Tagged: Natural Gas

A Co-op Leader Sees Problems Down Line

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 >

Difficulty Measuring Methane Slows Plan to Slash Emissions

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 >

OPEC+ Makes Big Oil Cut to Boost Prices

OPEC+ Makes Big Oil Cut to Boost Prices

Transportation

Energy ministers cut production by a larger-than-expected 2 million barrels per day starting in November after gathering for their first face-to-face meeting at the Vienna headquarters of the OPEC oil cartel since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. read more >

44 Percent Rise in U.S. Natural Gas Projected

44 Percent Rise in U.S. Natural Gas Projected

The federal government predicts a 44 percent increase in natural gas production from 2011 through 2040. The projections come from the “Annual Energy Outlook 2013” produced by the U.S. Energy Information Administration and released in April. read more >

Promotion of Natural Gas as Fuel Benefits Arkansans (Michael J. Callan Commentary)

Promotion of Natural Gas as Fuel Benefits Arkansans (Michael J. Callan Commentary)

Opinion

The environment, economic development and transportation are issues each state legislature and governor must address. Recently, Arkansas lawmakers approached three questions: How can Arkansas improve air quality, lower fuel costs and support homegrown industry? They found the answer to those questions right below their feet in abundant supply — natural gas. read more >