Morgan Evans joined NGI as an interning associate reporter in June 2019 before joining the Thought Leaders team in a full-time position in May 2022. She holds a liberal arts degree from Gettysburg College.
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Tellurian’s Driftwood LNG Granted Three-Year Extension as FERC Rejects Critics’ Arguments
Federal regulators have approved a three-year extension for Tellurian Inc.’s Driftwood LNG export facility to begin operations, determining the Houston-based firm has demonstrated due diligence to complete the project, in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. During the recent open meeting, FERC authorized an extension through April 18, 2029 for the proposed liquefied natural gas export…
Duke Seeking More Carolinas Natural Gas Generation on Stronger Demand Forecast
Duke Energy Corp. is awaiting approval from regulators for updated Carolinas resource plans to increase natural gas generation, fueled in part by the Mountain Valley Pipeline LLC (MVP) system, which would transport more Appalachian supply to southeastern markets. Charlotte, NC-based Duke last summer filed a Carbon Plan and Integrated Resources Plan (IRP) for North Carolina…
Texas Oil, Natural Gas Industry’s Growth Said at Risk Amid Biden LNG Directive
The Biden administration’s temporary pause on new federal export authorizations for LNG projects, if not reversed, could be a “devastating blow” to the Texas energy industry, according to the Texas Oil and Gas Association (TXOGA). The trade organization estimated marketed natural gas production in the state remained unchanged at 31.8 Bcf/d versus 2022, according to…
Alaska Looking to Secure Vital Natural Gas Supplies Via Cook Inlet
As reserves in the Cook Inlet Basin dwindle, Alaska leaders are warning of natural gas shortages as early as 2027. Natural gas production in the basin has fallen to about 70 Bcf/year, according to the Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The reduced production was cited for shuttering operations at the Agrium Kenai Nitrogen Plant…
LS Power Adding 810 MW of Natural Gas-Fired Capacity in Pennsylvania
Energy infrastructure developer LS Power has agreed to buy an 810 MW combined-cycle natural gas facility from an affiliate of Platinum Equity to support the region’s grid stability. The transaction, financial terms for which were not disclosed, is for the Hunterstown Combined Cycle Generating Station in Gettysburg. Hunterstown serves the PJM Interconnection electric grid market,…
Colorado Governor Cites ‘Ambitious’ Strategy Targeting More Natural Gas, Oil Emissions
Colorado’s Democratic Gov. Jared Polis signaled during his recent state of the state address that his administration would continue its work to meet stringent emissions reduction targets. Some governors are sharing some of their energy strategies in the annual state addresses. Polis, whose state includes the prolific Denver-Julesburg Basin and Niobrara formation, oversees one of…
Transco, TGP Granted FERC Approvals for Natural Gas Expansions
FERC on Thursday approved separate natural gas projects, including by Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Co. LLC (Transco) and Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co. LLC (TGP), that would expand deliveries to the Gulf Coast and Northeast. Transco, a Williams subsidiary, received the green light for its Texas to Louisiana Energy Pathway to serve rising demand for LNG…
Spire Tapped to Develop RNG Facility in KC, with St. Louis Project in Works
Natural gas utility Spire Inc. is developing a renewable natural gas (RNG) facility in Kansas City, MO, the first in the area, via a venture with the city’s water utility. KC Water selected Spire to develop the facility at the Blue River Wastewater Treatment Plant. The upgrade, expected to be completed in 2025, could produce…
Texas Natural Gas, Oil Drilling Activity Show Mixed Results in December, Down Overall from 2022
Texas regulators issued about 1,500 fewer oil and natural gas drilling permits in 2023 than in 2022, with December permitting continuing the downward trend across most of the state. The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) issued a total of 669 drilling permits last month, up by about 30 from November’s count, but down by 200…
Natural Gas Industry Forecasting RNG Growing as Investments Climb
As policies incentivizing clean energy continue to mount, renewable natural gas (RNG) is poised for more growth, the scale of which could depend on the outcome of state and federal legislation. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) launched investments into alternative fuels, including RNG, in part because of the expansion of investment tax credits…