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Dysfunction With a Capitol D.C.
Growing party infighting makes Washington, D.C., a difficult place for the energy industry to get things done.
Belcher: Guaranteed Policy and Regulatory Uncertainty
With an expectedly close presidential election and small margins of control in both houses of Congress, more policy and regulatory unpredictability is certain for the U.S. oil and gas industry.
As Chesapeake, Southwestern Ink $7.4B Deal, D.C. Gasses Up for More Scrutiny
Natural gas mergers can bring more federal attention, and Chesapeake and Southwestern’s dominant positions in the Haynesville Shale and Appalachian Basin are likely to raise eyebrows.
Belcher: Energy Policy Outlook for 2024
Expect energy policy to be a dominant theme in the 2024 elections.
California Reaming: Laws Spark Rancor, $6B in Chevron, Exxon Write Offs
Chevron and Exxon are set to write off billions of dollars worth of California assets because of strict laws and regulations that the companies say won’t change oil consumption but will shift profits to foreign producers such as Saudi Arabia.
Louisiana ‘Ready to Roll’ After EPA Grants Authority Over CCS Wells
Louisiana’s Office of Conservation is “staffed up and ready” after the EPA granted the state oversight of carbon sequestration wells.
US Releases Proposed Route to Hydrogen Production Tax Credit
The U.S. Treasury Department's proposed rules aim to help jumpstart the hydrogen market in the U.S., but some say the proposal lacks flexibility.
Carbon Tax, Swinging Gasoline Prices, EV Push. What’s Next for US Energy Policy?
The future of domestic energy policy hangs on the balance of the Inflation Reduction Act's efficacy, a carbon tax adoption and consumers embracing electric vehicles.
US Court Validates Deal on Venezuela Bonds
The U.S. Treasury Department lifted its ban on secondary market trading of Venezuelan bonds in October, prompting prices of Venezuelan and PDVSA bonds to rise as investors expect a renegotiation of debt.
DOE’s $8B Hydrogen Hub May Kickstart Venture Capital, Corporate Investments
New hydrogen grants, on top of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) incentives, are likely to create more opportunities for private investment.