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The S&P 500 has soared 20% over the past year. As a result, dividend yields are down, with the S&P 500's yield near its lowest level in more than 20 years at around 1.1%.

However, not all dividend stocks have kept pace with the broader market's rally. Several are down sharply from their 52-week high, even though their businesses continue to perform well, enabling them to keep growing their higher-yielding dividends. Here are three high-yielding stocks that income-seeking investors should load up on right now.

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Brookfield Renewable Shares of Brookfield Renewable (BEPC 1.32%)(BEP 1.97%) have fallen nearly 20% below their 52-week high. That has pushed the top renewable energy dividend stock's yield up to nearly 4.5%. That's a compelling level for such an excellent dividend growth stock.

Brookfield Renewable has increased its dividend by at least 5% each year since 2011. The leading global renewable energy company expects to grow its payout at a 5% to 9% annual rate going forward. The company should have plenty of power to achieve its dividend growth target. It generates very stable cash flow (90% contracted for an average of 12 years), which it expects to grow by more than 10% annually through at least 2031.

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The company's growth drivers include inflation-linked contractual rate increases, margin enhancement activities (e.g., securing higher market rates as legacy contracts expire), development projects, and acquisitions. Brookfield expects to deploy $9 billion to $10 billion in capital over the next five years, split between development projects ($850 million annually) and acquisitions. With a lower valuation, higher yield, and robust growth prospects, Brookfield Renewable looks like a no-brainer buy right now.

Realty Income Shares of Realty Income (O +0.22%) have dipped more than 5% below their 52-week high. That has pushed the leading global real estate investment trust's (REIT) dividend yield up over 5%. That's a compelling level for a company with Realty Income's dividend growth track record. The REIT has raised its monthly dividend payment 135 times since its public market listing in 1994, growing it at a 4.1% compound annual rate.

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Realty Income's stock price has dipped even though the REIT's growth prospects have improved over the past year. It has formed a series of private capital partnerships that have provided it with new sources of capital and growth. For example, it formed a strategic partnership with Singapore's sovereign wealth fund, GIC, which included a cornerstone investment in its U.S. Core Plus Fund, the formation of a more than $1.5 billion programmatic joint venture (JV) to invest in high-quality build-to-suit logistics real estate, and a construction financing and takeout commitment of a Mexican industrial portfolio (its first investment in that country).

The REIT also recently took a major step toward capitalizing on the massive data center investment opportunity by forming another programmatic JV. It will invest up to $1.4 billion for a 45% equity stake in three data centers in Northern Virginia, with the opportunity to make future investments across the U.S. and Europe. These JVs position Realty Income for faster future growth, which the market isn't appreciating.

Main Street Capital Main Street Capital (MAIN +2.26%) stock has tumbled nearly 25% from its 52-week high amid concerns about the private credit market. As a result, the business development company's (BDC) dividend yield has spiked.

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Main Street Capital pays two dividends. It pays a monthly dividend set at a sustainable level that it aims to steadily grow. The BDC has grown this payment by 141% since its 2007 IPO, including a dozen increases since the end of 2021. Additionally, Main Street Capital periodically pays supplemental quarterly dividends. It has made these payments for 19 consecutive quarters, maintaining the same rate since early 2023. The current annualized rate on these dual payments is $4.38 per share, putting Main Street Capital's yield over 8.5% at the recent share price.

Despite concerns facing other private credit providers, Main Street Capital's loan portfolio is in excellent shape, with minimal exposure to the troubled software sector (2% of its portfolio). As evidence, the company recently exited an investment, realizing a $46.4 million gain on its equity investment. Meanwhile, the BDC continues to find attractive investment opportunities ($319 million of new or increased commitments in the second quarter). Main Street's strong, growing portfolio should continue to support its dividend payments.

It's time to buy these high-yielders Brookfield Renewable, Realty Income, and Main Street Capital are all down from their 52-week highs. That has pushed up their dividend yields to more attractive levels. Those dips are buying opportunities. They'll enable investors to lock in higher yields and position them to capitalize on the upside as these stocks recover.

Investing is a long-term endeavor that can pay big dividends. A little bit can go a long way. For example, investing just $100 a month can grow into a portfolio generating over $1,200 in dividend income in about 25 years. At that point, your dividend income would more than cover your monthly investment level.

Here's a look at the math and three dividend stocks that could deliver this level of annual dividend income.

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I ran some calculations on what a $100-per-month investment could generate in dividend income over time. I used an average initial dividend yield of 4% and assumed 5% annual dividend growth. Here's a look at the annual dividend income this investment level would generate over the years:

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I wanted to point out that the effective annual yield is lower than the investment's starting yield. That's due to the assumption that you wouldn't receive a full year's worth of income on the entire $1,200 annual investment since you'd be investing $100 per month. I also didn't factor in any dividend reinvestment. Using these assumptions, you'd be generating enough in dividend income to cover your monthly investment by the end of year 25.

Next, we'll look at a trio of dividend stocks with an average dividend yield of more than 4% and a history of delivering mid-single-digit annual dividend growth.

Top-notch dividend stocks to hold long term Brookfield Renewable (BEPC +0.03%)(BEP 0.03%) currently offers a more than 4% dividend yield. The global renewable energy company has grown its payout by at least 5% each year since 2011. That growth should continue. The company expects to increase its dividend by 5% to 9% annually over the long term. It's in a strong position to achieve that goal over the next five years as it's targeting more than 10% annual earnings growth. Brookfield Renewable's growth drivers include rising power prices, new development projects, and acquisitions. With power demand expected to surge in the coming decades, Brookfield Renewable looks like a safe bet to continue increasing its dividend.

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Realty Income (O 0.22%) offers an even higher current dividend yield of more than 5%. The real estate investment trust (REIT) pays its dividend monthly. It has raised its payment 135 times since its public market listing in 1994, growing it at a compound annual rate of more than 4%. The REIT expects to continue growing its dividend. It sees a $14 trillion opportunity to invest in commercial real estate across the U.S. and Europe. Realty Income has steadily expanded its total addressable market by adding new property types (e.g., gaming and data centers) and entering new markets (e.g., Mexico and additional European nations). The financially strong REIT has the capacity to invest billions of dollars into new income-generating properties each year to support its growing dividend.

