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US issues floating wind research lease to state of Maine
The Biden administration issued a lease for Maine's floating wind project, advancing offshore wind technology in deep waters.
One killed in offshore natural gas pipeline explosion in Louisiana
An offshore natural gas pipeline that exploded near Venice, Louisiana, on Saturday night, killing one person, was owned by Whitney Oil and Gas,...
Russia complains to Germany over Nord Stream sabotage probe
Russia has complained to Germany over its investigation into the 2022 explosions that ruptured the Nord Stream gas pipelines: RIA state news
Oil pipeline capacity to spare Canadian exports from looming rail dispute
Canadian rail labor dispute would be unlikely to significantly reduce oil exports to the US due to excess capacity on Trans Mountain pipeline
Woodside gets environmental go-ahead for Scarborough gas project in Western Australia
Woodside's $12.5 billion Scarborough gas project in Western Australia has all primary environmental approvals in place, the firm said Monday
With millions lacking electricity, can decentralized renewables pave the way to energy equity in Pakistan?
Pakistan's energy poverty persists, but decentralized renewables offer hope for sustainable, reliable electricity access.
Brazil’s coastal winds could power energy transition, but challenges remain
A World Bank report highlights Brazil's offshore wind potential, noting the need for infrastructure and policy support.
US appeals court scraps natural gas pipeline safety standards
The court invalidated several of Biden’s natural gas pipeline safety rules, citing insufficient cost-benefit analysis by PHMSA.
TC Energy completes sale of Portland Natural Gas Transmission System
TC Energy and its partner completed the $1.14B sale of Portland Natural Gas Transmission System to BlackRock and Morgan Stanley.
California aims to tackle price spikes by requiring gasoline reserves
Gavin Newsom has proposed a plan requiring oil refiners to maintain minimum gasoline reserves to prevent price spikes, following last year's shortages that...
