OFFSHORE GAS AND OIL DRILLING MAY 18, 2011
U.S. Senate
Senators debated a proposal to expand offshore oil and Gas exploration.
44 minutes
OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY TAX BREAKS MAY 17, 2011
U.S. Senate
Senators debated ending subsidies and tax breaks for teh oil and gas industry.
1 hour, 13 minutes
SENATORS BEGICH AND LANDRIEU ON CUTS TO OIL SUBSIDIES MAY 11, 2011
U.S. Senate
Senator Mark Begich (D-AK) and Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA) spoke about their opposition to proposed cuts in subsidies to the oil industry.
41 minutes
OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT MAY 17, 2011
Senate Committee Energy and Natural Resources
Witnesses testified on the future of oil and gas development and pending legislation. Among the issues they addressed were proposals to extend offshore oil and gas exploration efforts, as well as the impact of the moratorium placed on exploration after the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
2 hours, 21 minutes
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 2012 BUDGET MAY 18, 2011
Senate Committee Appropriations | Energy and Water Development
Energy Secretary Steven Chu testified on his department's budget request for 2012 and the president's plan to increase the Energy Department's budget to $29.5 billion, up 12 percent from the 2010 budget. Among the issues he addressed were efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy efficiency and reduce the nation's dependency on fossil fuels. The budget also called for increased funding for communities that invested in electric vehicle infrastructure, promoting renewable power projects and solar energy.
1 hour, 50 minutes
ENERGY AND OIL MARKET 12, 1011
Senate Committee Energy and Natural Resources
Witnesses testified on energy outlook and oil market trends. In the previous month the Energy Information Administration (EIA) predicted price of gas would rise substantially in the short term, reaching an average of $3.29 in 2012. Questions about on-going developments in Egypt and the Middle East and their impact on energy prices were also discussed.
2 hours, 25 minutes
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