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Trump is laying the groundwork for his 'drill, baby, drill' agenda

Trump's Cabinet is filled with allies of the oil and gas industry, aiming to expand drilling and roll back climate regulations.

A methane pollution fee on oil and gas faces a cloudy future under Trump

New EPA regulations will impose fees on oil and gas companies for methane emissions, but efforts to weaken these regulations are anticipated from Republicans.

Canada Announces Carbon Emission Caps for Oil and Gas Sectors

Canada aims to cut oil and gas emissions by 35% by 2030, faced with opposition and criticism for not being stringent enough.

Louisiana town the canary in the coalmine as climate effects worsen

Lake Charles faced potential severe impact from Hurricane Francine but was spared, revealing its vulnerability due to past environmental crises.

Biden's EPA will charge Big Oil a fee for emitting 'super pollutant' methane

The Biden administration finalizes a rule imposing a fee on methane emissions for oil and gas companies, promoting better emission practices.

America's climate and economic policies have overlooked its oil and gas towns

Rangely faces economic risks due to its heavy reliance on the oil and gas industry amidst global shifts towards renewable energy.

Trump is laying the groundwork for his 'drill, baby, drill' agenda

Trump's Cabinet is filled with allies of the oil and gas industry, aiming to expand drilling and roll back climate regulations.

A methane pollution fee on oil and gas faces a cloudy future under Trump

New EPA regulations will impose fees on oil and gas companies for methane emissions, but efforts to weaken these regulations are anticipated from Republicans.

Canada Announces Carbon Emission Caps for Oil and Gas Sectors

Canada aims to cut oil and gas emissions by 35% by 2030, faced with opposition and criticism for not being stringent enough.

Louisiana town the canary in the coalmine as climate effects worsen

Lake Charles faced potential severe impact from Hurricane Francine but was spared, revealing its vulnerability due to past environmental crises.

Biden's EPA will charge Big Oil a fee for emitting 'super pollutant' methane

The Biden administration finalizes a rule imposing a fee on methane emissions for oil and gas companies, promoting better emission practices.

America's climate and economic policies have overlooked its oil and gas towns

Rangely faces economic risks due to its heavy reliance on the oil and gas industry amidst global shifts towards renewable energy.
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Trump's Energy Policies May Be a Mixed Bag for Oil Companies

Trump's presidency presents potential for more drilling and export opportunities, but may lead to lower commodity prices that could challenge oil and gas profits.

Opinion | Why the Oil and Gas Industry Is So Afraid of Kamala Harris

Trump proposed rolling back unfavorable policies for a billion-dollar campaign donation from fossil fuel executives.
Oil and gas companies fear that a Biden or Harris victory could accelerate their decline.

Trump's Energy Policies May Be a Mixed Bag for Oil Companies

Trump's presidency presents potential for more drilling and export opportunities, but may lead to lower commodity prices that could challenge oil and gas profits.

Opinion | Why the Oil and Gas Industry Is So Afraid of Kamala Harris

Trump proposed rolling back unfavorable policies for a billion-dollar campaign donation from fossil fuel executives.
Oil and gas companies fear that a Biden or Harris victory could accelerate their decline.
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Puerto Rico Sues Oil Companies for $1 Billion in Climate Damages

Puerto Rico is suing oil and gas companies for at least $1 billion for climate change damages.

Ransomware attacks are hitting energy, oil and gas sectors especially hard, report finds

Ransomware attacks are increasingly targeting energy and oil/gas sectors, causing longer recovery times and victims being more willing to pay ransom demands.

How the oil and gas industry is using AI to maximize production

AI is transforming the oil and gas industry, with a projected market growth from $3.14 billion in 2024 to $5.70 billion by 2029.

Trump vs. Biden on the climate - High Country News

Former President Trump made promises to oil and gas executives for regulatory rollbacks in exchange for $1 billion in campaign support.

ConocoPhillips to buy Marathon Oil in $22.5 billion deal-another energy megamerger

Consolidation wave in the oil and gas industry continues with ConocoPhillips acquiring Marathon Oil in a $22.5 billion deal.

Shell to cut hundreds of jobs in oil and gas exploration operations

Shell is cutting jobs to achieve $3 billion in cost savings by 2025, focusing on efficiency and organizational simplicity.

Puerto Rico Sues Oil Companies for $1 Billion in Climate Damages

Puerto Rico is suing oil and gas companies for at least $1 billion for climate change damages.

