CALGARY — TC Energy Corp. is selling a 40 per cent stake in its Columbia Gas Transmission and Columbia Gulf Transmission systems to New York City-based Global Infrastructure Partners for $5.2 billion. The move, announced Monday, is the culmination of …
U.S. natural gas futures held steady on Monday as rising output and forecasts for less demand next week offset forecasts for higher demand this week with the weather expected to remain hotter than normal through early August, especially in Texas. Power demand in Texas hit a record high on July 18 and will likely break …
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DETROIT (AP) — Stellantis says it will build a second U.S. electric vehicle battery factory in a joint venture with Samsung. The automaker didn’t disclose the location but said Monday that it signed a memorandum of understanding with Samsung SDI under its existing joint venture called StarPlus Energy. The new plant will open in early …
What’s the safest way to transport oil? According to environmentalists, progressive politicians, and the media, it’s anything but pipelines. Are they right? Diana Furchtgott-Roth, adjunct professor at George Washington University, dives into the data for answers. Take the pledge to stop climate misinformation and get the facts with a free PDF e-book of scripts from …
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LONDON, July 24 (Reuters) – Renewables investor Octopus Energy Generation plans to invest $20 billion in offshore wind by 2030, aiming to boost energy security and reduce dependence on fossil fuels, it said on Monday. The firm, part of Octopus Energy Group, said the investment will generate 12 gigawatts (GW) of renewable electricity each year, …
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In the next three years, 1TW of solar power will be added to the global grid as competition keeps driving down prices. And after years of innovation in China, Japan and Germany, the US is finally getting in the game: Last year’s Inflation Reduction Act includes ample incentives for American-made cleantech. Qcells, part of South Korean conglomerate Hanwha Solutions, announced …
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WASHINGTON, July 21 (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Energy on Friday proposed energy efficiency standards on water heaters it said would save consumers $11.4 billion on energy and water bills annually. The standards on residential water heater efficiency, which are required by Congress, have not been updated in 13 years. Water heating is responsible …
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Summary Benchmarks rise about 2% on Friday; gain up to 2% in the week Oil supplies expected to be tight in second half of 2023 Escalating tensions between Russia-Ukraine support oil price Investors welcome stimulus measures in China BENGALURU, July 21 (Reuters) – Oil prices rose nearly 2% on Friday to record a fourth consecutive …
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By Scott Disavino July 21 (Reuters) – U.S. energy firms this week reduced the number of oil and natural gas rigs operating for a second week in a row, including the deepest oil rig cut since early June, energy services firm Baker Hughes (BKR.O) said in its closely followed report on Friday. The oil and gas rig count, …
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By Aaron Foyer Courtesy of ENERGYminute See more articles and infographics from ENERGYminute HERE How China gained control over critical minerals globally The dominance of China in the critical mineral supply chain raised concerns among other nations, as it gave China significant geopolitical leverage and potential influence over various industries, including technology, defense, and renewable energy. …
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