Energy Policy Watch: Ohio Congressman Discusses Biden’s ‘All-out Assault on Fossil Fuels’
Ohio Congressman Bill Johnson gives his take on how President Biden’s infrastructure and spending bills will affect the oil and gas industry plus the role natural gas produced in the U.S. has in addressing climate change.
What Now for Biden’s Energy Agenda?
Also, what does the recent oil reserve release mean for Biden’s energy agenda?
Carbonic Convergence? Analyst Details Profit Potential in Carbon Capture
As the price of carbon rises and the cost of CCS falls, there could be money to be made in keeping CO2 out of the atmosphere.
How the US Can Leverage its Carbon Advantage Against Rivals Like China
A border carbon adjustment, like one included in a legislative proposal, might level the playing field for U.S. companies disadvantaged in global trade by climate regulations.
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Policy & Regulations
US Government to End Gas-powered Vehicle Purchases by 2035 Under Biden Order
In January, Biden vowed to replace the U.S. government’s fleet with electric models.
Policy & Regulations
Mitsubishi Looks to Sell California Products Terminal, Trading Arm
Mitsubishi is working with EY’s energy advisory group to market its 600,000-barrel Petro-Diamond terminal in Long Beach, California, and its corresponding fuel trading division, sources say.
Health, Safety & Environment
How Autonomous Drones Can Make Operations Safer, More Efficient
Airborne robots can conduct aerial intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance across the entire spectrum of a company’s operations.
Policy & Regulations
At Oil Conference, Low-carbon Proposals Steer Clear of Customer Emissions
What's missing so far was any talk of cutting emissions from customers' use of their fuel, commonly called Scope 3 emissions.
Business
US Shale Gas Could Become ‘Biggest Green Initiative on Planet,’ EQT CEO Says
Ramping up U.S. LNG exports can lead to a significant decrease in global methane emissions, according to President and CEO Toby Rice.
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
Friends of the Earth Sues Britain over Mozambique LNG Project
Friends of the Earth said in a statement that the project was incorrectly judged to be compatible with the Paris climate agreement, without proper assessment of its climate impacts.
Business
Midstream Business: The New Dawn of Carbon Capture
Although carbon capture, transport, use and storage is dominated by oil and gas producers now, it represents a significant growth area for the midstream sector.
Crude Oil
Iraqi Oil Minister Expects Oil to Reach Over $75
Ihsan Abdul-Jabbar said the current oil prices are unfitting for producers and that he expects them to return to a stable level in the coming months.
Natural Gas
EQT CEO Says Concern Over LNG Misguided, Calls for a Ramped US LNG Program
In response to a letter from Senator Warren, shale gas giant EQT outlined emissions reduction potential of an accelerated replacement of foreign coal usage with natural gas for baseload power.
Investment
Oil CEOs Clash with U.S. Energy Dept Official over Energy Transition
Executives from Saudi Aramco, Exxon Mobil and Chevron blamed demand for renewables and lack of investment in fossil fuels for recent fuel shortages and price volatility.