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Oil Shale

America:Chesapeake Files for Bankruptcy Protection

Chesapeake Energy, the once-mighty natural gas producer, filed for bankruptcy protection today.

Wells Fargo Signs Supply Agreement with Shell Energy and MP2 Energy

Financial services firm Wells Fargo has signed structured renewable energy agreements with Shell Energy North America and its subsidiary MP2 Energy for nearly 1…

Oil Price

Pandemic, Low Oil Prices Cause Massive Drop in North Dakota State Revenue

Incoming oil and gas tax revenues for April, the latest month of data, were just $38 million — 81% below the Legislature's forecast.

Market Analysis

A National US Power Grid Would Make Electricity Cheaper and Cleaner

The top 5 reasons to stitch together America’s balkanized grids.

Coal-Fired Power Plants

America:Oregon Bids Goodbye to Coal Power Plants

Since 1980, the Boardman Coal Plant has produced reliable energy capable of powering 500,000 homes. But keeping the lights on has come at a cost.

Electric Car

Ford Mustang Mach-E Customers to Receive 250 kWh of Complimentary Charging at Electrify America stations

Ford Mustang Mach-E owners in the US will receive 250 kWh of complimentary charging through FordPass Rewards at Electrify America fast-charging stations.

Coal-Fired Power Plants

Illinois Utility Plans to Close Largest Coal-Fired Generator

The Southern Illinois Power Cooperative plans to shutter its largest coal-fired generator this fall, which is expected to save it $125 million over a decade but…

Oil Pipeline

Will America's Pipeline Operators Survive the Oil Crisis?

Pipeline utilization by mid-stream US oil and gas companies has fallen sharply in recent months.

Solar Company

Shell Scrambles to Secure Solar Buyers In Brazil

Shell is looking for buyers for the energy to be produced at solar farm in Brazil, citing the Anglo-Dutch major's solar business development manager for Latin A…

Wind Farm

New York's Siting Board Approves 340MW Alle-Catt Wind Facility

Alle-Catt Wind Energy has received approval for the construction of a 340MW wind power facility in western New York State.

Energy Investment

America's DFC to Invest $350 Million in India

The US International Development Finance Corporation is looking to invest $350 million in multiple projects in India to support the country's financial services…

Energy Storage Technology

Researchers Develop Viable Sodium Battery

Researchers at Washington state university (WSU) and the Pacific northwest national laboratory have developed a sodium ion battery.

Oil & Gas Trade

Iran Ready to Send More Fuel to Crisis-Stricken Venezuela

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Musavi says Tehran will continue to export fuel to Venezuela if the South American country requests more supplies.

Smart Grid

Smart Grid Infrastructure Investments in South America to Hit $18.1 Billion

Led by Brazil, Colombia and Chile, countries in South America will invest $18.1 billion in smart grid infrastructure over the next decade, according to smart in…

Wind Power Project

Trump Administration Extends Tax Breaks for Renewables Projects

Tax credits worth 2.5 cents per kilowatt hour extended for both wind and solar schemes.