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US EPA Expected to Drop Hydrogen from Power Plant Rule, Sources Say
The move reflects skepticism within the U.S. government that the technology will develop quickly enough to become a significant tool to decarbonize the electricity industry.
Renewed US Sanctions to Complicate Venezuelan Oil Sales, Not Stop Them
Venezuela’s oil exports to world markets will not stop, despite reimposed sanctions by Washington, and will likely continue to flow with the help of Iran—as well as China and Russia.
US Finalizes Big Reforms to Federal Oil, Gas Drilling
Under the new policy, drilling is limited in wildlife and cultural areas and oil and gas companies will pay higher bonding rates to cover the cost of plugging abandoned oil and gas wells, among other higher rates and costs.
The Jones Act: An Old Law on a Voyage to Nowhere
Keeping up with the Jones Act is a burden for the energy industry, but efforts to repeal the 104-year-old law may be dead in the water.
Exclusive: ‘Reality Has Hit,’ NatGas Not Just a Bridge Fuel, Landrieu Says
The Biden administration's LNG pause is "disappointing" and natural gas is a "solution to energy woes," co-chairs for Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future Senator Mary Landrieu and Congressman Kendrick Meek told Hart Energy's Jordan Blum at CERAWeek by S&P Global.
Political, Legal Fight Over Biden’s LNG Pause Intensifies
In 2021, states and the White House had a similar conflict over offshore oil and gas leasing rights.
Sunoco’s $7B Acquisition of NuStar Evades Further FTC Scrutiny
The waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act for Sunoco’s pending acquisition of NuStar Energy has expired, bringing the deal one step closer to completion.
Pitts: Heavyweight Battle Brewing Between US Supermajors in South America
Exxon Mobil took the first swing in defense of its right of first refusal for Hess' interest in Guyana's Stabroek Block, but Chevron isn't backing down.
CERAWeek: Energy Secretary Defends LNG Pause Amid Industry Outcry
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said she expects the review of LNG exports to be in the “rearview mirror” by next year.
Hirs: SEC’s Enhanced Climate-related Disclosures Are Unnecessary—Even According to SEC
The SEC’s rationale for enhanced climate-disclosure rules is weak and contradictory, says Ed Hirs.