February, 2025

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When "Imprudent" Becomes Irrelevant: How Express JOA Language Overrides Operator Discretion

Producer's Edge

In this case, Texas Crude Energy, LLC (Texas Crude) and Warwick-Athena, LLC (Warwick) (collectively, the non-operators) sued Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Co., LP (Burlington or the operator) after Burlington refused to drill several proposed wells on the basis that “it would be imprudent to do so.” By way of background, in 2005, Texas Crude and Burlington executed a Joint Operating Agreement (JOA), which was modeled after the AAPL’s 1982 form agreement, to develop the

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Arizona Utilities Announce Effort to Add More In-State Nuclear Power

POWER Magazine

Arizona’s three major electric power utilities said they will collaborate to explore adding more nuclear power generation in the state, possibly placing small modular reactors (SMRs) or building large reactor […] The post Arizona Utilities Announce Effort to Add More In-State Nuclear Power appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Stopping Russian aggression means rejecting its fossil fuel exports – and, ultimately, switching to renewables

Energy Transition

Three years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Paul Hockenos compares the efforts of the EU and the US in view of weaning from Russian fossil fuels. On the ground, Ukraine’s transition to distributed renewables already rhymes with resilience against the aggressor. Credits: Ivan Marc ’Now climate protection and geosecurity are irrevocably linked.

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Parental Support

American Gas Association

News True Blue Blog Where energy conversations come to life. A lot of people believe that when you have children, your life stops, said Catherine McNeil, a Southern Company Gas talent development consultant based at Nicor Gas in Illinois. For McNeil, she had her first child during her sophomore year in college as a single mother. But she had something many other single parents lack: a support system, through her family.

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Air Quality and Environmental Justice in Philadelphia

The Energy Co-op

Join The Energy Co-op at our Annual Member Meeting and Conference. Who: Members and Friends of The Energy Co-op Where: The Inn at Swarthmore, Swarthmore, PA When: Saturday, June 9th, 8:30am 2:00pm What: The Annual Member Meeting and Conference brings together Co-op members, members of the community and representatives from other Co-ops and other organizations working on sustainable development in PA followed by the Co-op membership meeting.

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Hoping for a ‘more intelligent debate’ on the future of Grangemouth

Energy Voice

The Grangemouth debate needs to be accompanied by the determination to turn the recommendations of Project Willow into reality, writes Brian Wilson The post Hoping for a ‘more intelligent debate’ on the future of Grangemouth appeared first on Energy Voice.

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RatedPower publishes 2025 Global Renewable Trends Report examining the green landscape

Enverus

MADRID, Spain (Feb. 18, 2025) RatedPower, a part of Enverus, the most trusted energy-dedicated SaaS company that leverages generative AI across its solutions, has released its 2025 Global Renewable Trends Report. The report explores the fundamental challenges, trends and successes across the renewables landscape through the eyes of more than 140 industry professionals surveyed.

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2025: finally a breakthrough for cross-border passenger rail in the EU?

Energy Transition

Boosting passenger train transport is key for reducing greenhouse gas emissions of transport and for accelerating Europe’s energy transition. Are EU railways on track? Establishing a fair picture of the state of Europe’s passenger railways is a hard task. It is essentially a question of whether you see the train as half full or half empty.

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Natural Gas: Keeping the Flame Alive this Valentine’s Day 

American Gas Association

News True Blue Blog Where energy conversations come to life. Whether youre celebrating Valentines, Galentines or Palentines Day, sharing a meal is one of the best ways to spread the love this weekend. As lovebirds, best friends and family members gather to dine out or stay in, natural gas is working hard to create special evenings for all of your loved ones this holiday.

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Westinghouse sees path to building cheaper nuclear plants after costly past

CNBC: Energy

Two nuclear projects in the South were bogged down by costly overruns, but Westinghouse Electric Company still sees the potential for new U.S. plants.

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Oil price, Diversified Energy Company, Corcel. And finally…

Malcolm Graham Wood

Oil is down a down a dollar today as tariffs and politics create pressure and uncertainty. Today DEC complete the Summit deal and unveil a creative and hugely oversubscribed securitisation. And Corcel has announced another stake in the company of 4.5% by Daniel Kaufman. The post Oil price, Diversified Energy Company, Corcel. And finally… appeared first on Malcy's Blog.

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The Hidden Costs of Single-Product Solutions: Why an Integrated Power Solution Wins 

Enverus

In the fast-moving energy market, making informed decisions is critical. However, many asset managers and traders rely on products that do not provide all the insights needed to confidently analyze the market. These incomplete market insights, while valuable, fail to provide the full picture required to solve the problem. The Risks of Isolated Power Insights When using standalone products, each offers a piece of the puzzle, but none tell the whole story.

