Gas utilities defend Mass. pipeline extensions as state probes fuel’s future Policies that govern how new and existing gas utility customers share the cost of pipeline extensions remain an important part of the regulatory framework in Massachusetts, companies told state regulators overseeing a so-called Future of Gas proceeding. The line extension policies — and customer growth more broadly — are not inconsistent with current state climate policy, the companies said. The gas distributors stressed that they have already taken steps to limit new… Read More »

Natural gas consumption worldwide from 1998 to 2023 Worldwide natural gas consumption has been rising over the past 20 years. In 2023, natural gas consumption worldwide amounted to roughly four trillion cubic meters. Read More From: statista.com

Natural Gas: A Comprehensive Guide To The World’s Most Crucial Fuel By Michael Kern – Aug 05, 2024, 10:30 AM CDT Natural gas is a fossil fuel made up of methane and other hydrocarbons formed from the decomposition of organic matter. It is extracted via various methods and used as an abundant and relatively inexpensive source of energy for heating, cooking, and electricity generation. While natural gas has its benefits, it also poses environmental concerns such as greenhouse gas emissions and… Read More »

By Irina Slav – Aug 06, 2024, 7:00 PM CDT Supermajors are scaling back renewables projects and investments due to poor returns compared to LNG. Big Oil prioritizes growing its LNG business, seeing strong demand for natural gas in the medium to long term. Renewables commitments falter as European oil and gas firms focus on energy security amid the energy crisis and skyrocketing prices. Read more From: oilprice.com