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PepsiCo's (PEP 1.49%) dividend yield is currently over 4%. The global beverage and snacking giant has increased its dividend for 54 consecutive years. That qualifies it as a Dividend King, a company with 50 or more years of annual dividend increases. PepsiCo has grown its dividend at a 7% compound annual rate since 2010. The company's long-term targets are to deliver mid-single-digit annual organic revenue growth and high-single-digit earnings-per-share growth. That should support continued dividend growth for PepsiCo shareholders.

Steadily build a meaningful dividend income stream Investing $100 a month into dividend stocks can pay off over many years. Companies like Brookfield Renewable, Realty Income, and PepsiCo have long records of paying high-yielding dividends that steadily grow. That makes them ideal dividend stocks to invest a little money into each month and build a portfolio that can eventually produce a meaningful annual income stream.

Matt DiLallo has positions in Brookfield Renewable, Brookfield Renewable Partners, PepsiCo, and Realty Income. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Realty Income. The Motley Fool recommends Brookfield Renewable and Brookfield Renewable Partners. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Oklo (OKLO 4.18%) and NuScale Power (SMR 4.42%) are trying to build businesses around small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs). They both have very exciting technology and money-losing businesses. They are start-ups, so that's to be expected. I'm a conservative income investor, so no matter how interesting Oklo and NuScale are, I'm not going to buy either.

But that doesn't mean I can't capitalize on the AI-powered boom driving demand for nuclear power. I've got exposure to that sector, and more, with my investment in Brookfield Renewable (BEP 0.78%)(BEPC 0.58%).

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What does Broofield Renewable do? As Brookfield Renewable's name implies, it focuses on renewable power, with a global portfolio of clean energy assets, including hydroelectric, solar, wind, and storage. However, it also owns 50% of Westinghouse, a company with a long history of providing products and services to the nuclear power industry. Because nuclear power doesn't emit greenhouse gases, it is considered a clean energy source.

Oklo and NuScale are pure plays, which increases risk, and their technologies are still untested at scale. Either one could turn into a big investment win, and either one could also turn out to be a dud. Brookfield Renewable's business is profitable and built on a foundation of well-understood assets. That includes Westinghouse, which is also working on SMR technology. So I'm not giving up the opportunity; I'm just investing in it in a way that better suits my conservative, dividend-focused investment approach.

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There are two ways to own Brookfield Renewable There's a small complication with Brookfield Renewable. You can buy it in one of two forms, both of which represent the same business and have the same dividend. Brookfield Renewable Partners, which I own, tends to trade at a lower price point because some investors don't want to, or are legally barred from, owning partnerships. Since Brookfield Renewable Corporation trades at a slight premium, its yield is lower, currently around 4.3%, compared to around 4.5% for Brookfield Renewable Partners.

Either one you pick, however, you still get access to the nuclear power demand being driven by the AI revolution. What's interesting, though, is that AI isn't only driving demand for nuclear power; it is also driving demand for clean energy more broadly. Brookfield Renewable, for example, has power supply deals with Microsoft (MSFT +0.42%) and Google. So, all in, Brookfield Renewable can give you more exposure to AI-driven demand than you would get if I bought a pure-play nuclear power stock. And you get to collect that attractive yield, too.

Reuben Gregg Brewer has positions in Brookfield Renewable Partners. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Microsoft. The Motley Fool recommends Brookfield Renewable, Brookfield Renewable Partners, and NuScale Power. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Brookfield Asset Management (BAM 1.13%) continues expanding its footprint -- and its revenue-bearing business. Last week, the company announced that its energy arm, Brookfield Renewable (BEP +2.92%) (BEPC +4.06%), is co-launching a joint venture with Mitsubishi HC Capital that will own and operate a portfolio of established power-generating facilities in Europe.

Many investors have probably heard of Brookfield, but might not know exactly what it is. That's largely because there is more than one publicly traded entity within the Brookfield family. Brookfield Renewable, of course, holds energy-producing assets, while Brookfield Infrastructure Partners owns pipelines, utilities, and cell phone towers. Brookfield Business Corp. has interests in everything from mortgage insurance to car rentals to manufacturing. These are all cash cow businesses that generate recurring management fees, which are ultimately distributed as dividends to their shareholders.

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Brookfield Asset Management owns the organizations that manage these entities, generating dividend-supporting management fees of its own.

The arm in focus here, however, is the aforementioned Brookfield Renewable, which oversees a portfolio of privately owned stakes in solar power farms, wind energy assets, and hydropower facilities collectively capable of producing 47,300 megawatts' worth of power.

Now add 570 megawatts to that count. That's the potential output of the European wind, solar, and energy storage assets that Brookfield will soon be co-acquiring with Mitsubishi HC Capital. Presumably, this purchase will help Brookfield Renewable achieve its long-term annual dividend growth target of 5% to 9%, contributing to its larger total annual return target of 12% to 15%.

Just more of the same capital recycling It's actually not noteworthy, simply because it's not particularly unusual -- this is what Brookfield Renewable does. This is the third such joint venture announced just this year. The first one was the co-creation of Northview Energy along with partners British Columbia Investment Management Corp. and Norges Bank Investment Management. Then, in late March, Brookfield and Canadian investment manager La Caisse agreed to wholly acquire renewable energy developer Boralex.

More importantly for interested investors, these examples illustrate why Brookfield Renewable and Brookfield Asset Management are consistently successful and capable of market-beating growth: the company acquires businesses that are already up and running and cash-flow-positive, as well as businesses with potential for lateral expansion.

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There's a term for this model, too. In its own words, when describing the purchase of the assets that will become Northview Energy, "we are enhancing our capital recycling strategy by launching private renewable vehicles while continuing to scale platform, minority stake, and asset-level monetizations."

In other words, Brookfield Renewable isn't making things unnecessarily difficult by building expensive projects from scratch -- projects that won't help fund themselves for years -- that require sizable, recurring, and dilutive injections of outside funding.

It's not making things unpredictable for shareholders either. Brookfield wants to co-own and wholly manage its cash-producing businesses so it can produce its targeted dividend growth without being forced to make decisions that ultimately undermine its long-term potential.

You can step into BEPC today while its forward-looking dividend yield stands at 4.3%. Just don't confuse BEPC with BEP, which is a dividend-paying limited partnership version of the same ticker, which means taxation of its income can be a little bit complicated.

The war with Iran is creating one of the biggest energy supply disruptions in decades. Roughly 20% of global oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) had moved through the Strait of Hormuz before the war. With that now down to a trickle due to its closure, prices have soared. That's leading countries, especially in Europe and Asia, to accelerate their shift to alternative energy.

Here are two energy stocks that should be on your radar as the global energy landscape shifts away from oil and gas in the coming years.

