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Proposed Rules for Class VI UIC Permits through the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission

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On July 26, 2024, as part of the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission’s (CECMC) ongoing efforts to obtain primacy to regulate Class VI wells for long term carbon sequestration under the U.S. Environmental Agency’s...more

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Impact of the Clean Energy Transition on Asset Retirement Obligations and Environmental Cleanup Costs

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Introduction: Hidden Challenges of Energy Transition - The evolution of energy transition in the United States has been driven, historically, by advances in new technology, fuel availability, fuel pricing, and, probably...more

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Colorado Introduces Bill to Promote and Expand Carbon Dioxide Capture and Sequestration

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A bill to expand the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission’s (“Commission”) ability to regulate and promote carbon dioxide capture and sequestration was introduced on February 27. HB24-1346 expands the authority of...more

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Australian Government Seeks Input on Implementation of Carbon Credit Scheme

In August 2023, the Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) solicited feedback on proposed amendments to the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme. This is the third step in...more

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[Event] The Energy Exchange - July 12th, Columbus, OH

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Featuring Eric Vendel, Ohio Department of Natural Resources - Chief of the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management and Matt Mangum, Shell - Business Opportunity Manager, Carbon Capture and Storage - You are invited...more

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The Inflation Reduction Act’s Sowing of Biofuels for Future Harvests

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is one of the most ambitious pieces of legislation yet aimed at combating climate change and promoting energy independence. Its proponents claim that it will reduce carbon emissions by 40%,...more

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Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage and the Quest for Net-Zero in Alberta

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In March 2022, on the heels of the Canadian Net-Zero Emission Accountability Act, Canada published its 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan (2022) which is focused on driving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. One way in which...more

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President Biden Signs the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill into Law, Certain to Fuel Long Standing Debates at FERC

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On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, better known as the “Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill,” into law during a ceremony at the White House. ...more

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Clean Energy Tax Proposals in Biden’s New “Build Back Better” Framework

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Faced with opposition from within his own party, President Biden last week unveiled a new, pared down framework for his “Build Back Better” agenda. Following release of the president’s framework, H.R. 5376 (the “Build Back...more

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Key Takeaways | The Energy Market in 2021: Legislative Update on Renewable Energy Tax Incentive

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The energy market has undergone significant change in the past 12 months, with even more on the horizon. Our webinar series explores how these changes have shaped—and will continue to impact—the energy industry, including...more

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[Webinar] The Energy Market In 2021: From Crisis To Opportunity | Legislative Update On Renewable Energy Tax Incentives - May...

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The energy market has undergone significant change in the past 12 months, with even more on the horizon. Join us for a webinar series as we explore how these changes have shaped—and will continue to impact—the energy...more

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Energy Tax Implications of New Infrastructure and Tax Plans

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The American Jobs Plan - On March 31, 2021, the Biden administration released the American Jobs Plan (the “Infrastructure Plan”), which is a proposal that, if ultimately enacted, aims to modernize outdated infrastructure,...more

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Race Around the World to Achieve Net Zero Energy Consumption

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Since the 2015 Paris Agreement, countries around the globe have been analyzing their energy and development strategies and planning to meet their commitments. While some countries have made progress by, among other things,...more

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US – Storing CO2 And Lowering Emissions (SCALE) Act

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On March 17, 2021, U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.) and U.S. Representatives Marc Veasey (D-Texas) and David McKinley (R-W.Va.) introduced the Storing CO2 And Lowering Emissions (SCALE) Act. ...more

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Energy Evolution

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The energy industry continues to evolve as sectors converge and as demand, supply and consumer preferences change. The global economy is shifting to lower-carbon sources of energy, coinciding with (or resulting from) a...more

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What's in the GREEN Act?

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The US House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means has reintroduced the Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act, which aims to extend tax credits for renewable energy and carbon capture projects. If...more

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Congress Updates US Energy Policy, Incorporates Energy-Related Tax Provisions Through Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021

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The US Congress has adopted the first extensive update to US federal energy policies in over a decade in the Energy Act of 2020 (Energy Act), which President Donald Trump signed into law on December 27 as part of the...more

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Energy & Sustainability Washington Updates – September 2020

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Congress was away from Washington for much of the month of August for the annual recess and is scheduled to return after Labor Day for a limited work period before breaking again to allow members to campaign ahead of the...more

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New Proposed Regulations Provide Clarity for Claiming Carbon Capture and Sequestration Tax Credits

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In our previous LawFlash, we summarized the key provisions of the proposed regulations pertaining to the technical mechanical and associated measurement, reporting, and certification requirements for the Section 45Q credit. ...more

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2020 Clean Energy Outlook

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The flurry of activity at the end of 2019 demonstrates that congressional support for clean energy research and development (R&D) remains strong, as evidenced by level or increasing budgets for most of the relevant programs...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights: December 2019 #3

Chevron to Take $10B+ Write-Down - "More than half the write-down is related to gas drilling operations in Appalachia." Why this is important: In recent years, the pressure to reduce carbon emissions has affected...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights - October 2019

This Breakthrough Lithium Extraction Technology Could Accelerate the Sustainable Energy Transition - "A breakthrough nanotechnology from cleantech start-up EnergyX promises to revolutionise the speed, cost and...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights - August 2019 #5

Iraq Would Face 'Wrath of U.S.' if Oil Pipeline Projects with Iran Go Ahead - "Washington would do anything to prevent an Iran-Iraq oil pipeline from ever being built, even if the Europeans were in favor, policy...more

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Energy & Environment Update - July 2015 #2

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In This Issue: - Energy and Climate - Congress - Administration - Department of Commerce - Department of Energy - Department of Treasury - Environmental Protection Agency -...more

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2014 Top Energy & Environmental Regulatory Issues

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In This Issue: - Environmental Protection Agency ..NAAQS ..Tier 3 & 4 Standards ..Stormwater Control ..Hydraulic Fracturing Regulation ..Clean Water Act Expansion ..Renewable Fuels...more

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