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Texas A&M Launches SMR ‘Energy Proving Ground’ with Selection of Four Nuclear Firms

POWER Magazine

Texas A&M University System has unveiled four nuclear developers with which it plans to explore building and operating small modular reactor plants (SMRs) at its Texas A&M-RELLIS campus near College […] The post Texas A&M Launches SMR Energy Proving Ground with Selection of Four Nuclear Firms appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Polysilicon and Cell Prices May Ushered in The Rise Because of China's Rush to Install Projects

EnergyTrend

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In the News – Episode 6: Corporate Sustainability

The Energy Co-op

The post In the News – Episode 6: Corporate Sustainability appeared first on The Energy Coop.

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‘The limits of feasibility’ – can the UK achieve clean power by 2030?

Energy Voice

A clean power system by 2030 will require key elements of the UKs energy system to deliver simultaneously at the limits of what is feasible, according to the UKs National System Operator (NESO). In a three-part series, focusing on bulk generation, connectivity and operational flexibility, Energy Voice examines the UKs chances of success. The post ‘The limits of feasibility’ can the UK achieve clean power by 2030?

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Oil price, Serica, CEG, Eco Atlantic, Corcel. And finally…

Malcolm Graham Wood

WTI (Apr) $68.62 -31c, Brent (Apr) $72.53 -49c, Diff -$3.91 -18c. USNG (Apr)* $3.96 -2c, UKNG (Mar) 101.0p -4.31p, TTF (Apr)* 43.97 -1.105. *Denotes expiry of March contracts. Oil price Oil has picked up a bit this morning but sentiments are still negative but what isn't uncertain at the moment? The EIA inventory stats were. The post Oil price, Serica, CEG, Eco Atlantic, Corcel.

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Hyperscaler Expansion | From Growth to Grind

Enverus

Hyperscalers’ capital expenditure forecasts show a split between expanding and maintaining data center (DC) capacity, with upkeep costs quickly outpacing growth spending. Computer chips on a five-year replacement schedule cost about $27 billion/GW of IT at the leading edge. Enverus Intelligence Researchs new capacity expansion report analyzes trends in DC development in the L48, projecting capacity buildout over the next decade.

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NRC Proposes Deep Fee Cuts for Advanced Nuclear

POWER Magazine

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has proposed to sharply reduce its hourly service feesby more than 50%for advanced nuclear reactor applicants and pre-applicants in a move designed to incentivize innovation […] The post NRC Proposes Deep Fee Cuts for Advanced Nuclear appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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March Mid-to-Lower Segment Production Forecasts Show Increasing Upward Trends, with Modules and BOM Reporting Price Hikes

EnergyTrend

March Mid-to-Lower Segment Production Forecasts Show Increasing Upward Trends, with Modules and BOM Reporting Price Hikes PolysiliconThemainstreamconcludedpriceformonorechargepolysiliconisRMB40/KG,whilemonodensepolysiliconispricedatRMB38/KGandN-typepolysiliconiscurrentlyp.

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The Disconnect Season Three

Oil and Gas Lawyer

The podcast The Disconnect has begun Season Three, about the role of gas producers and pipelines in the Big Freeze of 2022., This is the third of a series by Mose Buschele , energy and environmental reporter at KUT and NPR. The first two episodes are out, and you can listen here. Mose has done a great job making the complex Texas grid understandable and calling out those responsible for the 2022 blackout.

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Exposé: Hydrogen boiler trial yet to receive safety approvals amid ‘explosion’ fears

Energy Voice

A hydrogen boiler trial in Fife, which is the only ongoing test of its kind, has yet to receive safety approvals months after the associated network was installed. The post Expos: Hydrogen boiler trial yet to receive safety approvals amid explosion fears appeared first on Energy Voice.

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Oil price, Corcel. And finally…

Malcolm Graham Wood

Oil is weak after economic data and geo-political influences were all negative. Corcel has announced that Askar Alshinbayev has taken an 8.4% stake. The post Oil price, Corcel. And finally… appeared first on Malcy's Blog.

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Breaking Free From Legacy ETRM: How a European Energy Giant Unlocked Profitable Trades

Enverus

In the fast-paced world of energy trading, timing is everything. Market dynamics can shift in a heartbeat, and being able to spot opportunities quickly makes all the difference. For a European multinational energy corporation (MEC) , staying ahead was a daily struggleuntil they decided to break free from their cumbersome legacy ETRM system. The result?

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Italy Passes Law to Bring Back Nuclear Energy

POWER Magazine

Government officials in Italy have implemented a new law that allows for nuclear energy to return in the country, four decades after voters banned the technology in a 1987 referendum. […] The post Italy Passes Law to Bring Back Nuclear Energy appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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NEA: Promotes Private Investment in Distributed Renewable Energy and New-Type Energy Storage, Introduces Virtual Power Plant Support Policies

EnergyTrend

NEA: Promotes Private Investment in Distributed Renewable Energy and New-Type Energy Storage, Introduces Virtual Power Plant Support Policies AccordingtoOfficialAccount@Solar868,peoplesDailypublishedareportstatingthattheNationalEnergyAdministration(NEA)willstepupeffortsthisyeartosupportmore.

