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Currents Energy Industry Insights: January 2019
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The United States EPA and the United States Army Corps of Engineers are proposing to redefine—and significantly limit—the scope of “Waters of the United States”
Saudi Security Forces Kill Shia Militants Near Major Oil Facilities
By Simon Henderson
Coming the same week as Secretary Pompeo’s Middle East tour, the incident is a powerful example of the regional threat posed by Iran. Other than a photograph of a badly damaged building, details have been slow to emerge about the January 7 clash in the Qatif area of Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province. Authorities waited two… Keep reading →
Renewable Energy Update: January 2019
By William R. Devine, Barry Epstein & Renée Louise Robin | Allen Matkins
According to a new report from the U.S. EIA, new electric generating capacity this year will come primarily from wind, solar, and natural gas
The Big Picture On Reducing CO2 Emissions
By Energy Tomorrow Blog
Before getting into a new report showing an uptick in energy-related carbon dioxide emissions last year, let’s make sure we keep an eye on the big picture as it concerns U.S. CO2. These points: U.S. CO2 emissions have fallen to their lowest level in a generation – even as global emissions have risen 50 percent since 1990. The… Keep reading →
Energy Trends To Watch In 2019
By Thomas Burton III / Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints
The New Year has officially arrived, bringing with it exciting goals and predictions for the clean energy industry around the world
Without The Right Policies, Energy Storage Could Increase Emissions
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
In December, the six major Independent Systems Operators (ISO’s) across the country filed their plans for creating new market rules and opportunities for energy storage. While the rules will take at least a year to go into effect and the plans are just an initial step, a recent study suggests that this effort may add up to… Keep reading →
Cybersecurity 2019 The Year in Preview: Cryptocurrency And SEC Enforcement
By Michael Licker | Foley Hoag LLP - Privacy & Data Security
The SEC has certainly lived up to the billing throughout 2018, which was the first full year in existence for the SEC’s new Cyber Unit
How Oil & Gas States Did (And Did Not) Protect Land And Water In 2018
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
Keeping an eye on what happens with domestic oil and gas regulation is a bit like herding cats. We’ve seen encouraging progress on air quality issues related to oil and gas, but an equally critical front that’s seen major action is protection of our land and water resources. More than 30 states actively regulate oil… Keep reading →
In many ways, the truest measure of U.S. energy is America itself – the country’s economic health and its security in the world, the individual prosperity of its citizens and the nation’s ability to meet significant challenges. Energy, led by natural gas and oil, is driving progress in all of these areas. No less important… Keep reading →
