Focus on Regulations
Drivers in Eastern Canada see gas prices spike as refineries switch to summer blends
The cost of producing summer gas is higher because butane levels are reduced to meet Canadian environmental regulations and lower emissions.
U.S. power, tech companies lament snags in meeting AI electricity needs
U.S. electrical systems are not expanding fast enough to meet rapidly growing power needs of technology like Generative AI, prompting data center businesses...
Republican-led states sue to block US rules curbing tailpipe emissions in cars, light trucks
Republican attorneys general from 25 states are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to block rules intended to reduce tailpipe emissions, arguing the...
Wildfire sparked by rupture in Alberta TC Energy natural gas pipeline under control
A wildfire in west-central Alberta that was sparked by a rupture in a TC Energy-owned natural gas pipeline on Tuesday is under control.
Texas regulators fine Freeport LNG for environmental breaches
Exporter hit with six-figure fine after releasing carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulfide amounts in violation of emissions rules.
Coal miners getting new protections from silica dust linked to black lung disease
Health problems have grown in recent years as miners dig through more layers of rock to gain access to coal seams when deposits...
Oil and gas companies must pay more to drill on U.S. public lands under new rule
Oil and gas companies will have to pay more to drill on U.S. public lands and satisfy stronger requirements to clean up old...
Analysis: Europe stands firm against anti-ESG backlash driven by U.S. politics
Analysis: Steady investor demand in Europe for environmental and socially responsible investments and wide-ranging regulation are helping Europe's finance industry withstand political pressures.
US Senate rejects rule to cut greenhouse gases on highways
Federal agency's scheme to measure and set emissions targets rejected by lawmakers' resolution, though the Biden administration plans a veto.
Russia considers easing gasoline eco requirements, sources say
After Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries, Russia is reportedly hoping to ease standards and use lower quality gasoline to stave off fuel shortages.
