June 19, 2026 - Today's Industrial Market News from Industrialinfo.com

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What is the overall focus of the June 19 industrial news briefing?

Christine Ramos 0:11

This is the World Industrial News for Friday, June 19. Brought to you by Industrial Info Resources of Sugar Land, Texas.

Why is Xcel Energy seeking a 15‑month extension for the Comanche‑2 coal unit?

Christine Ramos 0:20

Xcel Energy this week petitioned Colorado's Public Utilities Commission to allow the 335-megawatt Comanche-2 coal-fired power unit in Pueblo to continue running another 15 months past the plant's plans. That would be through March 2028, tort. The unit already has received a lifeline from state regulators, who late last year allowed the plant to run another 12 months through 2026 after an originally planned retirement date of December 25.

How did Canadian crude oil production grow in 2025 and what pipeline capacity supports it?

Christine Ramos 0:50

Canadian crude oil production increased 4% annually in 2025.2. The federal government said this growth is accommodated by more capacity on pipelines, such as the Trans Mountain Network. Rich in a viscous type of crude oil dubbed bitumen or oil sands, Canada is among the top crude oil producers in the world.

Why does the U.S. refining sector rely on Canadian bitumen imports?

Christine Ramos 1:13

Despite its own oil riches, much of the U.S. refining sector is tailored to run that type of crude oil rather than the light sweet oil found in domestic shale basins. That leaves Canada as the top foreign supplier of crude oil to the U.S., with the 4 million barrels per day, on average, accounting for 60% of foreign deliveries. 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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