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.

CEO Taylor: Oil States International’s Evolution in the Changing Energy World

In an exclusive interview, Oil States CEO Cindy Taylor explains the service and equipment company’s evolving role amid the ups and downs of the energy business.

KPMG: Three Things to Know About Transferring Energy Tax Credits

With extensions, modifications and new credits up for grabs, the market for generating tax incentives is expanding but maximizing credits and not running afoul of the IRS makes the new market tricky to navigate.