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Energy Trends To Watch In 2019
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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 →
Investors Call On BP, Exxon, Shell To Defend EPA Methane Regulations
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
Last week, investors representing $1.9 trillion assets under management called on 30 oil and gas companies, urging them to publicly oppose the EPA’s proposed weakening of its methane rules. This letter is signed by investors including CalSTRS, the New York City Comptroller’s Office, and Robeco, all of which have joined together to say no to these regulatory… Keep reading →
Energy Trends: Is EPA Entering Its “Development Phase” for Important Oil and Gas Rules?
By Felicia Barnes, David Friedland & David Weber | Beveridge & Diamond PC
One of the Trump Administration’s top priorities is to improve the nation’s energy policy by removing regulations
The Sectarian Significance Of Bahrain’s Elections
By Simon Henderson
The imminent polls will not alter the power structure of the strategically positioned Gulf state, but they could affect its simmering Shia unrest and wider regional politics. On November 24, Bahraini men and women will go to the polls to choose who will represent them in the forty-seat National Assembly for the next four years.… Keep reading →
European Parliament Sets Targets On Renewables And Energy Efficiency
By Lynn L. Bergeson | Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
The European Parliament (EP) announced its approval of new targets for renewables and energy efficiency rates to be achieved by 2030
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 →
Chevron Shareholders Made Methane A Key Priority At Annual General Meeting
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
Last week at Chevron’s annual general meeting, a shareholder resolution calling on the company to improve its methane management and disclosure received a 45% vote. This strong vote follows a majority vote at Range Resources, where 50.3% of voting shareholders supported a similar methane disclosure resolution (up from just 20% in 2013). Oil and gas industry shareholders… Keep reading →
Permian A Litmus Test For Oil And Gas Industry’s Methane Targets
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
What may be becoming the world’s largest oil field may also be the world’s largest test for the oil and gas industry’s commitments to setting targets for driving down methane emissions. Several major oil and gas producers, including BP and XTO, have announced strategies in recent months to limit methane emissions. And several more including Shell, Pemex and… Keep reading →
Investors: Methane Targets Wanted
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
With upcoming annual meetings full of shareholder resolutions calling on companies to set greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets, EDF released “Taking Aim”, a new paper explaining why methane targets are the next frontier for the oil and gas industry and establishing five keys for strong targets. The paper explains how companies that set targets are more likely… Keep reading →
