Friday, January 24, 2025
US utilities boosting capex plans to meet demand from power-guzzling sectors- oil and gas 360

US utilities boosting capex plans to meet demand from power-guzzling sectors

(BOE Report) – Major U.S. utilities are expected to spend heavily on upgrading their electric lines and grids over the next five years to cater to power-hungry sectors, although experts worry that their plans to raise rates sharply to offset higher costs may face regulatory hurdles. In the past few weeks, about nine utilities had raised their capital expenditure forecast by

How to prepare the “Largest machine in the world” for AI- oil and gas 360

How to prepare the “Largest machine in the world” for AI

(Oil & Gas 360) – As Artificial Intelligence (AI) expands to potentially revolutionize every aspect of human existence, the expected electrical demands required by the power devouring technology in its earliest stages present a formidable planning and financing challenge for utilities and other power plant developers. The so-called electrical boom, the result of everything from growing economies and populations, cloud computing

Russia May Be Testing U.S. Gas Nerve with Europe Push: Citi

Japan LNG Buyers Talk Tough as Spot Prices Drop to 3-Year Lows

From Reuters An inexorable decline in spot market prices for liquefied natural gas (LNG) is pushing utilities in Japan to be more aggressive in price reviews built into traditional long-term contracts linked to oil prices, lawyers and analysts said. The utilities are also looking to buy more LNG on the spot market, where prices LNG-AS are plumbing three-year lows and

Utilities are Reaching RPS standards, but at what Cost?

From Utility Dive Utility leaders often say they can meet whatever policy obligations states impose — if the policies are clear. New Energy Department numbers show that’s largely the case — at least for now. Data compiled from utility compliance filings show they are incorporating the renewable energy capacity into their generation portfolios as required of them by interim state mandate targets, according to

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New CEO Takes the Helm at AltaGas

David M. Harris, previously AltaGas’ (ticker: ALA; AltaGas.ca) president and COO, has succeeded David W. Cornhill as president and CEO, as announced previously. David Cornhill, founder of AltaGas, continues as chairman of the board. David Harris (B.Sc., MBA) joined AltaGas in 2010 and is an experienced project executive who has built hydroelectric projects internationally and in North America. Mr. Harris holds

Colorado: Weld County Just Created its Own Oil & Gas Department Oil & Gas 360

Join the University of Colorado Denver Business School for an Open House April 14th

Global Energy Management Open House for Energy Professionals on April 14th  The University of Colorado Denver Business School’s Global Energy Management (GEM) program is set to launch its 16th new class, which it calls “cohorts,” in July. In advance of that, tomorrow evening, April 14th, the University of Colorado Denver Business School is hosting a free open house for energy professionals.

Energy Master’s Program Prepares Energy Professionals for Company Leadership Roles - Oil & Gas 360

Energy Master’s Program Prepares Professionals for Company Leadership Roles

Hybrid Online Master’s Program Appeals to Industry Professionals Worldwide – Open House April 14th The University of Colorado Denver Business School’s Global Energy Management (GEM) program is set to launch its 16th new class, which it calls “cohorts,” in July. The 18-month Master of Science program is focused 100% on the business side of the energy industry, and the program