Industry Headlines
- Fitch Rates F/5561 FIEMEX Trust's USD Notes 'BBB-'; Outlook Stableon September 19, 2024 at 9:23 pm
... the correlation between energy and natural gas prices. Revenue Risk - Weaker. Growing Merchant Exposure. PPAs are signed with CFE, Iberdrola ...
- Brazil's Fuel of the Future biofuel ramp-up mandate may soothe fuel deficit: industry sourceson September 19, 2024 at 8:16 pm
The bill has also received some praise from refiners, despite its direct call to phase down fossil fuel production. "Refining is not just the ...
- Student Researchers Expose Fossil Fuel Ties at US Universities | Common Dreamson September 19, 2024 at 7:58 pm
Students demand universities cut ties with fossil fuel industry. New research exposes funding, influence, and climate impact.
EIA Headlines
- Understanding petroleum product supplied—our proxy for consumptionon September 19, 2024 at 12:00 pm
EIA does not directly survey petroleum consumption; instead, we calculate a similar concept called product supplied from our […]
- Domestic Uranium Production Report – Quarterlyon September 19, 2024 at 5:00 am
(Thu, 19 Sep 2024) Second quarter 2024 update of uranium production in the United States and operating status of U.S. […]
- Wholesale Electricity Market Dataon September 19, 2024 at 5:00 am
(Thu, 19 Sep 2024) This site contains spreadsheets with wholesale electricity and natural gas data from seven major trading […]
Industry Headlines
- Elite US universities rake in millions from big oil donations, research finds - The Guardianon September 19, 2024 at 7:55 pm
Since 2003, the researchers found, the six schools have together accepted over $100m in fossil fuel industry-tied funding, defined as money from ...
- California lawmakers begin second special session aimed at lowering gas prices
on September 19, 2024 at 7:48 pm
“This legislation will protect California consumers by ensuring refineries maintain a stable fuel supply.” According to GasBuddy, the average cost per ...
- Regional Municipality of Peel 'AAA' Ratings Affirmed; Outlook Remains Stableon September 19, 2024 at 7:39 pm
Thunder is a five-asset combined-cycle gas turbine, combustion turbine, and steam turbine power portfolio with 4,204 megawatts (MW) of nameplate ...
- Fitch Rates Murphy Oil Corporation's Proposed Senior Notes 'BB+'/'RR4'on September 19, 2024 at 7:30 pm
Capital Allocation Priorities: Fitch believes Murphy's debt reduction target of $300 million in 2024 is achievable under Fitch's current oil and gas ...
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Natural Gas- Will European Prices Impact U.S. Prices During the Peak Season?on September 19, 2024 at 7:19 pm
Natural gas is a highly volatile energy commodity traded on futures exchanges in the United States and Europe. Futures in the U.S. reflect prices ...
- So, You're Looking for a Fossil-Fuel-Free Fund. How to Tell Them Apart | Morningstaron September 19, 2024 at 6:57 pm
Based on 9,702 open-end funds and ETFs that apply fossil fuel exclusion in investment universe definition. Funds of funds, feeder funds, and money ...
- N.J. gas prices plunge below $3 a gallon at dozens of stations. How low could it go? - nj.comon September 19, 2024 at 6:51 pm
The average price of a regular gallon of gas hasn't been below $3 in New Jersey in more than three years, but savvy fuel shoppers can already find ...
- Geo explainer: Why are fossil fuel companies sportswashing? - Geographicalon September 19, 2024 at 6:03 pm
Most major sports are sponsored by fossil fuel companies. Here's how sportswashing is damaging our planet and the sports industry alike.
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Gas Price Decline Slows, But Likely Won't Stopon September 19, 2024 at 5:45 pm
Today's national average for a gallon of gas is $3.22, 19 cents less than a month ago and 66 cents less than a year ago. Oil Market Dynamics. At the ...
- Implementation of 438 MW Raozan Power Plant uncertainon September 19, 2024 at 5:34 pm
... Combined Cycle Power plant in Raozan at the site of existing two 420 MW capacity power plant. The proposed 438 MW gas-fired combined cycle power ...
- Connecting the dots between climate destruction and its financial backers | Waging Nonviolenceon September 19, 2024 at 5:11 pm
In targeting the world's largest fossil fuel investor, Vanguard S.O.S. is finding power in linking climate struggles across distance and ...
