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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DOE Unveils $24.5M Funding for R&D into Climate-Driven Solutions
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced another funding opportunity of $24.5 million to improve domestic manufacturing in modern electricity infrastructure in hopes of improving climate solutions. As part of the Biden Administration’s goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s Advanced Manufacturing Office will provide…
March 23, 2021
Proposed Costs for New York City Natural Gas Ban Called ‘Astronomical’
A new report from a prominent business group has found that the cost to consumers of New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s proposal to ban natural gas hookups in new buildings by 2030 could be “astronomical.” The report by the Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), whose membership includes hundreds of businesses and business groups including…
March 20, 2021
NCAA Basketball Tourney Scores with Renewable Energy from AES Indiana
The NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship, to be held starting Thursday in Indianapolis, is going to have practices and games powered by renewable energy thanks to AES Corp. subsidiary AES Indiana. Through purchasing renewable energy credits, AES Indiana said it would be able to apply them to energy usage by the teams using Hinkle…
March 17, 2021
Colorado Energy Organizations Launch Pilot to ‘Responsibly’ Produce Natural Gas
A Colorado natural gas producer, an infrastructure operator and a Colorado Springs municipal utility have launched the Project Canary responsibly sourced natural gas pilot to ensure natural gas production follows emissions standards. Colorado Springs Utilities has agreed to purchase responsibly sourced gas (RSG) produced by Bayswater Exploration & Production, a Colorado-based oil and natural gas…
March 16, 2021
FedEx Going Electric, Aiming for Globally Carbon-Neutral Operations by 2040
An ambitious goal for the world’s largest cargo airline, FedEx Corp. announced that it is aiming to achieve carbon-neutral operations globally by 2040 with a $2 billion initial investment. This initial spending is designed to advance the company’s push for vehicle electrification, sustainable energy and carbon sequestration. “We have a responsibility to take bold action…
March 16, 2021
Global Energy Hubs in South Texas, Netherlands Working to Advance Maritime Operations
The Port of Corpus Christi in South Texas, one of the nation’s top oil and natural gas exporters, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Europe’s largest port in the Netherlands to advance global maritime operations. Co-developing trade and commercial opportunities, exchanging information and advancing the development and deployment of technologies related to navigational…
March 12, 2021
Energy Sector Assisting Texas Relief Efforts Following February Freeze
Following the devastating winter storm Uri last month that left millions of Texans without electricity for days and billions in damages, utilities and oil and gas producers, along with other industries, have stepped up to assist with relief efforts. The damage and economic losses from the winter storms in February could reach $155 billion across…
March 8, 2021
Enterprise, EDF Partner for Solar Project Near Houston
EDF Renewables North America has clinched a power purchase agreement (PPA) with an affiliate of Enterprise Products Partner LP to provide solar energy for the Space City Solar Project near Houston. Construction on the Wharton County site is expected to begin this summer and should be operable by summer 2022. The construction phase is forecast…
March 8, 2021
Upwing Achieves Certification as Carbon-Neutral Equipment Producer
Upwing Energy Inc., which has provided artificial lift technology for the oil and gas industry since 2016, said it has been independently certified as a carbon neutral company under standards set by the British Standards Institution (BSI). According to the Cerritos, CA-based oilfield services operator, Upwing’s certification can benefit exploration and production (E&P) companies through…
March 5, 2021
Wyoming Energy Authority Seeking Information for Hydrogen Pilot Project
The Wyoming Energy Authority is seeking feedback, comments, and questions regarding a planned request for proposal on the design and/or construction of a hydrogen project. Specifically, the “Design and/or Construction of a Pilot Plant Demonstrating ‘Green’ or ‘Blue’ Hydrogen Production” project proposal seeks to assess the viability of hydrogen in the Wyoming energy economy. The…
March 2, 2021