Federal Government Takes Over Regulatory Control of Missouri’s NatGas Pipelines

The state of Missouri and federal government are at odds over the amount charged for pipeline violation fines.

Operators Look to the Haynesville on Forecasts for Another 30 Bcf/d in NatGas Demand

Futures are up, but extra Haynesville Bcfs are being kept in the ground for now, while operators wait to see the Henry Hub prices. A more than $3.50 strip is required, and as much as $5 is preferred.

NextDecade Plans 3 More Trains at Rio Grande LNG

Houston-based NextDecade continues to build the Rio Grande LNG Center in Brownsville, Texas, as its permits filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission continue to go through the legal process.

Congress Kills Biden Era Methane Fee on Oil, Gas Producers

The methane fee was mandated by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, which directed the EPA to set a charge on methane emissions for facilities that emit more than 25,000 tons per year of CO2e.

Geothermal Player Ormat Adds Capacity as Power Demand Rises

Ormat aims to grow its installed capacity to between 2.6 and 2.8 gigawatts by the end of 2028, CEO says.

Trump Axes Chevron's Venezuela Oil License, Citing Lack of Electoral Reforms

U.S. President Donald Trump on Feb. 26 said he was reversing a license given to Chevron to operate in Venezuela. 

First Solar Continues to Ride Growth Streak Fueled by Incentives, Demand

First Solar ended 2024 with a contracted backlog of 68.5 gigawatts valued at $20.5 billion, having sold a record 14.1 GW of modules.

SLB-ChampionX Deal Clears Antitrust Review, Agrees to Sell Interest in US Synthetic

SLB’s deal to acquire ChampionX received clearance under the U.S.' Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act. 

Trump Says Canada, Mexico Tariffs will Go Forward

Crude and natural gas from Canada face a 10% tariff, all other goods coming into the U.S. from its north and south neighbors will face a 25% fine.

Segrist: American LNG Unaffected by Cut-Off of Russian Gas Supply

The last gas pipeline connecting Russia to Western Europe has shut down, but don’t expect a follow-on effect for U.S. LNG demand.