- Milwaukee gas price comparison: City vs suburbs - WISNon September 19, 2024 at 4:59 pm
Why Milwaukee's gas prices vary between the city and the suburbs? See how urban and suburban areas compare and learn to navigate the cost of fuel.
- Oil and Gas Sponsorships in Major League Sports - Legal Planeton September 19, 2024 at 4:56 pm
... fossil fuel-burning power plants and sell fossil gas directly to consumers. So what? For one thing, UN Secretary-General António Guterres recently ...
- California lawmakers to consider Newsom's plan to prevent gas price spikes - ABC7on September 19, 2024 at 4:53 pm
In a special session of the Legislature, lawmakers are expected to consider Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposal aimed at preventing drastic gas price ...
- The clean energy plans of Mexico's Industrias Peñoles - BNamericason September 19, 2024 at 4:52 pm
The clean energy plans of Mexico's Industrias Peñoles. Bnamericas Published: Thursday, September 19, 2024. Combined cycle Mining Companies ...
Utility Dive
- Exelon utilities urge Maryland PSC to keep multiyear rate processon September 18, 2024 at 1:21 pm
The commission staff says forward-looking rates shift risks to consumers. Maryland’s ratepayer advocate wants to end the process.
- Misguided DOE rules on fossil fuel use will harm human health and risk national securityon September 18, 2024 at 1:54 pm
Two recent DOE actions will effectively ban more resilient building solutions like microgrids and combined heat and power that are among the cleanest, most versatile and efficient ways to power buildings.
- US solar panel manufacturing jumps 4-fold after Inflation Reduction Acton September 18, 2024 at 3:09 pm
The sector is enjoying massive production investment thanks to the clean energy law, even as it contends with heightened tariffs.
- NERC sounds alarm over winter gas supplies, potential grid impactson September 19, 2024 at 10:54 am
December could be colder than normal across the northern and midwestern U.S., and grid operators and the natural gas sector say they are preparing.
- Rising power prices could drive nearly half of US households to rooftop solar: Enveruson September 19, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Widespread rooftop solar adoption could change the type of generation resources that utilities need, according to analysis by Enverus Intelligence Research.
- Renewable energy claims under scrutiny: Preparing for the updated FTC Green Guideson September 19, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Public utilities and energy companies, in particular, should brace for increased scrutiny of their environmental claims.
- PJM is blocking battery storage interconnection pathway: renewable energy group reporton September 19, 2024 at 1:01 pm
PJM could unlock “tens of thousands of megawatts” of additional capacity with certain rules changes consistent with FERC requirements, said Gabel Associates’ Michael Borgatti, who co-authored a report on the topic for ACORE.
- $38.8M earmarked for building decarbonization, energy efficiency, resilience research: DOEon September 19, 2024 at 3:04 pm
The funding will support next-generation retrofits to improve the building envelope, lighting and HVAC systems, the U.S. Department of Energy said.
- Tribal microgrid project is first with long-duration storage to get DOE loan guaranteeon September 19, 2024 at 3:34 pm
The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians’ facility will have 15 MW of solar and 70 MWh of storage and will support the largest single EV charging hub in North America.
- Clean energy a ‘big winner’ as Fed cuts interest rates more than expectedon September 19, 2024 at 4:28 pm
Renewable energy projects are “very sensitive to the cost of capital,” particularly for capital-intensive technologies like offshore wind, said Baker Botts partner Mona Dajani.
Industry News
- Oil and Gas Sponsorships in Major League Sports - Legal Planeton September 19, 2024 at 4:56 pm
... fossil fuel-burning power plants and sell fossil gas directly to consumers. So what? For one thing, UN Secretary-General António Guterres recently ...
- California lawmakers to consider Newsom's plan to prevent gas price spikes - ABC7on September 19, 2024 at 4:53 pm
In a special session of the Legislature, lawmakers are expected to consider Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposal aimed at preventing drastic gas price ...
- The clean energy plans of Mexico's Industrias Peñoles - BNamericason September 19, 2024 at 4:52 pm
The clean energy plans of Mexico's Industrias Peñoles. Bnamericas Published: Thursday, September 19, 2024. Combined cycle Mining Companies ...
