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Energy / Natural Gas

$15 Billion in Pipeline Projects Coming to Appalachia in 2015

Nov 03, 2014 at 16:39 | Metal Miner

The natural gas boom in the Marcellus Shale region of West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania has resulted in $15 billion in proposed pipeline construction projects. The Atlantic Coast Pipeline, Rover…

How Floating Technology Will Revolutionize LNG

Oct 31, 2014 at 10:26 | Editorial Dept

Floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) technology took center stage this week with the arrival of a major new FLNG ship in Lithuania. The Independence FLNG ship was greeted by onlookers…

This Week in Energy: ‘Russian Conspiracy’ Could Help Denton Frack Vote

Oct 24, 2014 at 12:36 | James Stafford

All eyes are on a small college town just outside of Dallas, Texas, whose claim to fame is three-fold: It is the home to the Barnett Shale; it is where…

The Untapped Potential of the Levant Basin

Oct 24, 2014 at 10:35 | Editorial Dept

The Eastern Mediterranean is an emerging region for natural gas development, and the resources underneath the seabed hold out the promise of an economic bounty to several small countries in…

Innovation Needed To Provide Zero-Carbon Destination For Gas

Oct 17, 2014 at 17:28 | Breakthrough Institute

New Nature Piece Tells Us What We Already KnewUse of abundant natural gas across the globe will not “discernably reduce fossil…

Putin Threatens Gas Reduction To Europe

Oct 16, 2014 at 16:53 | Andy Tully

Russian President Vladimir Putin has assured Western Europe that there won’t be any interruption of natural gas supplies from his country this winter unless Ukraine again tries to meet its…

No Shale Revolution For Europe

Oct 13, 2014 at 17:22 | Nick Cunningham

It’s looking increasingly unlikely that Europe will be able to sever its reliance on Russian energy supplies by developing its own shale gas industry.For years, Poland has been…

Should Europe Be Concerned About Russia’s Growing Energy Relationship with Asia

Oct 09, 2014 at 13:19 | ISN Security Watch

Should the West worry about Russia’s growing oil and gas exports to the Asia-Pacific region? Michael Bradshaw doesn’t think so. While Vladimir Putin may want to shift his energy business…

Petronas Threatens To Scrap Canadian LNG Terminal Over Tax Rates

Oct 08, 2014 at 17:50 | Nick Cunningham

A major Canadian natural gas export project could be put on ice indefinitely if British Columbia doesn’t change its tax policies.That’s the threat from CEO of Petronas, the…

U.S. And Australia Chasing Qatar for LNG Supremacy

Oct 07, 2014 at 18:12 | Andrew Topf

Competitors in the global race to develop new liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals have entered the final lap, and as it stands now, the United States and Australia are closing…

How An Unknown Industry Could Save Over $1.8 Billion In Wasted Natural Gas

Oct 07, 2014 at 17:29 | Climate Progress

Can a little-known, fledgling industry make the oil and gas industry more efficient and a little less dangerous to the climate by tackling methane leakage? A new report offers…

Central Asia Rues Dependency On Russian Fuel

Oct 06, 2014 at 17:40 | Eurasianet

Weak links in Russia’s petroleum-refinery network and the Kremlin’s power play in Ukraine are shortchanging Central Asian petrol markets, importers complain. With alternatives expensive or unfeasible, and regional refining capacity…

Utica Boosts U.S. Natural Gas Production To Record Levels

Oct 03, 2014 at 17:48 | Chris Pedersen

The Utica shale formation has consistently been overshadowed by the Marcellus shale formation, which lies above it. But it is time the Utica started receiving some real attention for the…

Winter Gas Supply Crunch In Europe Unlikely, Experts Say

Oct 03, 2014 at 17:31 | Energy Post

Major investment in European gas storage, transmission and emergency planning make a repeat of the 2009 gas shock unlikely this winter, market observers say, even if Russia trims exports to…

Natural Gas Futures Outlook – 3rd October 2014

Oct 03, 2014 at 15:57 | Jim Hyerczyk

With seasonal demand expected to pick-up in late October/early November, now is the perfect time to take a look at the natural gas futures market. Weekly November natural…

Will Ukraine Commit Economic Suicide?

Oct 02, 2014 at 18:06 | James Stafford

Ukraine is on the brink of committing economic suicide after imposing a crippling 55 percent tax on private gas producers, while parliament prepares to vote on next year’s budget, which…

Why U.S. Should Be Cautious About LNG Exports

Oct 02, 2014 at 17:44 | Nick Cunningham

After much debate, the U.S. is moving ahead with liquid natural gas exports, but it might want to study Australia’s experience to understand the possible consequences.Rapid growth in…

Europe Seeks To Undermine Russian Energy Influence

Sep 29, 2014 at 15:01 | Global Risk Insights

The fragile ceasefire and negotiations between Ukraine and Russia have revived hopes that the months-long violent conflict in Eastern Europe is nearing its end. However, many questions remain unanswered, as…

Study Finds Treated Fracking Wastewater Still Too Toxic

Sep 26, 2014 at 17:07 | Andy Tully

One of the biggest concerns about hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is that the vast amount of wastewater produced by the process of extracting oil and gas from shale rock deep…

Pipeline Delays May See Moldova Return To Russia For Its Gas

Sep 25, 2014 at 16:48 | Eurasianet

While the cease-fire between Ukraine and pro-Russian and Russian fighters holds steady, another fight is poised to begin over Russian gas for Ukraine. And, this time, it’s a fight that,…

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