NATIONAL: JP Morgan reveals greatest threat to USA shale sector; US LNG feedgas on track for 10-month high; INTERNATIONAL: Equinor CFO sees tight European gas market going into winter; Stalled European electric vehicle sales trigger 4,000 job cuts at Ford; The so-called ‘green movement’ increases the world’s demand for crude oil. Read More “Other Stories of Interest: Thu, Nov 21, 2024”
OTHER U.S. REGIONS: World’s top oil refining hub is running hard as exports boom; NATIONAL: Natural gas survives election, aims to thrive post-election; TSA cyber disclosure requirements worry natural gas companies; Second Trump administration will benefit the environment; Trump’s energy pick Chris Wright brings new views on climate policy; INTERNATIONAL: Iran agrees to stop producing near bomb-grade uranium; WTI settles above $69 despite market volatility; Are you aware there is another big UN climate conference going on? Read More “Other Stories of Interest: Wed, Nov 20, 2024”
NATIONAL: U.S. ethane exports set to surge with new Gulf Coast capacity; Republican lawmakers question FTC over reviews of energy deals; Trump energy allies anticipate boom times for oil, gas, mining; Cheniere Energy wants US to remain in Paris climate agreement; INTERNATIONAL: Oil surges on geopolitical tensions and weaker dollar; Will geopolitics affect oil and gas in 2025?; COP29 climate hucksters urged to extract big money from U.S., Europe; Vomiting protesters storm EU summit in ‘colonialism’ row. Read More “Other Stories of Interest: Tue, Nov 19, 2024”
NATIONAL: Why has the USA natural gas price been dropping?; Biden to stand fast on LNG-permit halt; Will Trump victory affect oil and gas hiring in the USA?; Donald Trump’s energy opportunity; INTERNATIONAL: Saudis said to resist restating fossil fuel transition pledge at COP29. Read More “Other Stories of Interest: Mon, Nov 18, 2024”
OTHER U.S. REGIONS: Exxon plans to cut almost 400 Pioneer jobs in Texas by 2026; NATIONAL: BMI says Trump presidency breeds new uncertainty for oil price; Trump weighs ‘fearless’ fracking advocate for top energy post; INTERNATIONAL: Germany rejects Russian natural gas shipments; Trump’s tariffs won’t curb EU’s reliance on U.S. LNG. Read More “Other Stories of Interest: Fri, Nov 15, 2024”
NATIONAL: U.S. associated natural gas production increased nearly 8% in 2023; Republican sweep opens way to boost oil and gas development; People first energy policy is a winning issue for Trump and the GOP; INTERNATIONAL: Shell urges court not to halt UK North Sea oil and gas projects; Global carbon emissions estimated to have set record high; USA climate official tells COP29 oil boom aids energy transition; European Commission releases mutual energy suicide pact roadmap. Read More “Other Stories of Interest: Thu, Nov 14, 2024”
OTHER U.S. REGIONS: Aethon explores options for $10 billion sale or IPO; NATIONAL: Exxon CEO pushes back on Trump’s anti-climate agenda; Offshore wind faces potential trump ban on day one; INTERNATIONAL: Shell wins appeal in Dutch climate suit; Climate loss and damage fund set to launch into action next year; Apache to halt North Sea oil and gas production after 2029. Read More “Other Stories of Interest: Wed, Nov 13, 2024”
OTHER U.S. REGIONS: California levels up rules to reduce fuel carbon intensity; Voters in blue Washington vote to block bans on gas stoves; NATIONAL: Analysts explain why USA natural gas price is rising; Oil players eagerly anticipating what lies ahead after Trump win; Let’s get to energy independence with fracking; Trump expected to roll back environmental protections, boost oil and gas; INTERNATIONAL: WTI and Brent drop on soft China demand; Climate talks begin with focus on shaking down “rich countries”; British energy majors may lean more on oil and gas to boost profits; EU’s now wants to buy more American gas. Read More “Other Stories of Interest: Tue, Nov 12, 2024”
MARCELLUS/UTICA REGION: PA state senators weigh in on possible changes under Trump; Republican victory – David McCormick flips PA Senate seat; NATIONAL: From oil to EVs, Trump return set to shake up energy policy; Clean power operators strike cooperative tone over Trump return; What Trump’s reelection could mean for the IRA, offshore wind; Trump set to go after measures that are doing the most to fight climate change; Post-election outlook for midstream sector; INTERNATIONAL: Panama to cancel flags on four US-sanctioned LNG vessels; WTI and Brent climb as traders weigh mixed market signals. Read More “Other Stories of Interest: Fri, Nov 8, 2024”