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Brookfield Renewable Brookfield Renewable (BEPC +0.51%)(BEP +0.31%) is a leading global renewable energy producer and sustainable solutions provider. The company operates hydro, wind, solar, and energy storage assets across North and South America, Europe, and Asia. Additionally, it has investments in nuclear energy services (Westinghouse) and the production of biofuels and eFuels. Brookfield's large-scale, global operations and diversified platform put it in a strong position to benefit from the global shift toward alternative energy sources.

The company has spent the past several years expanding its global scale and development capabilities. Brookfield Renewable recently agreed to acquire Boralex, a leading renewable energy development platform with operations in Canada, the U.S., the U.K., and France. That follows the acquisition of Neoen, a leader in battery storage with developments across Australia, France, and the Nordics. Brookfield has also acquired India's Leap Green and South Korea's Hanmaeum Energy to bolster its renewable energy development capabilities in Asia.

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Brookfield currently expects to grow its funds from operations at a more than 10% annual rate through 2031. It could grow even faster in the future as the war accelerates the shift to alternative energy in Europe and Asia, providing Brookfield with even more investment opportunities in the coming years.

Bloom Energy Bloom Energy (BE +6.25%) makes solid-oxide fuel cell systems that enable customers to take control of their energy needs through on-site generation. Large-scale energy users such as semiconductor manufacturing facilities, data centers, and utilities are increasingly turning to Bloom Energy's ultra-resilient power solutions.

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The company has formed several strategic partnerships with leading data center developers. Oracle recently expanded its partnership with Bloom Energy to deploy up to 2.8 gigawatts of its fuel cell systems to accelerate the AI infrastructure build-out. The company also formed a $5 billion strategic AI partnership with Brookfield Asset Management to deploy its advanced fuel cell systems in global AI factories (specialized AI data centers).

Bloom Energy's business is already booming due to the acceleration in power demand from AI data centers. Its revenue grew an eye-popping 130% last quarter to over $750 million. Bloom Energy expects its revenue to surge 80% this year, up from its prior guidance of 60%. Demand for its power solutions could grow even faster in the future as more companies worldwide turn to Bloom Energy to meet their energy needs.

Benefitting from an acceleration in the global energy transition Brookfield Renewable and Bloom Energy were already benefiting from surging demand for alternative energy before the war. Demand could accelerate further following the massive disruptions to global energy supplies. With the war dramatically altering the global energy landscape in the coming years, Bloom Energy and Brookfield Renewable should be on your radar.

Matt DiLallo has positions in Brookfield Asset Management, Brookfield Renewable, and Brookfield Renewable Partners. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Bloom Energy, Brookfield Asset Management, and Oracle. The Motley Fool recommends Brookfield Renewable and Brookfield Renewable Partners. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

It's been rough going for a handful of dividend stocks of late. Investors just sense more downside than upside, and are pricing it in. And the market's concerns make enough superficial sense.

If you dig deeper, however, some of these names' dividend payments are far more resilient than investors are giving them credit for. That means their stocks' recent weakness is ultimately a buying opportunity, giving you a chance to get in at an elevated dividend yield.

Here's a closer look at three of the best bets among this bunch right now, with one of them down as much as 55% from its peak price.

Realty Income It's not difficult to understand why Realty Income (O 0.32%) shares are down 20% from their early March high. The stock soared early in the year in anticipation of the strong Q4 results that would be reported in late February. That left shares vulnerable to profit-taking, though. Between the beginning of the conflict with Iran, worries that interest rates aren't going to be coming down as soon as hoped, and profit guidance for the current quarter that wasn't quite as healthy as analysts expected, those profits were indeed taken.

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This is a case, however, where the market threw the baby out with the bathwater. Realty Income is a real estate investment trust, or REIT. That just means it owns revenue-bearing real estate and passes along the majority of its profits to shareholders in the form of dividends. That's why its ticker was hit so hard in March; this business is particularly vulnerable to the sort of economic turbulence that materialized a couple of months back.

Realty Income is far better equipped to resist the sort of impact of this turbulence can make, though. See, this REIT's specialty is brick-and-mortar retailing. Its top tenants include 7-Eleven, Dollar General, FedEx, Walmart, and Tractor Supply, just to name a few. At first blush, the market's worry makes sense, particularly given the entire retail industry's ongoing challenges.

That's not a key concern for this particular REIT, however, since it serves the most resilient names in the business. That's why its occupancy rate has consistently remained above 98% since 2013, even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. To the extent it matters though, no single sliver of the retail industry makes up more than 11% of its total revenue, and no single tenant accounts for more than 4%.

You'd be plugging into this monthly (yes, monthly) dividend payer while its forward-looking yield stands at just over 5%. And that's based on a dividend that's not only been paid like clockwork for decades now, but also raised every quarter for the past 28 years at an average annual rate of more than 4%.

Brookfield Renewable Brookfield Renewable (BEPC +0.51%) trades just like any other ordinary stock, and importantly, is taxed like one. (That's not the case with its counterpart Brookfield Renewable Partners (BEP +0.31%), which is legally classified at a partnership, and as such, requires special tax treatment. So, if you're interested, just be sure you're purchasing the right ticker for you.)

But what is it? Simply put, the company manages a range of renewable energy assets like solar farms, wind farms, energy storage solutions, and -- interestingly enough -- a whole lot of exposure to the hydropower business that accounts for over 40% of its operating cash flow.

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And income-minded investors will certainly want to consider a stake in this often overlooked outfit sooner rather than later. Not only has its 20% pullback from its mid-April high pushed its projected dividend yield up to more than 4.4%, but it's also dragged the stock to a multi-year low that doesn't make much sense.

Sure, the same geopolitical tensions and interest rate dynamics that undermined Realty Income shares eventually also undermined Brookfield Renewable's stock. Broad weakness from utilities stocks and weakness from renewable energy stocks isn't helping either. Of course, Morgan Stanley's downgrade all the way from overweight to underweight and target price cut from $48 to $42 per share in March also left this ticker very vulnerable headed into that period.

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The sellers, however, have arguably overshot their target. Nothing about the current economic backdrop should prevent Brookfield Renewable from achieving its long-term target of yearly dividend growth between 5% and 9%, and subsequent annualized total returns of between 12% and 15%. Renewables are still the future of the power business, with Mordor Intelligence expecting this sliver of the energy market to grow at an average annual pace of nearly 14% through 2031.

