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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Pennsylvania Natural Gas Output Makes Comeback in 2021, Along with Impact Fees
Pennsylvania’s impact fee on unconventional natural gas operations generated more than $234 million in 2021, exceeding the prior year by more than $88 million, according to the state’s Public Utilities Commission (PUC). The main driver behind the increased impact fee included a higher fee schedule, which is estimated to have added nearly $100 million to…
June 21, 2022
Chevron, BP Among Major Players Snagging RNG Investments
A Chevron Corp. subsidiary has inked an agreement to supply Walmart Inc. with compressed natural gas (CNG) linked to renewable natural gas (RNG) production. Beginning in early 2023, Walmart plans to add Cummins Inc.’s 15-liter CNG-fired engines to some of its heavy-duty trucks as part of the multinational retail corporation’s goal to achieve zero emissions…
June 21, 2022
Los Angeles Takes ‘Critical First Step’ to Ban Natural Gas Hookups in New Buildings
The Los Angeles City Council approved a motion to ban natural gas hookups to new buildings to address the city’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Councilmembers Nithya Raman, Mitch O’Farrell, Nury Martinez, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, and Paul Koretz introduced the motion in early February. In late May, all of the council members voted to approve the motion. …
June 17, 2022
Biden Administration Eyes Four-Plus Hydrogen Hubs – with Two in Natural Gas-Rich Regions
The Biden administration’s goal to develop at least four regional hydrogen hubs is advancing with an $8 billion investment tailored to encourage development. The Department of Energy (DOE) said it would issue a funding opportunity announcement (FOA) in the near future. Prospective applicants have already expressed interest in the hydrogen hubs initiative, which became law…
June 14, 2022
Black Hills, Piedmont Natural Gas Unveil RNG Carbon Offset Programs for Residential Customers
Black Hills Energy is pursuing a voluntary renewable natural gas (RNG) and carbon offset pilot program for its residential and business customers, said parent company Black Hills Corp. The Rapid City, SD-based utility filed a proposal with the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) for a program that would offer customers the opportunity to offset 100%…
June 10, 2022
Former Glencore Trader Secures $320M Equity Commitment for RNG Platform
Viridi Energy, a renewable natural gas (RNG) platform, announced last week global investment firm Warburg Pincus LLC would back the company with a $320 million equity commitment. “Viridi has a truly differentiated approach, with the unique ability to handle all parts of the RNG value chain, spanning development, operations, financing, and commercial strategy,” said Viridi’s…
June 9, 2022
NGL Extraction Process Designed to Cut Emissions, Cost
Calgary-based Gas Liquids Engineering Ltd. (GLE) has designed a natural gas liquids (NGL) extraction process that could require less energy and lower operating costs. GLE is touting the split absorber reflux (SABR) process, which extracts propane and ethane from natural gas. “In many cases, SABR can recover propane and ethane with lower energy use, and…
June 9, 2022
WEC Energy Piloting Second Hydrogen Blend at Natural Gas Power Plant
A partnership between Wärtsilä Corp., WEC Energy Group Inc., the Electric Power Research Institute Inc. (EPRI) and construction company Burns & McDonnell has been tapped to carry out hydrogen fuel testing at the A.J. Mihm natural gas-fired generating station near L’Anse, MI. “As we bring more renewable energy online, we must ensure that we can…
June 8, 2022
Black Hills Says Natural Gas in Mix, Aiming for 90% GHG Reduction by 2030
Black Hills Corp. is aiming to achieve a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030 based on 2005 levels as it aims to exceed Colorado’s requirements. Subsidiary Black Hills Energy submitted its 2030 Ready Plan to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) at the end of May. The plan details how the company…
June 8, 2022
DOE Grants $8M to Hydropower Upgrade Projects
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $8 million to three projects that aim to strengthen hydroelectric power’s ability to support the changing grid. Pumped-storage hydropower (PSH) is capable of storing large amounts of low-cost renewable energy. One of the main challenges facing the hydropower industry is the gaps in information on how to…
June 6, 2022