OTHER U.S. REGIONS: Arkansas electric co-op invests $1B for over 1 GW of new natural gas generation; FERC gives Venture Global permission to introduce natgas into LNG plant; Berkeley voters reject tax on natural gas use in buildings; NATIONAL: API hopes to ‘unleash American energy’ with Trump win; Natural gas futures gain as Trump wins; U.S. propane exports just shy of all-time high; INTERNATIONAL: Booming Iranian oil trade in the spotlight after Trump win. Read More “Other Stories of Interest: Thu, Nov 7, 2024”
OTHER U.S. REGIONS: Voters show support for slowing Washington’s natural gas phase-out; Replacement of 1940s natgas pipeline through 5 Michigan counties complete; NATIONAL: Solar and wind won’t replace natural gas for decades – they will depend on it; To help Puerto Rico, repeal the Jones Act; Buttigieg clashes with Fox’s Kilmeade; INTERNATIONAL: TotalEnergies chief warns Donald Trump against cutting climate rules. Read More “Other Stories of Interest: Wed, Nov 6, 2024”
OTHER U.S. REGIONS: Consumers Energy completes Mid-Michigan natural gas pipeline; NATIONAL: U.S. exports of ethane and ethane-based petchems rose 135% from 2014 to 2023; Companies boost social and climate reporting amid ESG backlash; Kamala Harris will keep America from the energy we need; INTERNATIONAL: OPEC extends its oil output cuts by one month until the end of December; Will USA election outcome affect OPEC+ policy?; South Korea weighs buying more USA energy if Trump wins election. Read More “Other Stories of Interest: Tue, Nov 5, 2024”
MARCELLUS/UTICA REGION: US regulators reject amended interconnect agreement for Amazon data center; Trump has reason in Pennsylvania to feel better than Harris; PA Republican McCormick is hitting the right notes; OTHER U.S. REGIONS: Commonwealth LNG commits to MiQ natgas certification; NATIONAL: US DOE awards $473.6 million more for grid resilience projects; How AI is incrementally fueling energy sector innovation; Will AI drive a nuclear renaissance, or a natural gas boom?; CNN climate reporter warns Trump win could affect ‘life on earth’; INTERNATIONAL: Iran relies on natural gas for nearly 90% of its power generation demand. Read More “Other Stories of Interest: Mon, Nov 4, 2024”
NATIONAL: Oil futures benefit from stronger than expected U.S. fuel demand; Share of natgas production in U.S. tight oil plays increased over last decade; Will AI drive a nuclear renaissance, or a natural gas boom?; Ford to pause production of F-150 Lightning; SEC climate rule unlikely to survive a Trump victory; INTERNATIONAL: Oil jumps as Iran plans retaliation; New survey shows grim outlook for oil markets; UK goes no further in raising oil and gas taxes after outcry. Read More “Other Stories of Interest: Fri, Nov 1, 2024”
MARCELLUS/UTICA REGION: Shapiro admin launches “discover the government nipple” website; Biden-Harris send more “free” taxpayer $$ to PA ahead of election; NATIONAL: EPA due for a total makeover if Trump wins; Unlocking the benefits of natural gas conversion for coal-fired power plants; INTERNATIONAL: Oil prices rebound; BP shelves 18 early-stage hydrogen projects as part of $2B cost cutting program; The LNG market will remain tight until 2027; European natural gas arbitrage to Henry Hub blasts to $11.40/MMbtu; U.S. tightens grip on Russia’s LNG exports. Read More “Other Stories of Interest: Thu, Oct 31, 2024”
OTHER U.S. REGIONS: Golden Pass LNG gets 3-year deadline extension to complete construction; Eversource proposes 25-30% rate increase for natural gas in Massachusetts; Some Mass. voters express frustration over lack of emphasis on climate change; NATIONAL: U.S. energy production increased faster than consumption past 50 years; Big Oil sees AI boom driving ‘crazy demand’ for U.S. natural gas; Biden/Harris LNG export policies are losing credibility; INTERNATIONAL: India’s natural gas demand set to nearly double by 2040; Panama Canal seeks LNG comeback after 65% decline in traffic. Read More “Other Stories of Interest: Wed, Oct 30, 2024”