Category: Energy News Beat

API: EPA’s proposed NAAQS revisions “jeopardize” American jobs, risk “substantial” economic harm

Energy News Beat World Oil (WO) — The American Petroleum Institute (API) joined with over 70 other trade groups representing diverse businesses across the economy in urging the Biden administration to maintain the existing National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM2.5). Source: World Oil In a letter to White House Chief […]

Advocates fear N.H. clean energy proposal would pit nuclear against solar, wind

Energy News Beat ​ Climate and clean energy advocates in New Hampshire say a pending proposal to define nuclear power as clean energy could undercut solar and wind power in the state.  Though the details are still in the works, state Rep. Michael Vose, chair of the legislature’s science, technology, and energy committee, is drafting […]

Wyoming rate hike inspires slew of bills to scrutinize electric utilities

Energy News Beat ​ Lawmakers have advanced six draft bills intended to ensure Wyoming electricity customers pay only what’s necessary for utilities to provide reliable energy without lining executives’ pockets or footing the bill for other states’ demands for renewable energy. The legislative efforts attempt to fill perceived regulatory gaps in a rapidly changing utility […]

Cureton Midstream announces sale to Williams

Energy News Beat Oil and Gas 360 November 2, 2023 —Tailwater Capital LLC (“Tailwater”), an energy and growth infrastructure private equity firm, and a fund managed by the Private Equity Group of Ares Management (“Ares”), a leading global alternative investment manager, today announced that they have signed definitive agreements to sell Cureton Front Range LLC […]

Is Zelensky done for? A new Time Magazine cover story indicates changing American attitudes to Ukrainian leader

Energy News Beat The actor-turned-politician feels let down by the same Western powers that have been inflating his ego for close to two years A recent, long article in Time Magazine presents itself as a deep dive into the world of and the state of mind of Ukraine’s President Vladimir Zelensky. In reality, it is a […]

US House speaker promises Biden impeachment decision ‘soon’

Energy News Beat US House Republicans are fast approaching a point where they will have to decide whether to impeach President Joe Biden, but following the evidence and observing due process takes time, Speaker Mike Johnson said on Thursday. “I do believe that very soon we are coming to a point of decision on it,” […]

Germany announces complete ban of Hamas activities

Energy News Beat Germany has announced a complete ban on the activities of the Palestinian group Hamas and ordered the disbanding of a pro-Palestine group accused of spreading anti-Israel and anti-Semitic ideas. In a statement on Thursday, German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said she implemented a formal ban on activity by or in support of […]

Germany hands Ukraine another 25 Leopard tanks

Energy News Beat Berlin is expected to spend $5.73 billion on military aid to Kiev this year, officials report The German federal government revealed on Wednesday that Berlin has sent Ukraine an additional 25 Leopard tanks. This latest shipment brings the total number of these vehicles handed over to the Eastern European country from Berlin […]

Competition for gas supplies could heat up between the EU and China

Energy News Beat The end of COVID-19 lockdowns in China has boosted the nation’s overall gas demand by 6% this year, according to a new report by UK consultancy firm Cornwall Insight. This demand isn’t currently mirrored by an increased Chinese appetite for liquified gas (LNG), but experts note this could change during the colder months ahead. […]

#146 Renewable Energy can only survive with Sustainable Storage”. How do you define “Sustainable Storage?”

Energy News Beat Today I had the opportunity to visit with Tim Kaelin, CEO of Renewable Energy Management about his energy storage company that does not need tax incentives, or subsidies to bring to market. This is a huge win for the grid stabilization that needs to happen for our increased energy demands. Sustainable to […]