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Why Natural Gas Prices Are Surging

R-Squared Energy

Natural gas prices recently soared to their highest levels in two years, driven by a combination of extreme weather, supply constraints, record liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, and global demand pressures. Meanwhile, natural gas production has faced additional disruptions. As more U.S.

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Electrification gets down to the wire

GreenBiz

Buildings are similarly opening their doors to being powered entirely by electricity, supplanting natural gas and other fuels for heating and cooling. Local jurisdictions are banning the use of natural gas in newly constructed (and, in some places, renovated) homes and commercial buildings. Are we up to the challenge?

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Natural gas is the new golden currency of political trade…

Energy Central

BY GERMÁN & CO "A Swedish Nightmare" – Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan My article "A Swedish Nightmare," published on February 23, delves into the aftermath of a strategic political move by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Investigation into Texas freeze highlights natural gas failures, frequency of cold weather events

Renewable Energy World

Preliminary findings of a joint investigation into the freeze that left millions in Texas without power for days last February highlighted an increasing frequency of extreme cold weather events, as well as the devastation caused by the failure of natural gas-fired plants. — Jeff Dennis (@EnergyLawJeff) September 23, 2021.

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Renewable natural gas is crucial to diversify our clean energy sources

Renewable Energy World

David Cox, Founder and CFO of the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas. One crucial green energy source that we should be capitalizing on is renewable natural gas (RNG). David Cox co-founded the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas in July 2011 and serves its members as CFO. homes and businesses.

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Landrieu: Politics Not Aligned with Energy Reality

POWER Magazine

A significant disconnect between political rhetoric and the practical realities of energy production is posing an insidious hurdle for the future of power, former Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-Louisiana) has warned. […] The post Landrieu: Politics Not Aligned with Energy Reality appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Is Big Oil Really to Blame for Climate Change?

R-Squared Energy

billion cubic feet of natural gas/day Chevron: 1.5 billion cubic feet of natural gas/day TotalEnergies: 1.55 billion cubic feet of natural gas/day Shell: 1.39 billion cubic feet of natural gas/day BP: 1 million barrels of oil/day, 6.9 billion cubic feet of natural gas/day Chevron: 1.5