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Oil, gas companies told to cut emissions by one-third under planned cap

November 4, 2024

(BOE Report) – OTTAWA – Oil and gas producers in Canada will be required to cut greenhouse gas emissions by about one-third over the next eight years under new regulations being published today by Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault. The regulations, still only in draft format and about two years behind schedule, could further strain relations between Ottawa and the Alberta government

New Mexico studies oil drilling restrictions that would hit output, revenue

October 25, 2024

(Investing) – NEW YORK – New Mexico, the second-largest oil-producing state in the U.S., is studying new restrictions on drilling that would hit up to 5.4% of its future crude output and result in billions of dollars in lost revenue, the state’s chief economist said this week in a report. The study examined proposed setbacks – or restrictions on how close

Oil industry clashes with California’s regulatory environment

October 22, 2024

(Oil Price) – On October 16, 2024, the refiner Phillips 66 announced that it will cease operations at its Los Angeles-area refinery in the fourth quarter of 2025. This announcement came a few days after California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law placing additional regulations on refineries. The closure will affect approximately 600 employees and 300 contractors that currently work at the

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Hilcorp fined $9.4M in first settlement for fracing violations under new standards

October 21, 2024

(World Oil) – Hilcorp Energy Co., the privately held oil producer run by billionaire Jeff Hildebrand, will pay a $9.4 million civil penalty for failing to reduce emissions of methane and volatile gases in New Mexico. It’s the first settlement to address violations from fracing under the Clean Air Act’s New Source Performance Standards, the Department of Justice and Environmental

Federal Trade Commission targets another O and G CEO

October 7, 2024

(Oil & Gas 360) – The proposed $50 billion+ merger between Hess and Chevron is attracting the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) attention. John Hess, CEO of the Hess Oil Company, is the latest oil and gas CEO to face Federal Trade Commission allegations involving what it contends were improper communications with the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The FTC contends

US Supreme Court declines to pause EPA mercury, methane rules

October 4, 2024

(CNBC) – Washington — The Supreme Court on Friday allowed the Environmental Protection Agency to continue enforcing for now a new rule that set more stringent standards on emissions of mercury and other toxic metals from coal-fired power plants. The court declined a request for emergency relief sought by nearly a dozen states and the energy sector, which had argued the EPA’s new standards

BREAKING NEWS: Hess CEO will not join Chevron’s board following $53 billion merger in deal with FTC

September 27, 2024

(World Oil) – Chevron Corp. agreed that Hess Corp. Chief Executive Officer John Hess won’t join the company’s board as part of an agreement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, allowing the companies’ merger to proceed, people familiar with the matter said. The condition allows Chevron to move forward with its $53 billion acquisition of Hess, said the

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

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