- EQT CEO Foresees Low Natural Gas Prices, Demand Growth in 2024 - Yahoo Financeon September 19, 2024 at 4:35 pm
EQT's CEO Toby Rice expects U.S. natural gas prices to remain under $3/mmBtu in the near term. However, he anticipates rising LNG demand to ease ...
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Gas Price Decline Slows, But Likely Won't Stop - | AAA Newsroomon September 19, 2024 at 4:35 pm
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 19, 2024)—The national average for a gallon of gas dipped a mere two cents since last week to $3.22. Gas prices had ...
- WattBridge's sixth Texas gas plant goes online - Power Engineeringon September 19, 2024 at 4:29 pm
WattBridge now operates a 2,304-MW portfolio of dispatchable power generation resources within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) grid.
- Faith communities urged to support Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treatyon September 19, 2024 at 4:28 pm
... fossil fuel industry, as a step towards achieving sustainability and address the climate crisis. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert. 19 September 2024. Share ...
- How can fossil fuel companies manage the surging risk of litigation? - Lexology Proon September 19, 2024 at 4:19 pm
How can fossil fuel companies manage the surging risk of litigation? Updated as of: 19 September 2024. Lexology PRO ...
- Environmentalists file lawsuit against Port of Stockton over 'dirty' hydrogen projecton September 19, 2024 at 4:19 pm
... fossil-fuel based hydrogen projects are in conflict with the state's climate goals despite receiving government support. The groups argue that the ...
- NTPC Kayamkulam to pioneer methanol-based power generation in India - The Hinduon September 19, 2024 at 4:15 pm
The Rajiv Gandhi Combined Cycle Power Project (NTPC Kayamkulam) is set to launch a pilot project to generate electricity using methanol, ...
- Leveraging VRA's thermal privatization for regional electricity trade - Ghana Webon September 19, 2024 at 3:55 pm
As of 2023, thermal power plants contribute about 65% of Ghana's total installed generation capacity, including combined-cycle plants running on ...
- Aging and Low-EfficiencyPower Plants Worsen Iran's Electricity Shortage - Iran Focuson September 19, 2024 at 3:54 pm
Currently, combined-cycle plants account for 39% of the country's nominal power generation capacity. Low-efficiency steam and gas power plants ...
- Texas Sued By Environmental Group For Anti-ESG Law | Mintz - JDSupraon September 19, 2024 at 3:50 pm
... fossil fuel companies. Indeed, this law was expressly described as intending to combat a “movement” that is “denying capital to [Texas's] ...
- US$5 trillion owed to Global South by Global North due to the climate crisison September 19, 2024 at 3:37 pm
... fossil fuel consumption that is causing rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and widespread destruction that disproportionately impacts the ...
- Letter to the editor: Clean energy gains are lowering fossil fuel costs - Addison Independenton September 19, 2024 at 3:28 pm
If we succeed in reducing our use of fossil fuel, not only will the air be cleaner, the climate will be less impacted and it will be cheaper for ...
- Combating climate change: Organizations push non fossil fuel - YouTubeon September 19, 2024 at 3:27 pm
Faith based organizations are calling on the government to urgently commence negotiations to develop and implement a fossil fuel non-proliferation ...
- What the Newest Energy Jobs Report Says About the Clean Energy Economy - NRDCon September 19, 2024 at 2:56 pm
How to Ditch the Biggest Fossil Fuel Offenders in Your Life. August 8, 2023 How-ToUnited StatesCourtney Lindwall. Here are some high-impact ways to ...
- Give a shift? Jeep makes Wrangler's V-6 manual-only - The Car Connectionon September 19, 2024 at 2:42 pm
However, turbo-4 models top out at 21 mpg according to the EPA's combined-cycle tests. V-6 Wranglers peak at 20 mpg combined. The best bet for ...
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Industry Headlines
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ERCOT clears 480MW of BESS for operations in August, including Tesla-owned unit at factoryon September 19, 2024 at 2:40 pm
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has cleared a further 480MW of battery storage capacity for commercial operations during the ...
- Column: Fossil fuel ads are rampant in American sports. That's not goodon September 19, 2024 at 2:37 pm
“That's what so pernicious about fossil fuel sponsorships.” Speaking of Bonta, the attorney general is an Athletics fan. When he and his son threw the ...
