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January 14, 2026: Earth Savers, provider of lighting services for commercial, industrial, and health care facilities, was acquired by Energy Management Collaborative for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Energy...more
The energy industry in 2025 was defined by a perfect storm of challenges, where disputes arising from policy, regulatory ambiguity, international judicial rulings, and market volatility reshaped the industry’s landscape....more
The McGinnis Lochridge Oil and Gas Practice Group publishes Producer’s Edge to keep our clients and industry contacts informed on notable Texas case law, regulatory developments, and emerging legal issues affecting the oil...more
The second session of the 91st General Assembly is scheduled to begin on Monday, January 12. This legislative session is slated for 100 days, as required by Iowa statute, as it is an even-numbered year....more
On 28 November 2025, the amendment of the Carbon Dioxide Storage and Transport Act (CCS Act), came into force. It sets the scene for building infrastructure for carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Germany on an industrial...more
Our energy regulatory teams across Europe provide updates to clients on a regular basis. This newsletter contains a selection of recent UK news items of relevance to the energy transition and more generally to the energy and...more
As energy infrastructure projects ramp up along the U.S. Gulf Coast and beyond, the role of states in holding primary enforcement authority (“primacy”) for certain federal programs has taken center stage; this is particularly...more
The EPA’s November 2025 approval granting Texas primary enforcement authority over Class VI injection wells fundamentally changes who controls permitting of carbon capture and sequestration projects across the nation’s...more
On November 27, 2025, the Governments of Canada and Alberta signed a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) in which they agreed to collaborate, alongside Indigenous peoples, to develop energy infrastructure that supports...more
On November 12, 2025, the Railroad Commission of Texas (“RRC”) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced that EPA had granted Texas primary enforcement authority (“primacy”) under the Safe Drinking Water Act...more
The relentless demand of artificial intelligence is fundamentally restructuring the energy industry. The term “energy transition” inadequately captures the current shift. This is a profound, necessary pivot toward...more
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry this week signed an Executive Order declaring a moratorium on review of new permit applications for Class VI underground injection wells in the state and directing prioritized review of several...more
No matter your views on climate change policy, there is no avoiding an increasing focus on carbon regulation, resiliency planning, and energy efficiency at nearly every level of government and business. Changes in carbon—and,...more
The Asia-Pacific region continues to accelerate its energy transition, with governments and industry leaders rolling out new policies, launching innovative projects, and updating regulations to foster sustainability, attract...more
H.R. 5301 has been introduced into the United States House of Representatives which is titled: Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (“PIPES Act”). ...more
On June 6, 2025, the federal government introduced Bill C-5, An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act, which proposes new legislation aimed at strengthening Canada's economy...more
Louisiana’s Department of Energy and Natural Resources (LDENR) issued the state’s first Class VI permit authorizing the injection of carbon dioxide (CO2) into underground formations for storage. Issued in connection with a...more
Like the European Commission in a series of other projects, the German Federal Cartel Office (FCO) assessed and signed-off on ESG-related collaboration between competitors....more
Jones Day released a White Paper titled, “CCUS Regulation and Incentives in the Asia-Pacific Region: A Comparative Table for Strategic Decision-Making.” This White Paper is a continuation on that topic, covering carbon...more
The UK's Climate Change Act 2008 requires the UK government to set five-year carbon budgets that cap total greenhouse gas ("GHG") emissions. The UK is currently operating within its Fourth Carbon Budget, which covers the...more
On May 21, 2025, the Joint Minerals, Business and Economic Development Committee met in Casper, Wyoming. Lawmakers and industry leaders examined the future of enhanced oil recovery (EOR) in the state—an effort that could...more
Talks (Koalitionsverhandlungen) between the centre-right CDU/CSU and centre-left SPD to form a new German government concluded in a coalition agreement reached on April 9, 2025. In our previous coverage of the German...more
On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued several Executive Orders and memoranda (the “EOs”) signaling a significant policy shift favoring robust and market-based energy production (mostly relying on fossil fuels), while...more
Good morning! This is Akin’s newsletter on climate change policy and regulatory developments, providing information on major climate policy headlines from the past week and forthcoming climate-related events and hearings...more