US Interior Department Releases Offshore Wind Lease Schedule

The U.S. Interior Department’s schedule includes up to a dozen lease sales through 2028 for offshore wind, compared to three for oil and gas lease sales through 2029.

Utah’s Ute Tribe Demands FTC Allow XCL-Altamont Deal

More than 90% of the Utah Ute tribe’s income is from energy development on its 4.5-million-acre reservation and the tribe says XCL Resources’ bid to buy Altamont Energy shouldn’t be blocked.

Mexico Presidential Hopeful Sheinbaum Emphasizes Energy Sovereignty

Claudia Sheinbaum, vying to becoming Mexico’s next president this summer, says she isn’t in favor of an absolute privatization of the energy sector but she isn’t against private investments either.

Keeping it Tight: Diversified Energy Clamps Down on Methane Emissions

Diversified Energy wants to educate on emission reduction successes while debunking junk science.

Solar Panel Tariff, AD/CVD Speculation No Concern for NextEra

NextEra Energy CEO John Ketchum addressed speculation regarding solar panel tariffs and antidumping and countervailing duties on its latest earnings call.

Venture Global Gets FERC Nod to Process Gas for LNG

Venture Global’s massive export terminal will change natural gas flows across the Gulf of Mexico but its Plaquemines LNG export terminal may still be years away from delivering LNG to long-term customers.

US EPA Expected to Drop Hydrogen from Power Plant Rule, Sources Say

The move reflects skepticism within the U.S. government that the technology will develop quickly enough to become a significant tool to decarbonize the electricity industry.

Romito: Net Zero’s Costly Consequences, and Industry’s ‘Silver Bullet’

Decarbonization is generally considered a reasonable goal when presented within the context of a trend, as opposed to a regulatory absolute.

What's Affecting Oil Prices This Week? (April 22, 2024)

Stratas Advisors predict that despite geopolitical tensions, the oil supply will not be disrupted, even with the U.S. House of Representatives inserting sanctions on Iran’s oil exports.

Exclusive: ‘Regulatory Tsunami’ a Top Priority for American Producers, Says AXPC’s Bradbury

Regulatory considerations have significant implications for how oil and gas companies evaluate risk, and it’s a top priority for American energy producers right now, said American Exploration & Production Council CEO Anne Bradbury at CERAWeek by S&P Global.