The Trump administration plans to complete a court-ordered review of the controversial Keystone XL crude oil pipeline before the end of the year.
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Energy Industry Awaiting Details on Tentative U.S.-Mexico Trade Pact
One day after President Trump said the United States and Mexico had reached a tentative trade agreement that may replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), analysts said the energy industry was still scrambling for details.
Trump Hails U.S., Mexico Trade Accord in Bid to Scuttle NAFTA
After weeks of arduous renegotiations in an attempt to upend the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which bound together the economies of the United States, Mexico and Canada, President Trump on Monday declared victory and said he had a new trade agreement on the table with Mexico.
U.S., Mexico Reach Tentative Accord as Trump Moves to Kill NAFTA
After weeks of arduous renegotiations in an attempt to upend the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which bound together the economies of the United States, Mexico and Canada, President Trump on Monday declared victory and said he had a new trade agreement on the table with Mexico.
California Lawmakers Considering Bills to Prevent Offshore Drilling
Companion legislative proposals from the California legislature are on track for passage before lawmakers adjourn on Aug. 31, a state Senate staff member told NGI on Thursday.
Sino-U.S. Trade War Widens, But Crude, LNG Not Included
The Sino-U.S. trade war continued to widen this week as China was preparing to impose a 25% tariff on $16 billion worth of domestic imports but not on crude oil or liquefied natural gas (LNG). The announcement came one day after the Trump administration unveiled a similar tariff on a range of Chinese goods.
Senate Passes $154.2B Minibus, Includes Funding for EPA, Interior
The Senate passed a $154.2 billion “minibus” spending bill for fiscal year (FY) 2019 on Wednesday that includes more funding for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Interior (DOI) than initially proposed by President Trump, a fact that was not lost on the White House.
If ESA Revamped, Expect Minimal Impact on Oil, Gas Industry, Experts Say
The Trump administration’s proposal to modify the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and remove some blanket protections should have a minimal impact on the oil and gas industry and be more effective at protecting critical habitat of various species, industry representatives said.
Potential Coal, Nuclear Bailout Could Cost $17-35B Annually, Study Indicates
The annual cost to support coal and nuclear plants as proposed by the Trump administration could climb as high as $35 billion, according to a report from The Brattle Group.
Wyoming’s Barrasso Proposes Accelerating Natural Gas Exports to NATO Countries
A bill introduced in the Senate Wednesday would give North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member countries “an escape from Russia’s political coercion and manipulation,” in part by speeding approvals of U.S. natural gas exports, according to Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY).