Welcome to our 11th Issue of Currents 2024, our energy e-newsletter. This will be our last issue of 2024, and we want to sincerely thank you for reading Currents for the past eight years. Our goal is to relay top trending...more
11/22/2024
/ Battery ,
Biden Administration ,
BOEM ,
Chevron Deference ,
Clean Air Act ,
Clean Energy ,
Climate Change ,
Corporate Transparency Act ,
Deadlines ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Electricity ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Energy Storage ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Hydrogen Power ,
Nuclear Power ,
Offshore Wind ,
Oil & Gas ,
Power Companies ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
Trump Administration ,
Wind Power
Record U.S. Oil Production and the Potential Impacts -
Domestic oil production in the U.S. reached a new record in November 2023, hitting 13.31 million barrels per day, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information...more
3/21/2024
/ China ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Electricity ,
Energy Sector ,
Hydrogen Power ,
Liquid Natural Gas ,
Natural Gas ,
Nuclear Power ,
Oil & Gas ,
Petroleum ,
Pipelines ,
Renewable Energy
Chevron Doctrine -
The Chevron Doctrine -- what is often referred to as “Chevron deference” – is based on the precedent set by the Supreme Court about four decades ago, which some argue has overly empowered the...more
10/19/2023
/ Batteries ,
Beneficial Owner ,
Carbon Capture and Sequestration ,
Charging Stations ,
Chevron Deference ,
Climate Action Plan ,
Coal ,
Corporate Transparency Act ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Energy Sector ,
FERC ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Hydrogen Power ,
OSHA ,
Reporting Requirements
Hydrogen is seen by many as the fuel of the future, a substance that can provide heat through combustion, or electrical power from fuel cells, emitting only water in the process. Its potential usefulness, specifically its...more
What is the Hydrogen Hubbub?
Hydrogen is seen by many as the fuel of the future, a substance that can provide heat through combustion, or electrical power from fuel cells, emitting only water in the process. Its potential...more
8/17/2023
/ China ,
Clean Energy ,
Climate Change ,
Coal Industry ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Electricity ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Exports ,
FERC ,
Fossil Fuel ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Hydrogen Power ,
Natural Gas ,
Nuclear Power ,
Power Plants ,
Steel Industry ,
Transmission Grid
An Uncertain Future for Nuclear Generation -
As countries and companies around the world set goals for renewable energy targets, there is constant uncertainty as to the best path for reaching these goals. While wind and...more
5/11/2023
/ Carbon Capture and Sequestration ,
Chevron Deference ,
Clean Energy ,
Coal Industry ,
Energy Sector ,
Environmental Litigation ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Green Energy ,
Hydrogen Power ,
Natural Gas ,
NOAA ,
Real Estate Development ,
Renewable Energy
The Cost of "Electrification"
“Electrification” has become a ubiquitous term these days, although depending on who you ask, it might have different meanings. However defined, a critical component of electrification as a...more
4/25/2023
/ Biomass ,
Clean Energy ,
Coal Industry ,
Coal-Fired Plants ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Electricity ,
Energy Sector ,
Exports ,
Fossil Fuel ,
Hydrogen Power ,
Low-Income Issues ,
Natural Gas ,
North Carolina ,
Nuclear Power ,
Plant Closures ,
Power Grid ,
Power Plants ,
Price Transparency ,
Renewable Energy ,
Renewable Fuel ,
Russia ,
Small Business ,
Solar Energy ,
State and Local Government ,
Texas ,
Ukraine ,
Utilities Sector ,
Virginia ,
Washington ,
Wind Power
Shell’s Board of Directors Sued for ‘Failing to Properly Prepare’ for the Energy Transition -
"It argues the board’s failure to implement a climate strategy that truly aligns with the landmark Paris Agreement is a breach...more
4/8/2022
/ Coal Industry ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Electricity ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Energy Storage ,
Hydrogen Power ,
Oil & Gas ,
Petroleum ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy
Global Coal Prices Surge as Ukraine Tensions Worsen Supply Woes -
"Europe relies on Russia for around 35% of its natural gas, and has been grappling with a gas shortage since last summer that sent local prices to record...more
2/3/2022
/ Biden Administration ,
Climate Change ,
Coal Industry ,
Electricity ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Hydrogen Power ,
Nuclear Power ,
Oil & Gas ,
Petrochemicals ,
Renewable Energy
German Regulator Puts Brake on Nord Stream 2 in Fresh Blow to Gas Pipeline -
"First flows through the pipeline look very unlikely in the first half of 2022, he added."
Why this is important: It is estimated that Russia...more
11/18/2021
/ Coal Industry ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Hydrogen Power ,
Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) ,
Natural Gas ,
Oil & Gas ,
Pipelines ,
Renewable Energy
Shot Heard Across Texas: San Antonio Gets a Temporary Restraining Order Against ERCOT -
"CPS Energy, the municipal electric utility serving San Antonio and the surrounding area, has won the first skirmish against the...more
5/12/2021
/ Clean Energy ,
Coal Industry ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Electricity ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
FERC ,
Fossil Fuel ,
Hydrogen Power ,
Natural Gas ,
Nuclear Power ,
Renewable Energy
New Law Pushes Appalachian Power Toward More Renewable Energy -
"Appalachian — which for years has relied heavily on coal and more recently natural gas to serve about 500,000 western Virginia customers — will acquire 210...more
11/20/2020
/ Biden Administration ,
Coal Industry ,
Coal-Fired Generation ,
Electricity ,
Energy Sector ,
EU ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Hydrogen Power ,
NASA ,
Natural Gas ,
Nuclear Power ,
Oil & Gas ,
Renewable Energy
U.S. Court Suspends Key Permits for Equitrans Mountain Valley Pipeline -
"A U.S. federal appeals court issued a stay of key water crossing permits needed to complete construction of Equitrans Midstream Corp’s 300-mile...more
11/13/2020
/ Carbon Emissions ,
Coal ,
Coal-Fired Plants ,
Electricity ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Hydrogen Power ,
Imports ,
Natural Gas ,
Oil & Gas ,
Petroleum ,
Pipelines ,
Renewable Energy ,
Steel Industry
Noble Energy Shareholders OK $4.1B Sale to Chevron -
"The addition of Noble will boost Chevron's U.S. shale oil holdings, making it the No. 2 producer behind EOG Resources, according to data from Rystad Energy."
Why this is...more
10/13/2020
/ Biodiesel ,
Biomass ,
China ,
Climate Change ,
Coal ,
Cybersecurity ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Energy Sector ,
Exxon Mobil ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Grid Energy Storage ,
Hydrogen Power ,
India ,
Natural Gas ,
Net Zero ,
Petroleum ,
Popular ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
UK ,
Utilities Sector ,
Wind Power