July 6, 2026
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The April Deadline Beats the Rulebook by Three Years
Chevron, ExxonMobil, and Diamondback Energy are building dedicated gas plants to bypass the queue entirely.
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Diamondback Energy
Diamondback Energy is an oil and gas producer based in Midland, Texas that generates significant electrical power demand and grid stress through its operations in the Permian Basin.
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