California lawmakers pass bill to increase oil production
California lawmakers approved a bill this weekend to allow for the construction of thousands new oil wells in California each year. The goal is to keep fuel prices down for consumers and make oil more affordable for refineries.
Berry Corp. to be acquired by California Resources for $717 Million
California Resources, an oil and gas producer, announced on Monday that it would purchase Berry Corp. The deal would be valued at $717 million including debt. Its goal was to create a larger, more efficient energy company in the U.S. State.
California legislators vote to allow the sale of higher-ethanol gasoline
California lawmakers voted on Wednesday to allow the sale a gasoline blend with a higher ethanol content that could lower fuel prices in America's largest auto market. Once the bill has been signed by Gavin Newsom, E15 (a blend…
Orsted Shares Drop as US Halts Offshore Rhode Island Wind Farm
Shares in Orsted plunged 17% on Monday after the U.S. halted the Danish company's Revolution Wind project off Rhode Island amid President Donald Trump's pushback on renewable energy investments.Orsted, the world's biggest offshore wind farm developer…
EIA: Solar could account for 50% of the new US electricity generated this year
The Energy Information Administration reported on Wednesday that developers are on course to add 33 gigawatts (GW) of solar power this year in the U.S., which is about half the new electricity generation capacity planned for 2025.
California and other state AGs ask Trump EPA to abandon plan to kill greenhouse gas regulations
On Tuesday, attorneys general from California as well as several other U.S. States led by Democrats urged the Trump administration to abandon their plan to rescind a long-standing ruling that greenhouse gas emission endanger the health of humans.
Maguire: US clean energy capacity grows slower, but wider by 2025
This year, the pace of adding new solar, wind, and battery capacity in the U.S. has slowed down nationally and in some key states, which is hurting sentiment for clean energy. Climate trackers should take heart in the fact that…
Sempra exceeds profit expectations on US utility growth
Sempra, a company that provides energy infrastructure in the United States, beat analyst's expectations for its second-quarter profits on Thursday. The growth of its U.S. utilities and cost reductions helped. U.S. utilities continue to grow…
Phillips 66 fined $800 Million in Biofuel Trade Secrets Case
According to a California court document, U.S. refiner Phillips 66 has been ordered to pay Propel Fuels $820 million in damages after stealing trade secrets from the company to improve its renewable fuel capabilities. On Wednesday…
Sources say Shell-led LNG Canada is facing problems when it ramps up its production.
Shell-led LNG Canada has been experiencing technical difficulties as it ramps production up at its liquefied gas plant in Kitimat. One LNG tanker was diverted away from the facility recently without superchilled fuel, according to data provided by LSEG and four sources.
After Trump's subsidy cuts, solar and wind groups in California seek aid
California's leaders are asking for assistance from clean energy companies to get their projects up and running before the changes in federal subsidies made by President Donald Trump’s new tax and spending laws make them more costly and difficult to construct.
Sunnova sells part of its solar panel business to Omnidian at $7 million
Sunnova Energy announced on Wednesday it had agreed to sell to Omnidian a portion its residential solar business for $7 million cash and the assumption of certain liability as part of a "stalking horse" deal. Sunnova, the U.S.
IEA: World oil demand will continue to grow this decade despite China's peak in 2027
The International Energy Agency (IEA) said that global oil demand will continue to grow until the end of the decade, despite a peak in China, the top importer, in 2027. This is because cheaper gasoline in the United States and…
Sunnova Energy files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Sunnova Energy announced on Sunday that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States. The residential solar panel installer is struggling with a huge debt pile and slow demand. Sunnova, a company that is restructuring its debts…
The US solar energy market will slow down as Washington shifts its priorities
A report released on Monday by the top solar trade association predicts that the number of new solar energy installations in the United States will decline over the next five-year period as the industry struggles with a federal policy shift favoring fossil fuels and tariffs.
Sunnova Energy will lay off 718 workers
Sunnova Energy announced on June 5, that it will lay off approximately 55% of its employees or 718 workers in an effort to reign in spending, as the residential solar panels installer struggles with a massive amount of debt and a sluggish market.
US cancels 24 clean-energy projects, including Exxon Baytown
Energy Department announced on Friday that the U.S. had canceled 24 awards totaling more than $3.7billion, including one to Exxon's refinery complex in Texas. The award was made during former president Joe Biden’s administration.
Utility Vistra buys natural gas assets worth $1.9 billion for power needs
Vistra, a utility, announced on Thursday that it will acquire seven natural-gas generation facilities with a combined power of 2,600 megawatts from Lotus Infrastructure Partners, for $1.9 billion. The move is part of its efforts to meet the growing demand for electricity.
Democratic State Attorneys General sue Trump to stop his energy emergency
15 state attorneys general filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump Friday in an attempt to stop his National Energy Emergency, which they said was an illegal effort to ignore regulations and speed up permitting for oil and natural gas development.
Democratic State Attorneys General sue Trump to stop his energy emergency
15 state attorneys general filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump, the president of the United States, on Friday in an attempt to stop his National Energy Emergency. The states said that it was an illegal effort to ignore regulations…