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26 New Shale Well Permits Reported for PA-OH-WV Jul 13 – 19
July 24, 2026July 24, 2026

The Marcellus/Utica region received 26 new drilling permits last week, July 13 – 19, up 19 from two weeks ago (after dipping down 21 three weeks ago). So goes the permitting yo-yo ride. Last week, Pennsylvania issued 23 new permits (after issuing just 1 two weeks ago). Ohio issued 2 new permits. And, West Virginia issued 1 new permit. The drillers who received new permits included: Antero Resources (1), Ascent Resources (2), CNX Resources (2), EQT (1), Expand Energy (3), Formentera Operating (1), Laurel Mountain Energy (5), Pennsylvania General Energy (6), and Range Resources (5). Read More “26 New Shale Well Permits Reported for PA-OH-WV Jul 13 – 19”
Anti-Drilling/Fossil Fuel | Energy Services | Industrywide Issues | New York | Pennsylvania | Pipelines | Susquehanna County | Williams

Bloomberg Throws Shade at Constitution Pipe, Claims No Customers
July 24, 2026July 24, 2026

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is close to issuing an environmental assessment for the Constitution Pipeline, a 125-mile greenfield pipeline from the Marcellus gas fields of Susquehanna County, PA, to Schoharie County, NY (see FERC Speeds Enviro Assessment for Constitution Pipe – Due by Aug 21). When that’s done, FERC will be teed up to re-issue the certificate of public convenience and necessity for the project. The Constitution is a speeding bullet right now, so it’s time for the corrupt environmental left to try and slow it down. Bloomberg’s so-called reporters are happy to do their part. Read More “Bloomberg Throws Shade at Constitution Pipe, Claims No Customers”
Electrical Generation | Energy Services | Industrywide Issues | Kentucky | Pipelines | TC Energy/TransCanada

Battle Brewing Over 42-Mile TC Energy Kentucky Pipe for Gas Plant
July 24, 2026July 24, 2026

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TC Energy subsidiary Columbia Gulf Transmission has proposed a 42-mile, 30-inch pipeline through Rowan, Fleming, and Mason counties (in Kentucky) to supply gas to East Kentucky Power Cooperative’s coal-fired Spurlock plant, letting it co-fire up to 50% natural gas (see TC Energy to Build 42 Miles of Kentucky Pipe for Gas Plant). The roughly $400 million project has drawn opposition from residents citing safety, undisclosed routes through properties, tree removal, and imagined threats to 15 endangered or threatened species identified by state wildlife officials. Rowan and Fleming county governments oppose the pipeline, while Mason County officials and GOP lawmakers, including Senate President Robert Stivers, support it for jobs and grid reliability. FERC decides on whether or not to approve it in November. Read More “Battle Brewing Over 42-Mile TC Energy Kentucky Pipe for Gas Plant”
Electrical Generation | Industrywide Issues | M&A | New York

PowerTransitions Closes on Deal for 5 Gas-Fired Power Plants in NY
July 24, 2026July 24, 2026

In April, MDN reported that PowerTransitions, an independent power producer specializing in redeveloping legacy power facilities, had agreed to acquire five New York gas-fired power plants — Batavia, Hillburn, Massena, Shoemaker, and Sterling — totaling 323 megawatts (MW) from Alliance Energy Group affiliates (see PowerTransitions Buying 5 Gas-Fired Power Plants in Anti-Gas NY). The company announced yesterday that it has closed on its purchase. Read More “PowerTransitions Closes on Deal for 5 Gas-Fired Power Plants in NY”
CNG/LNG | Exporting | Industrywide Issues | Research

LNG Set to Become U.S.’s 2nd Largest Net Export Industry by 2031
July 24, 2026July 24, 2026

A new S&P Global Energy study (full copy below) projects U.S. LNG will become the nation’s second-largest net export industry by 2031, trailing only civilian aircraft and parts. Feedgas demand for exports is expected to double to 36 Bcf/d within five years — 25% above the prior base case — as the U.S. surpasses a one-third share of the global market. Through 2040, LNG should support 555,000 jobs annually, add $1.4 trillion to GDP, and generate $2.9 trillion in business revenues, $206 billion in taxes, and $630 billion in labor income, on more than $1 trillion of supply-chain investment. Household gas costs rise just 1.6% from 2026-2031, and new Northeast pipeline capacity could cut peak winter prices more than 20%. Read More “LNG Set to Become U.S.’s 2nd Largest Net Export Industry by 2031”
AI | CNG/LNG | Exporting | Industrywide Issues

Will the AI Boom Create a “Knife Fight” with LNG for Natural Gas?
July 24, 2026July 24, 2026

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Chronometer Partners CIO Matthew Smith warns the U.S. faces a structural natural gas shortage by 2028, as AI data centers’ round-the-clock power needs collide with surging LNG export commitments. His firm’s 18-month study found production may grow roughly 20 Bcf/d by 2030, but LNG exports alone (rising from about 15 to 35 Bcf/day) could absorb most of that gain, sparking a “knife fight” for supply. Energy already accounts for roughly 10% of AI compute costs, potentially reaching 20-30% if gas prices double or triple. Winners could include gas producers, nuclear and solar generators; hyperscalers and equipment suppliers face rising cost pressure and possible slower buildout. Read More “Will the AI Boom Create a “Knife Fight” with LNG for Natural Gas?”
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MDN’s Energy Stories of Interest: Fri, Jul 24, 2026
July 24, 2026July 24, 2026

MARCELLUS/UTICA REGION: Yaw bill to ensure responsible solar development signed into law; OTHER U.S. REGIONS: Eversource, National Grid, and partners to test MA V2G program; A New York Climate Act project doing more harm than good; NATIONAL: U.S. natural gas futures slip at the close; Meta drops out of clean energy pact as its natgas buildout accelerates; INTERNATIONAL: Oil surges above $100; QatarEnergy prepares to extend LNG force majeure; UK’s new Energy Secretary opposed North Sea drilling; China finances Putin’s war against Ukraine by buying oil. Read More “MDN’s Energy Stories of Interest: Fri, Jul 24, 2026”