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Dec 2022
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What Does a Split US Congress Mean for t...

Wood Mackenzie
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The year is quickly coming to a close and there’s a lot going on in the world of energy.  On this episode of the Energy Gang, host Ed Crooks is joined for the first time by Jackie Forrest of the ARC Energy Research Institute and returning guest Robbie Orvis of Energy Innovation. The gang starts off the discussion by answering the question, what does a split ... Show More
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