Morgan Evans

TotalEnergies SE has inked an agreement with BlackRock Inc.-backed Vanguard Renewables to advance nearly a dozen U.S. renewable natural gas (RNG) projects over the next year with total annual production capacity of 2.5 Bcf.  Boston-based Vanguard, funded by BlackRock’s Diversified Infrastructure segment, plans initially to develop 10 projects. The first three from the joint venture…

PJM Interconnection, the largest U.S. regional transmission organization (RTO), recorded all-time lows for various greenhouse gas emissions last year while natural gas-fired generation continued to grow as the Mid-Atlantic region’s primary power source.  PJM, the RTO managing the electric grid for 13 Mid-Atlantic states and Washington, DC, said carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in 2023 tumbled…

Activist investor Kimmeridge Energy Management Co. LLC has withdrawn its proposal to merge its natural gas-focused subsidiary with Eagle Ford Shale producer SilverBow Resources Inc.  The New York-based investment firm, which holds a 12.9% stake in SilverBow, in March proposed a tie-up between Kimmeridge Texas Gas LLC (KTG) and the Eagle Ford producer along with…

Natural gas industry advocates are taking aim at a trio of U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) rules that petitioners argue would raise prices and eliminate consumer choice.  The American Gas Association (AGA), American Public Gas Association (APGA), the National Propane Gas Association, natural gas utility Spire Inc. and furnace manufacturer Thermo Products LLC filed petitions…

Canadian oil and natural gas operators are working to manage water use as western provinces face increasingly dry conditions after a mild winter.  Exploration and production (E&P) companies achieved record natural gas production last winter, according to the latest data from the Canada Energy Regulator. Total marketed natural gas production during December was more than…

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) said it would add natural gas-fired generation fueled by a potential pipeline expansion proposed by ​​Enbridge Inc.’s East Tennessee Natural Gas LLC (ETNG) as it retires a large segment of coal generation.  TVA, which has floated the proposal of retiring the Kingston Fossil Plant (KIF) since its 2019 Integrated Resource…

Nominees to fill three FERC vacancies said they would put energy affordability and reliability above other concerns if selected for the positions. They also said a buildout of natural gas infrastructure may be needed to support the growing energy needs of the United States.  The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources last week questioned…

Natural gas utilities are growing renewable natural gas (RNG) programs to meet sustainability goals and customer interest. At the other end of the supply chain, producers are working to complete projects and boost supplies of the low-carbon fuel.  NGI reviewed the fourth quarter 2023 results for some of the top players in the RNG industry…

SilverBow Resources Inc.’s board plans to “carefully review and consider” a proposal from activist investor Kimmeridge Energy Management LLC to merge its natural gas production subsidiary in a tie-up that could become the largest South Texas exploration and production company. In a letter to shareholders, Kimmeridge proposed to merge Kimmeridge Texas Gas LLC (KTG) into…