Offshore Oil Drilling 8 22 2019

U.S. Interior Commends Congressional Action to Boost Offshore Energy Development

U.S. President Donald Trump on March 15 signed a joint resolution disapproving the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) rule named “Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources.”, in order to boost offshore energy development initiatives.  This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the BOEM and published under the previous administration in September 2024. The…...

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BLM Approves Transmission Line for 117-Megawatt Sapphire Solar Farm

The Bureau of Land Management on March 14 approved gen-tie transmission line and facilities for EDF Renewables’ Sapphire Solar project covering approximately 40 acres of land in Riverside County. The authorization allows EDF to develop the transmission line and infrastructure to connect the solar farm to the electric grid. Once operational, the solar power and…...

Trump Administration’s Court-Ordered Analysis of Wyoming Coal Leases Finds No Climate Impacts

U.S. Interior Department Approves Spring Creek Coal Mine Expansion

The U.S. Interior Department on March 13 announced the approval of a federal mining plan modification by the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) for the Spring Creek Mine in Big Horn County, Montana. The approval extends the mine’s operational capability by 16 years and allows the production of around 39.9 million tons…...

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U.S. Propane Exports Increase for Each of The Last 17 Years: EIA

U.S. propane exports averaged 1.8 million barrels per day (b/d), a record high during 2024, according to an March 13 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The U.S. is a net exporter of propane and as a result, exports can impact wholesale propane prices, since higher exports reduce domestic supply and generally lead…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Carbon Markets 2025 03 18 Blog preview

U.S. Carbon Markets Navigate Policy Shifts and Uncertainty

Carbon markets across the U.S. are experiencing shifts, with Washington’s auction prices climbing for the second consecutive time and potential market linkages taking shape, while…Read the full report  …...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Carbon Markets 2025 03 18 Blog preview

Visual Primer: U.S. Carbon Markets Navigate Policy Shifts and Uncertainty

Carbon markets across the U.S. are experiencing shifts, with Washington’s auction prices climbing for the second consecutive time and potential market linkages taking shape, while Virginia’s legal battle over rejoining the regional carbon market continues.

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California Commission Establishes Safety Standards for Battery Storage Facilities

The California Public Utilities Commission on March 13 established new safety standards for the operation and maintenance of battery energy storage facilities. The commission modified General Order 167, which provides the framework to implement maintenance and operation standards for electric generating facilities to include new safety standards for energy storage facilities. The new rules require…...

EPA Releases Strategic Plan in Conjunction with President's Proposed $11.8 Billion Budget to Address Climate Change, Environmental Justice

U.S. EPA Announces Sweeping Deregulation Measures

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on March 12 announced 31 actions to reconsider Biden-era environmental regulations and implement President Trump’s agenda. President Trump has issued a series of executive actions including requiring a review of all agency actions that potentially burden the development of domestic energy resources. Regulations that the agency will reconsider include the…...

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U.S. Battery Storage Capacity Rose By 66 Percent During 2024: EIA

Cumulative utility-scale battery storage capacity in the U.S. surpassed 26 gigawatts (GW) during 2024, according to a March 12 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Operators increased battery storage capacity by 10.4 GW during 2024, the second largest generation capacity addition, after solar. Despite the significant increase in battery storage capacity during 2024,…

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U.S. EPA Scraps Over 400 Grants Totaling $1.7 Billion in Fourth Round of Cancellations

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on March 10 announced that it has cancelled over 400 grants, worth a combined $1.7 billion in its fourth and largest round of grant cancellations for programs considered unnecessary. In February, the agency stated that it had partnered with the Department of Government Efficiency to review and scrap funding awarded…...

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Corpus Christi Stage 3 Produces First LNG Cargo: EIA

Cheniere Energy’s Corpus Christi Stage 3, an extension of the current Corpus Christi liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility, produced its first LNG cargo during February 2025, according to a March 11 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The Corpus Christi Stage 3 expansion facility consists of seven midscale trains, with a combined…...