The United States could achieve “near energy independence” within 20 years if the nation’s top leaders enact an energy policy that promotes the country’s abundant onshore and offshore natural gas and oil resources, Royal Dutch Shell plc CEO Peter Voser said last week.
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Shell CEO: U.S. ‘Near Energy Independence’ Achievable in 20 Years
The United States could achieve “near energy independence” within 20 years if the nation’s top leaders enact an energy policy that promotes the country’s abundant onshore and offshore natural gas and oil resources, Royal Dutch Shell plc CEO Peter Voser said Thursday.
Dynegy Promotes CEO Dienstbier to Chairman
Dynegy Inc.’s board on Friday elected CEO Dan Dienstbier as the new chairman. Interim chair Glenn Tilton resigned earlier this month to assume the top post at United Airlines (see Daily GPI, Sept. 4).
Dynegy Promotes CEO Dienstbier to Chairman
Dynegy Inc.’s board on Friday elected CEO Dan Dienstbier as the new chairman. Interim chair Glenn Tilton resigned earlier this month to assume the top post at United Airlines (see NGI, Sept. 9).
MMS Promotes Deep-Gas Drilling in Proposed Western Gulf Sale
The Interior Department’s Minerals Management Service (MMS) has proposed incentives to encourage deep-gas production in shallow waters as part of its upcoming Lease Sale 184 in the western Gulf of Mexico, which has been scheduled tentatively for Aug. 21 in New Orleans. This will be the agency’s first scheduled sale under its current five-year leasing program (2002-2007).
U.S. Promotes Access to Canadian Fuel; Arctic Pipe Proposal Still Unresolved
As the United States faces greater uncertainty from the Middle East in meeting its growing fuel demands, U.S. Ambassador Paul Celluci said that the country will rely even more on Canada to meet its “growing thirst” for oil, natural gas and electricity. Celluci’s comments followed claims this week by Alberta that it is winning more support from the energy industry to serve as a hub for “any” gas pipelines from the Arctic.
U.S. Promotes Access to Canadian Fuel; Arctic Pipe Proposal Still Unresolved
As the United States faces greater uncertainty from the Middle East in meeting its growing fuel demands, U.S. Ambassador Paul Celluci said that the country will rely even more on Canada to meet its “growing thirst” for oil, natural gas and electricity. Celluci’s comments followed claims this week by Alberta that it is winning more support from the energy industry to serve as a hub for “any” gas pipelines from the Arctic.
INGAA: Obstacles Hinder Future Pipeline Expansion
Firing a shot across the bow of local distribution companies(LDCs), INGAA Chairman Stanley C. Horton, CEO of Enron GasTransportation Services Co., said yesterday the LDCs are standingin the way of desperately needed interstate pipeline capacity.
SoCalGas Promotes Gas-Fired Micro-Turbines
On the heels of last week’s power outages in the northern partsof the state, Southern California Gas Monday stepped up its push ofnatural gas-fired micro-turbines for small and medium-sizebusinesses as an alternative to grid-dependent electrical supplies.
Group Gives Congress Restructuring To-Do List
While electric restructuring at the federal level meandersalong, a broad group of industry and consumer organizationsreleased a list last week of 23 principles it believes should beincluded. The group is hoping its efforts might add some urgency tothe legislative process.