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Member Happy Hour – Center City, Philadelphia

The Energy Co-op

Join The Energy Co-op at our Annual Member Meeting and Conference. Who: Members and Friends of The Energy Co-op Where: The Inn at Swarthmore, Swarthmore, PA When: Saturday, June 9th, 8:30am 2:00pm What: The Annual Member Meeting and Conference brings together Co-op members, members of the community and representatives from other Co-ops and other organizations working on sustainable development in PA followed by the Co-op membership meeting.

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The Emperor’s New Clothes: Will supermajors survive the energy transition?

Energy Voice

Oil and gas supermajors' swan legs are kicking frantically below the surface as they attempt to navigate the energy transition. In the first of a two-part series, we examine Equinor's approach. The post The Emperors New Clothes: Will supermajors survive the energy transition? appeared first on Energy Voice.

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Oil price, Union Jack, Afentra, Jadestone, Prospex, Sintana.

Malcolm Graham Wood

Oil is down slightly today, Union Jack has struck again in Oklahoma and Afentra has its onshore license in Angola approved. Jadestone updates on cautious guidance and Prospex has plans for Spain and Italy. Finally Sintana has another potentially huge find at Mopane-3. The post Oil price, Union Jack, Afentra, Jadestone, Prospex, Sintana. appeared first on Malcy's Blog.

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Energy’s new balancing act: The rise of renewables and effect on net load

Enverus

CALGARY, Alberta (Feb. 19, 2025) Enverus Intelligence Research (EIR), a subsidiary of Enverus, the most trusted energy-dedicated SaaS company that leverages generative AI across its solutions, has released a report on net load trends in the Lower 48 states. The report highlights the growing integration of renewable energy across independent system operators (ISOs) and the importance of dispatchable assets in meeting demand.

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TVA, Type One Energy Ink Deal to Develop Commercial Fusion Power Plant

POWER Magazine

The pursuit of energy from fusion technology has taken another step forward, with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) entering into a cooperative agreement with Type One Energy to jointly develop […] The post TVA, Type One Energy Ink Deal to Develop Commercial Fusion Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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The Capacity of Tongwei Solar Cell Project was Increased from 16GW/year to 24GW/year

EnergyTrend

The Capacity of Tongwei Solar Cell Project was Increased from 16GW/year to 24GW/year AccordingtoOfficialAccount@GuangFuJianWen,onFebruary24th,theBureauofEcologyandEnvironmentofMeishanCity,SichuanProvinceissuedanoticeonthedecisionmadeon.

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Media missives from India Energy Week 2025

Oilholics Synonymous Report

With India Energy Week 2025 drawing to a close on February 14, the Oilholic capped a fascinating and engaging week out in Delhi by hosting pivotal industry panel sessions at the event on subjects ranging from bridging the energy transition's investment gaps to harnessing the power of shale oil and gas. All blog entries for India Energy Week may be found here.

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Energy Voices – Max Aitken: Clean power – ‘now it’s kind of sexy’

Energy Voice

Max Aitken has a richly studded career of investing in innovative clean energy start-ups. From an early investment in BP Pulse, to co-founding bioenergy company Estover, and solar carpark charging company 3ti, he was an early stakeholder in the energy transition. The post Energy Voices Max Aitken: Clean power now its kind of sexy appeared first on Energy Voice.

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Oil price, Petrofac, NTOG, Star, Borders & Southern, Corcel. And finally…

Malcolm Graham Wood

Oil fell sharply as the Turkish/Iraq pipeline was allegedly about to reopen. Petrofac have more on restructuring whilst Star show some progress. Corcel have a possible result in Brazil, NTOG is increasing production and B&S had a good response to the retail offer. The post Oil price, Petrofac, NTOG, Star, Borders & Southern, Corcel. And finally… appeared first on Malcy's Blog.

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Stay Ahead of Future Congestion Risks With Grid Capacity Insights

Enverus

As the energy landscape continues to evolve, grid congestion is becoming increasingly difficult to predict. With rapid additions of new generation and load projects, traders face growing uncertainty and rising risks in the market. The challenge lies in understanding where these projects will connect, when theyll become operational, and how theyll impact transmission constraints.

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Colorado Utility Looking at Adding Nuclear Power to Fleet

POWER Magazine

A volunteer advisory group told the utility that serves Colorado's second-largest city that it should look at adding a small nuclear reactor for additional power generation. The post Colorado Utility Looking at Adding Nuclear Power to Fleet appeared first on POWER Magazine.