Regulation

Federal clean fuel standard could lead to economic growth, up to 31,000 jobs – report

Report estimates 1.2 million electric vehicles could be on Canadian roads by 2030 Last year, the federal government announced it would develop a policy that aims to cut more carbon pollution than any other in the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change, by promoting the production and use of cleaner fuels in vehicles, […]

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Mine bosses say transparency will not be clouded by U.S. rule changes

Transparency provides “social licence” to operate: Industry body By Ed Stoddard CAPE TOWN, Feb 9 (Reuters) – The expected demise of transparency regulations for minerals and oil companies listed in the United States will not cloud the global drive for financial clarity in extractive industries, company executives told Reuters at an Africa mining conference. Efforts

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Independent oil/gas producers challenge BLM’s venting and flaring rule

DENVER – Western Energy Alliance and the Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) filed a lawsuit today challenging Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) final rule regulating venting and flaring from oil and natural gas operations on federal and tribal lands. In its claim filed before the US District Court in Wyoming, the trade associations call

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Critics charge New York rejection of Constitution Pipeline based on politics

Constitution Pipeline says denial of water-quality certificate was political and it will not give up on the project WASHINGTON–Constitution Pipeline Company, announced that it remains steadfastly committed to pursuing the federally-approved energy infrastructure project, despite the recent decision by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to deny the Section 401 Water Quality Certification for

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SCOTUS ruling on electrical system demand response means lower prices

Demand response means less efficient electricity generation do not need to come online during times of high demand A recent Supreme Court ruling is expected to result in faster growth in demand response in the wholesale electricity markets that cover about 60 per cent of US power supply, according to the US Energy Information Administration. Demand response

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Proposed EPA “source rule” lacks understanding of oil/gas sector – think tank

“Proximity is the most relevant and beneficial factor in determining adjacency in regards to upstream and midstream oil and gas facilities and equipment and EPA should withdraw the Source Rule altogether.” AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Public Policy Foundation says a new EPA regulation has a minor flaw with major implications for oil and gas producers,

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EPA refinery rule is much improved but remains costly – API

American Petroleum Institute says refineries voluntarily reducing emissions for decades under existing regulations The Environmental Protection Agency has made substantial improvements in the final refinery sector rule, but new regulations could still cost up to $1 billion, according to API Downstream Group Director Bob Greco. “EPA analyses, supported by extensive industry monitoring data, show that air

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Podcast: Should Texas municipalities have more power to regulate oil and gas development?

Texas municipalities argue proposed legislation will strip them of any control over oil and gas activities within their boundaries A spat between Texas municipalities and an energy lobby group has erupted over local regulation of oil and gas development. We spoke to energy policy analyst Dr. Kenneth Green about the proper regulatory roles of cities

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