Ørsted and the states of Rhode Island and Connecticut sued the Trump administration on Thursday, alleging its decision to block construction of the nearly finished Revolution Wind project is illegal.
[Read more…] about Ørsted sues Trump administration over project haltTrump’s climate withdrawal creates rare discord with Big Oil
Politics – USA
According to Reuters, U.S. oil and gas producers are thrilled that President Donald Trump wants to encourage domestic energy development but say his decision to withdraw the United States from international climate cooperation will not help their investment plans in the global transition to cleaner energy.
[Read more…] about Trump’s climate withdrawal creates rare discord with Big OilMassachusetts delays offshore wind contracts
Wind Energy – Delay
Massachusetts delayed finalizing contracts for a pair of offshore wind projects last week, adding to the uncertainty facing the industry as President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House.
[Read more…] about Massachusetts delays offshore wind contractsDoug Burgum emphasizes energy production for US security
General – US Politics
Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Interior Department, Doug Burgum, said on Thursday he will vigorously pursue the president-elect’s goals of maximizing energy production from U.S. public lands and waters, calling it key to national security.
[Read more…] about Doug Burgum emphasizes energy production for US securityTrump calls for North Sea to be reopened and wind turbines removed
General – Politics
Donald Trump wants the North Sea to be reopened for oil exploration and wind turbines removed.
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