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Energy Trends To Watch In 2019
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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 →
Joint Venture Methane Risk Is Also A Climate Opportunity
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
With mounting concern about the state of the climate and increasing speculation about natural gas’ role in decarbonizing energy markets, oil and gas companies face growing scrutiny from the public and investors. Some companies are stepping up with pledges to reduce emissions of methane from their worldwide operations. But there’s a catch. As our new… Keep reading →
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 →
United States Power Plant Water Withdrawals Decline: U.S. Energy Information Administration Report
By Walter Wright | Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C.
The EIA has issued a report addressing water withdrawals by United States power plants
One Year After Corporate Methane Advocacy Commitments, Serious Doubts Emerge
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
The credibility of recent industry methane commitments is under the microscope. One year ago, many of the world’s top oil and gas companies publicly committed to support methane policies and regulations to reduce emissions from the global oil and gas industry. But today, serious doubts are emerging about whether the companies will keep their promise in the… Keep reading →
The Energy Edge: What Colorado’s And Washington’s Pro-Energy Votes Could Mean For The Rest Of The Industry
By Matthew Pitzarella & Kim Pizzingrilli | Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
What Colorado’s and Washington’s Pro-Energy Votes Could Mean for the Rest of the Industry
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
Shell Partner Receives FAA Approval For Drones Beyond Visual Line Of Sight
By Energy Tomorrow Blog
The natural gas and oil industry’s use of drones to inspect facilities and operations is getting a boost from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Shell’s partner Avitas Systems received an FAA waiver to fly drones for civil use beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) with the assistance of a radar in Loving County, Texas (USA).… Keep reading →
The Energy Crisis That Never Happened: What Happens Later?
By Belton Zeigler | Womble Bond Dickinson
As recently as 2008, experts predicted a dire U.S. energy crisis by this time
