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Biden Takes Executive Actions to Stimulate Solar Power Development

Biden Takes Executive Actions to Stimulate Solar Power Development

President Biden’s administration on Monday said it would invoke the Defense Production Act (DPA) to bolster output of solar power in a bid to rejuvenate his administration’s climate protection efforts. The White House also paused for two years possible new solar tariffs to provide domestic developers continued affordable access to foreign equipment, calling it a…

June 7, 2022
U.S., European LNG Task Force Accused of Violating Federal Law, Operating Secretly

U.S., European LNG Task Force Accused of Violating Federal Law, Operating Secretly

An environmental watchdog group in a letter to President Biden is arguing that a joint task force formed by the White House and European Commission (EC) to help Europe secure more liquefied natural gas (LNG) and displace Russian imports is operating secretly and violating federal law.  UK-based Global Witness said the task force’s three meetings…

May 27, 2022
Oil, Natural Gas Industry Warns of Permitting Delays as Biden Restores Trump’s NEPA Repeal

Oil, Natural Gas Industry Warns of Permitting Delays as Biden Restores Trump’s NEPA Repeal

The White House on Tuesday restored three core elements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) that had been rolled back under the Trump administration, heralding tighter environmental scrutiny for energy projects during the federal review process. “The specific changes made by today’s ‘Phase 1’ rule restore longstanding provisions that were modified for the first…

April 19, 2022
Interior Department to Relaunch Limited Federal Oil, Natural Gas Leasing

Interior Department to Relaunch Limited Federal Oil, Natural Gas Leasing

The Biden administration aims to substantially curb new oil and natural gas drilling on public lands as it attempts to combat climate change and emphasize renewable fuels. The White House said it would resume selling leases to drill for oil and gas on federal lands, though the number of acres available declined dramatically and it…

April 19, 2022
Biden Administration Resumes Oil, Natural Gas Leasing on Federal Land – With New Twists

Biden Administration Resumes Oil, Natural Gas Leasing on Federal Land – With New Twists

The Biden administration aims to substantially curb new oil and natural gas drilling on public lands as it attempts to combat climate change and emphasize renewable fuels. The White House said it would resume selling leases to drill for oil and gas on federal lands, though the number of acres available declined dramatically and it…

April 18, 2022
Southern Company Unit Sees ‘Foundational’ Natural Gas Role on Path to Net Zero

Southern Company Unit Sees ‘Foundational’ Natural Gas Role on Path to Net Zero

Natural gas, along with existing infrastructure, could underpin efforts by Southern Company Gas to reach net zero direct greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, according to a new study conducted by consulting firm ICF International Inc. “We are committed to finding sustainable clean energy solutions without burdening our customers,” said Southern Company Gas CEO Kim…

April 1, 2022
Biden Administration’s 2023 Budget Doubles Down on Energy Transition

Biden Administration’s 2023 Budget Doubles Down on Energy Transition

Even as President Biden has stressed the short-term need to increase oil and natural gas output and expedite liquefied natural gas (LNG) project development, the 2023 budget released by the administration Monday focuses almost entirely on transitioning away from fossil fuels. The president’s 2023 budget request for $5.3 trillion total includes funds for the Department…

March 29, 2022
Natural Gas Industry Hails US-EU LNG Task Force, Citing Climate, Geopolitical Benefits

Natural Gas Industry Hails US-EU LNG Task Force, Citing Climate, Geopolitical Benefits

The oil and natural gas industry praised the Biden administration Friday announcement of a joint U.S.-European Union (EU) task force to increase liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply to Europe. The White House said it would seek to expedite approvals of pending LNG export projects, a move long advocated by the industry, in order to help…

March 25, 2022
Can the United States Really Send More LNG to Europe?

Can the United States Really Send More LNG to Europe?

The United States has a chance to deliver on its pledge to move more liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Europe, but it won’t be easy in a tight global market that is expected to be short on supplies in the coming years. The White House and European Commission offered few specifics about how the U.S…

March 25, 2022
Biden Pledges Expedited U.S. LNG Project OKs to Wean Europe from Russian Gas by 2027

Biden Pledges Expedited U.S. LNG Project OKs to Wean Europe from Russian Gas by 2027

The White House on Friday pledged to expedite approvals for liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects and coordinate additional LNG supplies to Europe to end the continent’s dependence on Russian fossil fuels by 2027. The objective is part of a joint task force established by the United States and European Commission (EC) in response to Russia’s…

March 25, 2022