POLITICO Energy

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 righ...

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...

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 r...

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...

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 produ...

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 pr...

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...

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 exec...

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 produc...

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 Politic...

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...

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. I...

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 Energ...

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 dep...

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....

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 Politi...

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 a...

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 departme...

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...

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 produce...

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 Poli...

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...

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 departm...

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...

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 P...