Power Generation

Source: Oil Price

U.S. and Japan close critical minerals deal to counter China’s EV dominance

Oil Price


The United States and Japan have sealed a deal to cooperate on critical minerals for batteries that will see the two try and move EV supply chains away from China.

 

According to the deal, per the Wall …

Source: Oil Price

America’s grid has a multi-trillion dollar problem

Oil Price


Numbers are out again permitting us to update our US electric grid’s reliability report card. Last year, 2022, was nowhere near as bad as 2021–the worst year of the 24-year record. It was “only” the fourth worst year. …

Exclusive Interview – Pioneer Energy designing and manufacturing processing equipment that decarbonizes the oil and gas industry

Exclusive Interview – Pioneer Energy designing and manufacturing processing equipment that decarbonizes the oil and gas industry

Publisher's Note: Dan Genovese with EnerCom met with Eyal Aronoff, Chief Executive Officer of Pioneer Energy to discuss Pioneer’s innovative, proprietary hydrocarbon processing systems that capture or eliminate emissions sources and turn otherwise wasted or flared gas and liquid streams

Source: CNBC

Why America’s outdated energy grid is a climate problem

CNBC


The network of transmission lines that carry electricity across the U.S. is old and not set up to meet the anticipated demand for clean energy sources like wind and solar.

 

Currently, electricity generation results in 32% of carbon

Source: Oil Price

Renewable energy surge signals a tipping point for power sector emissions

Oil Price


An expected surge in renewables electricity generation over the next few years signals that the world is close to the tipping point of emissions in the power sector, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Wednesday.

In its …

Source: Oil Price

Wyoming proposes a voluntary phase-out of EV sales by 2035

Oil Price


The legislature in Wyoming is proposing a resolution for a voluntary ‘phase-out’ of electric vehicle (EV) sales by 2035, in a symbolic move aimed at supporting the state’s oil and gas industry and a response to states such …

Source: Oil Price

A crisis is looming for the U.S. energy grid

Oil Price


As U.S. energy infrastructure continues to go largely neglected and city populations keep rising, certain regions of America are under threat of electricity shortages for several years to come. In addition to inadequate energy infrastructure, the rise of …

Source: Oil Price

Energy grid changes leave California and the Midwest vulnerable to blackouts

Oil Price


California and parts of the Midwest are at a high risk of electricity shortages in the coming years amid the transformation of their grid from one reliant on fossil fuels to one reliant on other sources of energy …

Source: Reuters

U.S. finalizes $2.5 billion loan to GM, LG battery joint venture

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Energy Department said on Monday it had finalized a $2.5 billion low-cost loan to a joint venture of General Motors Co GM.N and LG Energy Solution 373220.KS to help pay for three new lithium-ion battery …

December 12, 2022 - 11:30 am Closing Bell Story‎, Energy News, Power Generation
Source: CNBC

China ‘played a great game’ on lithium and we’ve been slow to react, industry CEO says

CNBC


China is leading the way when it comes to lithium — and the rest of the world has not been quick enough to respond to its dominance, according to the CEO of American Lithium.

 

Speaking to CNBC’s …

Source: Reuters

White House announces $13 bln in funding to modernize power grids

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Nov 18 – The White House announced through the Department of Energy (DOE) on Friday that it is soliciting grant applications for $13 billion in new financing under the bipartisan infrastructure bill for the expansion and modernization of the …

November 18, 2022 - 12:00 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Energy News, Finance, Power Generation
Source: Oil Price

Can grid expansion keep up with surge in solar power generation?

Oil Price


As the capacity to generate wind and solar power continues to expand around the world, hopes of accelerating the phase-out of coal as the leading source of electricity may depend on the expansion of a less discussed but …

Source: Reuters

U.S. steps away from flagship lithium project with Berkshire

Reuters


In a February meeting with mining executives, President Joe Biden laid out an aggressive goal for the United States to produce more of its own minerals for the electric vehicle revolution in ways that respected the environment.

 

A …

Source: Oil Price

Democrats propose buying and selling oil to fund EV rollout

Oil Price


Several Democratic Representatives have proposed new legislation that would allow the Department of Energy to buy and sell oil with the purpose of lowering gasoline prices and funding electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

 

Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. introduced …

Source: World Oil

California to ban natural gas heaters by 2030

Oil Price


California has made yet another step on its way to complete reliance on renewable energy by banning the use of gas-powered water heaters and furnaces from 2030.

 

The proposal to ban these products was approved unilaterally by …

Source: CNBC

A coming copper shortage could derail the energy transition, report finds

CNBC


An all-electric future depends heavily on copper, and looming supply shortfalls could hamper nations’ goals of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050, according to a new report from S&P Global.

 

Unless significant new supply becomes available, climate goals will

Wildcat Discovery raises $90 mln for high energy density EV batteries

Wildcat Discovery raises $90 mln for high energy density EV batteries

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LONDON- – U.S. energy tech firm Wildcat Discovery Technologies said on Wednesday that it has raised $90 million from investors to develop a high energy density battery cell for electric vehicles.

Wildcat Discovery raises $90 mln for high energy density EV batteries- oil and gas 360

The Series D funding round was led …

Source: Reuters

U.S. Midwest in danger of rotating power blackouts this summer

Reuters


The power grid in the Central United States could be forced to impose rotating blackouts on some of the hottest days of the summer due to rising demand and plant retirements, federal energy officials said in an online energy …

June 3, 2022 - 1:30 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Energy News, Power Generation
Source: Reuters

Texas power use hits monthly record again with many more to come

US News


Power demand in Texas reached the highest level ever recorded in the month of May on Tuesday and will likely break the record for June on Wednesday as economic growth boosts overall usage and hot weather causes homes

June 1, 2022 - 2:30 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Energy News, Power Generation
Source: Reuters

Texas heatwave will test power grid early next week

Yahoo News


The Texas power grid will be tested again early next week as another early spring heatwave blankets the state this weekend, prompting homes and businesses to crank up their air conditioners.

