West Virginia Gains Authority for Class VI Wells for CCS

The state joins North Dakota, Wyoming and Louisiana in securing approval from the Environmental Protection Agency for Class VI well primacy for carbon capture and storage.

Texas GulfLink Port Wins Approval from U.S. Maritime Administration

Sentinel Midstream’s Texas GulfLink crude loading platform is the second Gulf Coast project to receive a permit.

What's Affecting Oil Prices This Week? (Feb. 18, 2025)

The price of Brent crude oil did reach $77 on Feb. 18 before falling back with news that members of the Trump Administration were holding talks with their Russian counterparts.

Trump’s DOE Issues First LNG Permit of Term to Commonwealth LNG

The former administration of President Joe Biden had halted permitting for all of 2024.

Enbridge CEO: Tariffs Not a Concern but Present Chance for Reform in Canada

Enbridge’s CEO Greg Ebel says the company doesn’t see a major effect on its business with such a “hard-wired” system.

Sweeping US Energy Department Layoffs Hit Nuclear Security, Loans Office, Sources Say

The Trump administration has laid off about 1,200 to 2,000 workers at the Department of Energy.

NatGas Shouldering Powergen Burden, but Midstream Lags, Execs Warn

Expand Energy COO Josh Viets said society wants the reliability of natural gas, but Liberty Energy CEO Ron Gusek said midstream projects need to catch up to meet demand during a discussion at NAPE.

Trump Nominates E&P Advocate Sgamma to Head Bureau of Land Management

If confirmed by the Senate, Kathleen Sgamma, president of the Western Energy Alliance, would oversee management of approximately 245 million acres of surface lands.

Exxon Seeks Permit for its Eighth Oil, Gas Project in Guyana as Output Rises

A consortium led by Exxon Mobil has requested environmental permits from Guyana for its eighth project, the first that will generate gas not linked to oil production. 

Greenpeace Files Suit Against Energy Transfer in Dutch Court

Environmental group Greenpeace made the move to sue the midstream company in Europe prior to an upcoming hearing brought by Energy Transfer.