Put the Spending Cart Behind the Permitting Horse.   

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Today’s Key Takeaway:  On Friday we wrote here about the likelihood of  environmental groups blocking the permitting reform compromise between Manchin and Schumer. Today, the folly of spending more without reforming NEPA.  The Climate Cart Before the Permitting HorseDrew Bond, C3, August 15, 2022 Every summer, people gather to celebrate the works of William Shakespeare in festivals from Utah to … read more

Friday Facts:  Environmental Groups “Significant obstacle”  to decarbonization. 

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Biden’s New Climate Act Is About to Meet a Fierce FoeEduardo Porter, Bloomberg, August 17, 2022 Many of the environmental groups that have pushed hardest for decarbonization are likely to take aim at the landmark law’s implementation. “It is not true that we need to gut our environmental protections in order to scale up green energy,” said Mahyar Sorour, deputy … read more

Pikka: “Right Project at the Right Time!”  More time for Marathon.

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Today’s Key Takeaways:   Santos proceeds with $2.6 billion investment in Alaska- more oil, more jobs, more state revenue.   FERC approves Marathon’s (Trans Foreland Pipeline unit) request for an extension on their Kenai LNG import project.  Biden’s freeze on public land leases reinstated – for now.  Mineral sourcing requirements lead to messy roll-out of EV credits.  Peltola leads U.S. House race … read more