September 20, 2026 to September 26, 2026

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📋 In This Week's Newsletter

• 🇺🇸 Federal Government News
• 📚 What We're Reading This Week

Federal Government News

G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial Yields Four Consensus Outcomes in Houston

The G20 Energy Ministers concluded the Energy Abundance Ministerial on September 16, 2026, in Houston, where four consensus outcomes were announced: expanding energy access, improving permitting and regulatory efficiency, enhancing water resilience, and securing critical mineral supply chains. Agreements included the promotion of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for global energy access, streamlined permitting, the Water Reuse Initiative, and collaboration on critical minerals. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum referenced plans to diversify supply chains, while Secretary of Energy Chris Wright referenced the importance of affordable and reliable energy. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the repeal of Biden-era greenhouse gas requirements for power plants, estimating $310 billion in savings for energy providers. The event attracted representatives from 20 nations and industry unions.

Sources: www.whitehouse.gov

FERC Releases Draft EIS for Corpus Christi Liquefaction Stage 4 and CCPL Expansion Projects

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has published a draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Corpus Christi Liquefaction Stage 4 Project and CCPL Expansion Project in Texas. The project involves the expansion of the LNG terminal, construction of a 25.8-mile natural gas pipeline, compressor stations, and metering facilities by Corpus Christi Liquefaction LLC and Cheniere Corpus Christi Pipeline, L.P. The draft EIS finds that most impacts can be mitigated to less-than-significant levels, though some visual effects from flaring are identified as moderate and long-term. FERC will accept public comments through November 9, 2026, with a public session scheduled for October 6, 2026, in Portland, Texas. Cooperating agencies, including the Army Corps of Engineers, also contributed to the review process.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

Kinder Morgan Louisiana Pipeline Texas Access Project Receives FERC Environmental Assessment

FERC has made available an Environmental Assessment for Kinder Morgan Louisiana Pipeline LLC’s Texas Access Project. The project proposes a 3.05-mile extension of 48-inch pipeline and associated connections in Jefferson County, Texas, and Louisiana’s Cameron and Calcasieu parishes, as well as new pig launcher and receiver facilities. The EA, issued under Docket No. CP26-136-000, concludes that the project would not significantly affect human environmental quality. Public comments on the assessment are due by October 19, 2026, via FERC’s online system or mail.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

BSEE Seeks Public Input on Information Collection for OCS Decommissioning Activities

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has announced a public comment period regarding its information collection for decommissioning activities on the Outer Continental Shelf under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The collection covers well abandonment, platform removal, and related reporting, with an estimated burden of almost 20,000 hours and $745,142 in non-hour costs. Approximately 555 federal OCS operators and rights-of-way holders are expected to respond. The comment deadline is October 22, 2026.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

US Files and Notices: Natural Gas Pipeline Expansion Projects Open for Comment

Several significant pipeline and gas storage expansion proposals advanced this week before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Notices of public scoping periods were issued for the North Extension Project (Illinois and Wisconsin), Tres Palacios Smith Cavern Expansion (Texas), Yuma Pipeline Project (Arizona), and the Leidy Access Expansion Project (Pennsylvania). Each involves opportunities for stakeholders to comment electronically or at public meetings, with deadlines in October. Proposed works range from compressor station additions to large-scale new lateral builds, expanded storage, and export capabilities. Regulatory steps include environmental assessments and applications under the Natural Gas Act, with related state water quality certifications required in some cases.

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What We're Reading This Week

• Exclusive | Behind the Oil-and-Gas Industry’s Blitz to Try to Defeat a Diesel Export Ban: Industry lobbying efforts intensify as US officials consider restrictions on diesel fuel exports.
• US energy secretary seeks refiners' help amid narrow options to curb diesel price: The US Energy Secretary engages with refiners in response to persistent high diesel prices.
• COMMENTARY: Trump's diesel export dilemma — Good politics, bad economics: Analysis reviews political and economic considerations of a potential US diesel export ban.
• LNG buyers and sellers seek greater supply diversity amid Iran war: LNG market participants explore new sources amidst ongoing geopolitical conflict in Iran.
• Brazil's Petrobras may include Colombia gas project in 2027-2031 plan, exec says: Petrobras considers involvement in Colombia’s offshore gas development in upcoming planning cycle.
• TotalEnergies, AMNI take final investment on Ima gas field offshore Nigeria: TotalEnergies and AMNI approve final investment for Nigerian offshore natural gas field.
• Saudi Arabia restarts East-West oil pipeline, sources say: Saudi exports resume as the East-West pipeline returns to operation, according to sources.
• Saudi oil export strategy hits new hurdle as Red Sea insurance costs soar: Surging Red Sea insurance costs impact Saudi oil export logistics.

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