In this week’s energy industry roundup, we examine a new federal rule that allows certain electric utilities to recover cybersecurity investment costs, the bearish oil market and the impact of wildfires in Canada. New FERC rule for rate-based recovery of cybersecurity investments The Federal Energy ... READ MORE >
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This week in energy: Surprise OPEC+ cuts, energy project legislation, electricity demand growth
In this week's energy industry roundup, we examine the impact and aftermath of the OPEC+ surprise cut announcement, a proposed bill to expedite energy projects, and transmission constraints on electricity demand growth. Aftermath of surprise OPEC+ cuts A surprise announcement from OPEC+ on Sunday that ... READ MORE >
This week in energy: Solar headwinds, Willow project, Gulf Coast LNG
In this week's energy industry roundup, we examine headwinds for the solar industry, the Willow oil project in Alaska and liquefied natural gas facilities along the U.S. Gulf Coast. Headwinds for the solar energy industry As investment in alternative energy is on the rise, the importance of the solar ... READ MORE >
This week in energy: Russia oil price cap, natural gas outlook, nuclear SMRs
In this week's energy industry analysis, we take a look at the European Union's latest sanction on Russian oil, the Energy Information Administration's natural gas outlook, and plans for North America's first small modular reactor. The EU’s latest sanction on Russian oil The European Union on Feb. 5 ... READ MORE >
This week in energy: U.S. LNG exports, oil and gas markets, Canada outlook
In this week's energy industry analysis, we take a look at U.S. liquefied natural gas exports, oil and gas market conditions and a 2023 outlook for Canada's energy sector. U.S. liquefied natural gas exports on the rise Amid the global energy crisis spurred by the Russia/Ukraine war, liquified natural ... READ MORE >
This week in energy: Methane emissions, oil demand, taxing share buybacks
In this week’s energy industry analysis, we take a look at a proposed U.S. rule for methane emissions, the oil demand outlook and the Canadian government's plan to introduce a tax on share buybacks. Proposed methane emission regulation should spur technology investment In pursuit of a “relentless ... READ MORE >
This week in energy: OPEC+ cuts, battery factories, carbon capture
In this week's energy industry analysis, we take a look at the recent OPEC+ production cut decision, the U.S. government stepping up investment and policy support around battery manufacturing, and the landscape of carbon capture incentives in Canada. OPEC+ cuts cause supply scramble After over five ... READ MORE >
Chart of the day: The long-term impact of a ban on Russian energy
As the war in Ukraine continues, the sanctions imposed on Russian oil and gas imports are playing a major role in the global energy crunch. But where is this impact being felt the most? Russia, after all, was the world’s largest exporter of natural gas last year and the second-largest exporter of oil ... READ MORE >
Rapid-fire sanctions: What do they mean for industrial companies?
Russia is known for its commodity exports to the world, and the short- and long-term impacts of the recent sanctions on the country are not yet completely clear. But given the wide-reaching implications of these sanctions on everything from energy and metals to airplane parts and shipping, we can ... READ MORE >
This week in energy: Jet fuel demand, oil and gas earnings, ESG metrics
In this week's energy industry analysis, we take a look at the jet fuel demand landscape, fourth-quarter earnings reports for oil and gas companies, and the first oil and gas producer in North America to issue a sustainability-linked bond. Aviation energy demand to rise in 2022 Global air travel rose ... READ MORE >