Velda Addison

Senior Editor

Velda Addison joined Hart Energy in June 2012. She brings more than a decade of journalism experience along with a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Texas at Austin. She has won several reporting awards for news coverage in Texas and Louisiana. As part of Hart Energy's editorial team, Addison covers energy with a focus on renewables and the energy transition.

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Energy Transition in Motion (Week of July 5, 2024)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including the latest on hydrogen in aviation.

July 7, 2024

Global Electrolyzer Maker Thyssenkrupp Nucera Talks Hydrogen

Global Electrolyzer Maker Thyssenkrupp Nucera Talks Hydrogen

Thyssenkrupp Nucera CEO Werner Ponikwar recently shared insight on the electrolytic hydrogen sector and the company’s plans in the U.S. during an exclusive interview with Hart Energy.

July 3, 2024

The New Wildcatters: Geothermal Developers on the Hunt for Heat

The New Wildcatters: Geothermal Developers on the Hunt for Heat

The U.S. is poised for a geothermal boom using existing oil and gas technology. Does the industry have what it needs to scale?

July 1, 2024

ET Roundup

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of June 28, 2024)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including plans for another offshore wind energy lease sale.

June 28, 2024

Exxon Mobil

Walking the Talk: Exxon Mobil Makes CCUS Strides

Exxon Mobil is developing a low-carbon intensity hydrogen plant using natural gas as feedstock and carbon capture in Baytown, Texas.

June 27, 2024

Longevity in Mind, Utah FORGE, Partners De-risk Tech to Advance Geothermal

Longevity in Mind, Utah FORGE and Partners De-risk Tech to Advance Geothermal

RESMAN Energy Technology used its chemical tracers for the first time in an enhanced geothermal setting during testing at Utah FORGE’s drilling site.

June 26, 2024

Report: Global Energy Demand, Emissions Rise

Report: Global Energy Demand, Emissions Rise

Data showed global energy consumption increased 2% to a record 620 exajoules (EJ), driven by increases in coal and oil use.

June 21, 2024

ET Roundup

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of June 21, 2024)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including record-setting first quarter energy storage capacity in the U.S.

June 21, 2024

Costly Consequences as Oil, Gas Sector Navigates Methane Mitigation

Costly Consequences as E&Ps Navigate Methane Mitigation

Oil and gas companies are adjusting to an evolving emissions reduction landscape as state and federal regulators target methane emissions.

June 19, 2024

Brewing Hydrogen: Cemvita’s Gold H2 Targets Commercialization

Brewing Hydrogen: Cemvita’s Gold H2 Targets Commercialization

Under the right conditions, depleted oil reservoirs can be transformed into hydrogen producers, or subsurface biorefineries, Gold H2 CEO says.

June 19, 2024