Can Trump reverse Biden's offshore oil drilling ban?
In an executive order issued on Monday, President Donald Trump revoked the ban placed by former Democratic president Joe Biden against new offshore oil-and-gas development along most of America's coasts. Trump will face legal challenges regarding his authority. What did BIDEN and Trump do? Biden used his authority, granted by the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act of 1970…
What is known about Trump's Executive Orders after the swearing-in?
Donald Trump, the U.S. president, issued a series of executive orders on Monday to stamp his mark on his administration. These included directives on immigration and criminal pardons to energy. Trump pardoned around 1,500 people on Jan. 6, 2020, who stormed into the U.S. Capitol. This was a massive gesture of support for those who attacked police officers as they attempted to stop lawmakers from certifying Trump's defeat in the 2020 elections.
What is known about Trump’s executive orders following his swearing-in?
Donald Trump, the U.S. president, began issuing what was expected to be an avalanche of executive orders and directions on Monday as he tried to stamp his mark on his new government on issues ranging from immigration to energy. Sources familiar with the plans say that more than 200 orders and directives may be issued in a "shock and awe" campaign. Trump revoked Monday…
What is known about Trump’s executive orders following his swearing-in?
Donald Trump, the U.S. president, said on Monday that he will issue what is expected be a flurry executive orders and directions as he seeks to stamp his new administration in matters ranging between energy to immigration. Sources familiar with the plans say that more than 200 orders and directives may be issued in what's known as an "escape-and-shock" campaign.
What we know about Trump’s executive orders following his swearing-in
Donald Trump, the U.S. president, said on Monday that he will issue what is expected be a flurry executive orders and directions as he seeks to stamp his new administration in matters ranging between energy and immigration. Sources familiar with the plans say that more than 200 orders and directives may be issued in a "shock and awe" campaign. In his inaugural address…
What we know about Trump’s executive orders following his swearing-in
Donald Trump, the U.S. president, said on Monday that he will issue a series of executive orders and instructions to stamp his mark on his administration. These directives and orders are expected to cover a wide range of issues from immigration to energy. Sources familiar with the plans say that more than 200 orders and directives may be issued in what's known as an "shock-and -awe" campaign.
Biden administration protects more Alaska refuge from drilling
The administration of President Joe Biden moved on Thursday to restrict oil and gas drilling in more areas of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. This was a last minute move to frustrate President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to increase drilling in this area. The Interior Department which manages ANWR said that it had identified certain areas of refuge to be protected in order to preserve the fish and wildlife used there by subsistence hunter.
Alaska sues Biden Administration over ANWR Leases
The U.S. state of Alaska has sued the Biden administration for what it calls violations of a Congressional directive to allow oil and gas development in a portion of the federal Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR).Monday's lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in Alaska challenges the federal government's December 2024 decision to offer oil and gas drilling leases…
USDoI: ANWR Drilling Auction Yields no Bids
The U.S. Interior Department said on Wednesday that a congressionally mandated oil and gas drilling lease auction in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge received no bids from energy companies.The outgoing administration billed the outcome as proof the 19 million-acre refuge, home to species including polar bears and Porcupine caribou, should remain off-limits to fossil fuel development…
Biden bans offshore oil and gas drilling before Trump's term
The U.S. president Joe Biden has announced that he will ban all new offshore oil and natural gas development along the majority of U.S. coasts. This is a decision which President-elect Donald Trump who has pledged to increase domestic energy production may find hard to reverse. Biden, according to the White House on Monday, will exercise his authority under 70-year…
Biden bans offshore oil and gas drilling before Trump's term
The U.S. president Joe Biden has announced that he will ban all new offshore oil and natural gas development along the majority of U.S. coasts. This is a decision which President-elect Donald Trump who has pledged to increase domestic energy production may find hard to reverse. Biden, according to the White House on Monday, will exercise his authority under 70-year…
US prepares for second oil and Gas Auction in Alaska Refuge
Interior Department announced on Wednesday that the Biden administration had taken a major step toward holding the required sale of oil-and-gas leases in a wildlife refuge in Alaska by publishing a final environment review. The analysis presented a preferred scenario in which the agency offered 400,000 acres of land to drillers. This is the minimum permitted under…
Who would be the best person to run Trump's energy policy?
Donald Trump, the president-elect of the United States, has pledged to overhaul U.S. Energy Policy. He aims to maximize oil and gas production in this country which is already at record levels by rolling back regulations and accelerating permits. Who will he select to lead the departments and agencies that are critical to completing this task? These are some names that have been considered.
Chevron exceeds expectations for quarterly profits on the back of higher oil production
Chevron Corp. beat Wall Street expectations for the third quarter profit on Friday. However, its earnings dropped from a previous year. Chevron Corp, which has had its proposed $53 billion takeover of Hess delayed by Exxon Mobil Ltd and CNOOC Ltd due to their challenge, reported a profit adjusted of $4.53 billion. This compares to $5.72 million a year earlier. The shares rose by 2.6% ahead of normal trading hours.
Santos' forecasts for 2024 production are at the top of the forecast range, and Pikka oil production could start early
Santos, Australia's second largest oil and gas company, estimated that its production for the full year would be in the upper half of its forecast range and announced on Thursday that its Pikka Project could begin oil production as soon as 2025. The Adelaide-based firm said that its drilling program for Pikka Phase one in Alaska is progressing smoothly and could begin oil production as soon as December 2025.
Maguire: Slow rollout of charge points could stall US EV sales momentum
The United States has seen a 140% increase in electric vehicle sales since 2023. However, further growth could be hindered if public charging stations are not rolled out more evenly and at a slower pace. According to the Alternative Fuels Data Center, U.S. electric vehicle registrations will reach just over 3.5 millions by September 2024. This is up from 1.4m registrations…
Maguire: Slow rollout of charge points could stall US EV sales momentum
The United States has seen a 140% increase in electric vehicle sales since 2023. However, further growth could be hindered if public charging stations are not rolled out more evenly and at a slower pace. According to the Alternative Fuels Data Center, U.S. electric vehicle registrations will reach just over 3.5 millions by September 2024. This is up from 1.4m registrations…
Santos Australia misses out on profit due to production costs and lower prices
Santos, an Australian oil and natural gas exploration company, posted a larger-than-expected drop in its first-half profits on Wednesday. This was due to lower realized prices and higher production cost amid a weak demand from China, the top consumer. The shares of Santos fell as a result. Price fluctuations are unpredictable due to supply chain disruptions caused…
US Harbor Craft: Measuring Opportunity for Zero Emissions
There are more than 4,000 harbor craft vessels in the U.S. deemed highly suited for zero-emissions operations, according to a recent report produced by CALSTART in partnership with Intelatus Global Partners.The report - “Sizing the U.S. and California Harbor Craft Market” - looked at the U.S. commercial harbor craft and inland and nearshore vessels above 600 kilowatts (kW) or 805 brake horsepower.
Legal Beat: Jones Act Moon Shot
What does the Jones Act have to do with the moon, you ask? Well, we must go to ground on the Jones Act to answer the question.The “Jones Act” we are talking about is the section in the Merchant Marine Act, 1920 which revised the pre-existing reservation of U.S. domestic maritime commerce to qualified U.S.-flag vessels. “Pre-existing” is the right term because the U.S.
