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CERAWeek: Energy Secretary Defends LNG Pause Amid Industry Outcry

U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said she expects the review of LNG exports to be in the “rearview mirror” by next year.

Belcher: Our Leaders Should Embrace, Not Vilify, Certified Natural Gas

Recognition gained through gas certification verified by third-party auditors has led natural gas producers and midstream companies to voluntarily comply and often exceed compliance with regulatory requirements, including the EPA methane rule.

CERAWeek: US Aims to Return Emergency Oil Reserve to Prior Levels by Year-end

The U.S. is replenishing the SPR, which currently holds about 362 MMbbl, down from 638 MMbbl three years ago before the sale of a record amount of crude. 

What's Affecting Oil Prices This Week? (March 18, 2024)

On average, Stratas Advisors predicts that supply will be at a deficit of 840,000 bbl/d during 2024.

Hirs: SEC’s Enhanced Climate-related Disclosures Are Unnecessary—Even According to SEC

The SEC’s rationale for enhanced climate-disclosure rules is weak and contradictory, says Ed Hirs. 

Verdagy Awarded $39.6MM DOE Grant for Electrolyzer Production

Verdagy will use the Department of Energy grant to accelerate the manufacture of e-dynamic electrolyzers for green hydrogen solutions.

Pitts: Producers Ponder Ramifications of Biden’s LNG Strategy

While existing offtake agreements have been spared by the Biden administration's LNG permitting pause, the ramifications fall on supplying the Asian market post-2030, many analysts argue.

Hirs: LNG Plan is a Global Fail

Only by expanding U.S. LNG output can we provide the certainty that customers require to build new gas power plants, says Ed Hirs. 

US Asks Venture Global LNG to Justify Filing of Confidential Documents

The FERC request comes days after Venture Global LNG customers had challenged the company's request for a one-year extension of its startup and urged the regulator to make Venture Global release the confidential commissioning documents.

Qnergy Tackles Methane Venting Emissions

Pneumatic controllers, powered by natural gas, account for a large part of the oil and gas industry’s methane emissions. Compressed air can change that, experts say.