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‘Inflation Reduction’ Rule Hikes Domestic Oil, Gas Production Costs

TL/DR - The Biden Administration has finalized a rule as part of the "Inflation Reduction Act" that will significantly increase the cost of producing oil and gas in the US. The rule includes a raised royalty rate, causing an increase of $1.8 billion for oil and gas companies by 2023, and also imposes higher fees and royalties, dramatically raises…

Australia Challenges Inflation Reduction Act

TL/DR - The Australian Federal Government has introduced the Future Made in Australia Act to compete with the US Government’s $520bn Inflation Reduction Act. The Prime Minister acknowledged that the local clean energy and manufacturing capabilities need to be developed as part of the act. The Inflation Reduction Act includes a $30bn advanced…

Australia’s Made in Australia Act – Friends of the Earth

TL/DR - The Australian federal government is planning to introduce the "Future Made in Australia Act," focusing on clean, renewable energy production and decarbonizing the economy. The Act is influenced by the US Inflation Reduction Act and aims to encourage new investments in clean energy and establish a sovereign industrial base. The…