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Treasury’s New Hydrogen Tax Credit Regs Open Door to NatGas Producers

The U.S. Treasury Department’s long awaited 45V hydrogen tax credit will enable “pathways for hydrogen produced using both electricity and methane” as well as nuclear, the department said Jan. 3.

Belcher: Heed the Harsh Lessons from Europe’s Net-Zero Perils

The EU’s aggressive climate stance is wreaking economic havoc and mounting regulations could hurt the U.S. LNG industry.

New York to Fine Fossil Fuel Companies $75B Under New Climate Law

New York state will fine fossil fuel companies a total of $75 billion over the next 25 years to pay for damage caused to the climate. 

Permian Operators Cut Methane Emissions by 26% in 2023, S&P Global Says

S&P Global credits improved equipment and technology for helping with methane emissions reductions in the Permian Basin.

DOE: ‘Astounding’ US LNG Growth Will Raise Prices, GHG Emissions

The Biden administration released Dec. 17 a long-awaited report analyzing the effects of new LNG export projects, which was swiftly criticized by the energy industry.

LongPath Ditches Up-in-the-Air Tech for Emissions Reduction Closer to Ground

LongPath Technologies has received a federal loan to develop a monitoring network and conditional approval from the state of New Mexico for use of its system at oil and gas operations.

Methanol Microreactor Project Aims to Convert CO2 into Liquid Fuel

The SRI International-led project, which received a Department of Energy grant, would use renewable energy to convert CO2 into liquid fuel.

Republican States Sue BlackRock, Vanguard, State Street Over ESG

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton decried the “weaponization” of the financial industry in pushing for climate goals while BlackRock and State Street called the suit, filed by 11 states, baseless.

Exclusive: Trump Poised to Scrap Most Biden Climate Policies

From methane regulations and the LNG pause to scuttling environmental justice considerations, President-elect Donald Trump is likely to roll back Biden era energy policies, said Stephanie Noble, partner at Vinson & Elkins.

Air Liquide, TotalEnergies Partner to Produce Hydrogen

The hydrogen will be produced and used at Air Liquide and TotalEnergies' La Mède biorefinery in France to produce biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuel.