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By New Mexico Sun | Jan 24, 2025
New Mexico state Senator Mimi Stewart introduced the Clear Horizons Act, a comprehensive climate bill aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 23, 2025
The oil and gas industry has contributed over $279 million in taxes to New Mexico public schools in fiscal year 2024.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 22, 2025
The analysis by S&P Global Commodity Insights has highlighted a notable reduction in methane emissions from oil and gas operations in the Permian Basin.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 20, 2025
The New Mexico Supreme Court has upheld regulations allowing electric utility customers to purchase power from community solar projects.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 14, 2025
The New Mexico Oil and Gas Association (NMOGA) participated in the Dark for the Park Alliance's Recognition Celebration on January 9th.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 8, 2025
The University of New Mexico's Just Transition Grand Challenge recently hosted Dr. Noah Kaufman for a lecture as part of its speaker series. Dr. Kaufman is the co-chair of the Resilient Energy Economies Initiative, which funds research projects to...
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 8, 2025
DarkSky International has awarded the DarkSky Certification to three Franklin Mountain Energy (FME) sites in Lea County, New Mexico.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 27, 2024
The oil and natural gas industry plays a significant role in New Mexico's economy, providing energy resources and supporting various sectors.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 19, 2024
Today, the Domestic Energy Producers' Alliance (DEPA) criticized a report by the Department of Energy (DOE) regarding the impact of U.S. LNG exports.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 18, 2024
The New Mexico Construction Industries Commission has adopted the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, which requires new buildings to include infrastructure for electric vehicle charging.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 18, 2024
On December 10, 2024, Dr. Noah Kaufman, co-chair of the Resilient Energy Economies Initiative, delivered a lecture hosted by the University of New Mexico's Just Transition Grand Challenge.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 13, 2024
The New Mexico Supreme Court has upheld a regulatory rule requiring electric utilities to expand their planning for current and future energy needs.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 12, 2024
Methane emissions from the United States' leading oil and gas-producing regions have decreased by 44 percent since 2011, according to data from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 12, 2024
The Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) has outlined a series of energy policy recommendations for the Trump transition team.
By New Mexico Sun Reports | Dec 11, 2024
Larry Behrens, Communications Director for the energy advocacy group Power The Future, is calling out what he sees as wasteful government spending in New Mexico.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 11, 2024
New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard has issued Executive Order 2024-001, which prohibits mining, the construction of large transmission lines, and major thoroughfares on state lands within the Caja del Rio Plateau.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 6, 2024
As of 2024, the United States maintains its position as the largest crude oil producer globally, a status it has held since 2018.
By Kenneth Costello | Dec 2, 2024
It’s important to preface my remarks by saying that I don’t question the existence of climate change and that humans are a major (but not the sole) contributor. This is what science is telling us. As I argue below, I do object to energy policies that derive from a political or quasi-religious agenda, misinformation and ignorance of economic principles. Such policies are inescapably destined to jeopardize the public good for the sake of benefitting special interests.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 1, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump's transition team is preparing an executive order aimed at lifting the moratorium on natural gas export permits, which was implemented by the Biden administration.
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 22, 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a new rule imposing a methane fee on oil and gas companies.
