Richard Nemec began writing for NGI in 1995 and has 30 years experience in the energy industry. He holds BA from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles; and a MA in journalism from Northwestern University, Evanston, IL; and completed MBA courses at Northwestern's Evening Graduate School of Management.
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California Stays Focused on Pipeline Safety
California lawmakers on Wednesday sent a second pipeline safety measure toward the governor’s desk, passing a methane leak reduction bill (SB 1371) with strong support from the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF).
August 28, 2014
EIA: NatGas Leads Power Gen Capacity Additions
Natural gas led the way for new electricity generation capacity in the first half of 2014 (1H2014), accounting for about half of the added capacity, according to the latest electricity monthly statistics from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released on Monday.
August 27, 2014
North Dakota Regulator Hangs Out ‘Help Wanted’ Sign
North Dakota officials on Tuesday issued a plea for three additional oil/natural gas inspectors to keep an eye on gathering pipeline systems that are sprouting up to support record production from the Bakken and Three Forks formations in the Williston Basin.
August 27, 2014
PG&E Refines Post-Quake Work, Tests Response
Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E) officials on Tuesday voiced satisfaction with the performance of employees and infrastructure in the wake of Sunday’s 6.0-magnitude earthquake in California’s Napa Valley (see Daily GPI,Aug. 25).
August 27, 2014
Large Oil Transfer Site Proposed for North Dakota
Plans for a major Bakken crude oil transfer facility in North Dakota were unveiled Tuesday as a privately bankrolled venture in conjunction with Canadian Pacific Railway (CP). Construction is expected to begin later this year, and initial storage and loading service are expected to start in the second half of 2015.
August 26, 2014
U.S. Steel Pipe Makers Win Trade Dumping Case
U.S. steel pipe manufacturers on Friday won their cases before an international tribunal, which affirmed the alleged dumping of underpriced steel pipe by counterparts in six nations, led by South Korea.
August 25, 2014
PG&E Gas System Withstands 6.0 Napa Earthquake
The energy restoration effort for the earthquake-scarred area in and around Napa, CA, was relatively smooth for retail natural gas and electric customers in the wine country north of San Francisco, Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E) reported Monday. Overall, the utility infrastructure withstood the 6.0-magnitude quake with no significant damage.
August 25, 2014
North Dakota Regulator Outlines State-Run Crude Rail Safety
North Dakota Public Service Commission (PSC) member Julie Fedorchak on Thursday outlined her proposal for having the PSC establish a state-run crude rail safety program that would complement ongoing federal rail safety oversight. It will need approval and funding from the state legislature to establish three new state safety jobs.
August 25, 2014
Dynegy to Pay $6.25B for Duke, ECP Gas, Coal Plants
In separate deals involving more than 5,000 MW of natural gas-fired electric generation capacity, Houston-based Dynegy Inc. said Friday it has signed definitive agreements worth $6.25 billion to buy 21 power plants and related businesses from Duke Energy and Energy Capital Partners (ECP).
August 22, 2014
Three Pipeline Bills Part of California’s Legislative Finale
Three bills to tighten natural gas pipeline regulations — one already awaiting the governor’s signature and the other two awaiting floor votes — have emerged as the California state legislature heads into its final week and mandated adjournment by Aug. 31.
August 22, 2014