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Oil and the Economy
U.S. Hosts Climate Summit as Global Emissions Spike
The U.S. is hosting 40 countries this week for an international climate summit, where new climate targets – aimed at restoring U.S. credibility in international climate negotiations – are likely to be announced by the White House. Read More

Oil and the Economy
Congress Eyes Major Program to Clean Up Old Oil and Gas Wells
Plans to clean up abandoned and orphaned oil and gas wells are gaining momentum in Washington. Read More

Autonomous Vehicles
This Week In AVs: Domino's, Nuro Team Up To Deliver Pizzas; Cruise Expands To Dubai; And More
SAFE’s weekly roundup of the top news in autonomous vehicle innovation and deployment. Read More

Oil and the Economy
Biden Takes No Action on Dakota Access. The Story is Not Over.
The administration declined to make a decision on the Dakota Access pipeline in an appearance in federal court on April 9, but the court could instead take action. Read More

Oil and the Economy
U.S. Shale Steps Up Drilling, But Production Rebound Uncertain
Drilling returns to the shale patch as oil prices rise, but it remains to be seen if this activity will result in production. Read More

Oil and the Economy
Flaring in Permian Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels Even as Pressure for Action Mounts
U.S. oil production remains far below pre-pandemic levels, but methane emissions from the Permian basin are back at pre-Covid highs. Read More

Energy Innovation
Q1 EV Sales Signpost Electrification Acceleration
A strong Q1 after a surprising 2020 suggests vehicle electrification in the United States is on the rise. More must be done to ensure rising EV sales lift U.S. energy security with them. Read More

Petropolitics
Iran’s Oil and the Nuclear Deal: What a Breakthrough Means for the Market
Removing Iranian oil sanctions could have a profound impact on the global energy market. Read More

Energy Innovation
Financial Regulators Step Up Oversight of Climate Risk
Recent SEC opposition to oil and gas company sahreholder requests could be the start of a new era of climate regulation by federal financial regulators. Read More

Energy Innovation
Fossil Fuel Investments Badly Trailed Renewables Over Past Decade
The gap between renewable and fossil fuel investments is closing, as the post-Paris Agreement performance of those fossil fuel investments falters. Read More

Petropolitics
Decarbonization Poses a “Political Risk Nightmare” for Oil-Dependent Countries
Oil-producing countries face severe financial and political risk as the world transitions away from oil. Read More

Autonomous Vehicles
This Week In AVs: Luminar Partners With SAIC To Build AVs; TuSimple Files For IPO; And More
SAFE’s weekly roundup of the top news in autonomous vehicle innovation and deployment. Read More

Energy Innovation
$3 Trillion Infrastructure Bill to be a Major Climate Push
After passing the $1.9 trillion Covid-19 rescue package, the Biden administration appears ready to go big again with its infrastructure legislation. Read More

Autonomous Vehicles
Leveraging Data To Pivot From Mobility Innovation To Transportation Transformations
As optimism on new transportation technologies enters a trough of disillusionment, Evangelos Simoudis reminds us in his new book that transportation transition is a multidecadal project. Read More

Energy Innovation
Biden’s Ambitious EV Agenda Meets Early Setbacks
The Biden administration has showed it intends for the U.S. to lead the global EV transition. Now the hard work begins. Read More

Oil and the Economy
IEA: Gasoline Demand Peaked, But Not Crude Oil Demand
The accelerating EV transition and fuel efficiency improvements mean gasoline consumption may never return to pre-pandemic levels. Read More

Petropolitics
Nord Stream 2 Nearing Completion As U.S. Weighs Last Minute Options
The Biden administration does not appear willing to kill Nord Stream 2, prioritizing other transatlantic objectives. Read More

Energy Innovation
U.S. Offshore Wind Inches Forward After Biden Admin Gives Green Light to First Major Project
The Biden administration's endorsement of the Vineyard Wind project might jump start the American wind energy sector. Read More

Oil and the Economy
Will Higher Oil Prices Lead to a Return of Reckless Shale Growth?
As oil prices rise, the shale industry assures investors it has learned its lessons. Read More

Energy Innovation
The Distributed Grid: America’s Technology and National Security Imperative
Increasing electrification and extreme weather events heightens the importance of a distributed grid. Read More