The U.S. Department of the Interior has introduced a new policy to accelerate and broaden oil and gas leasing on public lands. This initiative, set forth by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), will reduce the review period for leasing parcels to six months, cutting the required time in half. With the BLM overseeing 245…
Recent investigations have revealed that Chinese-manufactured solar inverters and batteries, which dominate the global renewable energy infrastructure, have contained some undocumented communication devices. These rogue components allow remote access that can destabilize grids, damage energy infrastructure, and potentially trigger widespread blackouts. One U.S. expert called these inverters a national security and energy emergency, stating, “[it]…
Earlier this week, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) will seek comments on a rulemaking proposal to update and enhance outdated regulations for liquified natural gas (LNG) projects. The proposal aims to expedite the development of new LNG infrastructure, increase domestic export capacity, and expand…
The United States government has been ordered to pay North Dakota close to $28 million in relation to the 2016 and 2017 Dakota Access Pipeline protests. The federal judge found that the executive branch “abandoned [by] the rule of law” in response to the protests, criticizing the U.S. Army Corps’ response. North Dakota initially filed…
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Mississippi Valley Division recently announced a new permitting policy for energy-related permits subject to President Trump’s “energy emergency” executive order. The order directed the Army Corps to identify potential or planned actions “to facilitate the nation’s energy supply.” In terms of Louisiana, the policy states that companies what…
Belgium’s energy minister, Mathieu Bihet, strongly opposes Russian energy imports, emphasizing that restoring ties with the country would be “illusory.” This comes at a pivotal moment as the European Union (EU) is exploring new avenues for energy security, particularly considering the United States’ trade policy. Although Bihet does not condone an outright ban on Russian…
A retired coal plant in Pennsylvania is being converted into the nation’s largest gas-powered data center. This transition to gas marks a massive shift in the energy landscape. It is part of a broader initiative by Homer City Redevelopment (HCR), and the rest of the country is following suit. The Homer City Generating Station will…
The push for hydrogen hubs in the United States gained momentum under the Biden administration, particularly with the Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub (MACH2) and the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2), both of which are slated to benefit Pennsylvania. MACH2 presents a unique opportunity for Pennsylvania and the broader Delaware-Pennsylvania-New Jersey region. Meanwhile, ARCH2 utilizes…
In a landmark decision, a North Dakota jury has ordered Greenpeace to pay damages to Energy Transfer, the operator of the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL), for defamation and conspiracy during protests in 2016 and 2017. The ruling, issued earlier this week, is nearly a decade in the making. Jurors at the Morton County courthouse in…
The Northeast region of the United States has struggled with energy supply constraints in the past, in part due to insufficient natural gas pipeline infrastructure. Recent discussions within the Trump administration underscore the need for increased pipeline infrastructure and signal a renewed commitment to addressing this issue. Enhancing Northeast energy infrastructure is critical for ensuring…
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