Today’s Key Takeaways: The real reason DOI cancelled the Cook Inlet lease sale? Biden faces test on future leasing.    FERC uses “Environmental Justice” to review proposed LNG terminal.  A picture (okay mining graph) worth 1000 words.  Why are Environmental Activists blocking green energy?  News of the Day: New emails undermine official reason for cancelling key oil and gas leaseKevin Schmidt, … read more

Permitting Reform Needed to Reach Clean Energy GoalsNadia Suben, C3, September 7, 2022 Last month, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) passed the Senate narrowly along party lines. The bill was saved only because Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer promised U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) comprehensive environmental permitting reform in exchange for Sen. Manchin’s support of the IRA. This move is long overdue. America’s extraordinarily inefficient permitting … read more

Today’s Key Takeaways:  ConocoPhillips developing hydrogen facility on the U.S. Gulf Coast.  Where are oil prices heading?  Manchin says, “permitting is in”! EPA sets December 2 as decision day on Pebble Mine proposed restrictions.  Gas cut-off in Europe bodes poorly for economic growth.  NEWS OF THE DAY: ConocoPhillips backs effort to build U.S. hydrogen plantCarlos Anchondo, Energywire, September 7, 2022 … read more