Pfizer Finally, add drugmaker Pfizer (PFE +2.21%) to your list of dividend stocks you can comfortably buy and hold for a lifetime.

This certainly doesn't seem to be the case right now. Even well up from early 2025's multiyear low, Pfizer's stock is still down 55% from its late-2021 peak. That's when demand for its COVID vaccine and infection treatments was insatiable, resulting in 2022's record-breaking revenue of just over $100 billion... a feat that's not even come close to being matched in the meantime. Last's year's top line was only $62.6 billion, for perspective.

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Just don't jump to any sweeping conclusions based on its recent results. The pharmaceutical company arguably became so focused on the opportunity stemming from the coronavirus pandemic that it didn't do enough development or dealmaking to fully reload its pipeline.

But it's made up for lost time. Pfizer's management team still contends it's got several new blockbusters in the works right now, with the goal of turning them alone into $15 billion and $20 billion worth of new revenue by 2030.

Although investors aren't likely to see any real fiscal evidence of a revitalization until 2028 at the earliest -- when it's expected to enter the GLP-1 weight loss market -- the company's got 18 phase 3 trials underway right now, 10 of which are tests for brand new molecular entities that aren't already on the market. Updates on these trials' progress could light a bullish fire under Pfizer's stock well before then.

More important to income investors, the company's dividend payment isn't in any real jeopardy even if Pfizer is spending a fortune refilling its pipeline that will eventually result in an oncology-focused portfolio. You can get into this savvy evolution right now at forward-looking dividend yield of 6.5%.

Oil prices are making headlines, but don't get caught up in what is likely to be a transitory price swing. The world is still shifting toward cleaner energy options. Given the green energy sector's still small size, there are material growth opportunities ahead for investors. Two great options that let you lean into the growing importance of clean energy on planet Earth are Brookfield Renewable (BEP +0.31%)(BEPC +0.51%) and NextEra Energy (NEE 0.33%). Here's a look at each one.

Brookfield Renewable has all of your bases covered Brookfield Renewable's portfolio spans across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. It generates electricity via hydroelectric, solar, and wind systems. And it provides energy storage and nuclear power services, as well. It is a simple and easy way to add green energy investments to your portfolio.

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It is also a reliable high-yield income investment. The distribution has been increased regularly for a decade at an annualized rate of 5%. The goal is to continue increasing the distribution at a rate of 5% to 9% per year. Backing that is management's projection for 10% funds from operation growth through at least 2031. The goal is to invest up to $10 billion in growth over that span.

The yield is currently 4.7% for the partnership units and 4.4% for the corporate shares. They represent the same entity; the yield difference is due to higher demand for the corporate shares. While institutional investors may not be allowed to buy partnerships, there's no particular reason why smaller investors should avoid the higher-yielding partnership units.

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NextEra Energy gets you halfway in NextEra Energy is one of the world's biggest utilities, operating a large regulated utility in Florida. However, there's another side to the business. The company is also one of the world's largest producers of solar and wind power. The utility is a slow-and-steady foundation, while the clean energy business is the company's growth engine. The company is working on a backlog of 20 gigawatts of clean energy projects, but hopes to grow its backlog to as much as 100 gigawatts by 2032.

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Management is projecting earnings growth of 8% a year through 2035. That supports the near-term goal of 6% dividend growth through 2028, but likely means that the multi-decade dividend streak will continue well past that. The dividend yield is a well above market 2.6%.

Have your green energy and collect some green along the way The growth of the clean energy sector will take place over decades. Brookfield Renewable and NextEra Energy are already industry leaders. Still, buying them today will let you collect attractive and growing dividends while continuing to benefit from the long-term green energy transition. Now that's something to celebrate if you are a dividend investor.

Reuben Gregg Brewer has positions in Brookfield Renewable Partners. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends NextEra Energy. The Motley Fool recommends Brookfield Renewable and Brookfield Renewable Partners. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

The energy sector plays a vital role in powering the global economy. The transportation sector runs on refined petroleum products (gasoline, jet fuel, and diesel), while homes and businesses need natural gas and electricity to stay warm and power our modern society. As the economy grows, energy demand rises to support that expansion.

As a result, energy stocks can play an important role in fueling your portfolio. Here are three energy stocks worth investing $1,000 in right now.

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Brookfield Renewable Brookfield Renewable (BEPC +0.51%)(BEP +0.31%) is a leading global renewable energy producer and sustainable solutions provider. It has a diversified platform across technologies (hydro, wind, utility-scale solar, distributed energy, and storage, as well as nuclear services, biofuels, and carbon capture). The company's operations span North and South America, Europe, and Asia. That puts it in a strong position to capitalize on the expected surge in power demand driven by catalysts such as AI data centers, electric vehicles, and advanced manufacturing.

The company expects a combination of inflation-linked rate increases, margin-enhancement activities, development projects, and acquisitions to drive funds from operations per share growth of more than 10% annually through 2031. That should support continued dividend growth of 5% to 9% each year (Brookfield has increased its dividend by at least 5% every year since 2011). That income (Brookfield's dividend currently yields more than 4%) and growth combination puts it in a strong position to deliver on its goal of providing investors with annualized total returns of 12% to 15%.

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Enbridge Enbridge (ENB +0.04%) is a leading North American energy infrastructure company. It operates the longest and most complex crude oil and liquids pipeline system in North America, handling 30% of the continent's oil production. Meanwhile, its natural gas pipelines move 20% of the gas consumed in the U.S., while it also operates the largest gas utility franchise in North America by volume. Additionally, Enbridge is a major renewable energy investor.

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The Canadian pipeline and utility operator plans to continue its heavy investment in expanding energy infrastructure. It currently has about 40 billion Canadian dollars ($29.2 billion) in commercially secured capital projects underway, which should enter service through the early 2030s. It's expanding its liquids pipeline infrastructure, building new gas pipelines, supporting the growth of its utilities, and constructing new renewable energy projects. These investments should drive around 5% compound annual cash flow per share growth after this year, supporting dividend growth at a similar annual rate. Enbridge has increased its dividend (which currently yields 5%) for 31 consecutive years (in Canadian dollars). That income-and-growth combo should fuel strong total returns for Enbridge shareholders.

NextEra Energy NextEra Energy (NEE 0.33%) is North America's largest electric power and energy infrastructure company. It operates America's largest electric utility, Florida Power & Light, while its energy resources segment is a leader in developing energy infrastructure, including renewable energy, electricity transmission, and gas infrastructure.

