Trump declares a national energy emergency to stabilize energy prices and boost production.
Executive orders cut regulations, expedite LNG exports, and tap into Alaskan resources.
Paris Agreement withdrawal and offshore wind review shift focus to energy independence.
On his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed several executive...
Oil prices rose slightly during the first week of 2025 as the Northeastern United States faced record cold snaps. Brent crude futures were up 35 cents, or 0.5%, at $76.51 a barrel, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures gaining 30 cents to $73.62 per barrel. The colder-than-normal winter...
Guest post by Samir Adams
The shale industry has been a driving force in the global energy sector, contributing to economic growth, energy security, and technological advancements. However, as the world becomes increasingly focused on addressing climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the shale industry faces the challenge of...
As the California wildfires rage across Greater Los Angeles, millions of residents have been plunged into darkness to mitigate further risk of fire. Utilities have been blamed for exacerbating fires in the past by not cutting the power early enough, which has led southern Californian utility Edison to shut...
Trump is officially taking office on January 20th, and the energy landscape is poised to head in a new direction under the president-elect’s administration. With promises of “American energy dominance,” a new National Energy Council, and a renewed effort to meet ever-growing energy demands, a Trump presidency is sure...
Midstream Shines: Midstream companies delivered an average total return of 20.8%, led by Targa Resources' 110.1% gain.
Upstream Struggles: Upstream companies averaged a modest 1.5% return, with mixed results amid fluctuating commodity prices.
Refining Challenges: The refining segment faced a tough year, with major refiners averaging a 6.2%...
As part of plans for a green transition, the U.S. is developing a strong critical minerals sector, which includes developing domestic mining projects and strengthening regional supply chains.
Critical minerals, such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese and graphite, are viewed as vital components of a green transition, needed for clean...
Despite strict U.S. tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), and more expected to be introduced under President-elect Donald Trump, China’s share of the global EV market is continuing to grow. With easy access to vast critical mineral supplies and lithium-ion batteries, as well as high government subsidies, China is...
During the recent COP29 climate summit, member states agreed to triple financing to the developing world to $300 billion a year by 2035 under the New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance (NCQG) framework. The agreement also established a goal of at least $1 trillion a year in climate...
California's refiners reported an average net profit margin of just $0.09 per gallon between June 2023 and April 2024, far from excessive.
Taxes and fees, totaling $1.40 per gallon, are the largest contributors to California's high gas prices, not oil refiners' profits.
Policymakers should focus on California’s tax...
