Energy
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Biden administration places restrictions on gas-powered furnaces, says it will curb emissions
These new regulations would go into effect in 2028.
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Rhode Island pursues new offshore wind project
Proposals sought to develop 1,200 megawatts of new offshore wind to help power the state’s clean energy mandates.
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Energy Crunch: Biden proposal would mean fewest offshore oil drilling leases in US history
The plan blocks leasing off the Alaskan coast, Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean. Opponents say the White House is ignoring our energy realities and limiting U.S. energy production opportunities.
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Oil companies concerned small businesses being harmed by Biden's new drilling regulations
“It really hurts small businesses because they’re asking for 9.2 billion in bonds," CEO of Arena Energy, LLC Mike Minarovic said.
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Fifth Circuit postpones federal ruling on offshore lease sales in Gulf of Mexico
The U.S. oil and natural gas industry, led by the Gulf states of Texas and Louisiana, have set records in petroleum exports and led in exports of liquified natural gas in the first half of 2023.
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Four most productive oil, natural gas counties in America are in west Texas
Unlike other states, the majority of Texas production is on private land.
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Federal judge denies Biden administration attempt to restrict Gulf of Mexico oil, gas leases
In his ruling, Cain explained that the federal government has to go through with the lease sale by Sept. 30 under the original conditions.
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Newsom aims to crush 'Big Oil' but flew jet to a conference in NYC he could have attended via Zoom
Do As I Say, Not As I Do? Newsom announced earlier this month that the State of California is suing Exxon, Shell, Chevron, ConocoPhillips and BP for "lying about the dangers of fossil fuels" and contributing to climate change. In the same week he flew on a petroleum powered jet to New York City to make sure he was seen at a "Climate Week" event.
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US petroleum products exports set new record in first half of 2023
The U.S. was also the top exporter of liquified natural gas in the first half of 2023, again led by Gulf states.
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Governors ask Biden for more offshore wind power support
The chief executives called on the federal government to streamline permitting for offshore wind projects.
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Average gas price at least $4 a gallon in dozen states as cost of oil climbs to $90 a barrel
Cost of gas typically declines following the summer holiday travel season because demand declines
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Colorado gov.'s order phases out gas-powered lawn equipment for state agencies
The executive order also created an Office of Sustainability for state facilities and operations.