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What the "big beautiful bill" means for US energy

11 July 2025

Wind and solar power will be hit hardest by the loss of tax credits

What the US attack on Iran’s nuclear installations means for energy

23 June 2025

US strikes on Iran raise geopolitical tensions and energy risks; oil, LNG markets react cautiously. Plus: clean energy tax cuts, Spain blackout inquiry.

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Energy priorities of House Republicans come out in full force

19 May 2025

From wind and solar cuts to a push for Gulf oil leasing, explore how House Republicans’ proposals could reshape the future of US energy.

Opinion

Falling crude prices raise questions over US oil production

12 May 2025

Diamondback has warned of declining activity, but not every producer agrees

Opinion

Solar import duties highlight the challenges in building up US manufacturing

25 April 2025

Can tariffs jump-start US solar manufacturing or are they putting progress at risk? Explore the policy shake-ups reshaping the future of American solar.

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Can energy close US trade gaps?

15 April 2025

Buoyant US oil and gas exports can only be a partial solution to the deficits targeted by the Trump administration

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US E&Ps look for international growth

28 March 2025

With US oil production set to plateau, E&Ps are looking overseas for growth. Could this mark a new era of international expansion?

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US tariffs push Canada to consider alternative export routes

24 March 2025

The cost of the threatened 10% tariff on oil and gas would fall mainly on Canadian producers, because they are tied to the US market

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Pressure builds on US energy tax credits

28 February 2025

US energy policy is shifting - what does it mean for renewables, oil and gas?

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Making low-carbon hydrogen a reality

26 April 2024

Hydrogen can play a vital role in getting to net zero. But the current policy framework will not be enough to support growth on the scale required.

Opinion

Home energy storage booms in the US

15 April 2024

Residential solar in the US suffered two damaging blows last year: higher interest rates and changes to net metering rules in California. The upside has been a boom in sales of solar systems with battery storage attached.

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The contrasting fortunes of solar and wind in the US

26 January 2024

Solar installations have been outpacing wind in the US, but face growing challenges in securing grid connections.

Opinion

Energy Pulse: in brief (28 July)

28 July 2023

News and views in brief from some of our global energy specialists, including challenges for offshore wind in Europe, Equinor buys renewables assets in Brazil, China adds to its LNG import capacity, and a potentially revolutionary scientific discovery.

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US EV charging reaches its VHS moment

16 June 2023

The decisions by Ford and GM to adopt Tesla’s charging technology in the US mean that the market is closing in on a single standard.

Opinion

The Biden administration aims to accelerate the decarbonisation of US power

19 May 2023

The EPA’s proposed emissions standards for power plants face a battle in the courts. Other factors will be more significant for the industry.

Opinion

GHG accounting reform could change energy investment

28 April 2023

Standards for greenhouse gas reporting are being reviewed. New rules could shift incentives for corporate renewables procurement.

Opinion

Why permitting reform could help the US energy industry

12 December 2022

Delays in infrastructure projects are causing growing problems for both the hydrocarbon and renewables sectors

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US fuel taxes are not a key factor for prices

24 June 2022

The Biden administration’s proposed gasoline tax holiday is an ineffective instrument for cutting fuel prices. Changes in the global supply / demand balance have much more impact.

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Diesel prices an ominous sign for the economic outlook

13 May 2022

Tight markets have sent prices soaring, boosting refiners' profits but stoking inflation.

Opinion

Colonial pipeline hack exposes the vulnerability of critical infrastructure

14 May 2021

The ransomware attack on the Colonial pipeline system had only a marginal impact on fuel markets, but could have been much more serious.

Opinion

The challenge of upgrading the US grid

07 May 2021

The shift towards renewable power generation relies on adding transmission capacity. Opposition to new lines makes that an uphill battle.

Opinion

Three challenges that will stretch spandex in 2020

18 June 2020

Rapid growth means spandex is poised to become a mainstream textile fibre – but environmental issues, commoditisation and the impact of Covid-19 all pose challenges.

Opinion

Tech companies accelerate nuclear deployment

18 October 2024

Nuclear power can play an important role in tackling climate change and strengthening energy security. Its big problem has been buyers have not been willing to pay a premium for 24/7 carbon-free power. This week, that started to change.

Opinion

A new model for M&A in US oil

06 October 2020

Consolidation is one way for the beleaguered shale industry to achieve badly needed cost cuts. Devon and WPX have shown one way it could be done

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Can CO2 utilisation drive increased carbon capture?

28 August 2024

Carbon dioxide utilisation could bolster carbon capture economics, but there are major obstacles

Opinion

Africa: How to survive in a low oil-price environment

18 November 2020

Gail Anderson, Research Director, Sub-Saharan Africa Upstream Oil and Gas, presented at NAPE looking at advantaged barrels – looking at the Nigeria producers’ exposure to oil vs gas assets and oil price volatility, and the drivers for M&A.

Opinion

Will international shipping be net zero by 2050?

23 October 2023

Upgraded decarbonisation targets present a huge challenge for marine fuels

Opinion

What forces will shape global gas markets over the next two decades?

13 August 2020

Global gas demand has proved resilient despite widespread coronavirus lockdowns - but supply dynamics are more challenging. Will gas and LNG demand continue to recover? And what forces will shape the market over the next two decades?

Opinion

Natural gas: friend or foe in Europe’s 2030 emissions target?

24 July 2020

Green hydrogen has grabbed the limelight in the drive to decarbonise. But is there a role for natural gas in a post-coronavirus Europe?

Opinion

The slow recovery after Hurricane Ida

10 September 2021

Hurricanes are a fact of life in the Gulf of Mexico, and the energy industry has many decades of experience in managing the risks. But Hurricane Ida has been one of the most disruptive in recent years, and about 1.5 million barrels per day of US oil production is still offline. Increased rainfall and potentially higher wind speeds in future could further complicate the challenge of resilience.

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What the "big beautiful bill" means for US energy

What the US attack on Iran’s nuclear installations means for energy

Energy priorities of House Republicans come out in full force

Falling crude prices raise questions over US oil production

Solar import duties highlight the challenges in building up US manufacturing

Can energy close US trade gaps?

US E&Ps look for international growth

US tariffs push Canada to consider alternative export routes

Pressure builds on US energy tax credits

Making low-carbon hydrogen a reality

Home energy storage booms in the US

The contrasting fortunes of solar and wind in the US

Energy Pulse: in brief (28 July)

US EV charging reaches its VHS moment

The Biden administration aims to accelerate the decarbonisation of US power

GHG accounting reform could change energy investment

Why permitting reform could help the US energy industry

US fuel taxes are not a key factor for prices

Diesel prices an ominous sign for the economic outlook

Colonial pipeline hack exposes the vulnerability of critical infrastructure

The challenge of upgrading the US grid

Three challenges that will stretch spandex in 2020

Tech companies accelerate nuclear deployment

A new model for M&A in US oil

Can CO2 utilisation drive increased carbon capture?

Africa: How to survive in a low oil-price environment

Will international shipping be net zero by 2050?

What forces will shape global gas markets over the next two decades?

Natural gas: friend or foe in Europe’s 2030 emissions target?

The slow recovery after Hurricane Ida

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