President-elect Donald Trump has begun to select the members of his new government, nominating new cabinet members across several departments. The two choices that are most likely to have an impact on U.S. energy are Doug Burgum, who Trump chose as Interior Secretary, and Chris Wright, who he selected...
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...
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
Abstract
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...
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...
As the U.S. ramps up its natural gas production, clean energy experts are suggesting that billions in investment could be better used to fund by diversifying the U.S energy mix for a secure future. As the U.S. reduces its coal production, the oil and gas industry is shifting its...
Guest article by Aashi Mishra
Solar Power Equipment Market: The Arena of Budding Opportunities
Do you know that solar energy accounted for almost 5.4% of electricity generation globally in 2023? Solar energy is becoming ubiquitous and has been globally widely adopted. Per a study by the World Resources Institute, throughout their...
