Carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) is a fledgling technology still mostly relegated to demonstration projects in the U.S. and other parts of the globe. While not yet commercialized, its prospects of putting coal-fired plants on the same footing with natural gas facilities – from a carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions perspective – gives it an innovative… Keep reading →
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Carbon Capture And Sequestration Still In Fledgling Stage As Commercial Adoption Is Slow
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By Jared AndersonThe monthly global average concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere surpassed 400 parts per million in March for the first time since record keeping began. “This marks the fact that humans burning fossil fuels have caused global carbon dioxide concentrations to rise more than 120 parts per million since pre-industrial times,” added Tans. “Half of… Keep reading →
The latest restructuring in the Saudi hydrocarbon sector could mean new policies for the world’s largest oil exporter. On May 1, two days after making radical changes in the kingdom’s royal succession order and senior government posts, Riyadh announced that governance of the state-owned oil company Saudi Aramco has been restructured. As with the previous… Keep reading →
Energy News Roundup: New York vs. Tesla, Motherfrackers’ Shares Fall & New CA Methane Regs
By Jared AndersonTesla grabbed lots of headlines last week with its energy storage product announcement, but New York could be doing more to prove energy storage technology and advance the market. “New York quietly (as least compared with Tesla) gave out the first $500,000 to kick-start five community microgrids in the state. It was the beginning of… Keep reading →
Group Of 37 Senators Call For EPA To Issue A Strong Final 2014 RFS
By Kathleen M. Roberts | Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.On April 23, 2015, a bi-partisan group of 37 Senators led by Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Dick Durbin (D-IL), John Thune (R-SD), Al Franken (D-MN), and Mark Kirk (R-IL) sent a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy urging a strong final 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).
FERC Advances Oregon LNG Export Facility As Congress Moves To Fast-Track New Trade Legislation
By Enerknol ResearchInsight for Industry – FERC Issues Target Date for Oregon LNG Project On April 17, 2015, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a notice of Schedule for Environment Review of the $6 billion Oregon LNG export terminal, setting a final review date of February 2016. The FERC filing is a major step forward for… Keep reading →
The Most Influential, Unimplemented Federal Rule In History
By Elizabeth M. Gore | Brownstein Hyatt Farber SchreckEnergy News Roundup: Energy Efficiency Bill Passed, Tribes Unite In Dam Protest & Lights Out In NYC
By Conor O'SullivanPresident Barack Obama signed the long-delayed legislation to implement energy efficiency in buildings. “Obama signed the bill into law Thursday in the Oval Office. He was surrounded by a bipartisan group of lawmakers. The law aims to cut energy use in commercial buildings, manufacturing plants and homes. Obama says he hopes it will lead to… Keep reading →
As Prince Muhammad bin Salman’s proactive approach to regional affairs becomes clearer, the novice defense minister could lead the kingdom to overreach in Yemen. Earlier today, Saudi Arabia announced that it has ended its airstrikes in Yemen because the heavy weapons and ballistic missiles threatening the kingdom have been destroyed. The fighting had appeared to… Keep reading →