AI Data Centers Are Power-Hungry – AI-driven demand could outpace U.S. grid capacity, requiring major infrastructure upgrades.
Utilities & Energy Markets Are Changing – Natural gas, nuclear, and energy storage solutions are gaining prominence.
Investment Opportunities Are Growing – Infrastructure firms, grid operators, and competitive utilities stand to...
Rising Capital Costs & Tariffs – Unpredictable material costs and labor shortages could delay LNG facility construction.
Geopolitical & Market Risks – Global competition, shifting policies, and energy security concerns create uncertainty for U.S. LNG projects.
Future Supply Constraints – Natural gas reliance on fracked oil wells may...
There is significant potential for growth in the U.S. biofuels market, as hard-to-abate industries look for cleaner fuel alternatives. The aviation sector is driving sectoral growth, with many major airlines investing heavily in the production of sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs).
Agriculture is also supporting biofuels growth through the development of...
After depending heavily on coal for power for decades, the United States may finally be leaving coal in the past, as more oil, natural gas and renewable energy capacity comes online. International organizations, such as the International Energy Agency (IEA) have long criticized the world’s addiction to coal, which...
Solar power and battery storage are expected to lead new U.S. generating capacity additions in 2025, according to the Energy Information Organization (EIA).
The EIA expects 63 gigawatts (GW) of new utility-scale electric-generating capacity to be added to the U.S. grid in 2025. This is 30% higher than the 48.6...
A comparison of technologies for monitoring, reporting and verification in wellbore sites for oil and gas production and geologic carbon sequestration. Guest Post by Jim McMahon
Monitoring, Reporting and Verification
Monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) associated with oil and gas drill sites, and CO2 geologic sequestration (GS) sites, is an important component...
Extreme Weather Increases Demand – Cold temperatures and reduced wind power output are driving higher reliance on natural gas.
Supply Constraints Tighten the Market – Storage withdrawals and production disruptions are reducing available supply.
Record LNG Exports Impact Prices – Strong global demand, especially in Europe and Asia,...
As U.S. President Donald Trump vows to focus on expanding the country’s fossil fuels sector and move away from the former administration’s focus on renewable energy, this could provide Europe with an opportunity to pull ahead in the race to green.
The European Union was, for a long time, seen...
Seasonal Shift Impact: Summer gasoline blends, mandated to reduce pollution, contribute to price hikes at the pump.
Economic Trade-Offs: Lower RVP in summer blends helps cut emissions but increases production costs.
Environmental Benefits: Despite higher prices, summer gasoline plays a key role in improving air quality by reducing...
There have been rising concerns about the stability and durability of the U.S. electricity grid. However, with vast growth in U.S. renewable energy capacity in recent years and the rapidly increasing electricity demand across the country, improvements are needed imminently.
Whether it’s green energy or fossil fuels, both the Biden...
