May 2023

Australia wins U.S. support for critical minerals industry

MELBOURNE, May 22 (Reuters) – Australia has won the backing of the United States for development of its critical minerals industry after the two countries reached an agreement to coordinate polices and investment to support the industry’s growth. Australia supplies around half of the world’s lithium as well as other minerals like rare earths used …

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Every game-changing project starts with an idea – Kent Consulting brings that idea to life

When problems are solved with technical ingenuity and risk-based solutions, profit flows faster. But every industry-defining move must be built on a strong foundation… consultancy which reaches beyond the obvious to deliver value across the entire asset lifecycle. From idea to implementation We assess, analyse, determine and develop solutions through a structured process – from …

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Commentary: New Biden Administration Power Plant Rules Could be a Boost to Carbon Capture, But Are the Regulators Ready? – Tim Tarpley

Analysis by Energy Workforce President Tim Tarpley Last week, the Biden Administration released a sweeping new emissions rule for power generation in the United States similar in many respects to the “Clean Power Plan” that was released during the Obama Administration but never fully implemented. The plan sets stringent new emissions requirements for coal and …

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Biden, McCarthy to Meet Monday as Staff Debt-Limit Talks Resume

Debt-limit negotiators resumed discussions in Washington ahead of a meeting on Monday between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, as time grows short to avert a US default. The Republican leader said he and the president had a “productive” call Sunday, shifting back to a more optimistic outlook on talks that have whipsawed …

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More Political Posturing – G7 Politicians Say Publicly Supported Gas Sector Investment can be “Temporarily” Appropriate

HIROSHIMA, Japan, May 19 (Reuters) – The Group of Seven rich nations believes that publicly supported investment in the gas sector can be temporarily appropriate while countries are accelerating the phasing-out of their dependency on Russia, a draft communique seen by Reuters showed. The language, if it remains in the final version of the communique …

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US drillers cut most oil rigs in a week since Sept. 2021, Baker Hughes says

May 19 (Reuters) – U.S. energy firms this week cut 11 oil rigs, the most in a week since September 2021, energy services firm Baker Hughes Co (BKR.O) said in its closely followed report on Friday. That follows last week’s cut of 17 natural gas rigs, which was the biggest drop since June 2020. The oil and gas rig …

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Beyond Energy is excited to announce their presence at the SPE Western Regional Meeting in Anchorage, come visit booth H19

We’re excited to announce our presence at the upcoming SPE Western Regional Meeting in Anchorage, at the Marriott Anchorage Downtown, from May 22-25, 2023. Join us at Booth H19 as we showcase our latest innovations and solutions in Managed Pressure Drilling. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with our team, learn about our cutting-edge technologies, …

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Judge Signals Hesitance to Shut Down Pipeline, Pleads with Wisconsin Tribe to Work With Oil Company

Associated Press A federal judge signaled Thursday he will not force an energy company to shut down an oil pipeline in northern Wisconsin, despite arguments from a Native American tribe that the line is at immediate risk of being exposed by erosion and rupturing on reservation land. The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa …

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G7 members should not compete against each other on renewables, von der Leyen says

 (Reuters) – The Group of Seven (G7) rich nations should work together to access technology and secure sources of critical minerals for a green transition, creating additional manufacturing capacity rather than competition, a top European diplomat said on Friday. The G7 is accelerating its push towards greener technologies after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine disrupted decades-long …

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