Ransomware attack halts operations of Colonial Pipeline
A ransomware attack has halted most operations at Colonial Pipeline, one of the largest fuel transport systems in the United States. Alpharetta, Georgia-based Colonial, whose 5,500-mile pipeline system runs from Texas to New Jersey, said it discovered the cyber attack on May 7 and temporarily halted all pipeline operations. In a ransomware attack, hackers infiltrate […]
Ransomware attack halts operations at Atlanta’s Colonial Pipeline
Colonial is the fifth major metro Atlanta-based public company known to be hit by ransomware attacks in the past year.
From Wayfair to Arrive Logistics, 12K new jobs announced in Austin area so far this year
Companies relocating or expanding to the Austin metro have pledged to create nearly 12,000 jobs so far this year, in sectors from manufacturing to aviation to technology. Click through to read more about the job boom in Austin.
Hawaiian Electric Industries reports significant gains in Q1
HEI’s stocks closed Friday at $45.19 as it nears its all-time high of over $50 per share, which was set prior to the coronavirus pandemic.
ESS saw ‘inflection point’ before making $1.1B deal to go public
Wilsonville flow-battery maker said it was ready to grow.
The Power 100: Here are Columbus’ most influential leaders, the final 20 for 2021
Columbus Business First this week is identifying the 100 people making the most impact on the region. Check out our final group of 20 influencers.
PNM and Avangrid merger receives key approval from Texas regulator
The merger still needs approval from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission.
Dominion Energy seeks state approval for hydrogen-mixing pilot in Gastonia
Dominion Energy North Carolina outlines the research and development pilot to mix 5% hydrogen into natural gas in its requested rate hike pending before the N.C. Utilities Commission.
Why EQT’s making a $3B deal to purchase a Houston-based Marcellus driller
It’ll bring together the No. 1 and No. 8 drillers in Pennsylvania, according to the 2021 Pittsburgh Business Times Book of Lists.
Duke Energy shareholders narrowly approve proposal for more political spending disclosures
Provisions for expanded political disclosures have been proposed repeatedly at Duke shareholder meetings, but have never before been particularly close to adoption. It last appeared on the 2020 proxy, and got just 38.5% of the shares voted at the meeting.
