Legislation
Exploration & Production , Legislation , Lease Sales
Review of Federal Oil, Gas Leasing Program Nearing Completion: Haaland
The Biden administration earlier this year stopped holding federal oil and gas lease sales, pending the review, but a federal judge last month ruled that his leasing freeze was unlawful.
Legislation , International , Pipelines
US, Germany Deal on Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Draws Ire of Lawmakers in Both Countries
The agreement will resolve a long-standing dispute over the $11 billion pipeline, now 98% complete, being built under the Baltic Sea to carry gas from Russia's Arctic region to Germany.
Legislation , Pipelines
US Reveals New Cybersecurity Requirements for Critical Pipeline Owners
The Department of Homeland Security on July 20 required owners and operators of critical pipelines that transport hazardous liquids and natural gas to implement "urgently needed protections against cyber intrusions."
Exploration & Production , Legislation , International
Nigeria Revamps Oil Sector Law in Pursuit of Dwindling Investment
The overhaul, in the works for 20 years, is the first sweeping update to the laws that govern everything from oil drilling to fuel sales in Nigeria—Africa's largest oil exporter in decades.
Legislation , International , Health, Safety & Environment , Energy Transition
EU Unveils Plan to Increase Renewables Share in Energy Mix to 40% by 2030
The aim is to implement legally-binding targets to reduce net EU emissions by 55% by 2030, from 1990 levels, and eliminate them by 2050.
Public Capital , Investment , Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) , Natural Gas , Crude Oil , Legislation , International , Emissions , Energy Transition
BP: Oil Accounted for Most of 2020’s Cut in Energy Demand
Natural gas use dipped and renewable demand grew, eating into coal’s share of power generation, BP’s annual report says.
Investment , Legislation , Infrastructure , Emissions , Energy Transition , Construction , Pipelines
Report: Energy Sector in Limbo over Permitting, ESG and Climate Policies
The Babst Calland law firm’s annual report includes a chat with Sen. Joe Manchin and an assessment of the impact of President Biden’s government-wide climate approach.
Investment , Legislation
Maine State Officials Ordered to Divest Their Fossil Fuel Assets
Law is the first in the US that requires fossil fuel divestment for officials.
Exploration & Production , Legislation , Lease Sales
Federal Judge Halts Biden’s Pause on Oil and Gas Leasing
The Interior Department said it would comply with the ruling by a federal judge in Louisiana, but did not say when oil and gas leasing on public lands might resume.
Legislation , Emissions , Energy Transition
What Will Biden Do on Climate? Clean Air Act May Provide a Clue
A legislative solution to climate change policy is ideal, experts say, but if Congress fails to act, federal agencies can utilize tools like section 115 of the Clean Air Act to regulate emissions.