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The company expects to invest an astounding amount of capital to capitalize on expansion opportunities across its two franchises. The two businesses could invest a combined $295 billion to $325 billion through 2035 on renewable energy generation capacity, electric transmission lines, gas-powered data center hubs, and other capital projects. This heavy investment should support more than 8% annual adjusted earnings-per-share growth through 2035. Despite that heavy investment, NextEra plans to continue increasing its dividend (6% annual growth expected in 2027 and 2028). With a yield above 2.5% and above-average growth over the next decade, NextEra Energy could deliver powerful total returns for its investors.

Top-tier energy stocks The world will continue to need more energy in the future. Few companies are in a better position to capitalize on the economy's surging energy needs than Brookfield Renewable, Enbridge, and NextEra Energy. If you have $1,000 to invest, they'd be worth every penny right now.

Dividend stocks make up a large portion of my portfolio. While my desire to earn passive income is a big driver of my dividend investment strategy, dividend stocks have historically delivered higher returns than non-payers while exhibiting less volatility. That's why I routinely add to my dividend stock positions.

I already hold meaningful allocations to Brookfield Renewable (BEPC +0.51%)(BEP +0.31%), Brookfield Infrastructure (BIPC 2.06%)(BIP 1.59%), and Energy Transfer (ET 1.47%). I wouldn't think twice about doubling my position in these top dividend stocks. Here's why I have such high conviction in this trio.

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Powerful total return potential Brookfield Renewable is one of the largest publicly traded renewable energy producers in the world. Its operations span hydro, wind, solar, and energy storage assets across North and South America, Europe, and Asia. The company sells the electricity it produces under long-term, fixed-rate power purchase agreements (PPAs) with utilities and large corporations.

Most of Brookfield's PPAs contain inflation-linked rate escalation clauses, which should grow its funds from operations (FFO) per share by 2% to 3% annually. Meanwhile, margin-enhancement activities, such as signing higher-rate PPAs as legacy contracts expire, should add another 2% to 4% to its FFO per share each year. Additionally, Brookfield expects that development projects will add another 4% to 6% to its FFO per share each year, while acquisitions should further boost its growth rate.

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Brookfield's multiple catalysts should drive more than 10% annual FFO per share growth through at least 2031. That should power 5% to 9% annual dividend growth. Brookfield has increased its payout, which currently yields more than 4%, by at least 5% each year since 2011.

A similarly strong sibling Brookfield Infrastructure is the infrastructure-focused sibling of Brookfield Renewable, both of which are operating businesses of global investment firm Brookfield Corporation. This entity owns and operates a diverse portfolio of mission-critical infrastructure businesses. Its global operations span the utility, transport, midstream, and data sectors. The bulk of its assets operate under long-term contracts or government-regulated rate structures that generate predictable, inflation-linked cash flows.

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The global infrastructure operator invests in assets capitalizing on global megatrends, including digital infrastructure driven by AI. It's investing in data centers, semiconductor fabrication facilities, behind-the-meter power solutions, and other related infrastructure. To help fund its growth, Brookfield Infrastructure routinely sells mature assets to recycle capital into higher-return new investments. It has sold around $1 billion in assets so far this year, supporting $400 million in new investment opportunities, including the launch of a new equipment leasing platform for data centers.

Brookfield Infrastructure's multifaceted growth strategy should support FFO per share growth of more than 10% annually. That should enable the company to increase its 4.9%-yielding dividend by 5% to 9% each year. Brookfield has increased its dividend for 17 straight years, growing it at a 9% compound annual rate.

Gas-powered distribution growth Energy Transfer is one of the largest energy midstream companies in North America. The master limited partnership (MLP), which sends investors a Schedule K-1 Federal tax form each year, operates pipelines, processing plants, storage terminals, and export facilities. The company's midstream assets generate steady cash flow, with 90% coming from stable fees.

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The MLP is investing heavily to expand its operations. It plans to spend $5.5 billion to $5.9 billion on growth capital projects this year. The company is building several major capital projects, including two large-scale gas pipelines ($2.7 billion Hugh Brinson and $5.6 billion Desert Southwest expansion project). It has projects underway that should enter commercial service through 2030.

Energy Transfer's expansion projects should support continued distribution increases. The MLP expects to grow its nearly 7%-yielding payout by 3% to 5% each year.

High conviction dividend stocks Brookfield Renewable, Brookfield Infrastructure, and Energy Transfer are three of my highest conviction dividend stocks. They generate stable, growing cash flows, which support their steadily rising, high-yielding dividends. Their combination of income, growth, and financial strength is why I wouldn't think twice about doubling my already sizable positions in these top-notch dividend stocks.

Matt DiLallo has positions in Brookfield Corporation, Brookfield Infrastructure, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners, Brookfield Renewable, Brookfield Renewable Partners, and Energy Transfer and has the following options: short July 2026 $40 puts on Brookfield Corporation. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Brookfield Corporation. The Motley Fool recommends Brookfield Infrastructure Partners, Brookfield Renewable, and Brookfield Renewable Partners. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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Many on Wall Street argue that oil prices could remain elevated regardless of how the Iran conflict resolves, for several structural reasons. Global spare capacity is largely concentrated in a handful of OPEC+ nations. It has grown increasingly thin, meaning any disruption to supply chains, shipping lanes, or refining infrastructure takes longer to be absorbed and worked through the system. The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical path for roughly 20% of the global oil trade, and even a ceasefire or de-escalation wouldn’t instantly restore insurer confidence or normalize tanker routing, keeping freight and risk premiums largely baked into prices.

Years of underinvestment in upstream exploration and production mean the supply side can’t respond quickly to demand signals the way it once could. Add to that a weaker dollar environment, persistent demand from emerging markets, particularly India and China, and OPEC+’s demonstrated willingness to defend price floors through coordinated cuts, and the conditions for structurally higher oil exist well beyond the current hostilities in the Middle East. The bottom line for investors is that if they are underweight or don’t own any energy names, now’s the time to consider adding some to a portfolio. But after a massive rally that started when the conflict with Iran began in late February, it makes sense to look at the safest energy companies now.

We decided to screen our 24/7 Wall St. energy stock database, looking for companies that still deliver large and dependable dividends while remaining good investments on a valuation basis. While we remain positive on the mega-cap integrated giants, they have had spectacular runs and would be much better purchases after a solid price pullback.

