EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Oil and Gas Permitting 2026 04 21 Blog preview

Federal Actions Signal Reforms to Streamline Oil and Gas Permitting

Recent legislative and regulatory actions signal a broader shift toward streamlining permitting and modernizing environmental reviews, supporting increased…Read the full report  …...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Oil and Gas Permitting 2026 04 21 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Federal Actions Signal Reforms to Streamline Oil and Gas Permitting

Recent legislative and regulatory actions signal a broader shift toward streamlining permitting and modernizing environmental reviews, supporting increased oil and gas production and accelerating infrastructure development.

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PJM Highlights $11.8 Billion Transmission Plan Amid Rising Power Demand

PJM Interconnection on April 17 released its 2025 Regional Transmission Expansion Plan report, outlining a significant pipeline of transmission investments and planning reforms aimed at maintaining grid reliability across its multi-state footprint. The grid operator identified 122 new baseline transmission projects with an estimated cost of $11.8 billion to address shifting power flows and system…...

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Texas Regulator Issues Wildfire Mitigation Plan Blueprint for Electric Utilities

The Public Utility Commission of Texas on April 17 introduced a standardized blueprint and guidelines for electric utilities to develop wildfire mitigation plans, aiming to strengthen grid reliability and reduce wildfire risk across the state. The action follows a rule adopted in November 2025 requiring utilities to prepare plans addressing wildfire threats to electric infrastructure…...