Gabrielle Vitali

Phillips 66 is collaborating with Bridger Photonics Inc. to explore ways to reduce methane leaks in natural gas infrastructure using laser-based technology. The partnership would focus on the midstream giant’s natural gas pipelines in Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. Houston-based Phillips 66 operates one of the nation’s largest natural gas operations, including its expanded ownership…

The U.S. natural gas and oil industry supported 10.8 million jobs and contributed nearly $1.8 trillion to the domestic economy in 2021, according to the American Petroleum Institute (API).  API commissioned the report, which was completed by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).  API CEO Mike Sommers said natural gas and oil delivered “growing economic contributions to America,” which…

The Permian Energy Development Laboratory is working in the largest producing basin in the United States to advance research on renewable energy, emissions management and natural resources. A memorandum of understanding recently was reached between the University of Texas at Austin (UT), six other New Mexico and Texas universities and two national laboratories to advance…

Xcel Energy has tasked Worley Ltd. with determining whether its U.S. natural gas pipeline network could inject and blend hydrogen into its system. Australia-based Worley and consultant Advisian Ltd. are reviewing the systems for Xcel, headquartered in Minnesota. Xcel has natural gas infrastructure in Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas and…

A peer reviewed study funded by the American Gas Association (AGA) found that there is not enough evidence to demonstrate a causal relationship between natural gas cooking, indoor nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and asthma in children.  “This study comprehensively demonstrates that prior studies on natural gas cooking and NO2 and asthma and wheeze are highly variable…

Bear Head Energy Inc. has received environmental assessment approval to move forward with a green hydrogen and ammonia production, storage and loading facility in Point Tupper, Nova Scotia, formerly an LNG export facility. The project was given the green light by provincial Minister Timothy Halman of the Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change. “Following a…

EQT Corp. is launching a nature-based carbon offset initiative, a first for the No. 1 natural gas producer in the United States, to reduce emissions from the atmosphere.  The Pennsylvania-based independent is partnering with the Wheeling Park Commission in West Virginia, along with Teralytic and Climate Smart Environmental Consulting LLC, to begin the carbon offset…

Using the Biden administration’s landmark climate legislation, Mitsubishi Power Americas Inc. is working with Warwick Carbon Solutions Development Co. LP (WCS) to leverage its zero-carbon ambitions in the United States. The companies’ joint development agreement (JDA) was assisted by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which was signed into law last year by President Biden.  “As…

Tanos Exploration LLC, recently acquired by Diversified Energy Co. plc, has received the second highest environmental risk assessment for its natural gas, which is expected to help advance its plans to achieve environmental goals. Project Canary, which certifies the production for many U.S. oil and gas producers, gave a “Gold” rating to the Tanos wells…