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U.S. Treasury Authorizes Venezuelan Oil Deals Under Strict Conditions

In the first relaxation of sanctions broadly prohibiting dealings with the Government of Venezuela, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued General License 46 (the GL) on January 29, 2026, authorizing petroleum...more

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EPA Proposes to Narrow Scope of Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certifications – Comment Deadline Looming

On January 13, 2026, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed rule, to be codified as 40 C.F.R. Part 121, “Updating the Water Quality Certification Regulations,” that proposes to narrow the...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Post-Inaugural Gubernatorial Debate, Where the California Governor’s Race Stands

Gov. Gavin Newsom is term-limited, creating the state’s first open gubernatorial contest since 2018. The governor has so far declined to endorse a successor, as he continues to prepare for what appears to be a future 2028...more

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Refinancings And High Energy Costs Set To Drive Australian Restructurings In The Year Ahead

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Australia’s restructuring prospects are being shaped by higher refinancing costs and pressures in the country’s energy system. Deal execution will also depend on regulatory clearance, workforce liabilities and how confidently...more

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Top 10 Energy Issues for 2026: What to Watch and Why It Matters

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2026 will be a pivotal year for US energy policy and markets. We predict it will be defined by pressure to deliver affordability and reliability amid accelerating load growth, contested jurisdiction between states and...more

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Will Oregon Save Its Climate Or Destroy Its Economy?

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Along with its West Coast neighbors, California and Washington, Oregon has moved hard left politically in the several years since the turn of the century. Now Oregon Governor Tina Kotek is seeking to implement the Oregon...more

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New 45Z Clean Fuel Credits Regs: 60-Days to Engage!

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury released proposed regulations for the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit (45Z), offering long-awaited clarity for domestic producers of clean transportation fuels and upstream...more

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Satellite-Based Water Leak Detection Program: New Mexico Environment Department Announces Launch of LeakTracer

The New Mexico Environment Department (“NMED”) issued a January 23rd news release announcing the launch of what it describes as an: … innovative satellite-based leak detection program....more

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Federal Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund: Association of State And Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials Publish...

The Association of State And Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials (“ASTSWMO”) published a document titled: Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Trust Fund Fact Sheet 2026 (“Fact Sheet”)....more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Project Vault and FORGE Signal Next Phase of U.S. Critical Minerals Policy

On Feb. 4, National Security Advisor and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, joined by Vice President JD Vance and senior Cabinet officials, convened representatives from 54 countries and the European Commission, including 43...more

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Power solutions for mines in Sub-Saharan Africa – diesel generators, captive power plants and cross-border power trading...

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One of the key factors affecting the operation of mines in Africa is the availability of a reliable, uninterrupted supply of power. The importance of a stable power supply for mines is such that it is an integral part of...more

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OFAC Authorizes Certain Venezuelan Oil Sector Activities Following Venezuelan Reform​

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued two general licenses to provide limited sanctions relief for Venezuela's oil sector after the Venezuelan National Assembly passed...more

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BESS update: Grid charges for BESS and re-evaluation of grid-charge exemptions

As part of its process of establishing the new Regulation for a General Electricity Grid Charges System (Festlegung der Allgemeinen Netzentgeltsystematik Strom (AgNes Regulation), case no. GBK-25-01-1#3), the German Federal...more

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P2N0 - Edition 41 - News and Views on the Drive Towards Net-Zero GHG Emissions

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Welcome to Edition 41 of P2N0 covering the drive to avoid, reduce and remove greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to progress to net-zero GHG emissions (NZE)....more

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AI Trends for 2026 – Power, Not Compute, Becomes Bottleneck for AI Infrastructure

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As artificial intelligence adoption accelerates, data centers are undergoing a fundamental transformation. In 2026, AI infrastructure is no longer defined by scale alone; it is about power density, access to energy,...more

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OFAC Issues General License 46, Authorizing Certain Activities Involving Venezuelan-Origin Oil

Subject to conditions and exceptions, General License (GL) 46 authorizes—without any time limitation—all transactions that are ordinarily incident and necessary to the lifting, exportation, reexportation, sale, resale,...more

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Oil & Gas in 2026: Trade Policy

Since the day President Trump arrived at the White House, international trade policy has been at the top of his agenda, starting with the release of the “America First Trade Policy Memo,” which he released on the first day of...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Oil & Gas in 2026: Pursuing Capital for Growth

In a quieter deal market characterized by global regulatory and geopolitical uncertainty, oil & gas companies were generally well capitalized with strong balance sheets. Recent consolidation, alongside market-imposed capital...more

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Winds of Change: EPA Takes Measures to Roll Back the Clean Air Act’s ‘Good Neighbor Rule’

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The Environmental Protection Agency has taken measures to roll back the “good neighbor” rule, which limits smokestack emissions affecting downwind areas in neighboring states under the Clean Air Act (CAA)....more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Carbon Removal vs. Renewable Energy Offtakes: What’s the Difference?

Durable long-term carbon removal credit purchase agreements utilize the same structure as long-term renewable energy power purchase agreements (PPAs) to achieve bankability and manage delivery risks. However, the nature of...more

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2026 Regulatory Outlook: Key Federal and State Proceedings Shaping Data Center Electric Supply

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In light of the unprecedented projected spike in demand for electricity driven by data centers, manufacturing and industrial development, federal and state regulators are poised to act in 2026 to develop rules to address...more

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Balancing Reliability, Competition in FERC's Pipeline Proposal

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On Oct. 16, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission proposed new transparency requirements for interstate natural gas pipelines that could reshape how information about natural gas deliveries to specific power plants...more

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Rising Uncertainty and Shifting Risks: How Market Conditions Are Forcing EPC Reform in the GCC

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Recent trends in regional and global market conditions pose significant challenges for developers of large-scale energy and infrastructure projects across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). In 2026, procurement complexity...more

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Massachusetts's New Hydro-Power Grid Fails: Will New York Be Next?

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Massachusetts Governor Maura Healy is among a handful of Northeastern Governors and other politicians who have successfully stopped the siting or construction of new oil and gas pipelines in their states. Ten years ago, as...more

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Navigating Battery Validation Risk In The EV Supply Chain

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Vehicle electrification has moved battery system supply chains from a background component into the center of the automotive universe, simultaneously shifting the focus of contract disputes and litigation. Originally...more

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