Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) has become a significant player in the global energy market, especially with the United States emerging as the largest exporter. However, the environmental impact of LNG, particularly its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, is a growing concern. This article breaks down a recent study that aims...
Guest post by By Sean Donegan, President and CEO, Satelytics
When it comes to the negative environmental effects of oil and gas production, methane often takes center stage - whether in the board room or in the media. However, while methane is indeed a significant issue, produced water is arguably...
API outlines a Five-Point Policy Roadmap to secure U.S. energy leadership, focusing on consumer choice and resource utilization.
Emphasis on reforming permitting systems and maintaining favorable tax policies for energy investments.
Advocates for lifting restrictions on LNG exports and streamlining offshore and onshore leasing processes.
The American Petroleum Institute...
The aging coal plants across the U.S. pose a significant risk to grid reliability as their forced outage rates continue to rise. The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) unveiled its 2024 State of Reliability Report, noting that the forced outage rate at conventional and wind facilities maintained a...
Guest post by Leon Massaras
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Screenout (SO) refers to a condition where proppant pumped into a fracture accumulates at the near- wellbore area or in the wellbore itself, blocking or "screening out" the flow path and preventing further proppant from entering the fracture. This article presents and elaborates upon three...
Swiss company Climeworks’ ‘Mammoth’ opened for business in May, but can it do what the company has promised and sequester huge quantities of carbon dioxide using direct capture technology? The “world’s largest” direct carbon capture plant to date is now operational in Iceland. However, many energy experts are questioning...
Following the November 5th U.S. Presidential election, Donald Trump was named President for a second, non-consecutive, term. There has been great debate in recent weeks over what Trump or Harris’s leadership would mean for U.S. energy, with no clear path ahead. Energy CEOs at some of the biggest oil...
As the energy sector evolves, the need for robust cybersecurity in the energy supply chain has never been more critical. With advanced technologies integrated at every step, the potential for cyber-attacks has increased, leaving the energy sector vulnerable at specific points.
Meanwhile, the energy transition demands more cybersecurity infrastructure to...
U.S. shale gas production shows a first-time decline, raising questions about future output stability.
Decreased profitability from low gas prices has led to a significant drop in active rigs, impacting shale plays.
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts modest rebound potential for U.S. natural gas in 2025.
The Shale...
Following two successful years of an accelerated green transition, the U.S. expands clean energy cooperation by deepening ties with several countries to strengthen energy security and support a global shift towards sustainable practices.
Strengthening Regional Energy and Clean Tech Supply Chains – Brazil and Chile
In October, the International Energy Agency...
