OIL Trump Administration Backs Oil Industry in SCOTUS Climate CaseBloomberg Law, November 23, 2020 The Trump administration threw its weight behind oil companies on Monday in a Supreme Court dispute that could affect climate litigation across the country. In a new amicus brief, Justice Department lawyers urged the high court to side with BP Plc, Exxon Mobil Corp., and others … read more

OIL Oil producers cautious as recovery hopes riseEd Crooks, Wood Mackenzie, November 20, 2020 On 10 November 1942, with Rommel’s army in full retreat across Egypt and French forces surrendering to the Americans and British in Morocco and Algeria, Winston Churchill gave a speech at Mansion House in London. “Now this is not the end. It is not even the … read more

From the Washington Examiner – Barrasso replacing Murkowski?  ENERGY COMMITTEE SHAKEUP: Barrasso announced his intent yesterday to lead Republicans on the Senate Energy Committee next year, seeking to take over the top slot from term-limited Sen. Lisa Murkowski. His move would open up the top GOP spot on the Senate Environment Committee, expected to be filled by West Virginia Republican … read more