Energy dearth sets back renewable energy The invasion of Ukraine caused an energy deficit — now European countries scramble to find fossil fuel options Salon · Nov 22, 2022
Texas lawmakers, energy experts unsure ‘complicated’ new power grid market would work AUSTIN, Texas — The agency charged with overhauling Texas’ electricity market has proposed an untested structure in hopes of retaining the free-market system some blame for the blackouts during the 2021 winter storm. Tribune News Service · Nov 21, 2022
How much oil and gas comes from federal territory? Our nation, in numbers. USAFacts provides a comprehensive, nonpartisan view of the state of our union. USAFacts · Nov 21, 2022
Qatar Signs 27-Year LNG Deal with China QatarEnergy has signed a 27-year deal to supply China's Sinopec with liquefied natural gas (LNG), the longest such LNG agreement so far as volatile markets drive buyers to seek long-term deals. Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February, competition for LNG has become intense, with Europe in particular needing vast… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 21, 2022
‘We’ve got no choice’: locals fear life as lab rats in UK hydrogen heating pilot In Whitby, just outside Ellesmere Port, residents wait to hear whether their village will be chosen The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2022
Company: Leak at Pennsylvania gas storage well plugged The operator of a natural gas storage well in Western Pennsylvania says workers have successfully plugged a leak that had been spewing massive amounts of planet-warming methane into the atmosphere for two weeks The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2022
Hunt for higher local gas supply The state subsidy programme for electricity prices is not the only way to curb their rapid increase, which is partially driven by the import of costly liquefied natural gas (LNG). Bangkok Post · Nov 20, 2022
COP27: Experts welcome historic move on loss and damage fund but rue weak outcome of climate talks on fossil fuel emission NEW DELHI: Experts, observers of the UN processes and civil society groups found themselves on the same page while welcoming the landmark agreement on setting up a new fund for loss and damage to support victims of climate crisis but many of them even pointed out how failure to agree… The Times of India · Nov 20, 2022
Environmental groups oppose pipeline expansion in Pacific NW The U.S. government has taken a step toward approving the expansion of a natural gas pipeline in the Pacific Northwest The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2022
Leak at Pennsylvania gas storage well spewing methane A vent at an underground natural gas storage well in Western Pennsylvania has been spewing massive amounts of planet-warming methane into the atmosphere for more than 11 days and attempts to plug the leak have thus far failed The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2022
Sweden confirms Nord Stream pipeline explosions were sabotage Swedish investigators confirmed on Friday that the blasts that destroyed sections of the Nord Stream pipelines in September were sabotage, intended to damage the lines carrying natural gas from Russia to Germany under the Baltic Sea. Radio France Internationale · Nov 18, 2022
Nord Stream blast was sabotage with remains of explosives found, Sweden says Investigations look into holes along the gas pipelines linking Russia and Germany The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022
High electricity bill? Ky. utility regulators are looking into that High electricity bill? Ky. utility regulators are looking into that WEKU · Nov 17, 2022
Why fixing methane leaks from the oil and gas industry can be a climate game-changer – one that pays for itself What’s the cheapest, quickest way to reduce climate change without roiling the economy? In the United States, it may be by reducing methane emissions from the oil and gas industry. The Conversation · Nov 17, 2022
Zenger · Nov 17, 2022 Israel Allows TotalEnergies And Eni To Search For Gas Offshore After Lebanon Deal Israel signed agreement to begin exploring natural gas within the framework of a historic maritime border agreement with Lebanon
The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2022 After years of construction, Shell ethane cracker starts up Years in the works, a massive petrochemical refinery in western Pennsylvania fed by the vast natural gas reservoir underneath Appalachia is fully operational
Zenger · Nov 15, 2022 Isreali Hydrocarbon Exploration And Production Company Announces New Gas Discovery Off Israeli Coast Discovery of a commercially viable deposit of natural gas at Energean's Zeus-01 drilling site located off Israel's coast
The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2022 Germany completes construction of its first floating LNG terminal Liquefied natural gas facility will be central to securing energy supplies this winter, says minister
The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2022 Germany's 1st LNG terminal takes shape at North Sea port Germany has marked the completion of port facilities for the first of five planned liquefied natural gas terminals it is scrambling to put in place as it replaces the Russian pipeline gas that once accounted for more than half of its supplies
The Conversation · Nov 14, 2022 Ending the climate crisis has one simple solution: Stop using fossil fuels As COP27 unfolds in Egypt, we are hearing about a large array of climate change solutions, ranging from building with carbon-absorbing bamboo and using less plastic to growing more kelp in the oceans to retain its carbon stores and enhance biodiversity.
The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022 Germany, Poland take over natural gas firms tied to Russia Poland and Germany have announced separate takeovers of natural gas companies linked to Russian energy giant Gazprom
Tribune News Service · Nov 14, 2022 In nation’s energy capital, 45% of Texans cut spending on basics to pay for energy bills Texas may be the nation’s energy capital, but Texans aren’t getting a break on their energy bills — and many are feeling the squeeze.
The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2022 Republicans tout benefits of fossil fuels at climate talks Members of a Republican Congressional delegation took the stage at this year’s U.N. climate talks Friday to tout the benefits of fossil fuels
Reuters · Nov 11, 2022 COP27: Israel says big boost in gas supply to Europe will take years Israel will require several years before it can significantly increase its natural gas supplies to Europe, the country's energy ministry said on Friday.
WEKU · Nov 11, 2022 Biden tightens methane emissions rules, even as the U.S. pushes for more oil drilling Oil and gas production is the nation's largest industrial source of methane, the main component of natural gas, and is a key target for the Biden administration as it seeks to combat climate change.