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Energy Monitor (March 2, 2022) - Natural gas, its utilities and its delivery infrastructure will be essential for the US
Real Clear Energy (February 24, 2022) - Vladimir Putin’s inflammatory speech, in which he set out his aim to reconstitute
Associated Press (February 22, 2022) - The Biden administration is delaying decisions on new oil and gas drilling on federal
The Hill (February 21, 2022) - The Western Energy Alliance and IPAA have authored the following op-ed urging President Biden
The Hill (February 20, 2022) - The Biden administration will suspend or delay new federal oil and gas leasing following
Albuquerque Journal (February 17, 2022) -  A proposal to establish a clean fuel standard in New Mexico failed on a
Carlsbad Current Argus (January 27, 2022) - A plan for how the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) will offer about
Argus Media (January 26, 2022) - An offshore oil and gas lease sale that President Joe Biden's administration held last
Santa Fe New Mexican (Jan. 17, 2022) - The proposed Green Amendment that would make a clean and healthy environment
Santa Fe New Mexican (Jan. 14, 2022) - Amid concerns over the spread of COVID-19 and the thousands of new

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Energy Monitor (March 2, 2022) – Natural gas, its utilities and its delivery infrastructure will be essential for the US net-zero transition, announced the American Gas Association (AGA), a Washington, D.C.-based trade organisation, in February. It released a plan and analysis setting out why.

The report, titled Net-Zero Emissions Opportunities for Gas Utilities, suggests a nationwide strategy to leverage the benefits of gas technologies and distribution infrastructure.

Study: Natural Gas “Essential” to US Net-Zero Future

Real Clear Energy (February 24, 2022) – Vladimir Putin’s inflammatory speech, in which he set out his aim to reconstitute the Russian empire and blamed Lenin for its demise, and his decision to back this up with a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, signals the return of geopolitics. Until now, Western leaders have been saying that the biggest threat to the world is climate change.

Standing Up To Putin Means Ditching Net-Zero

Associated Press (February 22, 2022) – The Biden administration is delaying decisions on new oil and gas drilling on federal land and other energy-related actions after a federal court blocked the way officials were calculating the real-world costs of climate change.  The administration said in a legal filing that a Feb. 11 ruling by a Louisiana federal judge will affect dozens of rules by at least four federal agencies.

Biden Halts Oil, Gas Leases Amid Legal Fight On Climate Cost

The Hill (February 21, 2022) – The Western Energy Alliance and IPAA have authored the following op-ed urging President Biden to reopen the United State to domestic oil production.  Please read this refreshingly pragmatic letter.  IPANM echoes these sentiments.
“Last week, President Biden said he would “work like the devil” to bring down gasoline prices. Somehow, after more than half a year of watching him beg Russia and OPEC to increase their oil production while making it more difficult for American oil and natural gas producers, we’re skeptical….”

Working Like The Devil To Lower Energy Prices

The Hill (February 20, 2022) – The Biden administration will suspend or delay new federal oil and gas leasing following a court ruling against the process by which it calculates the social cost of climate change, the administration announced Saturday night.  On Feb. 11, Judge James Cain of the Western District of Louisiana, a Trump appointee, blocked the administration’s method of calculating the social costs associated with greenhouse gases, the primary driver of climate change.

Biden Administration To Delay Oil & Gas Leasing Amid Legal Appeal

Albuquerque Journal (February 17, 2022) –  A proposal to establish a clean fuel standard in New Mexico failed on a tie vote early Thursday as the House deadlocked 33-33 on the bill.  Ten Democrats — many from rural parts of the state — joined every Republican present to vote against the bill.

Rare Tie Vote Blocks Clean Fuel Legislation In House

Argus Media (January 26, 2022) – An offshore oil and gas lease sale that President Joe Biden’s administration held last year appears at risk of being invalidated or suspended, depending on how a court responds to a lawsuit by environmentalists.  That November 17th offshore lease sale drew $192mn in high bids from Chevron, ExxonMobil, BP and other companies that bid on 303 tracts in the US Gulf of Mexico.

US Court Weighs Tossing 2021 Offshore Lease Sale

Santa Fe New Mexican (Jan. 17, 2022) – The proposed Green Amendment that would make a clean and healthy environment a constitutional right for New Mexicans will be taken up in the legislative session with strong Democratic backing and virtually zero Republican support.

The partisan divide is no surprise to anyone familiar with the effort to make the state constitution a backstop for environmental protection.

Advocates say it would compel the state to enforce current laws and enable it to draw on constitutional authority when regulations don’t adequately cover specific threats to the environment or public health.

Opponents say it could lead to government overreach that would hurt the state’s industries — such as fossil fuel, agriculture, timber and mining — and the communities that depend on the jobs in those sectors.

Lawmakers to consider Green Amendment to New Mexico Constitution

 

Santa Fe New Mexican (Jan. 14, 2022) – Amid concerns over the spread of COVID-19 and the thousands of new cases being reported daily, the New Mexico House of Representatives will hold virtual committee meetings during the 30-day legislative session that begins Tuesday, House Speaker Brian Egolf said Thursday.

House floor sessions will be in person, though members who contract COVID-19 or are at high risk will have the option to participate remotely, he said.

“The public will have access to the building,” said Egolf, a Santa Fe Democrat, referring to the state Capitol.

Egolf said members of the public will be able to testify in the virtual committee meetings from inside the Roundhouse.

Session Committee Meetings To Go Virtual After Virus Spike

Note:  The Capitol Building (the Roundhouse) will be accessible for anyone who has proof of vaccination and has been boosted.  IPANM Executive Director Jim Winchester has full “triple” vaccination status, which will allow him to enter the Roundhouse.  While this access will not allow him into House committee hearing rooms, he will participate in hearings remotely.  More importantly, he be able meet with legislators as needed at the Roundhouse.