Oregon Legislature Makes Biomass Thermal Energy Eligible for Renewable Credits

Two U.S. Energy Department Critical Mineral Projects Added to Federal Permitting Dashboard

The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council on April 18 announced improved accountability and transparency for the federal permitting of two U.S. Energy Department critical minerals projects. The two projects added to the Permitting Dashboard are South West Arkansas Project and Michigan Potash. The projects being added to the dashboard are on the back of U.S…....

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U.S. Natural Gas Output Remained Flat During 2024: EIA

U.S. marketed natural gas production was largely flat during 2024, increasing by around 0.4 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) compared with the previous year to average 113 Bcf/d, according to an April 17 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Natural gas production increased in the Permian and Appalachia region and declined in…...

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U.S. Crude Oil Production Increased by Two Percent During 2024: EIA

U.S. crude oil production averaged 13.2 million barrels per day (b/d) during 2024, up by 270,000 b/d compared to the previous year, according to an April 16 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The increase in crude oil production can be attributed to increased productivity, amid technological advancements and increased efficiency. Majority of…...

New York Advances $485 Million Transmission Project to Enhance Grid Reliability, Support Renewables

FERC Accepts New England, New York ISOs’ Proposals to Collect Tariffs on Electricity Imports

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on April 14 accepted tariff revisions filed by ISO New England Inc. (ISO- NE) and New York Independent System Operator Inc. (NYISO) to collect and allocate costs related to the potential imposition of duties on electricity imports from Canada. The grid operators submitted their filings on Feb. 28 in response…...

Ohio House Clears Bill to Subsidize Nuclear, Repeal Renewable Standards

U.S. and Saudi Arabia Unveil Agreement to Strengthen Energy Cooperation

The U.S. Energy Department Secretary Chris Wright on April 15 announced at a press conference in Riyadh that the U.S. and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding at a future date to advance cooperation between the nations across vital areas of the energy supply chain and boost both energy…...

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U.S. Energy Consumption Growth Forecast to Decline in the Short Term: EIA

U.S. energy consumption is projected to decline for the remainder of this decade and is expected to continue its decline over the 2030 period, according to an April 15 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The agency’s forecast has been published in its Annual Energy Outlook 2025, which examines possible long term energy…...

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Eagle Ford Natural Gas Production Forecast to Increase During 2025 & 2026: EIA

U.S. annual natural gas production from the Eagle Ford region is expected to increase from 6.8 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) during 2024 to 7.0 Bcf/d in 2026, according to an April 14 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The growth in natural gas production can be attributed to forecasts of higher…...

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U.S. Energy Department’s Policy Overhaul to Save U.S. Taxpayers $405 Million Yearly

The U.S. Energy Department on April 11 announced a new policy initiative targeted at halting inefficient expenditures by universities and colleges. The announcement means that it will limit financial support for indirect costs of research funding to 15 percent, which translates to more than $405 million in yearly cost saving for the U.S. population. The…...

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U.S. Interior Announces Significant Increase in Gulf of America Gas & Oil Reserves

The U.S. Interior Department on April 10 announced a major increase in projected gas and oil reserves in the Gulf of America Outer Continental Shelf. The announcement is in line with the executive order issued by President Trump on Jan. 31 titled “Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation,” which further directs the department to take on actions…...

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U.S. Crude Oil Exports Reach Record High During 2024: EIA

U.S. crude oil exports exceeded 4.1 million barrels per day (b/d) during 2024, surpassing the previous record set during 2023, according to an April 10 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Despite the increase in crude oil exports, year-on-year growth slowed to one percent during 2024, compared with 14 percent during 2023 and…...

Georgia Lawmakers Seek Cap on Vogtle Nuclear Project to Protect Ratepayers

U.S. Energy Department Makes Conditional Commitment to Provide HALEU to Five U.S. Nuclear Developers

The U.S. Energy Department on April 9 announced conditional commitments to provide high assay low enriched uranium, or HALEU, to five U.S. nuclear developers to fulfill their short-term fuel requirements. The five companies are: TerraPower, Kairos Power, TRISO-X, Radiant Industries, and Westinghouse Electric Company. This first round of HALEU allocations is a positive step in…...

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U.S. Energy Department Announces Measures to Revive U.S. Coal Industry

The U.S. Energy Department on April 9 announced a number of actions to unleash American coal production. The announcement follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order, “Reinvigorating America’s Beautiful Clean Coal Industry.” The actions are aimed to strengthen U.S. energy and industrial security, develop domestic critical mineral production, help modernize and enhance coal technologies, and…...