Infrastructure
New federal LNG-by-rail rule published, lawsuit likely
The Trump administration has published a new rule that authorizes the bulk movement of liquefied natural gas (LNG) by rail, and that has resulted in two environmental groups announcing that ...
43,000 signees opposed to MVP extension
Opponents of the stalled Mountain Valley Pipeline have submitted 43,000 signatures urging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission not to grant more time to complete the $5.7 billion pipeline, Kallanish Energy ...
XOM, Global Thermostat extend carbon capture research
ExxonMobil and Global Thermostat have announced that they have extended their joint development agreement, after 12 months of technical evaluation looking into the feasibility and potential of Global Thermostat’s technology ...
Minnesota regulator reaffirms Line 3 approvals
A Minnesota regulator has reaffirmed its support for Enbridge’s Line 3 Pipeline replacement project, Kallanish Energy reports By a 4-1 vote, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission has voted to deny ...
Testing electrochemical technology for turning CO2 into RNG
Three companies have announced that they have demonstrated further advancement of a new cutting-edge electrochemical technology that converts carbon dioxide in raw biogas to pipeline-quality renewable natural gas (RNG). That ...
Energy, petrochemical ‘renaissance’ possible in Appalachian Basin: DOE
The Appalachian Basin is projected to grow economically because of its energy resources, next-generation manufacturing, and petrochemical development and expansion, according to a new report released on Tuesday by the ...
New gas-fired power plant begins operations in Pennsylvania
There is a new 1,000-megawatt power plant fueled by natural gas in western Pennsylvania, Kallanish Energy reports. The Hickory Run Energy Center in Lawrence County near New Castle, Pennsylvania, began ...
Myanmar enters LNG importing arena
Myanmar has become the newest country to start importing liquefied natural gas (LNG), as the fuel is adopted as the fastest solution to recent power shortage and increased power demand. The ...
Commissioning continues at Elba Island LNG
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has given Kinder Morgan approval to introduce feed gas into Unit No. 8 at Elba Island LNG in Georgia, Kallanish Energy reports. It is one ...
Ovako successfully tests hydrogen for heating steel
Swedish special steelmaker Ovako has successfully tested the use of hydrogen to heat steel, opening up further possibilities to reduce the carbon footprint of the steelmaking industry, Kallanish Energy reports. The ...