Ransomware attacks are hitting energy, oil and gas sectors especially hard, report finds

Ransomware attacks are increasingly targeting energy and oil/gas sectors, causing longer recovery times and victims being more willing to pay ransom demands.

How the oil and gas industry is using AI to maximize production

AI is transforming the oil and gas industry, with a projected market growth from $3.14 billion in 2024 to $5.70 billion by 2029.

Trump vs. Biden on the climate - High Country News

Former President Trump made promises to oil and gas executives for regulatory rollbacks in exchange for $1 billion in campaign support.

ConocoPhillips to buy Marathon Oil in $22.5 billion deal-another energy megamerger

Consolidation wave in the oil and gas industry continues with ConocoPhillips acquiring Marathon Oil in a $22.5 billion deal.

Shell to cut hundreds of jobs in oil and gas exploration operations

Shell is cutting jobs to achieve $3 billion in cost savings by 2025, focusing on efficiency and organizational simplicity.
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U.S. Targets Oil and Natural Gas Industry's Role in Global Warming With New Final Rule

The Biden administration issued a final rule aimed at reducing methane emissions in the U.S. oil and natural gas industry.
The rule will promote the use of cutting-edge methane detection technologies and deliver significant public health benefits.

US targets oil and natural gas industry's role in global warming with new rule on methane emissions

The Biden administration issued a final rule aimed at reducing methane emissions from the U.S. oil and natural gas industry.
The rule will promote the use of cutting-edge methane detection technologies and deliver public health benefits.

COP28: Germany praises efforts to curb methane emissions DW 12/03/2023

Germany supports initiatives to reduce methane emissions and sees them as a way to quickly make an impact in the fight against climate change.
Germany is focusing on reducing methane emissions in the energy sector, particularly in the production of gas and oil.

EPA Aims to Combat Climate Change with New Methane Reduction Rules | KQED

The EPA estimates that the new methane emissions rule will capture or prevent enough methane to heat nearly 8 million American homes for a winter.
The rule is expected to have net financial benefits of at least $7.3 billion per year from 2024 to 2038, including cost savings, climate benefits, and health benefits.

U.S. Targets Oil and Natural Gas Industry's Role in Global Warming With New Final Rule

The Biden administration issued a final rule aimed at reducing methane emissions in the U.S. oil and natural gas industry.
The rule will promote the use of cutting-edge methane detection technologies and deliver significant public health benefits.

US targets oil and natural gas industry's role in global warming with new rule on methane emissions

The Biden administration issued a final rule aimed at reducing methane emissions from the U.S. oil and natural gas industry.
The rule will promote the use of cutting-edge methane detection technologies and deliver public health benefits.

COP28: Germany praises efforts to curb methane emissions DW 12/03/2023

Germany supports initiatives to reduce methane emissions and sees them as a way to quickly make an impact in the fight against climate change.
Germany is focusing on reducing methane emissions in the energy sector, particularly in the production of gas and oil.

EPA Aims to Combat Climate Change with New Methane Reduction Rules | KQED

The EPA estimates that the new methane emissions rule will capture or prevent enough methane to heat nearly 8 million American homes for a winter.
The rule is expected to have net financial benefits of at least $7.3 billion per year from 2024 to 2038, including cost savings, climate benefits, and health benefits.
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Canada Imposes Emissions Cap on Oil and Gas Industry

Canada will use a cap-and-trade system to impose greenhouse gas emission limits on its oil and gas industry.
The government will issue emissions allowances to oil and gas producers, beginning in 2030.

House GOP Would Have Taxpayers Pay for Cleanup When Fracking Boom Goes Bust

A House committee is considering legislation introduced by Rep. Boebert that could leave taxpayers with a $17.7 billion bill for cleaning up abandoned oil and gas wells on public lands.
Industry lobbyists are trying to defeat a Biden administration proposal to strengthen requirements for well cleanup on federal lands.

Fossil Fuel Companies Back Toothless "Decarbonization Charter" at COP28 in Dubai

Civil society groups and frontline voices criticize the 'Oil and Gas Decarbonization Charter' unveiled at COP28 as a greenwashing ploy and a distraction from the need for legal agreements.
Critics highlight that the voluntary pledge does not address a significant portion of emissions produced by the industry, namely downstream consumption of oil, coal, and gas.

Oil and gas firms must convert to renewables or face decline, says IEA chief

Oil and gas producers must transition to renewable energy or face economic decline.
The International Energy Agency's executive director emphasizes the role of oil and gas companies in tackling climate change.
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