Natural Gas – An Aid to the Forests and the Poor

UN / Guilherme Costa

The co-head of the UN sustainable energy programmed stated that natural gas along with non-traditional shale gas should feature a pivotal role in lowering green house emissions, preserving forests and raising the health and the living standards of the poor around the globe. Continue reading

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Ohio Gas Price Hikes While National Average Drops

The prices on Ohio gas are levitating under $4 symbolising economic weakness in the United States. The drop in oil prices has remarkably influenced other places as well. Continue reading

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Natural Gas Gains Prominence in Global Markets

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The preference towards natural gas in global energy markets will give rise to new opportunities for economic growth and environmental efficiency. The demand for a cleaner burning natural gas will increase with the demand for global energy. Continue reading

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UK May Favour Gas Against Renewables

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UK was ranked among the top 5 most attractive countries for clean energy investment. A strong performance in offshore wind energy had raised UK to the 5th position in rank.  However, the current energy crisis looming over the country has forced UK to turn to gas-fired power stations rather than renewables. It has become less alluring for renewable energy investors due to its renewed interest in gas. Continue reading

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Leaking Gas In UK North Sea Completely Stopped: Total UK Ltd.

A G4 natural gas well in UK was leaking since March 25th 2012. Located on the Elgin complex near Aberdeen in the UK North Sea, the leaking well was kept under close observation for 5 days before starting the preventive measures. Continue reading

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Australian Gas Reserves Could Last Upto 2 Centuries

View of Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline at Main Line Valve station #7, near Dampier, Western Australia. The 660mm diameter pipeline is the large yellow pipe in the foreground.

Today Australia is the fourth largest exporter of liquified natural gas (LNG), but shale resources estimated at about 400 trillion cubic feet could propel it to a global exporter, overtaking Qatar. Australia has enough gas reserves to power the country for the next 184 years at the current rate of production, a government report said on Monday. Continue reading

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U. S. Alerts Gas Industry about Increasing Cyberattacks

U.S. is very concern about gas pipeline companies as they are being targeted with sophisticated phishing attacks since last December. The information came in light after the Department of Homeland Security dealt with plenty of incidents since March. Continue reading

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€1bn Threatened by Gas Tariff

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A US energy firm states that the Commission for Energy Regulation has put at risk, cheaper energy, job opportunities as well as the diversity and security of gas supply. Continue reading

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PG&E to Replace an Old Gas Line in North Sutter County

PG&E is all set to replace a natural gas line laid along highway 99 between Yuba City and Live Oak dating back to the days of the Eisenhower administration. Continue reading

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Energy from Waste

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The Lockwood Landfill in Nevada will help produce 3.2 megawatts of electricity using landfill gas. This will be Nevada’s first and only Gas to Energy power plant. Continue reading

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