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Entergy Arkansas Pushes $1.6B Jefferson Power Station to Boost Jobs and Energy
The 754-megawatt gas-burning plant could be online by 2029. read more >
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Arkansas Explores Nuclear Power Expansion Amid Growing Energy Demand
With coal and natural gas on the decline for energy sources, nuclear power plants have become more of a consideration as the years go by. A new study funded by Arkansas lawmakers looks to assess the risks of going nuclear. read more >
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Arkansas’ Energy Future: New Power Plants Planned as Demand Surges
Arkansas’ utilities are racing to keep up with soaring electricity demand, but some power projects face scrutiny from regulators and questions about whether they meet new state law requirements. read more >
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Kurt Adams of Summit Utilities Talks Innovation & Energy Plans
Under his guidance, the utility has improved customer service, reduced call answer times and raised satisfaction scores. read more >
📈 Interactive Data Briefing: US Power Generation by Fuel Source
Natural gas, solar and wind continued to climb as sources of power generation while coal continued its long decline. read more >
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AECC’s New Power Plant Near Texarkana Built for Dual-Fuel Reliability
AECC’s new plant design near Texarkana allows switching from natural gas to diesel to keep power flowing in winter storms. read more >
Entergy Plans Gas Plant Near Redfield as Coal Units Retire
With coal plants set to close, Entergy Arkansas plans new gas generation near Redfield while some push for a shift to renewable pine pellets. read more >
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Hugh McDonald Touts Arkansas Reforms for Job Growth & Capital Investment
The recent legislative session tapped the commerce secretary's expertise in both energy and economic development as he championed laws he believes will boost business in Arkansas. Some are already bearing fruit. read more >
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Drilling Reawakens In Fayetteville Shale
Flywheel Energy Development LLC of Oklahoma City applied for permits to drill three wells in Cleburne County, the first new wells in the region in seven years. read more >
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Drivers to Spend Less Income on Gasoline This Year, Forecasters Say
The July report did not reflect any effects from Hurricane Beryl. read more >
Arkansas Gets $5.6M Grant to Plug Orphaned Oil Wells
Deb Haaland, secretary of the Department of the Interior, said Arkansas' $5.59 million grant to plug and reclaim orphaned oil and gas well will continue the progress already made plugging wells and begin to turn the tide on these environmental hazards. read more >
US Expects Gasoline, Crude Oil Prices to Remain Flat
The forecast expects domestic retail gasoline prices to average near $3.70 per gallon through September, “which is similar to prices during the same period last year.” read more >
Reading The Future: Energy (40 Years of Arkansas Business)
Looking ahead short term, Buddy Hasten sees a big surge in renewable energy interconnections. In the long term, he hopes for a return to nuclear generation. read more >
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Oil Going Up, Natural Gas Headed Down, Federal Agency Forecasts
Residential electricity consumption could increase by almost 4% in 2024 compared to last year, the Energy Information Administration predicts. read more >
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Oil and Gasoline Prices to Rise, Forecast Says
Crude oil production cuts by oil-exporting countries are starting to take a toll on global inventories and U.S. gasoline prices. read more >
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Navigating Arkansas’ Energy Landscape: Solar Grows, Nuclear Shines
Buddy Hasten sees a lot of sun power in Arkansas’ future, but he also forecasts some dark moments as American utilities continue to turn away from burning coal to create electricity. read more >
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US Oil, Gas Production Set Records in December, EIA Says
Domestic consumption of natural gas had a record month in January due to a stretch of brutal winter weather. read more >
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Glenn Klinker Named CEO of Holiday Island Holdings
Klinker was recently hired as the company's chief operating officer for oil and gas projects. read more >
US Foresees Lower Gas Prices This Winter
Government forecasts expect oil and natural gas prices to fall this winter season, which has been warmer than usual so far. The U.S. Energy Information Administration lowered its Henry Hub […] read more >
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Black Hills Energy Seeks $44M in Base Rate Increase
The natural gas provider said the hike is necessary for capital infrastructure and operational costs. read more >
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