Antis Hold Out Hope to Block NESE Pipe Via Obscure NJ State Agency
As we reported last week, anti-fossil fuel fanatics haven’t given up on trying to block construction of the Williams Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) pipeline, a $1 billion+ project designed to increase Transco pipeline capacity and flows of Marcellus gas heading into New York City and other northeastern markets (see Zombie Antis Fight to Block Williams NESE Pipeline in NY, NJ). Even though ground will break on construction *today* at a ceremony at Brooklyn’s Floyd Bennett Field in New York City, antis are still doing their best to block this project. Their latest angle of attack is to demand (antis always demand) that a relatively obscure state agency in New Jersey reject issuing a license for the project. Read More “Antis Hold Out Hope to Block NESE Pipe Via Obscure NJ State Agency”
We spotted an interesting article that posits Williams’ strategy is to expand its mighty Transco natural gas pipeline system by increasing the capacity of existing infrastructure rather than building new pipelines. The Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line (Transco) is the largest-volume, highest-capacity interstate natural gas transmission system in the U.S. It spans roughly 10,000 miles (with 60+ compressor stations) from the Gulf Coast (Texas/Louisiana) to New York City. The Williams strategy of expanding Transco rather than building new pipes minimizes disruption to communities and the environment while meeting growing demand from residential, commercial, industrial, and power generation sectors. 
Infinity Natural Resources (INR), a pureplay driller focused on Appalachian shale—the Utica in eastern Ohio and the Marcellus (and Utica) in southwestern Pennsylvania—has appointed Scott McNeill to its Board of Directors. McNeill brings over two decades of experience in energy investment banking, capital markets, and operating leadership, having served as a CEO, CFO, and board member for both public and private energy companies. His background includes roles at Raymond James, RSP Permian, Switchback, and Black Mountain Sand. Infinity’s President and CEO, Zack Arnold, stated that McNeill’s expertise will be valuable as the company executes its strategy in the Appalachian Basin, focusing on the Utica and Marcellus Shales. 
Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum visited Lackawanna College yesterday to observe how students are trained for energy-focused careers in natural gas, petroleum, and robotics. He emphasized that these students will contribute to the growth of key industries, creating significant career opportunities. Burgum, joined by Congressmen Rob Bresnahan and Dan Meuser, commended the college’s programs and shale industry-donated equipment, highlighting their role in an American renaissance driven by energy, innovation, and manufacturing. He also discussed how data centers, or “AI manufacturing,” could utilize Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale natural gas to generate electricity, bringing economic benefits and lowered utility costs, drawing parallels to his experience in North Dakota. 
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