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Third District Denies Rehearing, Modifies Opinion in “Delta Program” DWR Bond Validation Case

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In a 7-page Order filed January 28, 2026, the Third District Court of Appeal denied Appellant DWR’s request for rehearing and modified its partially published opinion in Department of Water Resources v. Metropolitan Water...more

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Can You Sell Venezuelan-Origin Oil Now? Try Our Checklist and See!

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On January 29, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) took its first steps to loosen the sanctions against Venezuela following the capture and removal of Nicolás Maduro at the beginning of January....more

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The Great Power Up: Navigating America’s Surging Demand for Electricity

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The United States is entering an energy demand supercycle unlike anything seen in decades. The U.S. experienced a major build out of new power plants in the mid to late 1990s and early 2000s, but that boom collapsed abruptly...more

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Breaking China's Stranglehold: Trump's $12B Critical Minerals Stockpile

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President Trump announced the launch of a $12 billion stockpile of critical minerals and rare earths on Monday, February 2, 2026. Dubbed “Project Vault,” the stockpile is funded primarily through a $10 billion, 15-year loan...more

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[Webinar] What’s Next for Venezuela: Political, Economic, and Energy Outlook Live Executive Briefing | Panel Discussion & Q&A -...

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As political and policy decisions in Caracas begin to materially influence U.S. policy, regional stability, global energy markets, and private‑sector engagement, organizations with exposure to Venezuela and the broader Latin...more

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UK Offshore Wind: Converting Record-Breaking Auction Success Into Physical Delivery

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The UK’s seventh Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction, Allocation Round 7 (AR7) cleared record-breaking offshore wind capacity, but obstacles lie ahead in translating this into physically delivered projects. We assess the...more

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When “Skin in the Game” Meets Uninsurable Risk: Rethinking “Knock-for-Knock” Carve Outs

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In the offshore oil and gas sector, procurement contracts have long served as sophisticated risk management tools designed to promote commercial certainty by clearly defining parties’ obligations and allocating risks in a...more

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New OFAC General License Opens Door to Venezuelan Oil for U.S. Entities

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Key Takeaways: U.S. entities can now trade in Venezuelan oil without violating the Venezuela Sanctions Regulations. The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) has issued a general license...more

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Key Takeaways from the California Public Utilities Commission SB 254 Wildfire Report

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The California Public Utilities Commission (Commission) recently issued its Senate Bill 254 Information and Recommendations (Report) in response to Executive Order N-34-25 and the recent Senate Bill 254 (Becker, 2025) (SB...more

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Brazil O&G Permanent Offer: ANP Approves Draft Tender Protocol

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On January 26, 2026, Brazil’s National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (“ANP”), approved by means of Directors Decision No. 54/2026 the new draft tender protocol of the Permanent Offer under the Production...more

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Tennessee Deepens Investment in Nuclear Industry

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In his final State of the State address on February 2, Governor Bill Lee announced that his budget request for the 2026 legislative session will include an additional $25 million for Tennessee's Nuclear Energy Supply Chain...more

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Proposed Florida Legislation Creates New Regulatory Framework for Hyperscale Data Centers

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Florida's 2026 Legislative Session is underway, and lawmakers there have introduced several bills that would regulate how hyperscale data centers are to be developed and operated in the state. This Holland & Knight alert...more

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The Maritime Sector: A "Front Line" of U.S. Sanctions

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The maritime shipping sector has become a key target of sanctions policymakers and enforcement agencies in the U.S., European Union and United Kingdom as government authorities in these jurisdictions seek to advance national...more

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New OFAC General Licenses Set The Stage For Renewed US And International Engagement In Venezuela’s Energy Sector

The Trump Administration has issued two new General Licenses (GLs) authorizing limited engagement in Venezuela’s oil trading sector. More licenses are anticipated in the coming days or weeks, affecting upstream and downstream...more

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FCC Announces Tentative Agenda for February 2026 Meeting

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) announced that it will hold its February Open Meeting on Wednesday, February 18 at 10:30 a.m. ET. Details on the four items expected to be considered at the Open...more

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Oil & Gas in 2026: The Next Chapter in the Energy Economy

Oil & gas companies are continuing to adjust from the meaningful swing in public policies between the prior U.S. presidential administration of President Biden and the second Trump administration, which entered office at the...more

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NSCEB Fact Sheet Offers Biotechnology Solutions for Critical Minerals

On February 4, 2026, the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) announced the release of a fact sheet on biotechnology solutions for critical minerals. NSCEB notes that the United States is overly...more

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Finally, a constitutional reckoning for the Texas anti-boycott statute

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Texas adopted SB 13, its energy company “anti-boycott” statute, nearly five years ago, in 2021. This legislation was one of the earliest concrete shots across on the bow in the then-burgeoning anti-ESG movement....more

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When an active well doesn’t hold a lease: MBI Oil & Gas, LLC v. Royalty Interests Partnership, LP, No. 24-2031 (8th Cir. July 25,...

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In MBI Oil & Gas, LLC v. Royalty Interests Partnership, LP, the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals, applying North Dakota law, affirmed summary judgement that an oil and gas lease expired at the end of its primary term where the...more

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Renewable Energy Update 2.5.26

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The Imperial County Board of Supervisors in southeastern California has approved several resolutions and zone changes for the Seville 4 and Seville 5 solar and battery storage projects....more

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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

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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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