Trump Administration

Trump Administration Moves to Limit State Powers to Block Pipelines, Terminals

August 9, 2019

From Reuters The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Friday unveiled a proposal that would curb state powers to block pipelines and other energy projects, as part of the Trump administration’s effort to boost domestic oil, gas and coal development. The move, swiftly criticized by an organization representing progressive states, comes four months after President Donald Trump ordered the EPA here

China Continued Iran Oil Imports in July in Teeth of U.S. Sanctions: Analysts

August 8, 2019

From Reuters China imported Iranian crude oil in July for the second month since a U.S. sanctions waiver ended, according to research from three data firms, with one estimate showing some oil entered tanks holding the country’s strategic reserves. According to the firms, which track tanker movements, between 4.4 million and 11 million barrels of Iranian crude were discharged into

U.S. weighs more sanctions on Venezuela to halt fuel deals: Bloomberg- oil and gas 360

Right-Wing Groups Ask Trump Not to Intervene With Citgo

August 1, 2019

From The Houston Chronicle A bevy of right-wing groups are asking the Trump administration not to intercede on behalf of the Venezuelan opposition government to keep Citgo Petroleum from being seized and auctioned. The Houston-based refiner Citgo is owned by Venezuela’s state oil company, and it’s considered a valuable asset to help Venezuela rebuild if there’s regime change in favor