Jennifer
Pallanich
Hart Energy
Frigid Winter? New Englanders to Pay Through Frozen Noses for Oil and Gas
Exacerbating high energy costs, New England lacks enough gas pipeline capacity to meet all its heating and power generation needs on the coldest winter days.
Equitrans Wants US Legislation to Help Finish Mountain Valley Natgas Pipe
Mountain Valley–the only big gas pipe under construction in Appalachia—is one of several U.S. pipeline projects delayed by regulatory and legal fights with environmental and local groups.
December Weatherization Deadline Looms for Texas Natural Gas
Energy lawyer Taylor Holcomb provides advice to natural gas facility operators on what to expect from Texas’ new weatherization rules, which take effect on Dec. 1.
Key LNG Projects Move Toward FID Despite Looming Uncertainty
LNG economics are attractive, but permitting uncertainties in North America can derail a project. Here’s an update of projects from Sempra Infrastructure, Berkshire Hathaway Energy and Penn LNG.
Is It Clear Sailing Ahead for Gulf of Mexico Wind Energy?
An energy and maritime attorney who assisted with the first offshore commercial wind farm shares insight on potential challenges ahead for development in the Gulf of Mexico.
PHMSA Investigating Energy Transfer Natgas Pipeline Shut after Fire in Illinois
Located south of Waverly, Illinois, the pipeline fire occurred on Oct. 3 and was allowed to safely burn out with no injuries reported, according to a statement by the Jacksonville-Morgan County Office of Emergency Management.
Phillips 66 Withdraws Texas Gulf Coast Oil-export Terminal Permit
The EPA this month revoked the pollution control permit for Phillips 66’s Bluewater terminal and directed the oil refiner and pipeline operator to submit a revised proposal.
Coal-Producing Australian State to Slash Reliance on Fossil Fuels
Queensland unveils $40 billion plan to convert coal-fired power plants to renewable hubs.
US Senator Manchin Releases Permitting Bill to Speed Energy Projects
The legislation would require the federal government to issue permits for Equitrans Midstream Corp.’s long-delayed $6.6 billion Mountain Valley Pipeline to take natural gas between West Virginia, Manchin’s home state, and Virginia.
DOE Launches Floating Offshore Wind Initiative Starting along West Coast
A lease sale for floating wind areas offshore California will take place by year-end 2022 as U.S. aims to lower costs by 70%, according to an announcement by the DOE.