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Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Microsoft says natural gas needed to keep up with AI

Microsoft acknowledges the capabilities of wind and solar but is also considering natural gas to fulfill growing energy demands for AI and datacenters.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Why a Plane-Size Machine Could Foil a Race to Build Gas Power Plants

The U.S. natural gas industry faces challenges with turbine shortages and soaring costs, threatening planned growth driven by data center energy needs.
fromWIRED
8 months ago
OMG science

The US Grid Is Adding Batteries at a Much Faster Rate Than Natural Gas

The rapid increase in solar, wind, and battery capacity in 2024 is expected to surpass natural gas for electricity generation.
fromAustin Monitor
5 months ago
Austin

Electric Utility Commission sounds alarm on Austin Energy peaker plant plan, hoping for alternatives - Austin Monitor

Austin Energy is revising its Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan amid concerns over environmental impacts of proposed natural gas peaker plants.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Environment

Trump Wants to Reverse Coal's Long Decline. It Won't be Easy.

Trump's attempt to revive coal faces insurmountable challenges from cheaper alternatives and aging infrastructure.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Microsoft says natural gas needed to keep up with AI

Microsoft acknowledges the capabilities of wind and solar but is also considering natural gas to fulfill growing energy demands for AI and datacenters.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Why a Plane-Size Machine Could Foil a Race to Build Gas Power Plants

The U.S. natural gas industry faces challenges with turbine shortages and soaring costs, threatening planned growth driven by data center energy needs.
fromWIRED
8 months ago
OMG science

The US Grid Is Adding Batteries at a Much Faster Rate Than Natural Gas

The rapid increase in solar, wind, and battery capacity in 2024 is expected to surpass natural gas for electricity generation.
fromAustin Monitor
5 months ago
Austin

Electric Utility Commission sounds alarm on Austin Energy peaker plant plan, hoping for alternatives - Austin Monitor

Austin Energy is revising its Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan amid concerns over environmental impacts of proposed natural gas peaker plants.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Environment

Trump Wants to Reverse Coal's Long Decline. It Won't be Easy.

Trump's attempt to revive coal faces insurmountable challenges from cheaper alternatives and aging infrastructure.
more#renewable-energy
#energy-policy
Tech industry
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Demand for natural gas power is growing, threatening progress on climate change

Growing AI demand is reshaping U.S. natural gas power forecasts, prompting utility investments in new plants.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Frack, Kathy, frack or New York will continue to be held over an energy barrel by Canada

New York's gas bills are 15% higher than Philadelphia's due to differing state policies on energy production.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Time is running out to call your local assembly member about the NY Heat Act

The Heat Act aims to remove new homes from the natural gas grid, favoring alternative heating methods for environmental benefits.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Hochul approves more natural gas pumping to meet cold-weather demand despite NY's green push - and Con Ed's proposed hikes

New York's administration approved gas pipeline expansions, contradicting its green energy goals amid escalating energy costs.
fromFast Company
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

U.S energy secretary issues warning against 'unfettered exports' of liquefied natural gas. Here's why

Cautious approach needed for LNG export terminals due to potential price increases and emissions impact.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Digital life

Big Energy Issue in Pennsylvania Is Low Natural Gas Prices. Not Fracking.

Pennsylvania's gas market faces challenges as oversupply has led to plummeting prices and job losses, shifting focus from production to infrastructure.
With the debate over fracking overshadowing real issues, Pennsylvania voters are concerned more about infrastructure for transporting natural gas than about production methods.
Tech industry
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Demand for natural gas power is growing, threatening progress on climate change

Growing AI demand is reshaping U.S. natural gas power forecasts, prompting utility investments in new plants.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Frack, Kathy, frack or New York will continue to be held over an energy barrel by Canada

New York's gas bills are 15% higher than Philadelphia's due to differing state policies on energy production.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Time is running out to call your local assembly member about the NY Heat Act

The Heat Act aims to remove new homes from the natural gas grid, favoring alternative heating methods for environmental benefits.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Hochul approves more natural gas pumping to meet cold-weather demand despite NY's green push - and Con Ed's proposed hikes

New York's administration approved gas pipeline expansions, contradicting its green energy goals amid escalating energy costs.
fromFast Company
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

U.S energy secretary issues warning against 'unfettered exports' of liquefied natural gas. Here's why

Cautious approach needed for LNG export terminals due to potential price increases and emissions impact.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Digital life

Big Energy Issue in Pennsylvania Is Low Natural Gas Prices. Not Fracking.

