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Renewables, Fossil Fuels Unite on Threat to Texas ‘Energy Miracle’
Texas legislation from three bills has put renewable energy in the crosshairs, despite opposition from the Texas Oil and Gas Association, among others.
Jury Sides with Marathon in $123.7MM Force Majeure Case
At the peak of Winter Storm Uri between Feb. 15 and Feb. 20, 2021, Marathon faced a force majeure event in fulfilling its supply contract with Koch Energy Services.
Three Killed, Two Injured at Port Arthur LNG Project
Three Bechtel workers died at Sempra Energy’s Port Arthur LNG construction site, and the company has halted work there until an investigation is completed.
Trump Emergency Move Aims to Cut Approval Times for Energy Projects to 28 Days
The Trump administration on April 23 said it would implement an emergency permitting process for energy and mining projects on federal land.
US Halts Construction of Equinor’s Empire Wind Project Offshore NY
In a post on X, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said construction activity is being stopped “until further review of information that suggests the Biden administration rushed through its approval without sufficient analysis.”
US Will No Longer Require Green Analysis on Thousands of Oil, Gas Leases
The U.S. said on April 10 it will no longer require an environmental impact statement for thousands of oil and gas leases across the U.S.
Four Republican US Senators Back Biden-Era Energy Tax Credits
Senators Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, John Curtis of Utah, Jerry Moran of Kansas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina are asking Congressional leadership to preserve energy tax credits included in the Biden-era Inflation Reduction Act.
Hydrogen Hopefuls Advised to Focus on Offtake Amidst Funding Turbulence
Hydrogen is one way to reduce emissions when used in place of higher-emissions fossil fuel sources where feasible, but costs and infrastructure pose challenges.
Chevron Ordered to Pay $744MM for Damages on Louisiana’s Wetlands
A jury found oil company Texaco, which is owned by Chevron, violated Louisiana’s coastal resources regulations by dredging canals, drilling wells and dumping wastewater into the marsh.
‘Trump Effect’ Stalls Hydrogen FIDs, Already Killing Projects
Billions of dollars in capex have been dedicated to hydrogen projects. But some projects have yet to reach final investment decisions amid continued uncertainty surrounding the Inflation Reduction Act and hydrogen production tax credits.