Natural gas exports bill gets feds’ attention
Legislation to accelerate natural gas exports could win the Obama administration’s endorsement — with some changes. More »
Feds declare Gunnison Sage-Grouse ‘threatened’
The Obama administration on Wednesday formally declared the Gunnison Sage-Grouse a “threatened” species, in effect ruling that years of efforts to protect the showy bird and its Colorado habitat weren’t good enough to ensure its long-term survival. More »
Feds to beef up oil & gas data amid drilling surge
The federal government will soon begin collecting more information about the amount of oil and gas pouring out of wells across the United States, with the data likely to drive policy debates in the nation’s capital. More »
In final hours, Coloradans work to avert ‘threatened’ ruling on bird
State and local officials are pleading with the Fish and Wildlife Service to decide an Endangered Species Act listing is “not warranted” for the bird, ahead of a court-mandated Nov. 12 deadline. More »
Republicans urged to reject wind tax credit in lame duck
Fiscal conservatives want Republican leaders to hold firm against proposals to extend a wind energy tax credit this year. More »
Hoeven: Obama should approve Keystone XL
Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., the lead sponsor of legislation that would authorize the Keystone XL pipeline, says President Barack Obama can extend an olive branch to the Republican-controlled Senate next year by signing the bill.
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GOP takeover of Senate puts crude export fan in key role
Crude export advocate Lisa Murkowski is set to take over the Senate energy committee. More »
Republicans won big by embracing energy, industry group says
Wins on Election Day gave Republicans more power to advance industry priorities such as Keystone XL and expanded opportunities for oil and gas drilling. More »
Republicans have votes to force Keystone XL approval
Republicans now have the votes they need in the House and the Senate to force President Barack Obama’s hand on the Keystone XL pipeline. More »
BHP Billiton to export condensate overseas
BHP Billiton is preparing to export a processed, ultra-light oil overseas without the government’s explicit authorization — a move likely to be mimicked by other energy companies eager to sell crude to foreign buyers. More »
Key election day races to watch over energy issues
Energy issues loom large in some election day contests. More »
Feds up Arctic oil estimates to satisfy court
The Obama administration is quadrupling its estimate of how much crude could be harvested from Arctic drilling leases it sold oil companies six years ago. Regulators also think there is a 75 percent chance of at least one large spill occurring in the area. More »
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