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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -

EU Methane Regulation: A problem for the LNG industry?

Baker Botts L.L.P. on 9/4/2024

On 15 July 2024, “Regulation (EU) 2024/1787 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 June 2024 on the reduction of methane emissions in the energy sector and amending Regulation (EU) 2019/942” (the “EU Methane...more

U.S. Natural Gas Marketed Production Reaches Record Highs

Cornerstone Research on 8/19/2024

Ukraine War contributes to substantial increase in U.S. LNG exports to Europe. Washington—Annual marketed production of natural gas increased in the United States to a record high in 2022...more

June 2024 ESG Policy Update—Australia

K&L Gates LLP on 7/5/2024

Australian Update - Australia and EU Enter Into Critical and Strategic Minerals Partnership - On 28 May 2024, Australia and the European Union (EU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a bilateral partnership to...more

EU Adopts Regulation on Reducing Gas Demand

Jones Day on 8/17/2022

To anticipate the risk of a complete halt, or further substantial reduction, of Russian gas supplies in the near future, Member States of the EU have agreed to reduce their gas consumption by 15% between 1 August 2022 and 31...more

REPowerEU: A New Energy Landscape for Europe

Jones Day on 8/3/2022

In March 2022, the European Commission published "REPowerEU," a blueprint of its planned changes to the regulation of European Union energy markets in direct response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. At...more

The War in Ukraine: Downstream Ripple Effects on the European Gas Market

Jones Day on 5/11/2022

European energy companies face unprecedented uncertainty as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. A potential reduction or cessation of Russian gas imports is not unforeseeable and would invariably affect all market...more

Germany’s Reaction to the Energy Crisis

White & Case LLP on 4/27/2022

Following Russia's actions in Ukraine, an energy crisis unfolds in Europe and particularly in Germany. The looming threat of Russia suspending gas deliveries to Germany, or Germany ending the procurement as part of a...more

As Russia And China Grow Closer In Energy, America Unilaterally Disarms

Flaster Greenberg PC on 3/14/2022

Two new developments of enormous significance passed under the radar last week, buried by the growing threat of an outright Russia/Ukraine war and governmental encroachment on democracy in Canada. These developments, however,...more

Global Connection - The Russian-Ukraine Conflict: Expanding Export Restrictions in the Energy Sector

Snell & Wilmer on 3/10/2022

The Russian Federation’s intensifying war efforts across Ukraine prompted the U.S. government to announce that it will implement a ban on Russian oil and gas imports. Under the ban, the U.S. will not import “Russian crude oil...more

Germany Claims Emissions Success Yet Becomes More Dependent Than Ever On Russia

Flaster Greenberg PC on 2/11/2021

On February 3, German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier proclaimed that Germany had exceeded its target of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 40% compared to 1990 levels. Despite clearly being aided by the deep economic slump...more

Currents - Energy Industry Insights: Issue 44, November 2020

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 11/20/2020

New Law Pushes Appalachian Power Toward More Renewable Energy - "Appalachian — which for years has relied heavily on coal and more recently natural gas to serve about 500,000 western Virginia customers — will acquire 210...more

Energy & Infrastructure Insight – Autumn 2020 – Issue 3

A&O Shearman on 10/19/2020

We are pleased to publish the Third Edition of our Energy & Infrastructure Insight, providing information and analysis of the current issues facing the energy and infrastructure sectors across the globe. In this latest...more

Currents - Energy Industry Insights: Issue 39, October 2020

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 10/17/2020

Mountain Valley Says Natural Gas Pipeline Timing Depends on Litigation, U.S. Approvals - “'As the litigation process progresses and as we receive additional information from FERC regarding potentially releasing the...more

Currents - Energy Industry Insights: Issue 37, October 2020

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 10/6/2020

More Federal Permits Handed Down as MVP Presses FERC for Construction Restart - "The Mountain Valley Pipeline LLC told FERC that it has received a series of key federal waterbody crossing permits, bolstering its case to...more

Currents - Energy Industry Insights: Issue 34, September 2020

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 9/17/2020

Spain Shuts Down Half of Its Coal Power Stations - "The move away from coal is driven predominantly by fundamental economics, although these are amplified by emissions trading schemes and other measures." Why this is...more

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - May 2020 #2

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 5/18/2020

Industry Expert Insights - We reached out to one of our Lex Mundi partners and a well-known expert in France in the energy and legal industries to get his thoughts on the current energy climate. Michel Guénaire is a...more

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - May 2020

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 5/13/2020

Industry Expert Insights - We reached out to one of our Lex Mundi partners and a well-known expert in the United Arab Emirates in the energy and legal industries to get his thoughts on the current energy climate. ...more

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - April 2020 #2

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 4/14/2020

China Resumes LNG Imports from the U.S. - "Chinese buyers have resumed imports of liquefied natural gas from U.S. exporters, as Beijing started granting waivers to a 25% import tariff." Why this is important: In the...more

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - March 2020 #3

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 3/30/2020

Coronavirus Throws EU Climate Plans into Disarray - "Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš said last week that the EU should 'forget about' the Green Deal for now while it focuses on Coronavirus." Why this is important: ...more

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - January 2020 #3

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 2/1/2020

Energy Blockchain’s Most Obvious Use Case is Not What You Think - "Instead, a select group of blockchain companies is finding success with a focus on certificates of origin, helping demonstrate the provenance of renewable...more

Currents - Energy Industry Insights: December 2019 #3

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 12/21/2019

Chevron to Take $10B+ Write-Down - "More than half the write-down is related to gas drilling operations in Appalachia." Why this is important: In recent years, the pressure to reduce carbon emissions has affected...more

Financial Daily Dose 12.02.2019 | Top Story: US Restores Metal Tariffs on Argentina and Brazil

Robins Kaplan LLP on 12/2/2019

The White House will again slap tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Argentina and Brazil in an apparent reaction to “massive devaluation” of currencies in both South American nations....more

Currents - Energy Industry Insights: Issue 39, October 2019 #4

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 10/28/2019

Big Oil’s Climate Change Reckoning Finally Arrives in Court - "New York’s $1.6 billion lawsuit arose from a national effort to hold Big Oil responsible for global warming." Why this is important: The most important...more

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - September 2019

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 9/14/2019

Atlantic Coast Pipeline Remains Halted as Developers Wait on Court Decisions - "There are currently two federal permits under review--one issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and one issued by the U.S. Forest...more

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - May 2019

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 5/7/2019

Property Owners Along Atlantic Sunrise Pipeline in Lancaster County Get Another Round of Letters "The letters issued notice of intent to file liens if MacAllister didn't receive timely payment of about $1.02 million it...more

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