United States: Oil, Gas & Electricity

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and U.S. Department of the Interior's Marine Minerals Administration have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to clarify their respective jurisdictions over civilian nuclear energy projects on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS).

On July 21, the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) held a public workshop to provide updates on the implementation of SB 253, the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act, which requires U.S.-based entities doing business in California with more than $1 billion in annual revenue to disclose their Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions. During the workshop, CARB introduced a revised reporting deadline, a phased-in approach to Scope 3 reporting, changes to the treatment of insurance companies, and proposed assurance requirements that would apply from 2027 and beyond.

A federal appeals court has affirmed the dismissal of class actions seeking over $450 million in damages from natural gas companies following Winter Storm Uri's price surge in February 2021. The Tenth Circuit's unanimous decision centered on whether federal jurisdiction over wholesale natural gas markets preempts state consumer protection claims when retail customers challenge the prices their distributors paid to wholesale suppliers. The ruling clarifies the boundaries between federal and state authority i

Alsym Energy CEO Mukesh Chatter discusses the company's innovative sodium-ion battery technology designed to revolutionize energy storage through enhanced safety, cost-effectiveness, and supply chain independence. The conversation explores how physics-informed AI accelerates battery development, the critical role of non-flammable storage in AI data centers and grid infrastructure, and the strategic advantages of building a fully domestic battery supply chain using abundant materials like sodium and iron.

As AI and cloud computing drive unprecedented demand for data centers, power consumption is outpacing energy availability, creating critical infrastructure challenges. Jones Day partners explore the complex legal and business issues surrounding power procurement, infrastructure development, and risk allocation in this rapidly evolving industry. The discussion examines where solutions may emerge as data centers compete for limited energy resources.

On July 1, 2026, New Mexico’s Oil Conservation Commission (OCC) approved a package of rule amendments to address inactive, low-producing, and orphaned wells, strengthen operator financial assurance requirements...

On June 29, 2026, the Supreme Court granted a petition for certiorari in Leonard Hoffmann v. WBI Energy Transmission, Inc. (Hoffmann), which presents the question whether section 7 of the Natural Gas Act...

The Department of Justice has signaled its intent to prosecute algorithmic pricing collusion with the same rigor as traditional cartels, creating immediate compliance risks for energy companies using AI-driven trading and bidding systems. With enhanced investigative tools, a new whistleblower rewards program, and updated compliance evaluation criteria, the enforcement landscape has fundamentally shifted for companies operating in concentrated wholesale power markets. How should energy sector participants au

K&L Gates continues to formulate strategies for reducing legal risk in the supply of liquefied natural gas as well as in the supply of gas, oil products, green fuels and other commodities.