Community & Environment
U.S. Finalizes Big Reforms to Federal Oil and Gas Drilling
President Joe Biden's administration on Friday finalized a range of reforms designed to boost returns and address environmental harms from oil and gas drilling on public lands.
Enterprise Products Partner's Texas Gulf Coast Oil-Export Facility License Upheld by U.S. Court
A U.S. appeals court on Thursday upheld federal approval of a deepwater oil-export facility planned off the Texas Gulf Coast, saying the proposed Enterprise Products Partners facility had met environmental review criteria.
Petronas Partners with JERA to Explore Carbon Capture and Storage Solutions
Malaysian state-run energy firm Petronas said on Tuesday it has signed a joint study agreement with Japanese power generation company JERA to evaluate the feasibility of the carbon capture and storage (CCS) value chain.
Canada's Indigenous Community Eye Big Energy Deals, Await Trudeau Loan Promise
Canada's First Nations are eyeing their biggest opportunities yet to invest in multi-billion-dollar energy projects such as pipelines, hinging on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau keeping a promise this spring to make the deals easier to finance.
Nopetro Renews Florida's Energy Landscape with Landfill Gas-to-RNG Facility
Nopetro Renewables has announced that it broke ground on Southern Florida's first landfill gas to renewable natural gas (RNG) facility in Indian River County.
Hydrogen Industry Urges Streamlined Process for U.S. Tax Credits
Some companies planning to use new U.S. tax credits to deploy hydrogen projects urged the Treasury Department this week to ease proposed environmental requirements, warning that they could hinder the nascent industry’s takeoff.
New U.S. Rules Aim to Curb Leaks from Oil and Gas Drilling on Public Lands
The policy complements efforts the Biden administration has made at other agencies to reduce emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas that tends to leak from drill sites and pipelines.
Exxon, JERA to Partner on U.S. Hydrogen Production Project
Exxon Mobil has entered into an agreement with JERA, Japan's top power generator, to jointly explore the development of a low-carbon hydrogen production project in the United States.
Environmental Ruling Threatens Wyoming Oil and Gas Drilling Leases
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management did not adequately analyze the potential climate change and wildlife impacts of a major oil and gas lease sale covering roughly 120,000 acres of federal land in Wyoming, a U.S. judge has said.
Chevron, JX Ink Deal to Collaborate on Carbon Capture and Storage Development
The agreement outlines plans to explore the feasibility of exporting carbon dioxide (CO₂) from Japan to CCS projects in Australia and other Asia Pacific countries.
Shell Weakens 2030 Carbon Emissions Reduction Target, Scraps 2035 Objective
Shell weakened a 2030 carbon reduction target and scrapped a "perilous" 2035 objective, citing expectations for strong gas demand and uncertainty in the energy transition even as it affirmed a plan to cut emissions to net zero by 2050.
U.S. Grants $750 Million for Hydrogen Projects Across 24 States
The U.S. Department of Energy said on Wednesday it is granting $750 million to projects across 24 states that are building capacity to produce and use clean hydrogen.
CarbonCapture Raises $80 Million from Saudi Aramco, Others for Carbon Removal Technology
Los Angeles-based CarbonCapture, which aims to build machines that suck carbon dioxide out of the air to fight climate change, said it had raised $80 million from investors that include Saudi oil giant Saudi Aramco.
Texas Sues EPA Over Methane Emission Rules for Oil and Gas Sector
Texas sued the U.S. government over Environmental Protection Agency rules published on Friday, that crack down on the oil and gas industry's releases of methane, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change.
U.S. Coast Guard Investigates Oil Spill Off Huntington Beach, California Coast
The U.S. Coast Guard on Friday were trying to identify the source of an oil spill off the coast of Huntington beach, California, the agency said.
BP's Carbon Emissions Increase in 2023, Ending Decline Since 2019
BP said on Friday its overall carbon emissions climbed in 2023 for the first time since 2019 as the company started up new oil and gas projects and increased its production levels.
Xcel Energy Says Its Facilities Likely Started Texas Fire, Faces Negligence Allegations
The Minneapolis-based utility, which provides power and natural gas to parts of Texas and seven other U.S. states, disputed "claims that it acted negligently in maintaining and operating its infrastructure."
