Can the US make a successful sovereign risk insurance fund?
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May 1, 2025
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Sovereign Risk Insurance Idea
The Trump administration considers a sovereign risk insurance program to protect fossil fuel and critical mining investments from future cancellations.
This would force future administrations to compensate companies if they kill previously approved projects.
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Policy Contradiction on Energy Projects
The administration plans insurance for fossil fuel and critical mineral projects but recently canceled a major offshore wind project.
This illustrates a contradiction between protecting fossil fuels and the actual policy actions towards clean energy.
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Government Equity Investment Concept
The government equity investment concept resembles a sovereign wealth fund seen in countries like Norway and UAE.
Success depends heavily on the fund's structure and management, details still unknown here.
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The Trump administration is considering creating a sovereign risk insurance program for energy projects, along with a sovereign wealth fund. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down the administration’s thinking on the topics, how it compares to other policies around the world, and the potential challenges ahead. Plus, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee advanced the nominations of two nominees for the Energy Department, as well as bipartisan legislation that aims to speed the development of minerals resources.
