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MARCELLUS/UTICA REGION: Pittsburgh’s real renaissance has never been tried — until now; NATIONAL: Forecasts fade for heat wave, putting natural gas futures in freefall; Coal-fired power plants are well-stocked this year; No more easy ride for wind and solar (OBBB guidance, risks ahead); Promises made, promises kept – Trump and gas prices; Converging Exxon and Chevron operations could spur next mega-merger; INTERNATIONAL: Oil holds steady amid trade deal hopes. Read More “MDN’s Energy Stories of Interest: Thu, Jul 24, 2025 [FREE ACCESS]”

OTHER U.S. REGIONS: Democrat-led northeast now has highest electricity prices in nation; NATIONAL: Kelcy Warren’s dual impact of building energy infrastructure while championing philanthropy; What the media still won’t tell you about the energy transition; Natgas prices sink on the outlook for cooler us temps and higher gas production; INTERNATIONAL: Oil slides amid demand concerns; EU lifts sanctions against three LNG tankers formerly working for Russia; Spain’s gas demand soars as power plants burn more since blackout. Read More “MDN’s Energy Stories of Interest: Tue, Jul 22, 2025 [FREE ACCESS]”

MARCELLUS/UTICA REGION: CNX receives state grant for mobile fueling units; GO-WV president Charlie Burd announces plans to retire in 2027; Northeast gas outflows decline on compressor outage as power demand up; OTHER U.S. REGIONS: Murkowski feels ‘cheated’ by Trump administration actions against wind and solar projects; Justice Department urges dismissal of Maryland climate lawsuits; NATIONAL: FTC retracts ban vs Hess, Pioneer leaders; Tax credits drive carbon capture deployment in our Annual Energy Outlook; Is the National Weather Service climate campaign collateral damage?; Oil price volatility and higher valuations cause M&A activity to slow; INTERNATIONAL: WTI flat as EU targets Russian refined fuels; EU slaps new sanctions on Russia and its oil trade; The 9 most important oil & gas pipelines in the world; Will oil demand hit 123 million barrels per day by 2050 as OPEC says? Read More “MDN’s Energy Stories of Interest: Mon, Jul 21, 2025 [FREE ACCESS]”

OTHER U.S. REGIONS: Cameron LNG marks 1,000th cargo milestone; NATIONAL: USA crude oil stocks drop week on week; EPA announces next phase of organizational improvements; The Big Beautiful Bill is a big win for American energy; Chevron moves forward with megadeal for Hess after winning Exxon arbitration; BP sells US onshore wind assets to LS Power; New budget law boosts carbon sequestration, enhanced oil recovery; Meta (Facebook) going all in on data centers; The solution to America’s energy security lives in Canada; INTERNATIONAL: Oil rises on tight supply signals; Will all oil and gas companies have to adopt GenAI?; Carbon dioxide emissions worldwide rose in 2024; Canadian OFS group says relief from counter-tariffs on U.S. sand ‘fantastic news’; Trump’s tariff pressure pushes Asia toward American liquefied natural gas. Read More “MDN’s Energy Stories of Interest: Fri, Jul 18, 2025 [FREE ACCESS]”

MARCELLUS/UTICA REGION: Energy Innovation Center Institute training program could go national; OTHER U.S. REGIONS: California’s climate superfund bills fail again; Let’s hope Kathy Hochul took notes as investors poured $100B into Pa. for AI projects; NATIONAL: What’s the state of oil hiring in the USA?; U.S. proved reserves fell in 2023 from 2022 record; Gen Z is getting realistic about energy; Pumping the brakes on alternative energy; INTERNATIONAL: Oil rebounds after weak start; Market underestimating chance of Russian gas flow disruption; The oil boom no one wants to talk about. Read More “MDN’s Energy Stories of Interest: Thu, Jul 17, 2025 [FREE ACCESS]”

MARCELLUS/UTICA REGION: What Pennsylvania can learn from Louisiana about energy policy; Wärtsilä engines selected to deliver reliable power for U.S. data center; NATIONAL: Energy leaders warn of power shortfall in AI competition, urge swift action; Sunnova’s Enron-ish ending; Made-for-court climate study completely fails science gold standard; Natural gas – the workhorse of American energy dominance and security; U.S. LNG feedgas demand continues to climb; INTERNATIONAL: Crude falls amid stronger dollar, supply risk doubts; Japan’s ‘largest-ever’ cruise ship, LNG-fueled Asuka III, christened in Yokohama; EU efforts to move away from Russian gas add uncertainty to global LNG market; Why natural gas is still thriving in a world chasing net zero; Energy-hungry India offers opportunities for U.S. oil, natural gas exports. Read More “MDN’s Energy Stories of Interest: Wed, Jul 16, 2025 [FREE ACCESS]”

