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Industry appeals Gulf Court ruling, citing risks to U.S. energy security

September 13, 2024

World Oil (WO) — The American Petroleum Institute (API), EnerGeo Alliance, the National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA), and Chevron U.S.A. Inc. have appealed a recent court ruling that invalidated the National Marine Fisheries Service’s (NMFS) Biological Opinion for the Gulf of Mexico. The decision, effective Dec. 20, could halt both new and ongoing oil and gas operations in the region.

BREAKING NEWS- Chevron’s $53 billion Hess merger delayed again as ExxonMobil arbitration drags into 2025

August 1, 2024

World Oil (Bloomberg) – Chevron Corp.’s $53 billion proposed takeover of Hess Corp. suffered another setback as an arbitration hearing to settle an ownership dispute with Exxon Mobil Corp. won’t be held until next year. The international arbitration panel handling Exxon’s claim that Chevron’s acquisition does not give it the right to control Hess’ stake in a Guyanese oil project

Senate’s energy permitting reform gains broad industry support

July 26, 2024

World Oil (WO) — Leading national energy associations have expressed strong backing for the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024, introduced by Senate Energy & Natural Resources Chairman Joe Manchin (I-WV) and Ranking Member John Barrasso (R-WY). This bipartisan bill aims to enhance American energy security by expediting the permitting process for key energy and mineral projects. Representatives from the

US senators introduce bill to speed approvals of energy projects

July 23, 2024

U.S. News WASHINGTON – The top two lawmakers on the Senate energy committee on Monday introduced long-awaited legislation to speed permitting of power transmission, mining and liquefied natural gas export projects. Senators Joe Manchin, an independent who caucuses with Democrats, and John Barrasso, a Republican, said their bill would strengthen the power grid and help keep power prices low. WHY

FTC begins “baseless” investigation into Hess, Oxy, Diamondback, OPEC collusion allegations

July 22, 2024

World Oil (Bloomberg) – The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is investigating whether executives at major oil companies including Hess Corp., Occidental Petroleum Corp. and Diamondback Energy Inc. improperly communicated with OPEC officials. FTC investigators are looking for evidence of executives attempting to collude with OPEC officials on oil market dynamics, according to people familiar with the matter who asked not

Trinidad’s court reaffirms recognition of ConocoPhillips’ claim against Venezuela

July 19, 2024

Yahoo Finance Trinidad and Tobago’s High Court reaffirmed on Thursday a decision recognizing U.S. oil producer ConocoPhillips’ arbitration claim against Venezuela, which could freeze the Caribbean country’s payments to its neighbor for joint natural gas projects. In late May, the court’s original decision opened the door for ConocoPhillips to enforce in that country a $1.33 billion claim against Venezuela for

Biden administration mulls more Alaska drilling protections

July 15, 2024

U.S. News WASHINGTON – The Biden administration is seeking input on whether to add more areas for protection from oil and gas drilling in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve, the Interior Department’s Bureau of Land Management announced on Friday. The BLM will take public comment on whether to update protected areas in the Western arctic, including whether to create new protected

Chevron, Hess reach “significant” milestone in ExxonMobil arbitration over assets offshore Guyana

July 3, 2024

World Oil (WO) – According to Reuters, a three-person arbitration panel has been finalized to address ExxonMobil’s claim against Chevron’s $53 billion purchase of Hess Corp over oil-rich assets offshore Guyana. This marks a significant step in resolving the uncertainty surrounding the merger, which Chevron and Hess hoped to complete in early 2024. ExxonMobil filed the claim with the International

BREAKING NEWS- Federal judge blocks Biden administration’s LNG export ban

July 2, 2024

World Oil (Bloomberg) – A federal judge halted Joe Biden’s temporary moratorium on new licenses for exports of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG), though the decision is unlikely to immediately jump start approvals. U.S. District Judge James D. Cain Jr. in Louisiana issued a preliminary injunction Monday in a lawsuit filed by 16 states, which argued Biden violated federal law

Court hearing on Citgo auction could be delayed until September

July 1, 2024

Oil Price The court officer who oversees the auction of Venezuela’s PDV Holding, the parent company of refiner Citgo Petroleum, has asked a Delaware court to postpone the hearing on the winning bids by two months until September 19, to have more time to evaluate the bids and negotiate a sales agreement. The deadline for submitting binding bids for Citgo’s

Oil and gas trade group applauds U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on EPA’s Good Neighbor Rule

June 28, 2024

World Oil (WO) — The American Petroleum Institute (API) released a statement from API Senior Vice President and General Counsel Ryan Meyers applauding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to stay the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ‘Good Neighbor Rule,’ ensuring the oil and gas industry can continue to provide affordable, reliable energy to American consumers at a time of persistent

Supreme Court overturns Chevron doctrine in landmark decision

June 28, 2024

Oil Price In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned the Chevron doctrine, a decades-old legal precedent that granted federal agencies the authority to interpret ambiguous laws. The 6-3 ruling marks a significant shift in the balance of power between federal agencies and the judiciary, with profound implications for the oil and gas industry, as well as other sectors

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