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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In Billing Suit, Judges Bar Summit From Cutting Off Gas
The restraining order also prevents Summit from assessing late fees on customers. read more >
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Natural Gas Use and Prices Falling, US Projects
The U.S. is expected to end the winter months with 25% more natural gas than it had in storage at the same point last year. read more >
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Plunging Natural Gas Prices Relieve Inflation Pressure
The fuel, which in the U.S. is extracted mainly from shale deposits in Texas and around Pennsylvania, accounts for nearly 25% of residential energy needs. read more >
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A Co-op Leader Sees Problems Down Line
High fuel costs, government regulation and shutdowns of fossil-fuel generation plants are strangling the electric cooperatives’ ability to supply affordable and dependable power to 1.2 million cooperative members in Arkansas. read more >
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Difficulty Measuring Methane Slows Plan to Slash Emissions
While scientists count it as progress that energy companies will eventually have to accurately measure emissions of the destructive gas, it seems doubtful that this can be achieved within a year, after which the government could fine companies for emitting too much methane. read more >
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US Energy Outlook Foresees Falling Fuel Prices
In projections issued Tuesday, the EIA expects overall domestic energy use to rise by 1% in 2024, with global crude oil inventories rising over the next two years. read more >
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