Growth in natural gas-fired generation capacity is expected to continue over the next several years, as 18.7 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity comes online between 2016 and 2018.
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New Natural Gas-Fired Power Plants Located Near Shale Plays
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By Energy Tomorrow Blog
The New York Times published an important analysis last week, recognizing something critically important: the reality that a nation with an advanced, growing economy may also see its carbon emissions decline. Last year the International Energy Agency (IEA) found that in 2014, for the first time in 40 years, as global GDP grew, global carbon… Keep reading →
An Historic Moment: Advanced Meters Make Their Way To New York City
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
Do you remember where were you were and what you were doing the day the first iPhone was released? What about the moment when Senator Obama became a real contender for the White House? It is rare to experience a pivotal moment in history, and appreciate its significance in real time. Last week, the New… Keep reading →
A couple of data points from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) that help illustrate the impact of the natural gas portion of the American energy revolution. First, EIA reports that wholesale electricity prices at major trading hubs, on a monthly average for on-peak hours, were down 27 percent to 37 percent across the U.S.… Keep reading →
It’s good that Congress appears to be talking seriously about ending the United States’ four-decades-old ban on crude oil exports. Reports say Democrats and Republicans are discussing a deal that would include lifting the export ban – though it’s unclear what a specific deal would look like. “We need to have a conversation” about oil… Keep reading →
The Price Picture: The global oil market has seen a continued growth of production while demand has remained stagnant over past year, leading to a steady drop in prices over the past 15 months, aside from a short-lived upward tick in the second quarter of 2015. As prices have fallen from above $100/barrel in July… Keep reading →
Recent reports assert that some of the world’s oil suppliers have had a strategy to curtail the U.S. energy revolution – and that the strategy has worked, citing U.S. Energy Information Administration data showing U.S. production in decline. Bloomberg this week: After a year suffering the economic consequences of the oil price slump, OPEC is… Keep reading →
Energy Department Authorizes Emera CNG, LLC’s Application To Export Compressed Natural Gas
By U.S. Department of Energy
WASHINGTON – The Energy Department announced today that it has issued a final authorization to Emera CNG, LLC (Emera) to export domestically produced compressed natural gas (CNG) to countries that do not have a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United States. Emera is authorized to export CNG up to the equivalent of 0.008 billion… Keep reading →
America’s energy revolution means … A United States that’s more energy self-sufficient – less dependent on others, more secure in the world and better positioned to help friends abroad Economic growth and job creation – and with the right policy choices, a golden opportunity to secure American prosperity well into the future A stronger U.S.… Keep reading →
Legislation Allowing The Export Of U.S. Crude Oil Advances In Congress, EIA Report Lauded As Support
By Brian Heslin | Moore & Van Allen PLLC
Modification of the U.S. policy restricting exports of domestic crude oil has been at the forefront of energy policy discussion due to the country’s recent emergence as a leader in oil and natural gas production.
