Legislation
Legislation , Renewables
EPA Grants 31 Small Refinery Waivers From Biofuel Laws
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted 31 small refinery biofuel waivers for 2018 on Aug. 9, infuriating the ethanol and corn producers.
Legislation , Pipelines
Trump Administration Moves To Limit State Powers To Block Pipelines, Terminals
The Trump administration on Aug. 9 unveiled a proposal that would curb state powers to block pipelines and other energy projects, drawing praise from the oil industry but criticism from progressive states and Democratic lawmakers who said it would jeopardize water quality.
Natural Gas , Legislation , Renewables , Pipelines
Ore. Renewable Natural Gas Bill Signed By Governor
Law sets goal of adding 30% of renewable gas into the state’s pipeline system.
Natural Gas , Legislation , International , Pipelines
Senate Panel Backs Nord Stream 2 Sanctions Bill
Bipartisan measure that reflects concern over Russian influence passes by 20-2 vote.
Legislation , Emissions
New Mexico Oil Industry Unconcerned About Regulation Obstacles
Sector was wary of new administration but oil and gas has not been negatively affected, says NMOGA.
Legislation , International , Infrastructure , Construction , Pipelines
Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Takes EU To Court
Russia-led project contents that new gas rules endanger its business model.
Legislation
US Senators To Unveil Carbon Tax Bill To Generate $2.5 Trillion In 10 Years
Two Democratic U.S. senators will unveil a bill on Thursday to curb climate change by slapping a fee on oil, natural gas and coal and delivering most of the revenues to low- and middle-income Americans, one of the lawmakers said.
Legislation , Emissions
House Democrats Unveil More ‘Realistic’ Climate Change Plan
Group tones down emissions goals of Green New Deal.
Legislation , Renewables
Solar Sector Launches Lobbying Push To Preserve Key Subsidy
Extending the subsidy and not defaulting to a phaseout has significant Democratic support but is opposed by Sen. Grassley.
Business , Exploration & Production , Legislation , Shale Plays
Burnishing The Rockies’ Rep
There’s more than one road in the Rockies. While E&Ps pursue exploration in Wyoming, their counterparts in Colorado are adjusting development programs to conform to local control legislation.