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), …

Source: EnerCom

Chesapeake Energy at EnerCom Dallas keynote address presents pragmatic path forward for fossil fuels industry

Publisher's Note:  We were honored to host Chesapeake Energy CEO Nick Dell’Osso for EnerCom Dallas’ Day 1 keynote address on Wednesday April 6th. Mr. Dell’Osso provided a compelling and detailed presentation on the challenging supply-demand outlook for global

Exclusive Interview: Maumus Claverie, Chief Operating Officer of Remote Gauge – integrated tank system sensors

Exclusive Interview: Maumus Claverie, Chief Operating Officer of Remote Gauge – integrated tank system sensors

Publisher's Note: Dan Genovese with EnerCom interviewed Maumus Claverie, Chief Operating Officer of Remote Gauge, to discuss their integrated system of level sensors, solar power, satellite messaging and web data portal that continuously measures and reports critical operational metrics, such

Exclusive Interview: Stephen Brooks, CCO of American Hydrogen – Comprehensive Hydrogen Development

Exclusive Interview: Stephen Brooks, CCO of American Hydrogen – Comprehensive Hydrogen Development

Publisher's Note: Dan Genovese with EnerCom interviewed Stephen Brooks, Chief Commercial Officer of American Hydrogen, to discuss their all-encompassing solution for the development of low carbon hydrogen generation and distribution infrastructure.

 

American Hydrogen integrates project management, engineering, manufacturing, construction,

Exclusive Interview: Darius Roberts and Lauren Rosenblatt, founders of Uplift Solar – compact power electronics to improve power production

Exclusive Interview: Darius Roberts and Lauren Rosenblatt, founders of Uplift Solar – compact power electronics to improve power production

Publisher's Note: Dan Genovese with EnerCom interviewed Darius Roberts and Lauren Rosenblatt, Founders of Uplift Solar, to discuss their power electronics that fit inside solar panels and energy storage devices, improving power production, lowering the cost of installations, and enhancing

Exclusive Interview: Yoann Hispa, CEO of LandGate – The Zillow of solar, wind, carbon, oil & gas minerals and water

Exclusive Interview: Yoann Hispa, CEO of LandGate – The Zillow of solar, wind, carbon, oil & gas minerals and water

Publisher's Note: Dan Genovese with EnerCom interviewed Yoann Hispa, CEO of LandGate, to discuss their data-rich platform for traditional and alternative energy resources.

 

LandGate is the leading provider of information, data solutions, and an online marketplace for US commercial

Exclusive Interview: Kent McCormick, Founder of Photon Vault, discusses unique and fundamentally different alternative energy storage technology

Exclusive Interview: Kent McCormick, Founder of Photon Vault, discusses unique and fundamentally different alternative energy storage technology

Publisher's Note: Dan Genovese with EnerCom interviewed Kent McCormick, Founder of Photon Vault, to discuss their grid-scale electricity storage solution.

 

Photon Vault leverages a novel energy storage media to deliver the lowest grid-connected cost for 4 or more hours

Exclusive Interview with Dan Cohen, President and Founder of FLITE Material Sciences: Sustainable, low-cost water management, treatment and recycling

Exclusive Interview with Dan Cohen, President and Founder of FLITE Material Sciences: Sustainable, low-cost water management, treatment and recycling

Publisher's Note: Dan Genovese with EnerCom interviewed Dan Cohen, President and Founder of FLITE Material Sciences, to discuss their new surface engineering techniques that lead to safer products and a cleaner environment.

 

Industrial companies spend billions on coatings and

Exclusive Interview with Mike Rosenberg, CEO of Prieto Battery, Inc.: Gamechanger: EV batteries that are safer, provide longer range, charge faster and operate in extreme cold and heat

Exclusive Interview with Mike Rosenberg, CEO of Prieto Battery, Inc.: Gamechanger: EV batteries that are safer, provide longer range, charge faster and operate in extreme cold and heat

Publisher's Note: Dan Genovese with EnerCom interviewed Mike Rosenberg, CEO of Prieto Battery, Inc., to discuss their revolutionary battery technology focused on the development and commercialization of advanced 3D, solid-state, lithium-ion, rechargeable batteries.

 

The company was founded by Dr.

Exclusive Interview with with Ron Hozjan, VP Finance & CFO of Aureus Energy Services: Sustainable, low-cost water management, treatment and recycling

Exclusive Interview with with Ron Hozjan, VP Finance & CFO of Aureus Energy Services: Sustainable, low-cost water management, treatment and recycling

Publisher's Note: Dan Genovese with EnerCom interviewed Ron Hozjan, VP Finance & CFO of Aureus Energy Services, to discuss their industry leading capabilities and efficiencies to deliver the most environmentally friendly water recycle facilities and reduce water handling costs by

Exclusive Interview with Exum Instruments CEO Jeff Williams: : New technology to precisely, rapidly, and inexpensively analyze solid materials for O&G, renewable energy, materials and industrials

Exclusive Interview with Exum Instruments CEO Jeff Williams: : New technology to precisely, rapidly, and inexpensively analyze solid materials for O&G, renewable energy, materials and industrials

Publisher's Note: Dan Genovese with EnerCom interviewed Jeff Williams, Chief Executive Officer of Exum Instruments to discuss their instruments and software ecosystems that increases the speed of materials development and discovery.

 

Exum offering easy access to compact, high performance