Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including new technology intendent to help strengthen the U.S. battery materials supply chain.

Permian E&P Ring Energy is cutting spending and prioritizing debt reduction with oil prices hanging around $65/bbl.

A panel of former State Department, National Security Council, National Intelligence Council and other officeholders expressed concern about the future of the U.S.’ relationships at CERAWeek by S&P Global.

The renewable energy producer’s move was taken as the offshore wind sector remains in U.S. President Donald Trump’s crosshairs.

EOR will be essential in U.S. energy security as reservoirs currently supplying U.S. oil will peak in the coming few years, said Vicki Hollub, Oxy president and CEO.