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BlackRock’s Fink Calls for Reliable US Power Grid—Now

“That starts with fixing the slow, broken permitting processes in the U.S. and Europe,” Larry Fink, the co-founder, chairman and CEO of $12 trillion investment-management firm BlackRock Inc., told shareholders March 31.

Court Rejects Activists’ Protest of Woodside LNG Pipeline Project

Woodside Energy Group prevailed against environmental groups’ arguments to stop a pipeline to Louisiana LNG in a case that originated before the Australian company bought the project.

Tribal Nations Step Away from Enbridge’s Line 5 Process

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers included Line 5 on a list of projects to be considered for emergency permitting. But native groups say the potential emergency designation for the project is unfair.

Exclusive: Metal Tariffs Unlikely to Disrupt Lower 48 Supply Chain

With tariffs discussions creating uncertainty in the energy sector, Luca Zanotti, Tenaris’ U.S. president, said he sees minimal impact with tariffs on oil country tubular goods, in this Hart Energy exclusive interview.

Venture Global Asks FERC to Approve Calcasieu Pass Opening

Shell’s CEO says he expects an update to the company’s ongoing arbitration with Venture Global.

Stonepeak Backs Longview for Electric Transmission Projects

Newly formed Longview Infrastructure will partner with Stonepeak as electric demand increases from data centers and U.S. electrification efforts.

Venture Global’s Plaquemines Gets FERC Approval for Phase 2 Generators

Venture Global continues to ramp up production after an early winter startup.

Belcher: Texas Considers Funding for Abandoned Wells, Emissions Reduction

With uncertainly surrounding federal aid as the Trump administration attempts cost cutting measures, the state is exploring its own incentive system to plug wells and reduce emissions.

Kinder Morgan’s Fore: Despite Hits, Pieces for Regulatory Reform Fall into Place

Kinder Morgan’s Vice President of Public Affairs Allen Fore said the current regime’s regulatory stance is the biggest change he’s seen in his lifetime.

Market Volatility Sidelining Some Energy Investment

Needed permit reform will take time and general policy uncertainty could slow-play natural gas projects.