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Natural Gas Price Forecast – Natural Gas Pulls Back - FXEmpireon September 19, 2024 at 2:14 pm
The natural gas market has decided to take a little bit of a breather in the early hours of Thursday, as the market continue to focus on the $2.50 ...
- Forecasts for Seasonal US Temps Weigh on Nat-Gas Prices | Nasdaqon September 19, 2024 at 2:07 pm
October Nymex natural gas (NGV24 ) on Wednesday closed down by -0.040 (-1.72%). Oct nat-gas prices Wednesday posted moderate losses.
- Report finds fossil fuel firms spend $1bn on football 'greenwashing'on September 19, 2024 at 2:01 pm
September 19 – Fossil fuel companies bankroll $5.6 billion in global sports deals in a bid to 'greenwash' their reputations with football ...
- Netherlands' City Sets Precedent with World's First Ban on Fossil Fuel Adson September 19, 2024 at 1:50 pm
The Hague has become the first city globally to enact legislation prohibiting advertisements that promote fossil fuel products and services.
- Germany Needs New Natural Gas Capacity to Meet Its Coal Phase-Out Target | OilPrice.comon September 19, 2024 at 1:04 pm
We want to build new gas plants, and we want to build the lowest cost plants we can that can then be subsequently converted to hydrogen,” the ...
- Will Newsom get his bill on CA gas prices? - CalMatterson September 19, 2024 at 1:04 pm
Assemblymember Joe Patterson, a Republican from Rocklin, speaks during a press conference on Gov. Gavin Newsom's special session to regulate ...
- California oil and gas committee convenes before special session on fuel prices
on September 19, 2024 at 1:01 pm
The committee used its Wednesday meeting to lay out a map for the state's petroleum market — including its supply chain and pricing. A Thursday ...
- Ukraine's Energy Security and the Coming Winter – Analysis - IEAon September 19, 2024 at 12:55 pm
National Reliance on Russian Fossil Fuel Imports. How do countries rely on and consume Russian energy? Statistics report — July 2023 · A 10-Point ...
- How low will Massachusetts gas prices get this fall? | WBUR Newson September 19, 2024 at 12:55 pm
AAA predicts the average price of gas in Massachusetts will fall below $3 a gallon before the end of October. And based on seasonal trends, ...
- Peoples Natural Gas customers will see new rates this month, with more increases on the wayon September 19, 2024 at 12:34 pm
The customer charge, which is a flat monthly fee assessed to each account regardless of how much gas is used, will increase to $16.80, up from $14.50.
- John Kerry tells gas industry to prove CCS is viable - POLITICO Proon September 19, 2024 at 12:31 pm
“I mean, 10 years ago, five years ago, maybe two years ago, someone would be up here just railing against fossil fuel and saying, 'Oh, we've got ...
- Cheniere CEO Jack Fusco on Gas Prices and Fed Impact at Gastech Conference - YouTubeon September 19, 2024 at 11:50 am
Cheniere CEO Jack Fusco, in an interview with Brian Sullivan at the Gastech Conference, highlighted how low natural gas prices benefit the company ...
- Outrage over proposed 30% hike in natural gas prices - YouTubeon September 19, 2024 at 11:50 am
Outrage over proposed 30% hike in natural gas prices For more Local News from WOIO: https://www.cleveland19.com/ For more YouTube Content: ...
- UK gas plants kept offline by wind and solar - Energy Voiceon September 19, 2024 at 11:39 am
According to analysis by UK-based solar data company Kilowatts.io, less than half of combined cycle gas turbines (CCGTs) were online even during ...
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Gas prices are falling — but might tick up soon | News | dundalkeagle.comon September 19, 2024 at 11:17 am
On average, a gallon of gas costed $3.01 per gallon on Monday in the Baltimore area, according to a Gasbuddy analysis. That's about 10 cents cheaper ...
- Clock is ticking in the runup to WGC2025 - Gas To Power Journalon September 19, 2024 at 9:21 am
... Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Generation. JavaScript is currently disabled.Please enable it for a better experience of Jumi. https://sl-asia ...
- 'UK gas-fired power plant usage at lowest since 2017' - Energy Live Newson September 19, 2024 at 9:10 am
... combined cycle gas turbine capacity online during peak hours in 2024 ... In 2024, analysis by Kilowatts.io revealed that less than half of the combined ...
