The collapse of oil prices in the latter half of 2014 has led to SEC scrutiny of exploration and production (E&P) company compliance with rules regarding the calculation and reporting of proved reserves.
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August 2015: Energy Litigation Update
By Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLPSign up and get Breaking Energy news in your inbox.
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By Enerknol Research
On July 28, 2015, the New York Department of Public Service (DPS) issued a whitepaper on ratemaking and utility business models under the Reforming the Energy Vision (REV) Track Two proceeding, providing guidance and recommendations on ratemaking and utility model reforms. REV seeks to transform the utility regulatory structure by integrating greater levels of DER… Keep reading →
Moving Beyond A Give-And-Take Energy Policy
By Energy Tomorrow Blog
Earlier this year at the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) annual conference in Washington, ClearView Energy Partners’ Christine Tezak described the Obama administration’s energy policy as “give a little, take a little,” further characterizing it as “transitioning from scarcity to adequacy.” It’s accurate. Handed a generational opportunity by America’s energy revolution to advance U.S. economic… Keep reading →
Texas Grid Survives Heat, But Could Use More Energy Efficiency And Demand Response
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
This month Texans have been at the mercy of some extreme, shoe-melting heat. Yet, despite the heat wave and resulting high demand in electricity, the state’s main grid operator, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), has barely broken a sweat. Demand even passed the previous record-high mark twice in one afternoon, but ERCOT has… Keep reading →
Solar Decathlon 2015: Meet The Teams
By Matt Dozier | U.S. Department of Energy
From storm-resistant shelters to breezy dwellings that open like a flower, the solar-powered houses in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon 2015 are as diverse and creative as the teams behind them. Each was inspired by the unique cultures, experiences and landscapes of its creators, who represent more than 20 colleges and universities around… Keep reading →
Energy News Roundup: Further Arctic Controversy For Shell, Iran-EU Energy Talks & Coke Water Replenishment
By Conor O'Sullivan
The agency tasked with giving approval for Shell’s deep-water drilling off Canada’s coastline includes a UK Tory-appointed official who worked for Shell for decades, it has emerged. [The Guardian] The European Union is working on a political agreement that would establish future energy deals in Iran, according to latest reports. [Bloomberg] The Coca-Cola Company is years… Keep reading →
Saudi Arabia Hangs On With Cheap Oil—But For How Long?
By Nicholas Wells | CNBC
Mark the date on your calendars: Aug. 28, 2018. That’s when Saudi Arabia goes broke. Or at least that’s the date according to one model of the oil-rich nation’s reserves, crude production and the price of oil. If crude stays around $40, America’s Middle Eastern ally will run out of money on that date. Obviously,… Keep reading →
The energy industry – oil & gas sector in particular – is bracing itself for a massive wave of retirements over the short to medium term, which has been dubbed “The Great Shift Change.” As the industry prepares for this turnover, companies are looking to the next generation of candidates with skills ranging from finance, geology,… Keep reading →
Will The Obama Administration Implement The Stringent Sanctions Authorized Under The Iran Agreement?
By Patrick Clawson
Even after the deal is in effect, the United States can sustain or increase tough barriers on Iran’s trade with other countries, but this fact has not been highlighted by the president or his team. On August 19, in a move designed to address concerns by wavering members of Congress, President Barack Obama sent a… Keep reading →
Government Barriers To A Secure Energy Future
By Energy Tomorrow Blog
Two items from the weekend help sharpen the focus a strategic choice before Americans as they look to the future: Which energy path will we take? One path leads to increased domestic energy development. It’s typified by safe and responsible oil and natural gas production that harnesses America’s energy wealth to create jobs, grow the… Keep reading →
