U.S. President Donald Trump has doubled down on existing energy sanctions on both Iran and Venezuela. The two oil-rich countries have gradually increased their oil production in recent years and exported oil and gas via clandestine routes. Trump plans to clamp down on Iran and Venezuela, making it more...
Trump’s new tariffs on Canadian and Mexican oil could lead to higher gasoline and diesel prices in the U.S.
Refiners in the Midwest and Gulf Coast will be hit hardest, as they depend on discounted heavy crude imports.
Supply chain disruptions and market volatility may result, raising concerns...
Following his confirmation on January 30, 2025, Doug Burgum made significant movement within the Department of the Interior, pressing forward under President Trump's vision of “Unleashing American Energy.” On his first day, Burgum signed six Secretary’s Orders, representing a significant policy shift toward American energy dominance and economic expansion.
With...
With the appointment of Chris Wright as the new U.S. Secretary of Energy, the energy sector stands at a crossroads. Wright is leading the charge to herald in a new era marked by American Energy dominance. With multiple decades of leadership experience in the oil, gas, solar, nuclear, and...
U.S. energy policy shift
The U.S. energy sector is pivoting toward energy abundance, innovation, and deregulation.
A renewed focus on LNG exports, nuclear energy, and fossil fuel advancements.
Regulatory reforms aim to lower energy costs and accelerate infrastructure development.
On February 5, 2025, U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright issued...
In the lead-up to Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration, Ontario’s Premier Doug Ford proposed an energy alliance between Canada and the United States. Canada is responsible for most U.S. oil imports and has a long-standing relationship with its North American neighbor when it comes to energy.
However, on 1st February, Trump...
As part of a flurry of changes during his first week in office, President Donald Trump stated plans to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement. This is unsurprising given that he took the U.S. out of the Accord during his first term as President, only for President Biden to...
President-elect Donald Trump has expressed growing interest in acquiring Greenland, a Danish territory, to expand the United States’ sphere of influence, secure strategic positions in the Arctic, and solidify the region’s trade and security potential. Greenland's Arctic location provides strategic proximity to shipping routes, making it a valuable economic...
The Biden administration has introduced new rules on hydrogen ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration in a bid to extend the efforts of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and advance the U.S. green transition.
New Hydrogen Rules
At the beginning of January, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal...
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...