Five companies that pay significant dividends and offer shareholders some of the best valuations currently are at the top of our strong buy list for investors. All still offer reasonable entry points, with outstanding upside potential to the posted Wall Street target prices. All five are also rated Buy at the top Wall Street firms we cover at 24/7 Wall St.

Why do we cover the safest high-yielding energy dividend stocks? Since 1926, dividends have accounted for approximately 32% of the S&P 500’s total return, while capital appreciation has accounted for 68%. Therefore, sustainable dividend income and the potential for capital appreciation are essential to total return expectations. A study by Hartford Funds, in collaboration with Ned Davis Research, found that dividend stocks delivered an annualized return of 9.18% over the past 50 years (1973 to 2023). Over the same timeline, this was more than double the annualized return for non-payers (3.95%).

Brookfield Renewable Partners This off-the-radar utility stock is an ideal choice now for growth and income investors, as well as those concerned with environmental issues. Brookfield Renewable Partners (NYSE: BEP | BEP Price Prediction) operates publicly traded platforms for renewable power and decarbonization solutions. Investors are paid a rich 4.41% dividend. Earnings rose 15% in Q1 2026 and 12% over the trailing twelve months. The company expects double-digit earnings growth to continue for at least the next five years. Since going public in 2011, it has raised its dividend by at least 5% every year and targets dividend growth of 5% to 9% going forward.

The company’s renewable power portfolio includes:

Hydroelectric Wind Utility-scale solar Distributed generation Storage facilities located across North America, South America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region Its operations are divided into six segments:

Hydroelectric, which is further categorized by geography (North America, Colombia, and Brazil) Wind Utility-scale solar Distributed energy and storage, including distributed generation Pumped storage Battery energy storage systems; sustainable solutions, encompassing agricultural renewable natural gas, carbon capture and storage, recycling, cogeneration, biomass, nuclear services, electrofuels, and power transformation Corporate The company’s total power portfolio comprises approximately 46,200 megawatts of installed capacity and a development pipeline of approximately 200,000 megawatts.

TD Securities has a Buy rating with a $39 target price.

Clearwater Energy This is another off-the-radar company that is safe and still bargain-priced, with a strong 4.42% dividend. Clearwater Energy (NYSE: CWEN) is a renewable energy company that invests in energy infrastructure, focuses on clean energy, and owns modern, sustainable, and long-term-contracted assets across North America. It is one of the largest renewable energy companies in the U.S., with a portfolio of wind, solar, and energy storage facilities across 27 states totaling approximately 12.7 gigawatts of gross capacity. Both share classes have risen more than 20% over the past 12 months. The data center boom has been a significant growth driver.

Clearwater Energy’s operating facilities include:

Carlsbad El Segundo GenConn Devon GenConn Middletown Marsh Landing Walnut Creek The company’s utility-scale solar projects include:

Agua Caliente Alpine Avenal Avra Valley Blythe Borrego Buckthorn Solar CVSR Daggett 2 Daggett 3 Desert Sunlight 250 Kansas South The company’s wind projects include Black Rock, Buffalo Bear, Cedro Hill, Crofton Bluffs, and Cedar Creek.

UBS has a Buy rating with a $45 target price.

Enbridge Enbridge owns and operates pipelines throughout Canada and the United States. This is an off-the-radar idea based in Canada, poised to break out to new highs soon, and pays a rich 6.94% dividend. Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) operates as an energy infrastructure company. Enbridge announced its 31st consecutive annual dividend increase in 2026, lifting the payout by another 3%, and has paid dividends for over 70 years. With roughly 98% of its annual earnings backed by long-term, fixed-rate contracts and regulated rate structures, the company stands out as one of the most defensive and reliable plays in the energy infrastructure sector.

The company operates through five segments:

Liquids Pipelines Gas Transmission and Midstream Gas Distribution and Storage Renewable Power Generation Energy Services The Liquids Pipelines segment operates pipelines and related terminals in Canada and the United States to transport various grades of crude oil and other liquid hydrocarbons.

The Gas Transmission and Midstream segment invests in natural gas pipelines and gathering and processing facilities in Canada and the United States. The Gas Distribution and Storage segment is involved in natural gas utility operations, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Ontario, as well as in natural gas distribution and energy transportation activities in Quebec.

The Renewable Power Generation segment operates power-generating assets, including wind, solar, geothermal, and waste heat recovery facilities, as well as transmission assets, in North America and Europe. The Energy Services segment provides energy marketing services to refiners, producers, and other customers, as well as physical commodity marketing and logistical services in Canada and the United States.

Royal Bank of Canada has an Outperform rating and a $79 target price.

Energy Transfer Energy Transfer (NYSE: ET) is one of North America’s largest and most diversified midstream energy companies. This top master limited partnership is a safe option for investors seeking energy exposure and income, as the company pays a 6.67% distribution yield. It owns and operates one of the largest and most diversified portfolios of energy assets in the United States, with a strategic footprint across all major domestic production basins. As a midstream MLP, its revenue is largely fee-based and less sensitive to commodity price swings.

The company is a publicly traded limited partnership with core operations that include:

Complementary natural gas midstream, intrastate, and interstate transportation and storage assets Crude oil, natural gas liquids (NGL), and refined product transportation and terminalling assets NGL fractionation Various acquisition and marketing assets Following the acquisition of Enable Partners in December 2021, Energy Transfer owns and operates over 114,000 miles of pipelines and related assets in 41 states, spanning all major U.S. producing regions and markets. This solidifies its leadership position in the midstream sector.

Through its ownership of Energy Transfer Operating, formerly known as Energy Transfer Partners, the company also owns Lake Charles LNG; the general partner interests, the incentive distribution rights, and 28.5 million standard units of Sunoco (NYSE: SUN); and the public partner interests and 39.7 million standard units of USA Compression Partners (NYSE: USAC).

Stifel has a Buy rating on the shares, with a $25 target price.

Enterprise Products Partners This top midstream giant is an American midstream natural gas and crude oil pipeline company headquartered in Houston, Texas. Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD) is one of the most extensive publicly traded energy partnerships, and it pays a very reliable 5.84% dividend. The company’s debt-to-EBITDA ratio ranges from 3.1x to 3.4x, which is moderate for a midstream energy company, and its interest coverage ratio is 5x.

Enterprise Products Partners generates strong free cash flow, with an operating cash flow of approximately $8.8 billion, resulting in approximately $4.2 billion in free cash flow annually after deducting capital expenditures. Another significant benefit for shareholders is that most of the corporate debt is fixed-rate, thereby limiting the risk of rising interest rates.

