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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Shipping

Biden’s LNG Pause Has Asian Fuel Buyers Hunting for Other Options

(Bloomberg) — Asian liquefied natural gas buyers have begun looking for alternatives to offset potential delays to US projects hit by a moratorium on new

January 30, 2024
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Saturday, January 13, 2024
News

Biden Asks Iran To Stop Helping Houthis Attack Ships

By Steve Holland – President Joe Biden said on Saturday the United States had delivered a private message to Iran about Iran-backed Houthis

January 13, 2024
Total Views: 1777

Thursday, December 28, 2023
US Navy ship in a convoy with a LNG tanker
Navy

Key US Navy Allies Abandon Red Sea Operation After White House Blunders

By Phil Stewart, David Latona, Angelo Amante and Jonathan Saul (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden hoped to present a firm international response to

December 28, 2023
Total Views: 16382

Thursday, November 2, 2023
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Offshore

Biden Climate Goal Within Reach Despite Offshore Wind Setbacks

By Leslie Kaufman (Bloomberg) — The cancellation this week of two major wind projects off the coast of New Jersey effectively sinks President Joe

November 2, 2023
Total Views: 1219

Adm. Lisa Franchetti, Vice Chief of Naval Operations, addresses Sailors questions at an all hands call during a scheduled visit to Naval Station Mayport, Oct. 11, 2023. U.S. Navy Photo
Defense

Admiral Lisa Franchetti Confirmed to Navy’s Top Ranking Position

The Senate confirmed Adm. Lisa Franchetti as the 33rd Chief of Naval Operations, the Navy’s high ranking position, on Thursday. This historic appointment

November 2, 2023
Total Views: 2971

Friday, October 13, 2023
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during his visit in Philly Shipyard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., July 20, 2023. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
Energy

Biden Awards $7 Billion for Hydrogen Hubs in 16 States

By Valerie Volcovici and Jarrett Renshaw Oct 13 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden will announce in Philadelphia on Friday the recipients of $7

October 13, 2023
Total Views: 1338

Friday, September 15, 2023
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden holds up a wind turbine size comparison chart while attending a meeting with governors, labor leaders, and private companies launching the Federal-State Offshore Wind Implementation Partnership, at the White House in Washington, U.S., June 23, 2022. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
Offshore

Biden’s Offshore Wind Target Slipping out of Reach as Projects Struggle

Sept 15 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden’s goal to deploy 30,000 megawatts of offshore wind along U.S. coastlines this decade to fight climate change

September 15, 2023
Total Views: 1426

Thursday, August 24, 2023
Biden Trims Gulf Oil Lease Area to Protect Rare Whale Habitat
Environment

Biden Trims Gulf Oil Lease Area to Protect Rare Whale Habitat

(Bloomberg) — The Biden administration plans to auction 67 million acres in the Gulf of Mexico for oil and gas development in a lease sale next

August 24, 2023
Total Views: 1890

Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Fire boat response crews battle the blazing remnants of the off shore oil rig Deepwater Horizon April 21, 2021. U.S. Coast Guard Photo
Offshore

Biden Administration Tightens Obama-Era Offshore Drilling Safety Rules Relaxed by Trump

The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced new measures to enhance worker safety and ensure offshore oil and gas operations in federal waters are

August 22, 2023
Total Views: 1878

Sunday, August 20, 2023
Gasoline tanker at terminal. Photo Shutterstock
Shipping

Iranian Tanker Seized By US Begins Unloading

HOUSTON, Aug 20 (Reuters) – A cargo of Iranian crude oil that was seized by the United States was unloading on Sunday after waiting

August 20, 2023
Total Views: 12479

Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Stock photo shows an oil tanker at a terminal
Shipping

Lawmakers Urge Biden to Resolve Offloading Delay of Seized Iran Oil Tanker

WASHINGTON, Aug 16 (Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers from both political parties have urged President Joe Biden and members of his administration to

August 16, 2023
Total Views: 1081

Friday, July 21, 2023
Biden Nominates Admiral Lisa Franchetti to Lead US Navy
Defense

Biden Nominates Admiral Lisa Franchetti to Lead US Navy

By Phil Stewart and Steve Holland WASHINGTON, July 21 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden on Friday nominated Admiral Lisa Franchetti to lead

July 21, 2023
Total Views: 6565

Wednesday, May 24, 2023
U.S. President Joe Biden walks after speaking during a visit to the Port of Los Angeles, during the Ninth Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 10, 2022. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Environment

Biden Taps Energy Department to Find Climate-Friendly Alternatives for Jet and Shipping Fuels

(Bloomberg) — The Biden administration is marshaling the power of the Energy Department to find low-carbon alternatives to petroleum-based

May 24, 2023
Total Views: 1231

Thursday, November 17, 2022
Offshore

BOEM Identifies 1.7 Million Acres Off Central Atlantic for Potential Offshore Wind Development

The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has identified approximately 1.7 million acres offshore the U.S. central

November 17, 2022
Total Views: 1298

Thursday, October 20, 2022
Offshore

Biden Administration Announces Next Steps for Offshore Oil and Gas Lease Sales

The Biden Administration has announced the next steps towards holding two offshore oil and gas lease sales—one in the Gulf of Mexico and one in Cook Inlet,

October 20, 2022
Total Views: 1978

Thursday, September 15, 2022
Shipping

Biden Brokers Tentative Deal Averting Nationwide Rail Strike

By Trevor Hunnicutt, David Shepardson and Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Sept 15 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden’s administration secured a

September 15, 2022
Total Views: 1107

Friday, August 5, 2022
Shipping

U.S. Allocates $172 Million to Improve Ferry Services

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration has announced more than $172 million in funding to help improve ferry services in 35

August 5, 2022
Total Views: 1314

Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Shipping

Biden Administration Announces $300 Million in Ferry Grants

The Biden Administration is continuing funding to improve the nation’s maritime networks and infrastructure, with the Department of

July 12, 2022
Total Views: 1486

Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Headed to President Biden’s Desk After Passing House
Shipping

Ocean Shipping Reform Act Headed to President Biden’s Desk After Passing House

The U.S. House of Representatives has voted 369 to 42 to pass the Senate’s version of the bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act, designed to give the

June 14, 2022
Total Views: 3088

Friday, June 10, 2022
Ports

President Biden Calls Out Foreign Shipping Companies During Port of Los Angeles Visit

President Biden visited the Port of Los Angeles on Friday where he discussed supply chain challenges and progress and addressed the issue of rising inflation,

June 10, 2022
Total Views: 3504
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