Pennsylvania's gas market faces challenges as oversupply has led to plummeting prices and job losses, shifting focus from production to infrastructure.
With the debate over fracking overshadowing real issues, Pennsylvania voters are concerned more about infrastructure for transporting natural gas than about production methods.
more#energy-policy
#qatar
DC food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Qatar begins supplying natural gas to Syria through Jordan

Qatar will supply 400 megawatts of electricity daily to Syria to address its power generation crisis.
fromFast Company
1 month ago
US news

Qatar to send natural gas via Jordan to help Syria's severe electricity shortage

Qatar is supplying natural gas to Syria to boost electricity generation amid severe shortages.
DC food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Qatar begins supplying natural gas to Syria through Jordan

Qatar will supply 400 megawatts of electricity daily to Syria to address its power generation crisis.
fromFast Company
1 month ago
US news

Qatar to send natural gas via Jordan to help Syria's severe electricity shortage

Qatar is supplying natural gas to Syria to boost electricity generation amid severe shortages.
more#qatar
#sustainability
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Why plain old natural gas is the hottest thing at the 'Super Bowl' of energy | CBC News

Natural gas demand is increasing, especially for liquefied natural gas, driven by stable electricity needs and energy security concerns.
Europe news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Austria, a Longtime Buyer of Russian Gas, Tries to Break the Habit

Vienna is pioneering geothermal energy to replace dependency on Russian natural gas, marking a significant shift in its energy portfolio.
fromNew York Post
7 months ago
New York City

With Kamala Harris now in favor, Hochul should let upstate NY frack, baby, frack

Kamala Harris' change of stance on fracking could positively impact Pennsylvania and potentially benefit upstate New York's economy.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Why plain old natural gas is the hottest thing at the 'Super Bowl' of energy | CBC News

Natural gas demand is increasing, especially for liquefied natural gas, driven by stable electricity needs and energy security concerns.
Europe news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Austria, a Longtime Buyer of Russian Gas, Tries to Break the Habit

Vienna is pioneering geothermal energy to replace dependency on Russian natural gas, marking a significant shift in its energy portfolio.
fromNew York Post
7 months ago
New York City

With Kamala Harris now in favor, Hochul should let upstate NY frack, baby, frack

Kamala Harris' change of stance on fracking could positively impact Pennsylvania and potentially benefit upstate New York's economy.
more#sustainability
#energy-crisis
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Redrawing of global energy markets map set to heap benefits on US

The Ukraine conflict has transformed global energy markets, notably affecting Europe's reliance on Russian gas imports.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

As Russia-Ukraine gas deal ends, worries mount in EU's east DW 12/30/2024

Ukraine will not renew the gas transit agreement with Russia, which has significant implications for European energy security.
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago
Business

Why is energy giant Iran facing gas shortages? DW 12/19/2024

Iran faces an unprecedented energy crisis despite its vast oil and gas reserves, driven by demand outstripping production and exacerbated by sanctions.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Redrawing of global energy markets map set to heap benefits on US

The Ukraine conflict has transformed global energy markets, notably affecting Europe's reliance on Russian gas imports.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

As Russia-Ukraine gas deal ends, worries mount in EU's east DW 12/30/2024

Ukraine will not renew the gas transit agreement with Russia, which has significant implications for European energy security.
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago
Business

Why is energy giant Iran facing gas shortages? DW 12/19/2024

Iran faces an unprecedented energy crisis despite its vast oil and gas reserves, driven by demand outstripping production and exacerbated by sanctions.
more#energy-crisis
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Business intelligence

An Ohio data center plans to build a natural gas plant as the AI boom creates an electricity strain

Developers are increasingly looking to on-site power plants to meet growing energy demands of data centers, bypassing grid limitations.
#energy-sector
Venture
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Venture Global IPO: VG stock is priced and set to make NYSE debut today in largest LNG public offering ever

Venture Global's IPO raises $1.75 billion, marking it the largest liquid natural gas IPO globally.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Chevron Wants to Tap Into A.I. Boom by Selling Electricity to Data Centers

Chevron is responding to the AI boom by investing in natural gas power plants for data centers.
The demand for electricity is reshaping strategies in traditional energy companies like Chevron and Exxon.
Venture
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Venture Global IPO: VG stock is priced and set to make NYSE debut today in largest LNG public offering ever

Venture Global's IPO raises $1.75 billion, marking it the largest liquid natural gas IPO globally.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Chevron Wants to Tap Into A.I. Boom by Selling Electricity to Data Centers

Chevron is responding to the AI boom by investing in natural gas power plants for data centers.
The demand for electricity is reshaping strategies in traditional energy companies like Chevron and Exxon.
more#energy-sector
#climate-change
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

U.S. electricity demand is set to explode. That will make it harder to cut climate pollution

Increased natural gas consumption in the U.S. could impede greenhouse gas reduction goals, risking higher emissions and climate impact.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

In a First, a Gas Utility Is Sued Over Its Role in Global Warming

Oregon's lawsuit includes NW Natural, alleging deception about natural gas's impact on climate change.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
France news

Egypt and Eni-Total consortium to sign deal on processing Cypriot natural gas for export

Support for The Independent enables important on-the-ground journalism and analysis. Assists in informing the public on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

U.S. electricity demand is set to explode. That will make it harder to cut climate pollution

Increased natural gas consumption in the U.S. could impede greenhouse gas reduction goals, risking higher emissions and climate impact.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

