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Congress Passes Energy Legislation On FERC’s Merger Review And Judicial Review Of FERC Inaction On Rate Filings
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We will never sell or share your information without your consent. See our privacy policy.Trade Policy Impacts On U.S. Energy Becoming Visible
By Energy Tomorrow Blog
In API’s latest Industry Outlook and Monthly Statistical Report, we have shifted from recognizing risks on the horizon to having a line of sight on some of them. The effects of trade disputes in particular have become tangible. Most notably, at the same time as the U.S. celebrated another new record for crude oil production of 10.8 million… Keep reading →
What To Watch For As Methane Targets Become The New Normal
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
Last October, the 10 CEOs of major oil and gas producers, including BP, China National Petroleum and Saudi Aramco, announced an aspiration to reach near zero methane emissions from their companies’ natural gas value chains. They pledged, as part of their participation in the Oil & Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI), to work together on a target that… Keep reading →
Energy Newsletter – September 2018
By Patricia Barmeyer, Paul Bessette & Michael Biles | King & Spalding
A Texas Federal Judge Turns Up the Heat on Oil Companies Facing Climate Change-Related Securities Class Actions
E15 And Boaters: Still At Risk Of Being Left High And Not So Dry
By Energy Tomorrow Blog
For some time we’ve worked to spread the word about the potential risks to U.S. consumers posed by E15 fuel, which contains 50 percent more ethanol than E10 fuel that’s standard across the country. Now, with the administration thinking about facilitating E15 sales year-round, it’s a good time to revisit some of the specific ways… Keep reading →
Energy Newsletter: September 2018
By Patricia Barmeyer, Paul Bessette & Michael Biles | King & Spalding
A Texas Federal Judge Turns Up the Heat on Oil Companies Facing Climate Change-Related Securities Class Actions
3 “Digital Oilfield” Trends To Watch At Gastech 2018
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
Four years ago, I stood in the centralized data command center of an American oil and gas company, watching a former colleague remotely adjust infrastructure at wellsites thousands of miles away because an algorithm detected a potential failure. This was the first time I personally witnessed the power of the “digital oilfield.” Essentially, the “digital… Keep reading →
CA Enacts 100% Carbon-Free Energy Standard
By Jeff Atkin, Jason Barglow & Justus Britt | Foley & Lardner LLP
Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 100 into law on Monday, setting in place a 100% renewable electricity target for California by 2045
Methane Rollbacks Create Moment Of Truth For Oil And Gas Executives
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
How top energy companies engage in the U.S. methane policy debate in the coming weeks may tell us a lot about the future of natural gas. As these companies have themselves recognized, the role of natural gas in a world that can—and must—decarbonize depends on minimizing harmful emissions of methane from across oil and gas… Keep reading →
Iran’s Missile Attack In Iraqi Kurdistan Could Backfire
By Bilal Wahab
The IRGC has fired a literal shot across the KRG’s bow, but the brazen violation of Baghdad’s sovereignty may ultimately benefit Tehran’s opponents. A few minutes after the start of a leadership meeting on September 8, the headquarters of the Kurdistan Democratic Party-Iran (KDP-I) came under missile attack. The next day, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards… Keep reading →
