Will Biden's crackdown in power plant emissions be helpful or harmful?
Earlier this month, the Biden administration proposed an extensive decrease in greenhouse gas emissions from U.S. power plants. This plan would require power plants to install billions of dollars worth of new equipment to dramatically curb the emission of CO2 into the atmosphere. Power plants would be required to...
the future of clean energy
Wind, solar, and hydropower have long dominated the world of renewables, with many countries around the globe having adopted these technologies long ago. The U.S. and Europe both have a huge wind power capacity, while the potential for establishing large-scale solar energy and hydropower projects across the developing world...
BP in The Gulf of Mexico
British Petroleum (BP) has begun pumping with its Argos platform in the Gulf of Mexico. The $9 billion offshore platform is said to increase crude oil production capacity in the region to 400,000 barrels a day. With this new platform, BP is heavily investing in the Gulf of Mexico...
General Motors
On Tuesday, General Motors (GM) announced investing in lithium technology startup and Shale Magazine cover alum, EnergyX. The investment is part of GM's efforts to secure long-term lithium supplies, a critical component in electric vehicle batteries.  With the global supply chain still tumultuous amidst geopolitical and economic turmoil, the deal...
LA set to end fossil fuel production
As part of its climate strategy, Los Angeles agrees to curb, and eventually end, its fossil fuel production. California is seen as a leader in renewables. However, it continues to have a high oil and gas output, supplying energy to the rest of the country. Finally, California, LA in...
The Biden Administration is hot on the heels of U.S. oil and gas producers by ramping up new regulations for methane emissions associated with drilling. Biden chose the 27th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference, known on the street as COP27, to unveil his new regulatory framework, funding priorities,...
energy alliance between US and UK
The United States and the United Kingdom hold a special relationship when it comes to politics and security. They have worked together in several areas of foreign affairs in previous decades and supported one another in times of political and economic turmoil. Now, the leaders of the two countries...
A modern hydrogen tank for renewable energy.
The world is in the midst of an energy transition, and hydrogen is playing a key role. Hydrogen has long been seen as a potential source of clean energy that could help reduce global emissions. With advances in technology and increased investment, it's becoming increasingly viable as an alternative...
European oil and gas and energy
Everyone is preparing for a winter of discontent as energy prices continue to soar and fears of gas shortages, particularly in Europe, become very real. However, experts are now suggesting that the energy crisis may be only just beginning, with the worst still yet to come. It appears that...
During the Covid pandemic, when several industries were forced to halt operations and workers were required to stay at home due to restrictions, many companies began to embrace alternative ways of working to ensure they were able to adapt to the change. While many office workers had an easy...