Archives for 2017
Trump to set stage for more drilling off California coast
President Donald Trump will open the door to new oil and natural gas drilling in Pacific waters off the coast of California with a directive Friday that sets up a certain clash with environmentalists. Trump...
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Commentary: American energy independence should not depend on a foreign fleet
By Capt. John Rockwell As a recently re-employed mariner, I am proud to be in a position to serve my nation and support our pathway to energy independence. Recent actions by the U.S. Customs and...
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Railroad Commission rejects ranchers’ appeal to reconsider Hilcorp enhanced oil recovery project
The Railroad Commission of Texas, the state’s oil and gas regulator, rejected on Tuesday an appeal from a Gulf Coast water conservation district to block several injection wells, which local cattle ranchers fear will pollute...
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Golden Pass LNG cleared to export
The Golden Pass LNG terminal on the Texas Gulf Coast was cleared by the Department of Energy Tuesday to begin exporting up to 2.21 billion cubic feet of gas per day. Located outside Sabine Pass, the...
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Solar farm funded by city starts generating power
A West Texas solar farm financed in part by the city of Houston started generating power last week and has secured Houston’s position as the largest municipal purchaser of renewable energy in the country. French energy...
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