HVO: Fuel for the Future
The advancement of the energy transition is leading to a growing imperative to reduce carbon emissions in challenging-to-transform sectors. Various industries are adopting alternative fuels and embracing increased electrification to promote sustainable practices within the construction and extraction sectors. In this regard, hydrated vegetable oil (HVO) represents a pioneering alternative fuel source.
Sypris Awarded Contract for Gorgon Project's Carbon Capture and Storage Systems
Sypris Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Sypris Solutions Inc., has recently received an award to supply specialty high-pressure closures for use in the Gorgon Project to support the optimization of the existing carbon capture and storage facilities.
Chevron Indefinitely Closes Two U.S. Midwest Biodiesel Plants as Profits Slip
Chevron has indefinitely idled two biodiesel production facilities in the U.S. Midwest, the company confirmed on Friday, citing poor market conditions.
EPA Excludes Existing Natural Gas Plants from Proposed Carbon Rule
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday said it will exclude existing natural gas power plants from its proposed carbon regulations that it plans to finalize in April, narrowing the scope of the initial proposal that would have required stringent controls on those facilities.
Trans Mountain Pipeline Expects Q2 Launch, 10% Cost Increase
Trans Mountain Corp., the Canadian government-owned oil pipeline company, continues to target a second-quarter in-service date for its expansion and expects the project's cost to rise 10%, according to a filing.
EU Allocates $402 Million to Italian Energy Groups for Green Hydrogen Project
The European Commission has awarded financing of up to $402 million to set up a 'Green Hydrogen Valley' in Italy's Puglia region, the energy groups involved said.
Denmark Ends Probe Into 'Deliberate' Nord Stream Pipeline Blasts
Denmark has dropped its investigation into the explosions in 2022 on the Nord Stream pipelines carrying Russian gas to Germany, police said on Monday, becoming the second nation to do so after Sweden closed its own inquiry.
DTE Energy Seeks Developers for New Renewable Projects
The energy company, which operates a natural gas company in Michigan, is seeking proposals for renewable energy projects totaling about 1,075 megawatts (MW) to advance its decarbonization efforts.
Venture Global LNG Customers Challenge Permit Extension Request
Three of Venture Global LNG's major customers have asked U.S. energy regulators to address the LNG developer's request for a one-year permit extension to complete a Louisiana export facility, signaling their intention to voice concerns.
Equitrans Delays Mountain Valley Natural Gas Pipeline Again, Increases Projected Cost
U.S. energy firm Equitrans Midstream has delayed the estimated completion of its Mountain Valley natural gas pipeline from West Virginia to Virginia to the second quarter from the first quarter due in part to adverse weather in January.
Hydrogen-Blend Pipelines: Fast-Tracking Innovations Leading Fossil Fuel Resurgence
The year 2023 was a time of extremely conflicting messages for the future of fossil fuels and the sundry clean fuel alternatives to meet distance carbon-free climate change goals.
New York Pension Fund Tightens Restrictions on Exxon, Other Oil Companies
The New York State Common Retirement Fund would restrict its investments in eight integrated oil and gas companies including Exxon Mobil, after a review of the companies' readiness to transition to a low-carbon economy.
U.S. Appeals Court Rejects Renewed Challenge to Mountain Valley Pipeline
A federal appeals court has for the second time rejected a challenge by property owners to the Mountain Valley Pipeline's use of eminent domain, finding that a federal law bars the case despite a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that made it easier to sue federal agencies.
- Keystone Oil Pipeline Resumes Operations After Temporary Shutdown
- Biden Administration Buys Oil for Emergency Reserve Above Target Price
- Enbridge to Invest $500 Million in Pipeline Assets, Including Expansion of 850-Mile Gray Oak Pipeline
- Williams Delays Louisiana Pipeline Project Amid Dispute with Competitor Energy Transfer
- MEG Energy Confirms Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion to Begin Line Fill in April
- Evacuation Technologies to Reduce Methane Releases During Pigging
- Editor’s Notebook: Nord Stream’s $20 Billion Question
- Enbridge Receives Approval to Begin Service on Louisiana Venice Gas Pipeline Project
- Russian LNG Unfazed By U.S. Sanctions
- Biden Administration Buys Oil for Emergency Reserve Above Target Price