In a First, a Gas Utility Is Sued Over Its Role in Global Warming

Oregon's lawsuit includes NW Natural, alleging deception about natural gas's impact on climate change.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
France news

Egypt and Eni-Total consortium to sign deal on processing Cypriot natural gas for export

Support for The Independent enables important on-the-ground journalism and analysis. Assists in informing the public on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change.
more#climate-change
fromwww.nature.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Methane oxidation to ethanol by a molecular junction photocatalyst

Innovative photocatalysis can enable efficient conversion of methane to ethanol with improved selectivity and conversion rates.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

Constellation Energy to Buy Power Producer Calpine

Constellation Energy's acquisition of Calpine underscores the increasing importance of natural gas in addressing U.S. electricity demand.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Natural gas under long-term pressure as competition potentially increases in European market - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Natural gas prices are correcting from highs due to multiple factors, including supply changes and market dynamics influenced by geopolitics.
#fracking
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Hochul's fracking foolishness locks $1 TRILLION of energy underground - and hurts New Yorkers

New York could benefit economically from its considerable natural gas reserves beneath the Marcellus and Utica shales, but fracking remains banned.
fromTruthout
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Fracking Company Is Selected to Receive Federal Environmental Justice Funding

CNX Resources' project inclusion in Justice40 sparks controversy over funding from environmental justice initiatives aimed at low-income communities.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Hochul's fracking foolishness locks $1 TRILLION of energy underground - and hurts New Yorkers

New York could benefit economically from its considerable natural gas reserves beneath the Marcellus and Utica shales, but fracking remains banned.
fromTruthout
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Fracking Company Is Selected to Receive Federal Environmental Justice Funding

CNX Resources' project inclusion in Justice40 sparks controversy over funding from environmental justice initiatives aimed at low-income communities.
more#fracking
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Russia Suspends Flow of Natural Gas to Europe Through Ukraine

Gazprom halts natural gas flow to Europe through Ukraine's pipeline after agreement expiration.
Ukraine's refusal to renew transit agreement leads to critical gas supply disruption.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago
Los Angeles

CPUC OKs plan that could close Aliso Canyon - eventually. Residents want immediate action

The California Public Utilities Commission voted to keep Aliso Canyon operational potentially into the next decade, disappointing local activists seeking immediate closure.
fromFast Company
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Why Google and Meta are partnering with geothermal startups

Geothermal startups are gaining traction among tech companies for renewable energy, but face financing and approval challenges.
Interest in geothermal energy is growing, powered by tech giants and small oil firms, yet substantial investment remains lagging.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Exxon Plans to Sell Electricity to Data Centers

Exxon Mobil is entering the power sector due to rising electricity demand, focusing on clean energy solutions and carbon capture technology.
Business
fromFortune
4 months ago

Citadel defies commodities slump to rack up $4 billion in gains

Citadel's commodities trading is thriving, generating $4 billion in profit, particularly from natural gas trading, despite broader market challenges.
#energy-security
fromeuronews
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

How can Baku and Brussels align on gas supplies to the EU?

Azerbaijan seeks increased EU investments in natural gas to support its energy ambitions while recognizing the EU's current needs for energy diversification.
fromInside Climate News
11 months ago
OMG science

Academics and Lawmakers Slam an Industry-Funded Report by a Former Energy Secretary Promoting Natural Gas and LNG - Inside Climate News

The report examines the role of natural gas in energy security, equity, and sustainability in the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
fromeuronews
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

How can Baku and Brussels align on gas supplies to the EU?

Azerbaijan seeks increased EU investments in natural gas to support its energy ambitions while recognizing the EU's current needs for energy diversification.
fromInside Climate News
11 months ago
OMG science

Academics and Lawmakers Slam an Industry-Funded Report by a Former Energy Secretary Promoting Natural Gas and LNG - Inside Climate News

The report examines the role of natural gas in energy security, equity, and sustainability in the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
more#energy-security
fromNew York Post
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Smokin' hot dispute between UWS co-op and pizzeria leads to this key change

Motorino Pizzeria is switching from wood-burning to natural gas to reduce smoke pollution affecting nearby residents.
fromFortune
7 months ago
Los Angeles

Houston pipeline fire leaves hundreds of homes under evacuation orders for second day

The explosion caused significant disruption and evacuations in Deer Park, raising concerns among residents.
fromwww.cbc.ca
7 months ago
Canada news

TC Energy says sale of minority stake in pipeline to Indigenous groups is delayed | CBC News

The largest-ever Indigenous equity ownership deal in Canada is delayed due to transaction structuring issues within the partnership.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
OMG science

I want out': how a natural gas project along the Gulf coast is upending residents' lives

The LNG hub construction is severely disrupting the lives of residents in Plaquemines parish, leading to water shortages and dangerous traffic conditions.
fromTruthout
8 months ago
Tech industry

Want to Support Palestinian Liberation? Boycott Chevron.

The BDS movement targets Chevron for its complicity in funding Israel's military activities through natural gas extraction. The call for boycott emphasizes global solidarity with Palestinians.
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