Focus on Legislation
US FTC finalizes consent order for $53 billion Chevron-Hess merger
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission approves a consent order to resolve antitrust issues in Chevron's $53B Hess takeover.
UK govt rejects ‘Sunshine Bill’ plan for solar panels on new homes
The UK government declined backing for the "Sunshine Bill," aiming to mandate solar panels on new homes, citing housing supply concerns.
Trumps tasks congressman with writing executive order he could issue to halt offshore wind
The Trump ally believes offshore approvals did not fully account for the fishing industry, tourism, whales or Americans’ utility bills.
Austrian far right, conservatives plan cuts to climate measures
The eurosceptic, Russia-friendly FPO came first in September's parliamentary election with around 29% of the vote.
Oil tycoon Shvidler says UK sanctions are arbitrary in landmark appeal
In the first case of its kind to reach the UK's Supreme Court, a billionaire oil tycoon challenges UK sanctions.
Did Quebec get a better deal? Hydro-Québec comments spook critics in Newfoundland
Canada's easternmost province may have signed another unfavourable energy deal, warns a former Newfoundland and Labrador premier.
Exxon Mobil Corp. sues California attorney general for defamation over plastic recycling claims
The oil and gas giant seeks unspecified damages and retractions of 'defamatory statements.'
Biden team wraps up expanded clean energy credit guidance
Biden finalizes clean energy tax credit guidance, extending IRA benefits to diverse low-carbon power sources amid climate change push.
US taking steps to clear hurdles for civil nuclear partnership with Indian firms
Washington and New Delhi have discussed U.S. nuclear reactor supply to energy-hungry India since the mid-2000s.
Biden to ban offshore oil, gas drilling in vast areas ahead of Trump term
U.S. President Biden will ban new oil and gas projects on most U.S. coasts, a move Trump may struggle to reverse.
