Gabrielle Vitali

A new study posits that natural gas vehicle (NGV) manufacturers may be able to further reduce emissions compared to gasoline cars, removing as much as 90% of unburned methane from engine exhausts. Researchers at Washington State University (WSU) and the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC) National Accelerator Laboratory in California recently published their findings after…

North America could see an increase in renewable natural gas (RNG) production by 2050, as government incentives and new production capacities are added, according to a recent analysis by Wood Mackenize researchers  “RNG has become more popular as it can have five times lower carbon intensity than natural gas projects and helps reduce emissions considerably…

The Biden administration is planning to invest $660 million to clean up orphaned natural gas and oil wells, with most of the funds earmarked for the energy producing states of Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas. The goal is for the states to receive “economic growth and revitalization,” Department of Interior (DOI) officials said. The program would…

Five of the nation’s top natural gas and oil trade groups are rejecting calls to overhaul how Lower 48 land is leased for energy development by pairing it with conservation concerns. The Conservation and Landscape Health Rule (CLH) proposal by the Biden administration would allow the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to “protect intact landscapes,…

Piedmont Natural Gas has launched the GreenEdge program, which allows customers to purchase a blend of renewable natural gas (RNG) environmental attributes and carbon offsets to reduce emissions. “The main goal of the GreenEdge program is to offer a simple, low-cost and flexible option for customers who want to reduce the carbon footprint associated with…

Colorado failed to follow regulator requirements for natural gas pipeline safety between 2017 and 2022, according to the State Auditor. “Overall, we found that the program has not consistently complied with federal and state requirements for conducting operator inspections and documenting the results,” the Office of the State Auditor reported last month.  Several key issues…

Southern Company’s natural gas distributor Nicor Gas has launched a voluntary carbon offset pilot program to give customers more options to “live and work more sustainably.” The TotalGreen program uses renewable natural gas (RNG) environmental attributes along with carbon offsets that are sold to the customers participating in the program.  The RNG offsets are secured…

The power grid operator for New England, where natural gas makes up the majority of the energy resources, said there are adequate resources to meet the region’s electricity demands this summer under typical weather conditions. However, tight supply margins are possible if temperatures are hotter than expected. ISO New England Inc. (ISO NE) oversees the…

The Georgia Natural Gas (GNG) Greener Life program is joining other utilities in offering a program that gives customers the opportunity to offset their carbon emissions. Already, the program has offset 250 million pounds in total.  “Natural gas is an essential part of running the homes and businesses of our half a million GNG customers,…