- United States Process Gas Centrifugal Compressors Market Size, Share, Growth ... - Third Eye Newson September 19, 2024 at 8:52 am
Power generation is also a key sector utilizing process gas centrifugal compressors, particularly in combined-cycle and cogeneration plants. These ...
Science Daily
- Homemade 'play-putty' can read the body's electric signalson September 18, 2024 at 4:51 pm
Researchers demonstrates the effectiveness of homemade play putty at reading brain, heart, muscle and eye activity. The […]
- Why petting your cat leads to static electricityon September 18, 2024 at 4:50 pm
Static electricity was first observed in 600 B.C., but researchers have struggled to explain how rubbing causes it. In 2019, […]
- New technology produces ultrashort ion pulseson September 17, 2024 at 5:03 pm
New technology has allowed scientists to create ultra short ion pulses, with a duration of less than 500 picoseconds. This […]
- New understanding of the limits on nano-noiseon September 17, 2024 at 5:03 pm
Thanks to nanoscale devices as small as human cells, researchers can create groundbreaking material properties, leading to […]
- Synthetic mini-motor with enormous power developedon September 17, 2024 at 4:53 pm
Researchers developed an artificial motor at the supramolecular level that can develop impressive power. This wind-up motor […]
- Technology could boost renewable energy storageon September 16, 2024 at 7:34 pm
Renewable energy sources like wind and solar are critical to sustaining our planet, but they come with a big challenge: they […]
- Charging ahead towards future low-cost polymer zinc-ion batterieson September 13, 2024 at 2:53 pm
With global demand for lithium-ion batteries fast depleting reserves of raw materials, experts are seeking safe, affordable […]
- Folded or cut, this lithium-sulfur battery keeps goingon September 13, 2024 at 2:52 pm
Most rechargeable batteries that power portable devices, such as toys, handheld vacuums and e-bikes, use lithium-ion […]
- Discovery could lead to longer-lasting EV batteries, hasten energy transitionon September 12, 2024 at 6:24 pm
Researchers have discovered why lithium-ion batteries, which power most electronic devices, lose capacity overtime. The […]
- Researchers develop a stretchable, wearable device that lights up an LED using only the warmth of your skinon September 11, 2024 at 6:21 pm
Researchers have developed a flexible, durable electronic prototype that can harvest energy from body heat and turn it into […]
- Advancing power grounding systems: A novel predictive model for soil resistivityon September 11, 2024 at 3:20 pm
For the design of reliable power grounding systems for critical electrical infrastructure, soil resistivity investigation is […]
- Solving a memristor mystery to develop efficient, long-lasting memory deviceson September 10, 2024 at 7:59 pm
Phase separation, when molecules part like oil and water, works alongside oxygen diffusion to help memristors -- electrical […]
- Molecular level changes translate to big efficiency gains for organic solar cellson September 10, 2024 at 4:10 pm
Researchers have designed and synthesized a new organic semiconductor for organic solar cells (OSCs). By adding specific […]
- New defect passivation strategy for perovskite solar cellson September 10, 2024 at 4:10 pm
Researchers report on a new defect passivation strategy for improved power conversion efficiency and stability of perovskite […]
- Strongest battery paves way for light, energy-efficient vehicleson September 10, 2024 at 4:10 pm
When cars, planes, ships or computers are built from a material that functions as both a battery and a load-bearing […]
- Artificial muscles propel a robotic leg to walk and jumpon September 9, 2024 at 3:31 pm
Researchers have developed a robotic leg with artificial muscles. Inspired by living creatures, it jumps across different […]
- Molecular simulations, supercomputing lead to energy-saving biomaterials breakthroughon September 7, 2024 at 3:41 am
Scientists have identified and demonstrated a method to process a plant-based material called nanocellulose that reduced […]
- Shining light on how solar power and farming can coexiston September 6, 2024 at 6:16 pm
Scientists have developed a new tool to help identify optimal photovoltaic (PV) materials capable of maximizing crop growth […]
- Achieving a supercapacitor through the 'molecular coating' approachon September 5, 2024 at 4:10 pm
A capacitor is like a high-speed battery that can quickly store and release energy. What happens when it becomes 'super?' […]
- Preventing car battery fires with help from machine learningon September 4, 2024 at 10:45 pm
New research proposes a way to predict and prevent temperature spikes and fires in the lithium-ion batteries commonly used […]