Sophia Grant
Sophia Grant
Energy & Climate Policy Reporter

Sophia reports on energy legislation, fossil fuel politics, renewable energy transitions, and climate policy debates.

11 articles published

United Airlines CEO Warns of Prolonged High Fuel Costs Due to Middle East Conflict
Energy
United Airlines CEO Warns of Prolonged High Fuel Costs Due to Middle East Conflict
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says the airline is preparing for sustained high fuel prices due to Middle East conflict
Offshore Wind Proves Critical During New England's Winter Extremes, Defying Fossil Fuel Opposition
Energy
Offshore Wind Proves Critical During New England's Winter Extremes, Defying Fossil Fuel Opposition
The first major offshore wind projects in the US have demonstrated reliability and cost savings during New England's har
Energy Secretary Signals Further Action to Counter Gas Price Spike Following Iran Conflict
Energy
Energy Secretary Signals Further Action to Counter Gas Price Spike Following Iran Conflict
Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated the U.S. has policy tools to address soaring gas prices, which have jumped over $1
Valero's Port Arthur Refinery Explosion Triggers Emergency Response, No Injuries Reported
Energy
Valero's Port Arthur Refinery Explosion Triggers Emergency Response, No Injuries Reported
An explosion and subsequent fire at Valero's Port Arthur refinery required a multi-hour emergency response and a tempora
Trump Administration Strikes Deal to Swap Offshore Wind for LNG, Reimbursing TotalEnergies
Energy
Trump Administration Strikes Deal to Swap Offshore Wind for LNG, Reimbursing TotalEnergies
The Trump administration announced a settlement with TotalEnergies to reimburse the company's oil and gas investments af
Oil Markets Retreat as Trump Announces Diplomatic Breakthrough with Iran
Energy
Oil Markets Retreat as Trump Announces Diplomatic Breakthrough with Iran
Oil benchmarks dropped significantly Monday as President Trump announced progress in U.S.-Iran negotiations, though the
Trump's Iran Conflict Drives Global Energy Price Surge, Bolstering Moscow and Tehran
Energy
Trump's Iran Conflict Drives Global Energy Price Surge, Bolstering Moscow and Tehran
Military action against Iran has spiked global fossil fuel prices, benefiting Russia and Iran financially while increasi
Former Trump Energy Secretary Brouillette Defends Iran Strikes Despite Soaring Gas Prices
Energy
Former Trump Energy Secretary Brouillette Defends Iran Strikes Despite Soaring Gas Prices
Former Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette defended Trump's military action against Iran, framing current high gas prices a
Iran-Israel Conflict Damages Qatari LNG Infrastructure, Threatening Global Gas Markets
Energy
Iran-Israel Conflict Damages Qatari LNG Infrastructure, Threatening Global Gas Markets
Attacks on energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf, including Qatar's liquefied natural gas facilities, are removing s
Trump Administration Grants Temporary Sanctions Waiver for Stranded Iranian Oil
Energy
Trump Administration Grants Temporary Sanctions Waiver for Stranded Iranian Oil
The Trump administration has temporarily lifted sanctions on Iranian oil already in transit, a move officials say will a
Burgum Defends Trump Energy Strategy as Gas Prices Spike Amid Iran Conflict
Energy
Burgum Defends Trump Energy Strategy as Gas Prices Spike Amid Iran Conflict
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum faced questioning on rising gas prices, defending the Trump administration's energy strat