What Is An Acceptable Methane Leakage Rate?
The study showing 0.2% leakage natural gas is as bad as coal generation in one scenario could be read as recommending coal instead, which would be a mistake.
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Some Gas Utilities Are Leading The Way Into The Future, Others Are Actively In Reverse
The pockets of the future are small towns in Europe and Australia, while an oil and gas giant in India is pushing vastly more soon-to-be stranded assets into the ground.
Gas Utilities Are Facing The Heat Death Of Their Business Models, & We Need To…
Entire isolation sub-networks can be decommissioned and made safe, and all the costs associated with them removed from the utility’s books.
Seco Seals Vs. Uncontrolled Carbon Emissions
Last week, I sat down with SECO SEALS’ president and senior engineer, Jim Scott, to talk about the importance of proper, permanent, 100% leak-free seals in automotive and aerospace applications. It was a conversation which, if we’re being honest, I did not expect to turn into a high-tech, planet-saving thriller … [continued]
Big Hike In Natural Gas Prices Will Accelerate Change In Utility Industry
The economics of providing electricity to consumers using wind & solar has changed in the last year with soaring natural gas prices. This piece was inspired by a Facebook post by the Sierra Club that pointed me the the NextEra Investor Conference a couple of weeks ago. There has been … [continued]
Cheap Gas Fired Power Begins to Unravel
Natural gas is cheap gas … at least, that’s what the industry would have you believe.
US Hybrid Semi Truck is Zero-emission Port Ready, TODAY
Zero-emissions when you can, lower emissions when you can’t, and a ready infrastructure in the ground.
EU to Cut Gas Imports from Russia by ⅔ in 2022
For the past several years, the argument from some — most notably Germany — has been that if there is a greater interdependence between Russia and the rest of Europe, Russia would be a more friendly actor. Perhaps we can all just get along? Vladimir Putin had other plans. Aside … [continued]
New York Says No To 2 (Un)Natural Gas Thermal Generating Plants
The state of New York has denied two requests to repower existing gas generating plants.
What Is A Clean Energy Standard, & Why Is It Important For The US?
The Biden administration has proposed a clean energy standard that will slash emissions from the utility sector. Not only will it pay for itself, it may play a critical role in keeping the Earth suitable for human habitation.
