POLITICO Energy

Catherine Boudreau explains the challenges in keeping America’s environmental gains once the economy is in full swing again after the pandemic. Plus, Texas regulators turn down a plan to cut oil production. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big financial institutions are declining to finance some projects in the oil industry due to environmental reasons. Now, with plummeting oil prices, POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna explains why Republicans want to force these banks back off their promise to shun Arctic development. Plus, the president sets restrictions to protect the power grid from foreign interference. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Changes to one of the Federal Reserve’s lending programs now allow for some oil companies to get financial relief. POLITICO’s Victoria Guida and Zack Colman explain these changes and how they could help keep the industry afloat. Plus, Ben Lefebvre analyzes the impact of the collapse in the oil industry across the world. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Countries across the world are injecting unprecedented amounts of money to rescue their economies from the coronavirus pandemic. But POLITICO’s Ryan Heath, Maura Forrest, and Zack Colman report that not all leaders are taking the opportunity to also make their future more eco-friendly. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

POLITICO Magazine’s Michael Grunwald makes the case for why we should consider individual action a central part of combating climate change. Plus, the EPA looks at permanently easing tracking of emissions for power plants as part of its response to the coronavirus pandemic. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For years, many landowners have complained that the Commission’s use of “tolling orders” keeps their complaints from receiving due process, and yesterday, a judge qualify the agency’s procedure as “Kafkaesque.” POLITICO’s Gavin Bade explains what these orders are, and how this court ruling could reshape FERC. Plus, the EPA is taken to court over its new water rule. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Trudeau’s second term began with a test to his commitment to climate change and the country’s relationship with First Nations. But in a matter of days, the global pandemic and the collapse of the oil market challenged the Prime minister to walk the line between protecting the environment and the country’s thousands of oil and gas jobs. Plus, the administration keeps digging to find the right way to help the American oil industry. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special episode of POLITICO Energy, our producer Carlos Prieto looks into America’s nuclear power, and where the country’s dangerous nuclear waste goes. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While oil and natural gas workers all across the country are lining up for unemployment, Democrats face a critical question: Should they jump to their help, or seize the moment and push for aggressive environmental transformation? POLITICO’s Zack Colman and Anthony Adragna explore the question. Plus, an exclusive talk with former State Secretary John Kerry. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Tuesday, the president tweeted he would not let the oil and gas industry die. But POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre says there’s no easy way to help the sector. Plus, Earth Day’s 50th birthday will look different from the previous ones. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 20th was the worst day for oil prices ever: by the end of the day, you could make a dime by making a purchase. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre explains how such a thing could happen. Plus, the Supreme Court rules to keep the Superfund program alive. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s been ten years since the massive oil rig exploded in the gulf coast, killing 11 people and releasing millions of gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico. But, has the U.S. taken any steps to avoid it from happening again? Plus, Zack Colman reports that some oil producers could miss out on federal financial help. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For years, EPA analysts have cast a wide net to evaluate the benefits of potential regulations. But when the agency rewrote the Mercury and Air Toxic Standards on Thursday, POLITICO’s Alex reported that it was also taking a narrower approach to future cost-benefit analyses. Plus, FERC holds its position on keeping renewable and nuclear energies out of the country’s largest capacity market. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some jobs can be done from home. Others, like refueling a nuclear power plant, can’t. And some small towns that house these energy facilities are having to make a tough choice: to risk spreading the virus, or to shut down the plant, potentially during months of high energy demand. POLITICO’s Eric Wolff explains the tension. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Tuesday, EPA administrator Andrew Wheeler decided not to lower the standard for air pollution, despite the outcry of the scientific community. POLITICO’s Alex Guillen has some details on how this decision could impact public health. Plus, Texas discusses curbing oil production to bump prices across the world. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump has been critical of OPEC for decades, but now he’s being credited with helping push the oil cartel and Russia to cut oil production – a move that’s likely to lift gasoline prices. That’s a risky position to be defending going into an election. POLITICO’s Zack Colman explains why. Plus, EPA prepares to keep an air pollution standard to its 2013 level. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s an experiment researchers would have never imagined: What does the U.S. look like with dramatically less pollution? POLITICO’s Zack Colman has been following how the coronavirus pandemic is transforming climate change research. Plus, OPEC+ finally finds a deal. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deal’s on, deal’s off, deal’s back on… on a wild Thursday meeting, Russia and Saudi Arabia worked overtime to persuade members of the OPEC+ over cutting oil production. But by the end of the day, there was still no agreement. POLITICO’s Matt Daily and Ben Lefebvre followed the twists and turns closely. Plus, EPA loosens the limits on coal burning. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you think your video conference is important, just wait later today, when the world’s largest oil producers connect to discuss cutting oil production. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre and Zack Colman have intel on what the US expects to hear from that meeting. Also, what Bernie’s candidacy meant and could still mean for the energy world in the presidential campaign. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

