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Congress Struggles With Funding Repairs To U.S. Capitol Dome

Congress has taken steps to extend the December 7 deadline to address the remaining four areas of FY19 appropriations

Gulf Coast Still Reeling From Aftermath Of Hurricane Katrina

Thanks to Midwest utilities, regulators and a pair of unprofitable power plants, electricity customers in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana will get a lump of coal this holiday season. The owners keep running these plants at a big loss – projected at over $5 billion – resulting in higher electricity prices and polluting power that isn’t… Keep reading →

German Summit On Electric Mobility

With the Edison Electric Institute celebrating 1 million electric vehicles on U.S. roads with a forum event in Washington, D.C., let’s talk, again, about some EV realities – which is important as the buzz around EVs grows. Let’s discuss subsidies, real consumer costs, emissions and batteries. Who’s Being Subsidized for Buying EVs? This is a thorny… Keep reading →

Currents Energy Industry Insights: November 2018 #4

Texas Oil Companies Work To Adapt To Falling Oil Prices

Why this is important: The assessment posits the U.S. will lose 10 percent of its gross domestic product by the end of the century if no additional action is taken to curb climate change

New EPA Regulation To Cut Emissions From Coal-Fired Plants In US

With mounting concern about the state of the climate and increasing speculation about natural gas’ role in decarbonizing energy markets, oil and gas companies face growing scrutiny from the public and investors. Some companies are stepping up with pledges to reduce emissions of methane from their worldwide operations. But there’s a catch. As our new… Keep reading →

Moscow Travel Destination

The simmering dispute over waterway rights between Ukraine and Russia broke into armed conflict this week

CNOOC Drops Bid For Unocal

During an Explore Offshore discussion on Capitol Hill, it’s not hard to pick out the good reasons for safely and responsibly developing offshore natural gas and oil: long-term U.S. energy and national security, jobs and economic stimulus, revenues to states, global leadership and more. National Explore Offshore Co-Chair Jim Nicholson: “Energy security is an issue that impacts every other critical issue. …… Keep reading →

Iraq Security Forces Conduct Operations in Lead-up to US Drawdown

The imminent polls will not alter the power structure of the strategically positioned Gulf state, but they could affect its simmering Shia unrest and wider regional politics. On November 24, Bahraini men and women will go to the polls to choose who will represent them in the forty-seat National Assembly for the next four years.… Keep reading →

Oil Prices Fall To Lowest Level In Four Months

In the last month, crude oil prices have retreated from four-high highs amid concerns of rising oil production worldwide and weakening demand from developing countries despite the U.S. re-imposing sanctions on Iran

Manufacturing To Be A Key Election Issue

Recent headlines on natural gas prices may leave Americans feeling whipsawed by marketplace fluctuations (see here and here). So, let’s look at what’s been going on with natural gas this year. But first, four points to keep in mind: Affordable natural gas has saved the average household more than $100 per year in recent years. Most consumers… Keep reading →

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