Category: Natural Gas

Natural Gas and Renewables Join Together

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted January 10, 2013

The director-general of the International Renewable Energy Agency and the CEO of a solar company both support natural gas use.

New York Document Found Detailing Fracking Health Solutions

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 3, 2013

A year-old document from Governor Cuomo's administration shows that safety protocols could lower fracking's health risks, a finding that could contribute to the New York debate.

A Running Leap Off the Green Energy Cliff

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted January 3, 2013

Editor Keith Kohl explains why California's renewable energy goals may be too ambitious.

Steelmaking Supported by Natural Gas Boom

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted January 1, 2013

The shale gas boom has led to the growth in a number of industries, and now even the declining steel industry is getting a boost.

Marcellus Gas Production

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 26, 2012

Fracking concerns remain, but development speeds along.

Glasgow's Weir Group (LON: WEIR) Enters U.S. Shale Market

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 25, 2012

Glasgow engineering firm Weir Group has entered the U.S. shale market through an acquisition of a U.S. shale services company.

EPA Releases Progress Report on Fracking Study

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 25, 2012

A progress report on the much-anticipated EPA study of fracking, which will determine the risk factors in the drilling process, was released last week.

Unlikely Location for Fracking Job Creation

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 20, 2012

Despite a much-debated ban on fracking, New York state has created 44,000 jobs related to unconventional oil and gas development this year.

Nation's Largest Fuel Cell Park

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted December 18, 2012

As natural gas becomes the most appealing source of electricity generation, fuel cells are gaining popularity, too.

Fracking Around the World

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted December 17, 2012

The United States has been wildly successful with unconventional natural gas development... can the UK follow in its footsteps to success?

Total (NYSE: TOT) to Purchase LNG for Export Project

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 17, 2012

Under a 20-year agreement, Total (NYSE: TOT) will purchase a train of LNG for Cheniere Energy's (NYSE: CQP) Louisiana export facility.

Williams Cos. (NYSE: WMB) Invests in Pipeline Venture

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 16, 2012

Williams Cos. (NYSE: WMB) is entering a pipeline partnership after Chesapeake Energy (NYSE: CHK) pulled out earlier this year.