The FBI and Department of Homeland Security issued a joint statement on October 20 warning of an increased danger of a malicious “multi-stage intrusion campaign” to critical infrastructure industries, including the energy sector.
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Energy And Critical Infrastructure Industries Warned Of Increased Attacks By FBI And DHS
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By U.S. Department Of Energy
“As Secretary of Energy, and in line with the President’s Executive Order to promote energy independence and economic growth, I directed Departmental staff to review and reduce regulatory burdens on the American people. Through our ongoing efforts, we will promote job creation and economic growth, unleash American energy dominance, and advance the energy security of… Keep reading →
Offshore Development: Safety Above All Else
By Energy Tomorrow Blog
Keeping our workforce safe is just one area of continuously improving safety that the natural gas and oil industry works hard on every day. Whether it’s checking pipelines for potential damage, transporting products via rail car, storing natural gas supplies underground, or producing in deepwater, our industry is committed to safe operations as a core… Keep reading →
Bring Common Sense, Clarity To Ozone Regulation
By Energy Tomorrow Blog
The current state of ozone regulation is a mess – and Washington needs to do something about it. Late in 2015, EPA imposed new standards for ozone air quality, which posed an immediate problem out in the rest of the country because existing, 2008 standards weren’t yet fully implemented. Basically, the states were faced with… Keep reading →
Healthcare Cyber: House Inquiry Targets Medical Software
By Craig Newman | Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP
The House Energy and Commerce Committee last week requested a “formal briefing” from medical transcription vendor Nuance Communications, Inc. concerning its handling of the NotPetya malware attack.
Natural Gas, Grid Reliability And Respecting Markets
By Energy Tomorrow Blog
It’s unclear what the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) will do with U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry’s request that FERC alter the electricity marketplace in favor of certain generating facilities – a proposal that by design would favor some energy sources over others. A clue, perhaps, from FERC Commissioner Robert Powelson, speaking to the American Association of… Keep reading →
Secretary Of Energy Rick Perry Announces First Shipment Of U.S. Crude Oil To India
By U.S. Department Of Energy
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry announced that on October 2, 2017, the first-ever shipment of U.S. crude oil arrived in India. Following Prime Minister Modi’s visit with President Trump, Indian companies ramped up purchases of U.S. crude. “I am proud of the collaborative work between the United States and India that… Keep reading →
New Poll: Voters In Ohio Counties Oppose Nuclear Bailouts
By Energy Tomorrow Blog
Ohio voters continue to oppose bailouts for nuclear plants. As a statewide poll showed this summer, a new poll by API Ohio shows big opposition to a proposal to let nuclear plant owner FirstEnergy charge its customers a special fee to increase funding for its plants in three counties that are near FirstEnergy’s headquarters and its Davis-Besse and Perry… Keep reading →
Climate And Clean Energy Progress Continues In Spite Of Clean Power Plan Repeal Rumors
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
According to news reports, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt is planning to start the process of repealing the Clean Power Plan very soon. This seriously flawed and misguided effort would be a dangerous step backwards for public health and climate protections. However, as the Trump Administration continues to unravel these protections, the transition to… Keep reading →
Secretary Perry Urges FERC To Take Swift Action To Address Threats To Grid Resiliency
By U.S. Department Of Energy
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry formally proposed that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) take swift action to address threats to U.S. electrical grid resiliency. Pursuant to his authority under Section 403 of the Department of Energy Organization Act, the Secretary urged the Commission to issue a final rule requiring its organized markets to develop… Keep reading →
