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The Department of Energy has announced that the Industry Advisory Board (IAB) to the International Energy Agency (IEA) will hold meetings on March 26 and 27, 2025. These meetings will take place both in person at the IEA Headquarters in Paris and via webinar. The purpose is to allow U.S. company representatives to attend a joint meeting with the IEA's Standing Group on Emergency Questions (SEQ) and the Standing Group on the Oil Market (SOM), as well as specific sessions focused on energy security. The meetings will cover updates on oil markets, energy security developments, and recent international events impacting energy.

The Executive Order 14156 declares a national energy emergency, recognizing that the U.S. energy supply and infrastructure are inadequate to meet the country's needs. The order aims to improve domestic energy production and supply by leveraging emergency authorities, expediting infrastructure projects, and utilizing emergency permitting provisions. It also emphasizes the importance of cooperation between agencies to ensure energy security and addresses potential challenges arising from endangered species regulations. The order calls for coordinated efforts and assessments to protect national security and economic stability.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is proposing a new rule to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), aimed at enhancing energy security for U.S. military bases in Europe. This rule, driven by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, prohibits contracts for energy supplied to these bases if the energy comes from inside the Russian Federation. The rule allows exceptions only if a waiver is granted by the approving authority, and it aims to strengthen energy resilience by reducing reliance on Russian-sourced energy. The proposed rule applies to contracts below a certain financial threshold and includes commercial items to ensure comprehensive coverage.

The Office of Fossil Energy & Carbon Management of the Department of Energy (DOE) has released a study evaluating the effects of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports on the economy, environment, and energy security. This study includes detailed analyses of potential impacts on domestic energy prices, greenhouse gas emissions, and effects on local communities where gas production occurs. DOE encourages public comments on the study but does not plan to make revisions based on these comments, aiming instead to use them to guide decisions on LNG exports in countries without free trade agreements with the U.S. Those interested can provide their feedback electronically by February 18, 2025.