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Could Trump’s Ban on Wind Leasing Halt Similar Oil and Gas Sales?
A law signed during the Biden administration ties offshore wind lease sales to similar auctions for oil and gas rights on federal lands. It’s unclear whether President Trump’s Jan. 20 executive order to halt wind leasing could spill over into the E&P world.
DC Circuit Denies Rehearing for Williams’ Mid-Atlantic Project
Williams Cos.’ Regional Energy Access will continue operating as the midstream company seeks an emergency FERC certificate to keep supplying natural gas to Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland.
Electrigen, Hyliion to Partner on Methane Emissions Reduction Project
ElectriGen and Hyliion Holdings Corp.’s methane emissions reduction project has been awarded $6 million by the Department of Energy. Hyliion’s Karno generators can use wellhead gas to produce low-emission electricity.
TotalEnergies' Mozambique LNG Project Faces Delay Beyond 2029
TotalEnergies' $20 billion Mozambique LNG project will not be operational by 2029 as hoped, the French oil major said on Jan. 22, citing the need to end force majeure and ensure security at the project site.
Perission Petroleum Extends Colombian Assets Sale
The sale was delayed due to pending formal confirmation regarding the extension of Perission Petroleum’s E&P license in Colombia, specifically for Block VMM-17.
Solar, Clean Energy Face Headwinds Amid Post-Election Uncertainty
With a new Trump administration taking charge, renewable energy, including solar, may face headwinds that stagnate project development or continue it at a slower pace, analysts say.
DOE Awards Two More Hydrogen Hubs Initial Funding
The awards were announced days before President Donald Trump directed federal agencies to pause disbursement of funds appropriated through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Trump Fires Off Energy Executive Orders on Alaska, LNG, EVs
President Donald Trump opened his term with a flurry of executive orders, many reversing the Biden administration’s policies on LNG permitting, the Paris Agreement and drilling in Alaska.
Scott Sheffield Sues FTC for Abuse of Power Over Exxon-Pioneer Deal
A Federal Trade Commission majority opinion in May barred former Pioneer Natural Resources CEO Scott Sheffield from serving in any capacity with Exxon Mobil Corp. following its acquisition of the Permian Basin E&P.
Trump’s Executive Order Delivers Blow to US Offshore Wind
President Trump’s executive order halts new offshore wind leasing and permitting activity effective Jan. 21.