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U.S. Interior, Invenergy Reach $765 Million Deal to Terminate Offshore Wind Leases

The U.S. Interior Department on June 17 announced a settlement agreement with affiliates of Invenergy to terminate four offshore wind leases and redirect approximately $765 million toward natural gas-fired generation and geothermal energy projects across several states. Invenergy, one of the nation’s largest privately held energy infrastructure developers, will voluntarily relinquish offshore wind lease holdings…...

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U.S. Energy Department Approves $1.6 Billion Loan for DTE Gas Infrastructure Upgrades

The U.S. Energy Department on June 15 finalized a $1.6 billion loan for DTE Gas Company to modernize natural gas infrastructure in Michigan, a move projected to deliver more than $700 million in savings for customers while improving the reliability of the state’s energy distribution system. The financing, announced through the DOE’s Office of Energy…...

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Regulators Weigh New Approaches to Utility Gas System Planning

Interest in modernizing gas utility planning continues to grow as regulators, utilities, and other stakeholders assess the implications of decarbonization goals for existing distribution systems. Recent developments reflect efforts to…Read the full report  …...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Natural Gas 2026 06 02 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Regulators Weigh New Approaches to Utility Gas System Planning

Interest in modernizing gas utility planning continues to grow as regulators, utilities, and other stakeholders assess the implications of decarbonization goals for existing distribution systems. Recent developments reflect efforts to address gas infrastructure planning, customer impacts, and deployment of lower-emission alternatives.

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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  …...

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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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Williams Begins Construction of Northeast Gas Pipeline Project

Williams Companies on April 14 broke ground on the Northeast Supply Enhancement pipeline designed to transport natural gas from Pennsylvania into New York City and Long Island. Federal officials participated in the groundbreaking ceremony, underscoring renewed momentum for a long-delayed natural gas expansion. The project, an expansion of the existing Transco natural gas pipeline system,…...

Court Reinstates Obama’s Arctic Drilling Ban, Draws Criticism from Alaska Governor

U.S. Interior, TotalEnergies Reach Deal to Exit Offshore Wind, Redirect $1 Billion to Oil and Gas

The U.S Interior Department on March 23 announced an agreement with TotalEnergies to terminate two offshore wind leases and redirect roughly $1 billion toward domestic oil, natural gas, and liquefied natural gas development, marking a shift in federal energy priorities toward conventional resources. Under the agreement, TotalEnergies will invest about $928 million in 2026 across…...

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State Actions Continue to Transform Long-Term Gas Utility Planning Strategies

State efforts to modernize gas utility planning are reconfiguring regulatory frameworks to align with climate policies and energy transition goals. These actions prioritize…Read the full report  …...