Latest News and Articles on Conventional Energy Sources

Anaerobic Digester in Oregon Upgraded To Produce Biomethane

September 17, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

The existing anaerobic digester for a dairy operation in Oregon is getting upgraded to produce biomethane. Puregas Solutions, part of the technology group Wärtsilä, has been contracted for the renewable gas project.

Lower Natural Gas Prices Results in $30 Billion in Savings for Pennsylvania Residents

September 6, 2018 by Emily Holbrook

Pennsylvanians saved more than $30.5 billion between 2006 and 2016, according to a new state report released today by Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA).The savings are due mostly to increased production and new technologies that have decreased the price of natural gas, Residential users alone saved almost $13.3 billion, while commercial and ... Read more »

Kimberly-Clark Invests $150 Million in Pennsylvania Mill Energy Upgrades

August 31, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

Kimberly-Clark Corporation is investing more than $150 million in energy upgrades for the company’s mill in Chester, Pennsylvania. The three-year project includes replacing an onsite coal-fired plant with a more efficient gas-fired one.

Colorado’s PUC Approves Xcel Energy Plan Retiring Coal Plants, Adding Renewables

August 30, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

Colorado’s Public Utility Commission voted 2-1 this week to approve Xcel’s Colorado Energy Plan to phase out 660 MW of coal-fired generation by 2026 and increase renewable resources.

Aliso Canyon Gas Leak Settlement Includes Program for Methane Gas Collection at Dairy Farms

August 14, 2018 by Emily Holbrook

The 2015 Aliso Canyon natural gas leak outside of Los Angeles was the largest in US history in terms of its environmental impact. An estimated 97,100 tonnes of methane 7,300 tonnes of ethane were released into the atmosphere. SoCalGas, which operates the Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility, was required ... Read more »

Sustainable Jet Fuel Company Velocys Secures $6.42 Million in Funding for Waste-to-Fuel Project

July 17, 2018 by Emily Holbrook

Velocys, a renewable fuels company, recently announced that £4.9m ($6.42 million USD) of funding has been secured to deliver the next development phase of the waste-to-sustainable jet fuel project that the company is developing in the UK. As part of the funding package, a grant of £434k ($569 USD) ... Read more »

Methane Emissions a Mess, Much Worse than We Knew, Study Says

June 22, 2018 by Jennifer Nastu

Methane and gas emissions from oil and gas production are likely as much as 63% higher than what has been reported by the EPA, according to a new study published in Science. The problem stems from how methane leaks are

Report: 30% of the UK’s Natural Gas Could be Replaced by Hydrogen

June 12, 2018 by Emily Holbrook

A new study by Swansea University in Wales says that almost one-third of the natural gas fueling UK homes and businesses could be replaced by hydrogen, without requiring any changes to the nation’s boilers and ovens. The school says that, over time, this could cut UK carbon dioxide emissions ... Read more »

Fuel Prices Stabilize for US Foods with Houston CNG Fleet

June 11, 2018 by Jennifer Nastu

US Foods has expanded its fleet of compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks, adding 50 to its Houston warehouse and fueling them at Freedom CNG’s North Houston station. The Houston fleet will help protect the company from rising fuel costs. Freedom says its fuel price has never changed since it opened ... Read more »

New Ads Call for Trump to Lift Restrictions on Fuel Blends

May 2, 2018 by Emily Holbrook

A new radio ad launched today by Growth Energy, a trade association supporting ethanol and biofuels, reminds listeners across the heartland that it’s “make or break time” for the rural economy. Slated to air alongside a digital ad campaign in Midwestern states, the radio spot encourages listeners to join Growth Energy in calling ... Read more »

Renewable Natural Gas Could Help Fuel 15% of US Fleets

April 27, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

Renewable natural gas production is on the rise in the United States, but new research from the World Resources Institute shows the potential to help fuel heavy-duty trucks and buses is larger than previously thought.

Renewable Natural Gas Production Facilities Grow by 85% in Four Years

April 20, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

A new map and project database show at least 76 operational renewable natural gas production facilities in the United States and Canada now. That represents an 85% growth from the 41 projects built by 2014, says the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas. The RNG Coalition, a member-led nonprofit representing the ... Read more »

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