House Science, Space and Technology — Subcommittee on Environment and Subcommittee on Oversight joint hearing on “Examining the Scientific and Operational Integrity of EPA’s IRIS (Integrated Risk Information System)...more
“EIA recently released State Energy Data System estimates for net energy supply, which provide data on each state’s total primary energy production and consumption. Wyoming, Texas, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and North...more
House Rules Committee meets to formulate a rule on H.R.806, the “Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017.”
Date: Monday, July 17, 5 p.m....more
Senate Environment and Public Works Committee markup to vote on the nominations of Annie Caputo to be a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission; David Wright to be a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission; and Susan...more
“Fossil fuels have provided more than 80% of total U.S. energy consumption for more than 100 years. Since 1928, when consumption of natural gas surpassed that of biomass, the three fossil fuels—petroleum, natural gas, and...more
Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies hearing on the proposed budget estimates and justification for FY2018 for the Environmental Protection Agency.
Date: Tuesday, June 27, 9:30...more
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, “Gross inputs to U.S. petroleum refineries, also referred to as refinery runs, averaged a record high 17.7 million barrels per day (b/d) for the week ending May 26,...more
House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development hearing on the budget for the Energy Department.
Date: Tuesday, June 20, 1 p.m....more
Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing on the nominations of Kristine Svinicki to be a member of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission; Annie Caputo to be a member of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission;...more
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), “The United States remained the world’s top producer of petroleum and natural gas hydrocarbons in 2016 for the fifth straight year despite production declines for...more
Date: Wednesday, June 7, 10 a.m.
Place: 2123 Rayburn Bldg.
HR 1109 — A bill to amend section 203 of the Federal Power Act....more
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee markup to vote on the nominations on David Bernhardt to be deputy Interior secretary; Dan Brouillette to be deputy Energy secretary; Neil Chatterjee to be a member of the Federal...more
House Science, Space and Technology, Subcommittee on Environment hearing on “Expanding the Role of States in EPA Rulemaking.”
Date: Tuesday, May 23, 10 a.m.
Place: 2318 Rayburn Bldg....more
The House is not in session the week of May 8.
Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing on “Conservation, Consultation, and Capacity: State Views on the Need to Modernize the Endangered Species Act.”...more
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on federal payments to local governments provided through the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act and the Payment in Lieu of Taxes program and the...more
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, “Crude oil production in the Permian Basin is expected to increase to an estimated 2.4 million barrels per day (b/d) in May, based on estimates from EIA’s Drilling...more
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on efforts to protect U.S. energy delivery systems from cybersecurity threats.
Date: Tuesday, April 4, 10 a.m....more
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, ““Despite increasing crude oil prices throughout most of 2016, total U.S. crude oil production in 2016 was below its 2015 level. However, monthly production began...more
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (“EIA”) “In fiscal year (FY) 2016, the U.S. government collected almost $6 billion in revenues from royalties, rental costs, and other fees from activities related to...more
“On Tuesday, the Cleveland Indians are set to host the Chicago Cubs in game six of the 2016 Major League Baseball World Series. In the 68 years since the last title for the Cleveland Indians, and the 108 years since the last...more
“Since the removal of restrictions on exporting U.S. crude oil in December 2015, the number of countries receiving exported U.S. crude has risen sharply. These exports have occurred despite a sustained narrow price premium of...more
Fracking Insider Readers: Below, please find this week’s Congressional activity on oil and gas issues: -
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“S. 3018, the Securing Energy Infrastructure Act.” Committee on Energy and Natural Resources,...more
House: -
“H.R. 5577, the Innovation in Offshore Leasing Act.” Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. July 6, 2016. 10:00 AM EST....more
In an energy policy debate that is far too often dominated by ideological purists, here is a statistic for those who support renewable energy growth and continued reliance on fossil fuels: According to the Energy Information...more
Fracking Insider Readers: Below, please find this week’s Congressional activity on oil and gas issues: -
House: -
“Certainty for States and Tribes Act.” Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Energy and...more