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Exclusive: Mitsubishi Power Plans Hydrogen for the Long Haul

Mitsubishi Power is looking at a "realistic timeline" as the company scales projects centered around the "versatile molecule," Kai Guo, the vice president of hydrogen infrastructure development for Mitsubishi Power, told Hart Energy's Jordan Blum at CERAWeek by S&P Global. 

US Orders Most Companies to Wind Down Operations in Venezuela by May

The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control issued a new license related to Venezuela that gives companies until the end of May to wind down operations following a lack of progress on national elections.

PGS, TGS Merger Clears Norwegian Authorities, UK Still Reviewing

Energy data companies PGS and TGS said their merger has received approval by Norwegian authorities and remains under review by the U.K. Competition Market Authority.

Scathing Court Ruling Hits Energy Transfer’s Louisiana Legal Disputes

A recent Energy Transfer filing with FERC may signal a change in strategy, an analyst says.

EU Expected to Sue Germany Over Gas Tariff, Sources Say

The German tariff is a legacy of the European energy crisis that peaked in 2022 after Moscow slashed gas flows to Europe and an undersea explosion shut down the Nord Stream pipeline.

Pemex to Remain Fiscally Challenged for Mexico’s Next President

S&P Global Ratings said Pemex will remain a fiscal challenge for the country’s next president, adding that continued cautious macroeconomic management was key in its ratings on both Mexico and Pemex.

US Could Release More SPR Oil to Keep Gas Prices Low, Senior White House Adviser Says

White House senior adviser John Podesta stopped short of saying there would be a release from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve any time soon at an industry conference on April 16.

Yellen Expects Further Sanctions on Iran, Oil Exports Possible Target

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen intends to hit Iran with new sanctions in coming days due to its unprecedented attack on Israel.

US Says it Will Not Renew Easing of Venezuela Oil Sanctions Unless Progress Made on Elections

The Biden administration holds out little hope that Maduro will make enough concessions before the April 18 deadline to satisfy U.S. demands.

New BOEM Regulations Raise Industry Decommissioning Obligations by $6.9B

Under new regulations, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management estimates the oil and gas industry will be required to provide an additional $6.9 billion in new financial assurances to cover industry decommissioning costs.