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Army Corps Expediting Reviews of Energy Projects

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…

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Coal Plant Transition Marks Future of Grid, Data Center Power

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…

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Greenpeace Ordered to Pay More than $660 million for Role in Dakota Access Protests

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…

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Marks: Lifting Biden’s LNG pause will boost American energy jobs and the economy

Writing in the Washington Times, Retired Major General Spider Marks highlights how President Trump’s decision to reverse the Biden administration’s liquified natural gas (LNG) pause will be a boon for American jobs and local economies. The reversal allows the Department of Energy to restore regular operations after four years of extreme policy restrictions. Trump’s pro-energy…

Douglas: Trump’s Energy Orders Will Secure American Dominance

Douglas: Trump’s Energy Orders Will Secure American Dominance

Writing in RealClear Energy, GAIN Advisor Patrice Douglas’ op-ed, “Trump’s Energy Orders Will Help Secure American Dominance,” highlights how President Donald Trump’s immediate executive orders will help to ensure his promise of unleashing American energy. The Trump Administration has taken sizable action through executive orders to bolster America’s oil and gas industry. As Douglas notes,…

Wright Issues First Order as Energy Secretary

Wright Issues First Order as Energy Secretary

On February 5th, newly confirmed Secretary of the Department of Energy Chris Wright signed his first Secretarial Order, titled “Unleashing the Golden Era of American Energy Dominance.” Secretary Wright’s order focuses on several themes that President Trump has outlined in his energy agenda: expanding production, reducing energy costs for American families and businesses, accelerating technological…

Doug Burgum is Prioritizing Energy Independence in his Role as Secretary of the Interior

Doug Burgum is Prioritizing Energy Independence in his Role as Secretary of the Interior

Doug Burgum has officially begun his tenure as the 55th Secretary of the Interior, marking a new chapter in the advancement of U.S. energy policy and land management. On his first day in office, Secretary Burgum signed six orders to strengthen American energy independence, streamline regulations, and reduce living costs for American families. A top…

Statement: Chris Wright Confirmed as Energy Secretary

Statement: Chris Wright Confirmed as Energy Secretary

Today, the United States Senate officially confirmed Liberty Energy CEO Chris Wright as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy. Wright was confirmed by a vote of 59-38. Below is a statement that can be attributed to me, Craig Stevens, spokesman for the GAIN Coalition and former senior advisor to U.S. Energy Secretary Sam Bodman: “The Grow…

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Fmr. Gov. Perry: FERC Proposal Would Stall Energy Dominance

In a recent op-ed, former Texas Governor and U.S. Secretary of Energy, Rick Perry shares his disappointment over the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) new notice of inquiry. FERC’s proposed changes to the Federal Power Act would upend the existing framework “for granting blanket authorizations” to investment companies, requiring additional oversight for investments exceeding $10…

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Trump’s Energy Reset

During his first hours as the 47th president of the United States, Donald Trump took immediate action to reshape the country’s energy policy. This new agenda seeks to enhance domestic energy production, fortify energy security and cut onerous red tape hamstringing capital intensive projects. This strategic pivot emphasizes domestic energy independence and the expansion of…

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