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Fracking is a non-technical term for Hydraulic Fracturing. Fracking or Hydraulic Fracturing is a method for retrieving, otherwise inaccessible, natural gas and petroleum by injecting pressurized fluid and chemicals into underground rock causing fissures. The fissures widen and expand allowing petroleum and gas to escape and flow to areas where it can be retrieved. less -

Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine Forces A Rethink Of American Energy Policies

Flaster Greenberg PC on 3/14/2022

Shortly before Russia invaded Ukraine on Thursday, February 23, President Biden reinstated the sanctions against the Nord Stream 2 pipeline that he had waived only last year. Depending on what side of the political divide you...more

2021 Brings A New Approach to Environmental Issues: The Biden Agenda

Baker Donelson on 1/21/2021

With the 2020 election over and Joe Biden declared the winner, dramatic changes are expected in a number of significant national policies, perhaps most dramatically in the area of the environment. Immediately upon being sworn...more

The Biden Administration and Energy Part II - International Relations

Flaster Greenberg PC on 1/15/2021

President Biden’s first move on energy internationally likely will be one of his most unfortunate actions - rejoining the Paris Climate Accords. Unfortunately, he will have no choice, since he has consistently pledged to do...more

Predicting the Effect of Biden's Election on the Oil Industry and the Climate

Gray Reed on 12/15/2020

Now that our new president has been elected (Proud Boys, its over!), let’s take a look at what people smarter than I are predicting it will mean for the domestic oil and gas industry and the climate. In summary: bad for one,...more

The United States and the Paris Climate Agreements - What Does the Data Say?

Flaster Greenberg PC on 11/24/2020

...As the Biden Administration prepares to take office with a platform pledging both to respect science and to rejoin the Paris Climate Agreements, a review of the actual data appears in order. Starting from a baseline on...more

2020 Post-Election Analysis: Issue by Issue

Bracewell LLP on 11/17/2020

FIRST 100 DAYS - As President-elect Biden stands poised to assume the office he has aspired to for the past three decades, he inherits a national crisis not unlike the one he stepped into as vice president nearly 12 years...more

Reducing Methane and CO2 from Oil and Gas Operations

Gray Reed on 11/14/2019

Reports on the inevitable death of the fossil fuel industry are overdone (assuming it isn’t kidnapped in the middle of the night by the next administration and murdered by litigation, regulation and executive fiat). ...more

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - December 2018 #3

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 12/22/2018

Energy Companies to Appeal Loss of Forest Service Permit for Atlantic Coast Pipeline - "The builders of the $7 billion Atlantic Coast Pipeline say they will appeal a federal court ruling that invalidated a permit allowing...more

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - December 2018

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 12/8/2018

The 'Trump Effect' is Slowing International Progress on Climate Change, Think Tank Warns - "The report from the Institute of International and European Affairs ("IIEA") considered the impact President Donald Trump was...more

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - November 2018 #4

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 11/30/2018

U.S. Global Change Research Program - Fourth National Climate Assessment - "Impacts, risks and adaptation in the United States Report-in-Brief" Why this is important: The assessment posits the U.S. will lose 10 percent of...more

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - October 2018 #2

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 10/13/2018

Is U.S. Shale as Productive as It's Cracked Up to Be? "When you look at the data, the question arises of whether E&Ps' well production systems are as efficient and productive as they like to think they are." Why this is...more

Trump Administration Rolls Back Climate Change Initiatives

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 1/30/2018

As expected, the Trump administration has been actively engaged in efforts to reverse the federal government’s regulatory direction with respect to climate change. In 2017, President Donald Trump announced plans to withdraw...more

The Climate Report - Fall 2017

Jones Day on 11/27/2017

US. REGULATORY AND LITIGATION DEVELOPMENTS - EPA PROPOSES TO RESCIND CLEAN POWER PLAN - What EPA Did - In a decision expected and promised since the election of President Donald Trump, the United States...more

From ESA to Keystone to EPA, Changes Coming Fast

Foley & Lardner LLP on 1/20/2017

Few things are certain leading up to Donald Trump’s presidency. But there is no question that environmental and energy policy will take center stage in the days – perhaps hours – following his inauguration....more

What the Trump Presidency Means for the Environment

Snell & Wilmer on 11/29/2016

To the victor belong the spoils, and President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election (get used to it) and Republican Congressional control will significantly impact environmental programs and priorities...more

What Now? U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Post-Election Outlook

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 11/15/2016

Seyfarth Synopsis: With a dramatic change from a progressive democratic to a conservative republican administration, we anticipate that EPA is not only likely to pivot away from an enforcement heavy to a more business...more

Post-Election Update 2016

Bracewell LLP on 11/14/2016

The 2016 election results have significant implications for companies across a wide range of industry sectors. From environmental policy to financial services to tax reform, President-elect Trump has committed to sweeping...more

Energy Technology Connections Newsletter: Your Law Firm Link to Industry News - December 2015

Mintz on 12/30/2015

A Note from the Editors - Our December edition of Energy Technology Connections brings you recent industry highlights, the latest news from Capitol Hill, and a list of upcoming energy industry events. First, we feature...more

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