Markets for electricity and natural gas in the U.S. grew up independently of one another. The rules in one do not always align with the rules in the other, creating challenges for both operators and regulators. Cumbersome inefficiencies are becoming more evident with the rapid evolution of the electric system. With more gas-fired power plants… Keep reading →
The aftermath of a California energy disaster may have been the catalyst for energy storage project opportunities. Powin Energy and Eaton have been able to complete a 2MW energy storage project in record time for the LA Basin area. The urgent need for greater energy storage in this area stemmed from a serious gas leak… Keep reading →
The decision by the Trump Administration to launch missile strikes against Syria may affect oil markets. The Middle Eastern country broke international law established by the United Nations and the Geneva Conventions when it decided to use chemical weapons on rebels in the country – a banned form of artillery. The true outcome hinges on… Keep reading →
The Permian Basin has been one of the largest producers of oil in the United States since December 2016. Spurred by the profit incentives of high oil prices due to OPEC supply cutbacks, these Western Texas rigs are some of the fastest growing in the country, and as a result, analysts are issuing recommendations to… Keep reading →
The agreement between OPEC and non-OPEC countries around the world to limit supplies has been called into review by a joint committee of ministers from the oil producers. Prior statements from these countries has hinted at the possibility of an extension, always citing the high levels of conformity between the members of the pact. Previously,… Keep reading →
Internationally, nations are increasingly focused on easing their dependence on oil and natural gas for the things their inhabitants use the most: cars. However, upon investigation, it was found that Germany’s early plan of having all cars be electric in the coming years may actually have an adverse affect by creating even more pollution and emissions. In an… Keep reading →
After passing the State Assembly Appropriations committee on Wednesday, a little known bill – SB 1441 – is headed for the assembly floor, which is slated to deliver big benefits for consumers and the environment. Not only will the bill create a strong market driver for utilities to operate tighter infrastructure and save California consumers tens… Keep reading →
A ruptured natural gas pipeline in the quiet community of San Bruno, California ignited on the evening of September 9, 2010. The resulting fire destroyed 38 homes, killed eight people, and injured many others. It was one of the biggest pipeline explosions in recent history, and it very likely could have been prevented. Now, almost… Keep reading →
The waste-to-energy market has long been associated with incineration and, more recently, the process of anaerobic digestion. However, when it comes to turning waste into electricity, there is a new kid on the block: gasification. Gasification is the process of heating a fuel to the point at which fixed carbon in the fuel reacts with… Keep reading →
Last month, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the SAFE PIPES Act, reauthorizing the Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). Tucked inside the bipartisan bill are important new measures intended to advance the ways in which regulators facilitate the repair and replacement of old, increasingly leaky pipeline systems. The bill also creates a multi-agency task… Keep reading →
