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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Pipeline Leak Detection Must Step Up, Report Says
A new “norm” in natural gas pipeline safety programs needs to be a proactive, sustainable approach to leak detection, said PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC). It calls for a “cultural transformation” in pipeline operators.
June 2, 2014
North Dakota Flare Plan Rules Take Effect
As part of a joint industry-state government effort to curb flaring of associated gas at the wellhead, Monday marked the start of new requirements in North Dakota calling for a gas capture plan for each new drilling permit submitted to the Department of Mineral Resource (DMR) oil/gas division.
June 2, 2014
New York Grants Spur 12 New CNG Fueling Stations
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) said on Tuesday it is making $3.6 million in grants available to help nurture 12 additional fueling stations for compressed natural gas (CNG). Grant proposals are due by July 9.
May 30, 2014
Domestic LNG Could Power Wyoming’s Fossil Fuel Growth, Report Says
Up to a half dozen liquefied natural gas (LNG) production facilities could be built to capitalize on Wyoming gas production while cutting energy costs for operators as well as greenhouse gas emissions, according to a recent report.
May 30, 2014
California Lawmakers Reject Proposed Fracking Moratorium
The California state Senate on Thursday rejected a bill (SB 1132) seeking to establish a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing (fracking), for which the state is in the process of finalizing new rules from a bill (SB 4) passed last year.
May 30, 2014
California’s Latest Emissions Auction Falls Short
California’s latest auction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions credits in its cap-and-trade program fell short of selling all of its 26.1 million air pollution allowances. All of the 2014-vintage credits sold, but less than half of the 2017-vintage credits found buyers.
May 30, 2014
Colorado Energy Industry Rebuffs Governor’s Legislative Compromise on Local Drilling Control
The oil and gas industry and other businesses are pushing back on Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper’s attempt to promote a legislative compromise on the contentious issue of local control over drilling activity.
May 29, 2014
Michigan’s Summer NatGas Outlook Forecasts Higher Demand
With modest influence from its still developing Utica-Collingwood Shale play, Michigan’s latest energy appraisal paints a changing picture for natural gas storage and supply-demand dynamics. The one constant is for continuing upward pressures on gas prices.
May 29, 2014
Repairs Completed on Oneok Viking Pipeline; Cause Still Unknown
Repairs were completed Wednesday and local natural gas utility service began to be restored in the far northwest corner of Minnesota, following a rupture and explosion Monday on a portion of Oneok Partners LP’s 24-inch diameter Viking Gas Transmission Pipeline (see Daily GPI, May 27).
May 29, 2014
Monterey Shale Reserve Drop Draws Comments, Questions
Knowledgeable industry and academic sources following California’s Monterey Shale on Tuesday expressed little surprise or disagreement with the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) 96% cut in its estimated technically recoverable reserves (TRR) in the Monterey. They stress, however, that this is more a reflection of current technology being deployed in the play than its long-term potential.
May 28, 2014