Federal regulators recently rejected an application to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on the coast of Oregon after three years in regulatory limbo – a project that had received “unflagging support” from editorial boards, variously hailed as an “economic game-changer for Coos Bay” that offered “a way to tamp down Russia’s influence in Europe.”
The vast majority of natural gas local distribution companies (LDCs) are optimistic about the industry’s growth prospects between now and 2020. This confidence is displayed in their expansion activities across the United States – 42 percent of LDC survey respondents said their company had an active expansion program that had either received regulatory approval, is… Keep reading →
Advances in oil and gas production technology, such as horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, have dramatically increased the production of oil and gas in the United States by unlocking shale gas and other resources that were previously difficult and expensive to recover.
In November, Americans were grateful for the lowest Thanksgiving gas prices in seven years. Thanks largely to the American energy resurgence, drivers continue to enjoy relief at the pump – with the national average close to $2.00, according to AAA. As winter approaches, the good news continues with the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) Winter… Keep reading →
As power, oil and gas, water and wastewater utilities begin the process of exploring how to build their next large infrastructure project, the most important decision in the entire process may rest with the selection of the EPC (engineering, procurement, construction) contractor. While many EPC providers exist, they operate in varied fashions – and some… Keep reading →
One of three Chinese state-owned oil majors, Sinopec Group, is interested in investing in the US liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector. Jack Yu, managing director of Sinopec D.C., which handles government relations with the US, said last week that Sinopec wants to make minority investments in US shale oil and gas projects as China seeks… Keep reading →
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China, the world’s largest energy consumer, saw its natural gas output fall 2 percent in May from the same period a year earlier, official data showed last week. Reuters said it’s the second straight month of declines as the market expects Beijing to announce an additional price cut for the fuel in the coming months to… Keep reading →
The Northeast has reached the “Distribution Phase” of the US Shale Revolution Now in its third year, on Monday New York Energy Week kicked off with a ‘Natural Gas Breakfast’ entitled “An Exploration into the Rise of Natural Gas” that was hosted by the CME Group. Since 2013, the NYEW series has brought more than… Keep reading →
Goodbye, No. 6 Heating Oil. Hello, Cost-Effective Cleaner Fuel Options.
By John SchultzWhy natural gas is the right alternative for the dirty heating oil phase out The coming end to the use of No. 6 heating oil is an important positive step forward for improving the air quality of New York City. Of course, for building owners, making the transition poses significant challenges since about 30 percent… Keep reading →