The U.S. Department of Energy said on Wednesday that it has extended a permit for exports of liquefied natural gas from a Golden Pass LNG LLC project jointly owned by QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil being built in Texas. The approval will grant additional time to begin LNG exports to large markets in Asia and Europe from the...
American Energy Dominance Is Sparked in Louisiana
The recent change in administration in Washington has sparked a renewed sense of optimism here in Louisiana. This transition presents an opportunity to realign priorities that have, in some cases, promoted false narratives of clean air and water above the fundamental needs of human communities. We’ve seen the consequences of such misguided policies in California,...
Supreme Court hears dispute over nuclear waste storage in Texas
The Supreme Court on Wednesday wades into the decadeslong debate about where to put nuclear waste by hearing a dispute over the federal government’s decision to approve a storage facility in Texas. The nine justices will weigh whether the Nuclear Regulatory Commission correctly allowed a company called Interim Storage Partners to store spent nuclear fuel in Andrews County, Texas, for...
Farmers Watch As Next-Generation Biofuels Chase Market Growth In 2025
Optimism remains high that growth in the biofuels industry will continue under the new Trump administration. In late February, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced year-round E15 sales in eight Midwest states. “Today’s decision underscores EPA’s commitment to consumer access to E15 while ensuring a smooth transition for fuel suppliers and refiners,” said EPA Administrator Zeldin...
Geothermal Is the Future of American Energy Dominance
Geothermal energy presents a unique opportunity for renewed American leadership with a resource that is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year regardless of weather. This relatively untapped source of power uses energy stored in the earth to generate electricity or provide heat. It is inherently resilient and reliable, strengthens the grid, reduces...
Don’t Let This Be America’s ‘Germany Moment’ on Energy
The attempt to force an economically foolish energy transition onto its people turned Germany from global envy into a cautionary tale. The U.S. must heed the warning—if Congress and the administration fail to fix America’s broken regulatory process, America’s energy dominance and economic prowess could suffer a similar fate, with similar political consequences.
How LNG Exports Will Define U.S. Energy Policy Under Trump 2.0
President Donald Trump’s guarantee to supply liquefied natural gas to Europe furthers his broader push for U.S. “energy dominance,” marking a stark reversal of the Biden Administration’s pause on the approval of new LNG export infrastructure permits. While Trump’s approach to energy policy correctly identifies LNG as a growth driver and an essential geopolitical lever, expanding LNG exports risks impacting domestic...
Strengthening Conservation Through the Increased TSP Access Act
Today, most farmers advocate for strengthening NRCS (Natural Resource Conservation Service) voluntary conservation programs, recognizing the importance of environmental stewardship.The good news is that strengthening these programs doesn’t have to come from monetary investments alone.
Low-Energy Fridays: Should independent regulators be subject to the White House?
President Donald J. Trump recently issued a new executive order (EO) that will require “independent agencies” to submit their rulemaking to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. Interestingly (but unsurprisingly), this led to a deluge of news articles and quotes from opponents of the administration decrying the move as a power grab and part of an anti-regulatory agenda....
House votes to overturn rule implementing methane fee
The House on Wednesday voted to overturn a Biden-era rule implementing a program that charges oil and gas companies for excess methane emissions. The vote was 220-206-1. Democratic Reps. Henry Cuellar (Texas), Jared Golden (Maine), Vicente Gonzalez (Texas), Adam Gray (Calif.), Kristen McDonald Rivet (Mich.) and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Wash.) voted with nearly every Republican in favor of the measure. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (Pa.) was...









