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February 21, 2025
National Ocean Industries Association President Erik Milito has issued a statement after the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) rescinded NTL No. 2023-G01, Expanded Rice’s Whale Protection Efforts During Reinitiated Consultation with NMFS.
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February 20, 2025
The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $1,346,019 in enforcement docket fines against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ open meeting on Wednesday. The Commission has primary oversight and enforcement of the state’s oil and gas industry and intrastate pipeline safety.
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February 19, 2025
Sentinel's Texas GulfLink deepwater port has received approval from the U.S. DOT's Maritime Administration, marking a critical step forward for crude oil exports after a multi-year review process.
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February 17, 2025
OPEC+ is considering pushing back a series of monthly supply increases due to begin in April despite calls from U.S. President Trump to lower prices, delegates said. Postponing the increase of 120,000 bpd would mark the fourth such delay by the alliance since 2022.
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February 14, 2025
U.S. President Trump ordered the creation of a White House council focused on steering the U.S. toward “energy dominance,” with the promise of action as soon as next week. The council will be led by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, with Energy Secretary Chris Wright as its vice-chair.
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February 13, 2025
The International Energy Agency has lowered expectations for a global oil surplus this year amid stronger demand growth in Asia and sanctions on OPEC+ nations. "Time and again, oil markets show adaptability in the face of major challenges," the agency said.
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February 11, 2025
(Bloomberg) – Dar Petroleum Operating Co. has resumed producing oil from a number of its wells in South Sudan after almost a year, people with knowledge of the matter said.
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January 2025
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February 05, 2025
The American Petroleum Institute (API) has released its ‘2025 API Standards International Usage Report’, detailing the growing international influence of API standards, and highlighting its paramount role in advancing safety, sustainability, and efficiency across the global oil and gas industry.
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February 05, 2025
The National Ocean Industries Association expressed its strong support for the series of Secretarial Orders signed by U.S. Secretary Doug Burgum to unleash America's energy potential. "American energy leadership is back," said President Erik Milito.
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February 05, 2025
"We could not be more proud of Leslie's appointment as Assistant Secretary of Land and Minerals Management. Her unwavering commitment to the energy sector and her innate ability to bring stakeholders together will serve the Department of the Interior well," the EWTC stated.
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February 04, 2025
"IPAA has always opposed the methane tax and believe it is a tax designed to hamper American oil and gas production. We encourage Congress to work with the Trump Administration to eliminate it as soon as possible," IPAA CEO Jeff Eshelman stated.
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February 04, 2025
The American Petroleum Institute (API) and Energy Workforce & Technology Council (EWTC) have both issued statements of support following the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Chris Wright to lead the U.S. Department of Energy.
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January 2025
As this is being written, the new administration of President Donald J. Trump has been in office roughly a week. And to say that his start has been at a record-setting pace with unmatched action for a first week would be an understatement.
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February 03, 2025
(Bloomberg) – OPEC+ declined to alter its existing oil-production plans at a review meeting on Monday, even as President Trump called for lower crude prices. A panel of key members maintained plans to keep a lid on crude supplies for Q1 2025, according to statements.
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January 31, 2025
(Bloomberg) – Oil prices went up this week after President Trump announced the U.S. would impose tariffs on a wide range of imports, including oil and gas. The decision could impact flows across North America's tightly integrated market.
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January 29, 2025
American Petroleum Institute (API) President and CEO Mike Sommers issued a statement of support on the Senate’s confirmation of former Congressman Lee Zeldin to lead the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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January 24, 2025
(Bloomberg) – New supplies of liquefied natural gas take time to develop, and significant new capacity will only start kicking in over the coming years, a senior Exxon Mobil Corp. executive said.
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January 24, 2025
(Bloomberg) – President Donald Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency is considering rescinding California’s permission to tackle climate change through stringent automobile pollution limits, the administration said in a U.S. Supreme Court filing.
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January 21, 2025
With the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump on January 20, the future of American involvement in Africa’s energy sector is set for a significant shift. President Trump’s approach to energy has consistently focused on strengthening American interests, particularly by prioritizing domestic energy production.
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January 21, 2025
(Bloomberg) – U.S. President Donald Trump revoked offshore oil and gas leasing bans that effectively blocked drilling in most U.S. coastal waters as he made sweeping moves his first hours in office to unleash American energy development.
