Focus on Infrastructure
US funds four power grid projects with $1.5 billion
The US government announced that public funding will enhance grid resilience and connect customers to clean energy.
Biden signs bill exempting some semiconductor factories from new environmental reviews
Biden signed a law exempting some U.S. semiconductor facilities from new environmental reviews to speed up projects.
Alberta gas well fire that sent five to hospital extinguished, Hawthorne Energy says
The gas well fire near Cochrane, Alberta, has been extinguished after injuring five workers, with three in critical condition.
EU proposes 12 month delay for deforestation regulation
The EU plans to delay its deforestation-linked import ban by one year, facing opposition from industries and member states.
Topaz Energy to acquire royalty interest in Tourmaline properties
Tourmaline Oil signs a $278.2M deal with Topaz Energy, granting Topaz royalty interests on 3M acres in Alberta and B.C.
New Jersey’s Atlantic Shores wind farm clears big federal hurdle amid environmental concerns
The U.S. has approved Atlantic Shores' plan to build 197 turbines, generating 2,800 MW to power one million New Jersey homes.
US sets preliminary new duties on solar imports from Southeast Asia
The U.S. imposes anti-subsidy tariffs on Southeast Asian solar imports, with rates ranging from 0.14 per cent to 3293.61 per cent.
Berkshire Hathaway buys full control of its energy unit
Berkshire Hathaway Energy expects to complete the transactions following regulatory approvals in the current quarter.
TC Energy launches South Bow Corp. as independent crude oil pipeline business
TC Energy Corp. has completed its spinoff of South Bow Corp., its crude oil pipelines business, as an independent company.
Siemens Energy agrees to settlement with US in case over gas turbine contracts
Siemens Energy to pay $104 million in U.S. settlement over using stolen trade secrets in bids for contracts in 2019.
