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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 and Gas Companies Must Pay More to Drill on Federal Lands Under New Biden Administration Rule
Officials said the proposal will lead to a more responsible leasing process that provides a better return to U.S. taxpayers and focuses oil and gas drilling in areas most likely to be developed. 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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US Targets Oil and Natural Gas Industry With New Rule on Methane Emissions
The U.S. rule on methane emissions is part of a broader effort by the Biden administration that includes financial incentives to buy electric vehicles and upgrade infrastructure — spending that Harris said will total roughly $1 trillion over 10 years. read more >
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US Predicts Lower Heating Bills, Rising Oil Prices
The U.S. Energy Information Administration released its Winter Fuels Outlook report. read more >
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Big Things Take Time (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)
They like to gamble now in Jefferson County. read more >
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Natural Gas Use to Rise This Summer, US Predicts
Coal consumption in the electric power sector is expected to decline by 13%. read more >
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Electricity Derived From Coal Dips While Other Sources Surge
Meanwhile, natural gas and renewable sources have increased their roles in the energy mix with wind and solar power accounting for the largest share of electricity capacity additions in the country. read more >
Summit to Resume Gas Shutoffs in July
The company, based in Denver, suspended disconnecting customers for nonpayment and charging late fees in November after implementing a new billing and customer experience platform. read more >
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Falling Natural Gas Prices to Benefit Arkansans, Summit Says
Residential customers can expect a 69.5 cent rate per cubic foot of natural gas, down 43% from last winter’s rate and down nearly 27% from last summer. read more >
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Summit Utilities Beefs Up After Arkansas Issues
The company says it has strengthened its customer response staff and cut call wait times as it faces complaints over billing issues. read more >
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