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Energy Transition in Motion (Week of July 11, 2025)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including a new membrane technology to extract lithium from water.

Brazilian Oil Could Find New Destinations in the Face of Trump's Tariffs

Petrobras shares were trading close to flat on the news of Trump's announcement of a 50% tariff on Brazilian oil. 

Kissler: The Post-Iran Conflict Outlook for Oil

Mideast military tensions have waned, but OPEC’s promise to spike production is balanced by the emergence of natural gas.

EU Countries Seek to Keep Russian Gas Exit Plans Secret, Document Shows

EU governments are planning to keep secret how they plan to phase out using Russian oil and gas by the end of 2027.

Oil Prices Rise on Strong Gasoline Demand, Red Sea Attacks

Oil prices rose on July 9 as investors weighed strong U.S. gasoline demand data, attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, and a forecast for lower U.S. oil production.

Uinta Crude Transport Project Wins Fed Approval in Just 16 Days

The Bureau of Land Management used an expedited review process ordered by President Trump to expand a crude oil loading facility’s capacity in the Uinta Basin to 100,000 bbl/d.

US Energy Imports Fall to Lowest Level in 40 Years—EIA

Energy imports contributed to 17% of the U.S. energy supply in 2024, the lowest share since 1985, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Governor: In Wyoming, Sky’s the Limit for Oil, Gas, Nuclear

Wyoming may be the smallest U.S. state by population, but it’s aiming for a giant role in America’s energy future. From oil and gas to nuclear, it’s all on the table, Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon told Hart Energy in an exclusive interview.

Trump Says He Will Impose 50% Tariff on Copper Imports

President Donald Trump said he will announce a 50% tariff on imported copper on July 8, an effort to boost U.S. production of a metal critical to electric vehicles, military hardware, the power grid and many consumer goods.

Belcher: Regulatory World Turned Upside Down

All three branches of the federal government are changing the rules for energy operations.