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Investments + ARC Energy Security = Prosperity

February 19, 2026

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MAJOR INVESTMENTS: President Donald Trump’s administration this week announced three projects valued at $36 billion to be financed by Japan, including an oil export facility in Texas, an industrial diamonds plant in Georgia and a natural gas power plant in Ohio.
Why it matters: These are significant projects, but likely years away from implementation. That means without ARC Energy Security legislation codified into law, the chances of their success and prosperity for Americans is slim. Details are still unfolding regarding the three agreements.
One thing is clear: Most savvy investors won’t sink billions of dollars without long-term guarantees of return on those investments. They want affordable, reliable and clean energy.
Consider:
  • The Portsmouth, Ohio power plant, valued at $33 billion, would be the largest natural gas-fired generating facility in history with a capacity of 9.2 gigawatts.
  • The White House said Japan would invest in the $2.1 billion Texas GulfLink deepwater crude oil export facility off the Texas coast.
  • Trump said the Texas investments would include a liquefied natural gas project.

These are three great examples of the vision to “Build, Baby, Build,” a policy shared by the administration and The Empowerment Alliance. Japan says it plans to continue working with the US for more investment deals, pledging up to $550 billion before the end of Trump’s term in office.

It must be noted, however, that the federal government is struggling financially. Annual interest payments on the national debt surpassed $1 trillion for the first time in fiscal year 2025, a figure projected to be the “new normal” and expected to double to over $2 trillion by 2036.
One remedy for this mess is job creation — both in the energy sector and in complementary fields — which contributes greatly to federal tax income generation. That’s how you secure and maintain real economic prosperity for future generations, without raising taxes on working families.
Bottom line: Financial security for Americans can rest on the foundation of ARC Energy Security legislation coupled with innovative mega-projects such as these.

Nonsense

POT CALLING THE KETTLE BLACK: Democrats call Trump’s climate rollbacks “corruption in action.” Well, they should know a thing or two about that.
Why it matters: As The Hill piece explains, it’s purely politically motivated. Democrats are linking President Trump’s unraveling of climate change regulations to a larger story about corruption, a midterm argument they think could hurt Republicans in the battles for the House and Senate this fall.
They want to tie him to “special interests,” aka traditional energy producers. Geez, they surely didn’t mind it when former presidents Obama and Biden, along with liberals in Congress, did the same to court Big Solar and Big Wind, did they?
Consider:
  • Starting with Solyndra and going up through the Inflation Reduction Act, failed promises and back-door deals define the party that has turned climate change into a cult following.
  • From mainstream media pundits to elitist Hollywood figures, they push renewables as their sacred religion. The only thing missing is the holy water.
  • In remarks on the Senate floor in anticipation of the endangerment finding’s repeal, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) described the action as a “corrupt giveaway to Big Oil.”
Forgive us if we don’t put much credibility in Sen. Schumer’s position.
Here’s why: During the 2022 election cycle, employees and PACs affiliated with NextEra Energy — the world’s largest producer of wind and solar energy — donated $309,500 to Sen. Schumer’s campaign, making him their top recipient.
In the 2024 cycle, NextEra Energy was listed as a top contributor to his campaign.
To be fair, he’s not the only Democrat who has benefitted from renewable energy companies. But he certainly has the loudest megaphone.
Trump’s rollbacks aren’t “corruption in action.” They represent a much-needed pivot toward US energy security and dominance.
Bottom line: Always follow the money, especially when it comes to renewable energy and politicians.

 

A look ahead

Hearing On Critical Minerals: On Tuesday, February 24, the Senate Armed Services Committee will have a hearing to examine rebuilding American critical minerals supply chains.

Hearing On Electric System Delays: On Tuesday, February 24, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries will have a hearing on “Bureaucratic Delays and the Costs to Ratepayers and Electric Power Systems.”

Hearing On Mining and Critical Minerals: On Tuesday, February 24, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources will have a hearing on several bills related to mining and critical minerals.

Quote of the week

“A year ago, there was a Biden ban on LNG export facilities. Today, the U.S. is the number one exporter in the WORLD!”
PHOTO CREDIT: REUTERS