NATIONAL: Trump’s tax law throws lifeline to unloved energy and climate sectors; INTERNATIONAL: WTI slips below $67 amid global tariff turmoil; How likely is $100 oil in 2025?; OPEC claims the world needs $18.2 trillion in O&G investments by 2050; Middle East gas exports soar to meet global demand. Read More “MDN’s Energy Stories of Interest: Tue, Jul 15, 2025 [FREE ACCESS]”

MARCELLUS/UTICA REGION: Pittsburgh summit to showcase intersection of energy, AI and policy; How Pennsylvania ranked on a national best-states-for-business list; OTHER U.S. REGIONS: Renewable energy project cancellations spike in Texas; Chevron planning $5 billion blue hydrogen/ammonia plant in Texas; Kathy Hochul’s only slowing down the suffering from her green-energy lunacy; NATIONAL: U.S. hydrocarbon production supported by export growth in long-term projections; Trump’s energy chief bats away alarms from activists, news media about ending green power subsidies; Dems couldn’t save Biden’s energy programs — so they’ll try to make them a weapon against the GOP; INTERNATIONAL: Oil rises on looming US Russia sanction threats; Climate change is the No. 1 problem of no nation; Burn more oil and coal, save lives and never ever apologize; Who is the world’s biggest energy supplier?; Netherlands rations electricity to ease power grid stresses. Read More “MDN’s Energy Stories of Interest: Mon, Jul 14, 2025 [FREE ACCESS]”

OTHER U.S. REGIONS: New York has got to face reality – we need natural gas; NATIONAL: TC Energy is bolstering America’s energy dominance through critical investments; Geothermal energy may be poised for growth thanks to shale drilling advances; Why is every natural disaster being politicized?; How AI and technology are reshaping the oil and gas workforce; Drilling plummets under Trump despite ‘drill, baby, drill’ promise; INTERNATIONAL: Oil teeters as tariffs and output risks unbalance market; Chevron shifts from local to centralized hubs to cut costs; Fossil fuels show staying power as EU clean energy output dips. Read More “MDN’s Energy Stories of Interest: Fri, Jul 11, 2025 [FREE ACCESS]”

OTHER U.S. REGIONS: FERC issues notice to proceed with construction at Mississippi Hub; NATIONAL: Chevron preps quick closing of Hess deal and awaits result of Exxon dispute; Executives reveal where they see Henry Hub price landing in future; How rising renewable output complicates natural gas trading; Natural gas is green and hugely beneficial economically; Trump says wind and solar are ‘a blight on our country’; INTERNATIONAL: Oil holds gains despite US crude surge; Oil giant Saudi Aramco in talks with Commonwealth LNG for offtake agreement. Read More “MDN’s Energy Stories of Interest: Thu, Jul 10, 2025 [FREE ACCESS]”

NATIONAL: Exxon sees $1.5B earnings hit from lower oil, gas prices; Can oil and gas solve the AI power dilemma?; U.S. LNG feedgas demand rose last week; Celebrate American independence by advancing energy dominance; INTERNATIONAL: Oil rises again on Middle East tensions; Who is the world’s top natural gas consumer? Read More “MDN’s Energy Stories of Interest: Wed, Jul 9, 2025 [FREE ACCESS]”

OTHER U.S. REGIONS: Mamdani made anti-fossil fuels central to his “affordability” plan for NYC; Did Louisiana just become America’s first energy sanctuary state?; NATIONAL: US refiners rely on shale more than ever as heavy oil supplies dwindle; EPA puts on leave 139 employees who spoke out against policies under Trump; Trump fired head of Nuclear Regulatory Commission over a “conflict of visions”; It is time to hold the climate cabal accountable; INTERNATIONAL: US overtakes Russia as EU number two gas source; Oil slips as US plans Iran talks; The world’s biggest carbon emitters—and the story behind the numbers. Read More “MDN’s Energy Stories of Interest: Mon, Jul 7, 2025 [FREE ACCESS]”

OTHER U.S. REGIONS: Industry bodies look at Texas upstream employment in May; Cuomo blew it by shutting down Indian Point Nuclear plant with no “plan B”; NATIONAL: Fracking is America’s (not so) secret weapon; Natural gas becoming preferred power method among data center operators; Senate delivers pro-energy tax reforms; One Big, Beautiful Bill remains a win for American energy; INTERNATIONAL: Oil gains as Mideast tensions reignite; Quiet archipelago’s embrace of hydrocarbons speaks loudly; The Iranian threat to global oil supply chains remains. Read More “MDN’s Energy Stories of Interest: Wed, Jul 2, 2025 [FREE ACCESS]”