Natural gas here to stay beyond energy transition, Big Oil says

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“Top oil companies including Royal Dutch Shell (RDSa.AS), BP (BP.L) and Total (TOTF.PA) are adapting with growing urgency to the need to develop cleaner energy sources, investing more and more in solar and wind power, electric vehicle technology and even forestation. Still, they see oil, and especially natural gas, the least polluting fossil fuel, playing…

2018 California Gas Report

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The 2018 California Gas Report presents a comprehensive outlook for natural gas requirements and supplies for California through the year 2035. This report is prepared in even-numbered years, followed by asupplemental report in odd-numbered years, in compliance with California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Decision D.95-01-039. The projections in the California Gas Reportare for long-term planning…

Near-zero emission natural gas engines making advances

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“A study by the University of California, Riverside’s College of Engineering Center for Environmental Research and Technology (CE-CERT) and Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) demonstrated that the 11.9-liter engine achieved California’s lowest smog-forming emissions standard and maintained low emissions in all types of driving. The engine is the only heavy-duty engine in the category to…

Study: Heavy-Duty Natural Gas Engine Aces California Emissions Tests

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The study results underscore the importance of the near-zero truck engines for cleaning the air. Most heavy-duty vehicles on roads today are diesel-powered and represent one of the largest sources of nitrogen oxide (NOx), or smog-forming, emissions and fuel consumption in North America. By contrast, the new near-zero emissions 12-liter engine, made by Cummins Westport,…

Opinion: Powering California’s future: What role does natural gas play as we move toward nearly GHG-free electricity?

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“The core issue we must grapple with is that even in our most aggressive emissions reduction scenarios, natural gas is very much present in our electric portfolio in 2030. For owners of power plants fueled by natural gas, an efficient daily operation in response to this market, in reality, has meant ramping down to near…

Analysis of the Role of Gas for a Low-Carbon California Future

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This report advises policymakers to consider renewable natural gas for California’s low carbon building strategy as a pathway for California to achieve its greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals. The analysis forecasts that replacing just 16 percent of the traditional natural gas supply with renewable gas (RNG) captured from sources like dairies, wastewater treatment plants, and…

California Natural Gas Poll

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The report found voters prefer the use of natural gas for heating and cooking in all regions of the state, including both northern and southern California. Results also demonstrate that voters overwhelmingly oppose a mandate to get rid of their natural gas appliances, with particular concerns about energy costs and energy choice. Click here to…
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