It provides various midstream energy services, including:

Gathering Processing Transporting and storing natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGL), and fractionation Import and export terminalling Offshore production platform services The company has four reportable business segments:

Natural Gas Pipelines and Services NGL Pipelines and Services Petrochemical Services Crude Oil Pipelines and Services One reason many analysts like the stock might be its distribution coverage ratio. The company’s coverage ratio is well above 1x, making it relatively less risky among the MLPs.

Citigroup has a Buy rating with a $45 price objective.

Renewable energy stocks were supposed to be some of the losers under the second Trump administration. The president is famously not a fan of wind turbines or solar energy. Yet one diversified energy play is having an outstanding year.

Shares of Brookfield Renewable Partners (BEP +0.31%) have soared by 37.5% year to date through May. Here's a look at several reasons investors shouldn't overlook Brookfield Renewable Partners, but also one reason to be wary.

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Brookfield is diversified Brookfield Renewable's underlying business is one of the reasons the stock has performed well so far this year. The company continued its trend of growing funds from operations (FFO), with a 19% year-over-year increase in Q1. The financial measure, commonly used by real estate investment trusts (REITs), defines cash generated from underlying operations and has increased by 12% over the last year versus the prior period.

Connor Teskey, CEO of Brookfield Renewable and president of Brookfield Asset Management, summarized the company's recent success this way:

Growing energy demand is now occurring alongside a renewed focus on energy security. In an environment with strong demand for low-cost, quick-to-market, and increasingly locally sourced energy, we are well positioned to deliver sustainable, long-term cash flow growth for our investors.

Brookfield was poised to capitalize on the growing demand, thanks to its diversification across energy markets and technologies. While a little over half of its assets under management are in North America, the company also has meaningful energy assets in Europe, Latin America, and across the Asia-Pacific region.

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Power production assets are in demand as data centers increase global energy demand and the Strait of Hormuz conflict rattles oil markets. It highlights where Brookfield's expertise makes a difference. The company is a strong capital allocator, and management constantly works to identify its best opportunities. In that vein, Brookfield Renewable announced $3 billion in asset sales in Q1 alone as it recycles capital into projects it believes offer better returns.

BEP or BEPC? The equity is also unique. Brookfield Renewable offers partnership units, but investors can also purchase shares of Brookfield Renewable Corp. (BEPC +0.51%). BEP units and BEPC shares both represent the same underlying business and assets. The former is a limited partnership, while the latter is a corporation.

Owning shares in the partnership can lead to more complex tax paperwork, which turns off some investors. That helps explain the recent pricing deviation. Although they pay the same dividend amount per share/unit, their market prices diverged, resulting in different yields.

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The partnership units have been playing catch-up this year, resulting in the outsize return. Investors can choose which to buy based on personal situations and tax preparation concerns. But there is no doubt that the underlying business is strong, and Brookfield is a solid renewable energy dividend stock to own. Just don't expect the pace of returns to mirror what we've seen so far in 2026, as the partnership unit price has now closed the gap.

New breakthroughs in low-cost hydrogen extraction and growing clean energy demand position the sector for significant long-term market expansion

, /PRNewswire/ -- Market News Updates News Commentary - The Engineered Mineral Hydrogen sector is gaining momentum as the demand for cleaner and more cost-effective energy sources grows globally. Unlike traditional hydrogen production methods that heavily depend on natural gas or expensive electrolysis systems, Engineered Mineral Hydrogen harnesses natural chemical reactions between water and iron-rich rocks deep below the surface to generate hydrogen in a more sustainable way. Many companies are now exploring ultramafic rock formations and serpentinization processes as scalable energy solutions, especially in regions rich in nickel and iron reserves. Recent industry advancements, like new partnerships and trial projects in Newfoundland and North America, signify a shift from research to commercial deployment.  Active Companies mentioned in the article includes: First Atlantic Nickel Corp. (OTCQB: FANCF) (TSX-V: FAN), Total Energy Services Inc. (OTC: TOTZF) (TSX: TOT), Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM), Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX), Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (NYSE: BEP).

One attractive aspect for investors in this field is the potential cost-effectiveness. Experts believe that engineered or natural hydrogen could eventually become one of the most cost-efficient forms of clean hydrogen due to the earth's natural gas production capabilities, reducing the need for extensive industrial energy inputs. The global hydrogen market is expected to see significant growth, reaching approximately $66.5 billion by 2034 from $21.7 billion in 2026, driven by increasing industrial demand, transportation, AI-driven data centers, and energy storage applications. Simultaneously, the emerging natural and engineered hydrogen sector is projected to experience even faster growth, with market analyses suggesting that the natural hydrogen market could surge from about $158 million in 2025 to over $2.2 billion by 2032.

The excitement surrounding Engineered Mineral Hydrogen is fueled by rising concerns over energy security and growing interest in low-carbon industrial fuels. Companies are increasingly looking for reliable domestic energy sources to reduce dependence on imported fuels while supporting decarbonization efforts. Analysts predict a notable increase in drilling projects, pilot installations, and long-term contracts beyond 2026 as the sector develops. Although still in its early stages and carrying exploration risks similar to mining or oil exploration, many investors see it as a disruptive opportunity within the broader clean energy market landscape. If commercial-scale production proves successful, Engineered Mineral Hydrogen has the potential to play a crucial role in the global energy mix in the next decade.

Vema Hydrogen and First Atlantic Nickel & Cobalt Sign LOI to Develop Engineered Mineral Hydrogen at Pipestone XL Awaruite Project in Newfoundland 

Vema's Engineered Mineral Hydrogen could supply regional industry and seaborne export markets from the Pipestone XL Project in central Newfoundland. The Pipestone Ophiolite Complex spans 30 kilometers of ultramafic rock, and holds enough potential hydrogen to power industrial demand in Newfoundland for generations Vema Hydrogen ("Vema") today announced that it has entered into a non-binding Letter of Intent (the "LOI") with First Atlantic Nickel & Cobalt Corp (TSXV: FAN) (OTCQB: FANCF) (FSE: P21) ("First Atlantic"), to jointly develop Engineered Mineral Hydrogen, or EMH, at the Pipestone XL project, a 30-kilometer ultramafic belt in central Newfoundland. Under the LOI, the parties intend to establish a 50/50 joint venture to produce low-carbon hydrogen alongside First Atlantic's primary awaruite nickel-cobalt program. The partnership is intended to serve as a first-of-its-kind template for combining hydrogen production with critical mineral development at ultramafic sites, with the potential to attract co-located investment in clean fuels, ammonia, and downstream industry.

