US Finalizes Big Reforms to Federal Oil, Gas Drilling

Under the new policy, drilling is limited in wildlife and cultural areas and oil and gas companies will pay higher bonding rates to cover the cost of plugging abandoned oil and gas wells, among other higher rates and costs.

Exclusive: ‘Reality Has Hit,’ NatGas Not Just a Bridge Fuel, Landrieu Says

The Biden administration's LNG pause is "disappointing" and natural gas is a "solution to energy woes," co-chairs for Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future Senator Mary Landrieu and Congressman Kendrick Meek told Hart Energy's Jordan Blum at CERAWeek by S&P Global. 

US Coast Guard Gives All Clear After Louisiana Spill Response

A line integrity test confirms that all points are leak-free.
 

New US Rules Seek to Curb Leaks From Drilling on Public Lands

The U.S. Interior Department finalized rules aimed at limiting methane leaks from oil and gas drilling on public lands.

Bill Gates: ‘A Heroic Effort’ is Beginning, but Climate Goals Still Won’t be Hit

Bill Gates said during CERAWeek by S&P Global that the energy transition was picking up speed but still wouldn’t be able to achieve the climate goals established under the Paris Agreement of 2015.

DOE Considers Technip, LanzaTech For $200MM ‘Breakthrough’ Technology Award

The U.S. Department of Energy funding will be used to develop technology that turns CO2 into sustainable ethylene.

CERAWeek: Energy Secretary Defends LNG Pause Amid Industry Outcry

U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said she expects the review of LNG exports to be in the “rearview mirror” by next year.

Hirs: SEC’s Enhanced Climate-related Disclosures Are Unnecessary—Even According to SEC

The SEC’s rationale for enhanced climate-disclosure rules is weak and contradictory, says Ed Hirs. 

Verdagy Awarded $39.6MM DOE Grant for Electrolyzer Production

Verdagy will use the Department of Energy grant to accelerate the manufacture of e-dynamic electrolyzers for green hydrogen solutions.

Hirs: LNG Plan is a Global Fail

Only by expanding U.S. LNG output can we provide the certainty that customers require to build new gas power plants, says Ed Hirs.