Matthew Veazey

Electric transmission planners with the Eastern Interconnection, a major power grid serving two-thirds of the United States and Canada, recently gave a favorable review in their assessment of how well regional plans mesh to maintain systemwide reliability.  However, the planners, known as the Eastern Interconnection Planning Collaborative (EIPC), added a cautionary note. EIPC’s Zach Smith,…

A deepwater-capable marine terminal recently commissioned in the Port of Houston could become a key Gulf Coast hydrogen and low-carbon ammonia hub, according to the joint venture (JV) partners. The Vopak Moda Houston LLC project by JV partners Royal Vopak and Moda Midstream is In the heart of the Houston area’s petrochemicals complex near ammonia,…

North America’s largest power grid and its stakeholders need to ensure “adequate” electricity supply from thermal power plants, which include natural gas- and coal-fired units, until a substitute is deployed at scale, according to initial results of a study by grid operator PJM Interconnection. “As the generation mix continues to rapidly evolve in PJM, we…

Vopak Moda Houston LLC, a joint venture (JV) of Royal Vopak and Moda Midstream, recently commissioned their new marine terminal in the Port of Houston. “In today’s world, supply chains must be resilient and sustainable,” said Moda CEO Jon Ackerman. “With the ability to safely and reliably transport ammonia and other pressurized gases for our…

Texas’ upstream oil and gas employment reached 185,800 in November, representing increases of 2,400 jobs month/month and 24,800 positions year/year, the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) reported last week. “The Texas oil and natural gas industry employment trends outlined in our latest analysis illustrate the industry’s continued recovery and positive economic impact…

A coalition of state financial officers, many from resource-rich states and all Republicans, is pushing back against climate change-combating banks that have adopted corporate policies cutting off financing for the coal, oil, and natural gas industries. “These industries – which are engaged in perfectly legal activities – provide jobs, paychecks and benefits to thousands of…

Using biosurfactants in enhanced oil recovery (EOR) yields benefits from an environmental, social and governance (ESG) perspective, according to Creedence Energy Services, which has plans for the compounds in the Williston Basin. “The Williston Basin holds a vast reserve of trapped oil,” said President Kevin Black. “In fact, most experts suggest only 10-15% of oil…

Higher-than-expected oil and natural gas production, as well as stronger prices, are giving New Mexico’s coffers a boost, the state’s Legislative Finance Committee (LFC) recently reported. The committee also anticipates Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 oil output of 408 million bbl, or 1.12 million b/d — a 10.8% year/year increase. “Global consumption and demand for oil…

New England’s natural gas pipeline constraints, global supply chain issues tied to oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) deliveries, and prolonged periods of cold weather this winter could keep the region’s electric utilities from accessing sufficient fuel to meet customer demand and trigger emergency actions, according to power grid operator ISO New England Inc. “As…