"Vema's Engineered Mineral Hydrogen is on the verge of delivering clean energy at a scale cost-competitive with hydrocarbons," said Dr. Douglas Wicks, Strategic Advisor to First Atlantic & Cobalt and former Program Director for ARPA-E's MINER program and Geologic Hydrogen portfolio. "Awaruite forms through serpentinization when hydrogen reduces nickel and iron, so its presence at Pipestone XL is a clear signature of a hydrogen-rich system. Vema's technology could engineer that same reaction for hydrogen production, and Pipestone XL is an ideal location due to its size, proximity to infrastructure, and the potential for cost efficiencies in co-locating hydrogen production with nickel & cobalt mining. Having worked closely with Vema's founders since before the company's founding — and having seen firsthand how they developed the engineered approach to geologic hydrogen — I believe Pipestone XL represents a compelling opportunity to bring this technology to commercial scale."

Over the past twelve months, Vema has worked with First Atlantic to evaluate the Pipestone Ophiolite Complex, analyzing geological and geophysical data as well as infrastructure across the 30-kilometer belt. Laboratory testing of Pipestone rock samples at Vema's Orléans facility in France confirmed hydrogen production through stimulated serpentinization, indicating that the formation is well suited to EMH. Vema will leverage the experience gained in its established site in the Thetford ophiolite in Quebec, where Vema operates the world's first Engineered Mineral Hydrogen project.

Newfoundland is a significant region for critical minerals and clean energy development, but exploration and mining remain energy-intensive. Engineered Mineral Hydrogen (EMH) produces hydrogen from iron-rich rock through naturally occurring geochemical reactions, with no grid electricity required. Locally produced hydrogen at Pipestone could, over time, support on-site energy needs for a large-scale nickel and cobalt mining district and related downstream industries.

"Vema operates the world's first Engineered Mineral Hydrogen project at the Thetford ophiolite in Quebec. Rock samples collected during Vema's site visit to Pipestone XL were tested at their lab in Orléans, France, confirming the hydrogen generation potential of the ultramafic host rocks. Given the link between awaruite formation and hydrogen, we're excited about the potential for Vema's technology to maximize the value of our unique nickel-cobalt alloy project," said Adrian Smith, P.Geo., CEO of First Atlantic.

The collaboration also positions both companies to explore how locally produced hydrogen could reshape energy planning for remote industrial sites. By pairing EMH supply with critical mineral development, the partners aim to demonstrate a model that strengthens regional energy resilience while reducing reliance on long-distance fuel transport.

"Engineered Mineral Hydrogen is a promising new primary energy source for regions with iron-rich rock, like at Pipestone," said Pierre Levin, CEO and Co-Founder of Vema Hydrogen. "Now with validated rock samples and permitting in place, we have a clear path to advance EMH at Pipestone and to expand the model across North America."

Awaruite (Ni₃Fe) is a naturally occurring, magnetic nickel-iron-cobalt alloy (Ni-Fe-Co). The U.S. Geological Survey has identified awaruite as a potential solution to nickel concentrate shortages, noting that it is much easier to concentrate than pentlandite, the principal nickel sulphide. Its magnetic, metallic nature allows recovery by both magnetic separation and flotation, without the smelting, roasting, or acid leaching that conventional nickel ores require.  CONTINUED… Read this and more news for First Atlantic Nickel at:  https://www.fanickel.com/archive

In other market news of interest today includes:

Total Energy Services Inc. (OTC: TOTZF) (TSX:TOT) recently announced its consolidated financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026.

Total Energy's results for the three months ended March 31, 2026 reflect continued strong North American demand for natural gas compression and process equipment and the deployment of upgraded drilling and service rigs in Australia and Canada that more than offset a year over year decline in North American drilling and completion activity. Negatively impacting first quarter financial results was a $6.5 million year over year increase in share-based compensation expense due to the 52% increase in the Company's share price during the first quarter of 2026. This was partially offset by a $2.9 million year over year increase on the gain on sale of property, plant and equipment following the sale of certain well servicing equipment in the United States in February 2026.

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) recently announced its Board of Directors has unanimously recommended shareholders approve changing the company's legal domicile from New Jersey to Texas. The Board concluded that aligning ExxonMobil's legal domicile with where its leadership and core operations have been based since 1989 will benefit shareholders.

"Over the past several years, Texas has made a noticeable effort to embrace the business community. In doing so, it has created a policy and regulatory environment that can allow the company to maximize shareholder value," said Darren Woods, ExxonMobil chairman and chief executive officer. "Aligning our legal home with our operating home, in a state that understands our business and has a stake in the company's success, is important."

In making its recommendation, the Board considered Texas' legal and regulatory environment, including its modernized business statutes and the Texas Business Court, which is designed to resolve complex disputes efficiently. When corporate decisions are challenged, Texas courts are required to apply clear, statute based standards, which support sound decision-making.

Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX), recently announced the introduction of next-generation Techron®, a reformulated version of its proprietary gasoline additive designed to provide greater protection for engines from harmful deposits caused by lower quality fuels, supporting long-term engine performance.

Techron has been trusted by drivers for decades as part of Chevron- and Texaco-branded gasolines. The latest reformulation reflects Chevron's continued investment in fuel quality and scientific testing to help ensure its fuels meet the needs of today's engines and driving conditions.

"Fuel technology never stands still," said Andy Walz, president, Chevron Downstream, Midstream and Chemicals. "This new Techron formulation builds on what drivers already expect from our branded fuels – clean engines, reliable performance and confidence at the pump – while reinforcing our continued focus on science based innovation."

Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (NYSE: BEP) recently reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026.

"We had a strong start to the year, delivering record financial results, advancing our growth priorities and strengthening our balance sheet. The quarter was highlighted by our acquisition of Boralex, a global, listed renewable platform with a significant operating base and a large, de-risked development pipeline that complements our existing business and where we are uniquely positioned to accelerate growth and create value," said Connor Teskey, CEO of Brookfield Renewable.

He added, "We also continue to increase our development activities, advance key workstreams to support new nuclear deployment at Westinghouse, and scale our capital recycling strategy, agreeing to sell nearly $3 billion of assets this quarter alone. Growing energy demand is now occurring alongside a renewed focus on energy security. In an environment with strong demand for low-cost, quick to market, and increasingly locally sourced energy, we are well positioned to deliver sustainable long-term cash flow growth for our investors."

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