POLITICO’s Gavin Bade talked with FERC’s chairman Neil Chatterjee. The agency has been ramping up its efforts to ensure power reliability during the pandemic. Plus, America’s energy independence may not last much longer. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A bipartisan push to phase out HFCs, a super greenhouse gas, killed the energy package last month. Now, a bill to achieve just that continues to struggle to make it out of a Senate committee. POLITICO’s Eric Wolff explains why, despite bipartisan support, this package can’t make it out. Plus, the U.S. sets expectations for Thursday’s OPEC+ meeting. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After talking with American oil producers, Russia’s Vladimir Putin, and the leader of Saudi Arabia, the president appeared defiant on Saturday, saying he would consider imposing tariffs on oil imports if the U.S. isn’t treated fairly. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a Thursday morning tweet, the president announced a potential drop in oil prices, but the world’s oil leaders were quick to correct him. Plus, the EPA extends the time for comments on its controversial transparency rule. And, why you should not put a call with the federal government on hold. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite still being 7 months away, the United Nations announced it would delay its yearly summit on climate change, fearing a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. Plus, the Interior Department shuts down the Grand Canyon while the disease continues to spread across the country. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The agency’s new rule is finally out, and POLITICO’s Zack Colman and Alex Guillen report it is expected to increase pollution and more premature deaths. Plus, Democrats are asking the Interior Department to close national parks during the coronavirus pandemic. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Trump administration is ready to finish undoing one of Obama’s legacy environmental plans, but POLITICO’s Zack Colman explains why not everyone in the auto industry is thrilled about it. Plus, Trump dials Russia to talk about the oil market. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

POLITICO’s Transportation reporter Sam Mintz is following what Congress is considering for the next stimulus package, which could include money for energy infrastructure. And, Trump’s rollback on fracking is held up by a federal court. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre explains why the Trump administration’s strategy to end the oil price war is unlikely to work. Plus, the EPA allows big polluters to delay regulatory compliances as they deal with the coronavirus pandemic. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down how rising temperatures are making an opening for more diseases to spread across the US. Plus, Eric Wolff explains why environmental regulations failed to make the stimulus package. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

POLITICO’s Gavin Bade and Anthony Adragna break down some of the environmental issues that are delaying a new stimulus package. Plus, the small oil refiners appeal a ruling on biofuel exemptions without support from the EPA. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre discusses how American oil executives are growing frustrated with the administration’s lack of action on the international front to try to calm the price war that is setting oil prices in the low 20s. Plus, partisan disagreement on environmental provisions stalls more federal response against the economic crisis produced by the coronavirus pandemic. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From her apartment in Brussels, POLITICO Europe’s Kalina Oroschakoff joins us to discuss how the virus has fundamentally changed life across Europe, and is testing the continent’s political leaders’ pledges on climate policies. Plus, the virus strikes the Senate and a package to combat the pandemic. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the middle of a public health crisis, the agency continues to work hard on registering controversial deregulations. And POLITICO’s Annie Snider reports that environmentalists and public health experts worry the agency is escaping public scrutiny. Plus, Zack Colman talks how environmentalists want to embed climate policy on the stimulus packages making their way through Congress. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

POLITICO’s Zack Colman is looking at how climate activists, one of the most outgoing activism groups, is having to adapt to adapt through the web. Plus, POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre reports on how oil producers are reacting to dipping oil prices. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, Eric Wolff and Zack Colman discuss whether the President’s pledge to restock the Strategic Petroleum Reserve would help the struggling oil sector. Plus, Democrats want to include climate change policy in the emergency stimulus package. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, Zack Colman, and Eric Wolff discuss how the drop in oil prices could hurt the President’s re-election bid. Plus, senators reach out to Saudi Arabia to try to bump up oil prices Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

POLITICO’s Eric Wolff discusses how the spat between oil refiners and biofuel producers is coming back. Plus, New Jersey’s Energy Samantha Maldonado is following a local dispute over how liquified natural gas will be taken to their backyard. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The spread of the virus has hurt sports, travel, and schools, but is it hurting the energy industry? We check in with POLITICO’s Gavin Bade and Matt Daily. Plus, FERC finally gets a new chairman. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The possibility of a bailout to oil producers has POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, Zack Colman, and Anthony Adragna running around Congress to gauge whether it could happen. Plus, the House picks up the pace on phasing down HFCs. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

POLITICO’s Gavin Bade discusses the progressive presidential hopeful’s plan to phase out nuclear power. Plus, Sen. Lisa Murkowski blasts her colleagues over the controversial proposed amendment to her energy package. For briefings on coronavirus and the latest politics from the Hill, check out our new podcast POLITICO Dispatch. Subscribe here: https://apple.co/2TGi2dV Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna and Ben Lefebvre explain why oil prices crashed on Monday, and whether they’ve hit rock bottom. Plus, the amendment that could kill the Senate energy package. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

POLITICO’s Zack Colman goes through the tricky fine print in ‘environmentally-conscious’ investing. Plus, senators agree on voting on an amendment to the energy package. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna has details on a package that would secure funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Plus, EPA trims down its science diet even more. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

POLITICO’s Eric Wolff takes a look at Gov. Jay Inslee’s short-lived presidential run, and how it paved the way for an aggressive climate plan across the entire Democratic field. Plus, permanent funding may be streaming in for the Land and Water Conservation fund. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna and Ben Lefebvre are following a Democratic primary in Texas that will test the political power of the Green New Deal. Plus, James Danly’s FERC nomination gets a re-do in the Senate. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna sat down with Sen. Lisa Murkowski to discuss the much-anticipated energy package, arctic drilling, and her time on the Energy Committee. Plus, organizers pull the plug on one of the world’s largest energy conferences amid coronavirus fears.Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna has more details on two different bills that will be discussed in the House Natural Resources Committee that take completely different approaches on climate change. Plus, the Interior Department finally gets a new deputy Secretary. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices