. Industrial Info is tracking more than $24 billion worth of active and proposed solar generation projects across the US that are set to begin construction in the second quarter. Last week, two North American green ammonia projects made moves in regard to procuring equipment. Me for our project in Quebec, the Canadian branch of Germany's high-2 gen has contracted plug power to supply a 275 megawatt proteining exchange membrane electrolyzer system for its plant. In Texas, First Ammonia issued a request for proposals for electrolysis equipment needed for a plant at the Port of Victoria.

How did the U.S. manufacturing PMI perform in March and what does it indicate?

Christine Ramos 1:14

US manufacturing activity expanded for the third consecutive month in March, according to the Institute of Supply Management's Purchasing Managers Index Survey dot Dolald. The PMI, which tracks 18 manufacturing sectors in the US, registered 52.7% in March, up from 52.4% in February, showing slightly faster growth month over month. Any reading over fifty percent indicates expansion in the manufacturing economy. The US exported about fourteen percent less coal in twenty twenty five compared to twenty four, a decline of about fifteen million short tons, according to an April first report from the US Energy Information Administration.

Why did U.S. coal exports drop in 2025 and how are European countries responding?

Christine Ramos 1:58

Combined exports of thermal and metallurgical coal fell to about ninety three million short tons in twenty twenty five from about one hundred eight million short tons in twenty twenty four, the EIA said. Germany and Italy are planning to keep coal-fired power for longer than they had planned as a way to deal with the fuel crisis gripping Europe. 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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