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Study shows natural gas, wind and solar to be cheapest technologies for generating electricity

November 18, 2018

energy market, industry, natural gas, solar, wind

“Changing market conditions have made natural gas, wind and solar energy the lowest-cost technologies for new electricity generation for most of the U.S., according to updated research released today by The University of Texas at Austin’s Energy Institute.” Click here to read more from Tech Explore.

Chevron’s U.S. natural gas volumes surge 14%, liquids jump 25%

November 18, 2018

Sarina Soor

Chevron, industry, natural gas

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“Supermajor Chevron Corp. produced a record 2.96 million boe/d net in 3Q2018, 9% higher than a year ago, as the Wheatstone natural gas export project in Australia ramped up and Permian Basin volumes continued to climb.” Click here to read more from Natural Gas Intel.

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

October 10, 2018

Sarina Soor

clean energy, economy, natural gas, oil

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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…

After dozens of gas explosions, a community looks for alternatives to natural gas

October 5, 2018

Sarina Soor

electrify, natural gas

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“They are calling for a “green new deal” that would shift thousands of homes off natural gas and onto electric heating. Columbia Gas has offered to reimburse “reasonable costs” for residents who lost gas service and want to permanently shift to another heating source. Some area residents, rocked by damage to dozens of homes and…

2018 California Gas Report

September 21, 2018

Sarina Soor

natural gas

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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…

California, New Mexico sue Whitehouse over methane rules rollback

September 19, 2018

Sarina Soor

methane, natural gas

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“California and New Mexico teamed up to file suit against the Trump administration Tuesday after the U.S. Bureau of Land Management announced that it was eliminating Obama-era rules intended to reduce energy companies’ methane emissions on Indian tribal and federally controlled lands.” Click here to read more from NBC.

Near-zero emission natural gas engines making advances

September 14, 2018

Sarina Soor

natural gas

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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…

Why 100 percent clean energy in California is gonna be tricky

September 14, 2018

Sarina Soor

clean energy, natural gas, renewable energy

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“Gov. Jerry Brown signed SB 100 Monday, requiring that 100 percent of the state’s electricity must come from solar, wind and other emissions-free sources by 2045. So far, California hasn’t gotten as much benefit from its capacity for solar as it could. That’s because California has to keep natural gas running to supply energy on…

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

September 6, 2018

Sarina Soor

diesel, heavy duty, natural gas, nox

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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?

August 17, 2018

Sarina Soor

natural gas

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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

August 9, 2018

Sarina Soor

natural gas, renewable natural gas

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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…

Renewable energy is catching up to natural gas much faster than anyone thought

July 19, 2018

Sarina Soor

natural gas, renewable energy

“The natural gas “bridge” to sustainability may be shorter than expected. In its role as a bridge, natural gas seems to have a comfortable future. First, it will replace coal and nuclear “baseload” plants, and then, as renewables grow to supply the bulk of power, it will provide flexibility, filling in the gaps where variable…

California generates more power from solar than gas in May

June 15, 2018

Sarina Soor

natural gas, renewable energy

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“Over the full course of the year California will likely see a lower level of solar generation, as May is the third-sunniest month. However, the long term trend of solar and other renewables replacing gas is clear. Not only has California been using less gas for electricity generation every year for at least the past…

Broken pipes and limited gas storage: Why it’s a risky summer for the power supply

May 10, 2018

Sarina Soor

aliso canyon, gas, natural gas

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“The Los Angeles area relies on electricity from gas-fired plants, and that gas could be in short supply this summer, state energy experts announced Tuesday. It means potential power outages in the coming months, with even more of a risk come winter. The outage risks stem from limits on how much gas Southern California Gas…

California Natural Gas Poll

May 4, 2018

Sarina Soor

energy cost, natural gas

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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…