(Oil & Gas 360) – Energy policy was cited as a significant reason for the growing gap in global competitiveness between the European Union (EU) and its rivals China and the United States in a 400-page report to the EU released earlier this month. The report was submitted by Mario Draghi, who was prominent in the EU for nearly
World Oil (WO) – The American Petroleum Institute (API) released a new national poll conducted by Ipsos demonstrating widespread concern over Washington’s approach on energy policy. Two out of three American voters say the country is on the wrong track on energy policy, and following the administration’s recent pause on LNG export permits, the poll found nine in 10 Americans
Oil Price The Republican Party is preparing to introduce its first major legislation since it took control of the House of Representatives in the November midterm elections. The GOP wants to use its House majority to push through a major energy bill that will serve as a key part of the party platform for the current term, setting the scene
Reuters NEW YORK, USA – Two months after US President Joe Biden announced an unprecedented effort among major oil consuming economies to work together to bring down rising fuel prices, prices are again approaching multiyear highs. And Biden has few options to stop the rally. Global benchmark Brent crude passed $84 a barrel on Wednesday, January 12, and leading analysts are forecasting that oil could
Reuters The British government said on Monday it will establish a domestic emissions trading scheme (UK ETS) from Jan. 1 to replace the current EU regime, as it presented its long-awaited white paper on energy policy. Britain exits the EU ETS at the end of the Brexit transition period and had previously said it may introduce either a domestic ETS
Reuters TOKYO – Japan on Tuesday launched its latest three-yearly energy policy review, with the country grappling with a need to cut greenhouse gas emissions even as the public remains wary over nuclear power following the Fukushima disaster. In its last review in 2018, Japan kept its targeted mix of power sources for 2030 in line with goals set three
Forbes The Joe Biden presidential campaign has released a new proposal for energy and environmental policy, including plans to spend $2 trillion over a decade and a goal of achieving 100% clean electricity standard by 2035. Also promised: good union jobs, a jolt of new life to the economy, and for all children to be above average. (Stole that last
From the Houston Public Media U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the United States’ growing energy dominance helps its geopolitical goals. Speaking at the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston last week, Pompeo said the United States is not just exporting energy, but also its commercial values. “Our model matters now, frankly, more than ever in an era of great power rivalry
House Oversight of Energy Legislation House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) announced four incoming Republican members today: Buddy Carter (R-GA), Ryan Costello (R-PA), Tim Walberg (R-MI), Mimi Walters (R-CA). The Committee on Energy and Commerce was established on December 14, 1795. It is the oldest standing legislative committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and it is vested with the
Trump’s energy message is job-focused; presumed Republican candidate says he intends to remove barriers that block the development of America’s energy resources In a campaign speech in North Dakota last week, presumed Republican presidential nominee and real estate developer Donald J. Trump laid out his energy plan for the country. Trump’s characterization was that his plan represents “energy reform that creates trillions in new wealth.” Below are
Both support fracing, expansion of drilling on federal lands, ending federal government over-regulation It was announced by the Cruz campaign today. If the combination of Texas Senator Ted Cruz with former Hewlett Packard CEO Carly Fiorina as his VP running mate entices Republican voters and convention delegates to hand the pair the Republican nomination for U.S. president and vice president, here is
From The Hill A changing of the guard is underway in the energy and environment arena. A new generation of lawmakers, lobbyists, advocates and staffers is making its presence felt, bringing novel ideas and enthusiasm to the policy battles shaping the nation. Here are 10 names to watch. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) Schatz has made it his goal to
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