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By Greg Russell On August 18, 2009

Frenemies?

The WSJ has an article on the interplay between natural gas and wind power entitled "Wind and Natural Gas: Frenemies Forever."...


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By Greg Russell On August 18, 2009

NYS Energy Plan

In March of 2008, New York's governor issued an executive order directing the creation of a state energy plan. A draft of that...


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By Greg Russell On August 17, 2009

Frac Fluid Disposal

Hydraulic fracturing remains a hot topic, particularly in the Marcellus Shale region where it appears to be relatively unknown....


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The NYT is reporting on an interesting investment in biofuels made by the Southern Ute Tribe in Colorado - introducing a strain...


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The Houston Chronicle has an article on the potential use of state lands for energy development as states faced with increasing...


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The Denver Post is reporting on anticipated efforts of the natural gas industry to impact climate legislation in the Senate. The...


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The Hill is reporting on a new study commissioned by the National Association of Manufacturers and the American Council for...


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By Greg Russell On August 13, 2009

Amaranth Settlement

Amaranth Advisors has agreed to pay a $7.5 million fine to settle charges that it manipulated the price of natural-gas futures...


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Using oil tankers to store production offshore is on the rise, according to this article in the WSJ. The cause - contango in the...


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The WSJ has a good article on the utility of futures markets to hedge against the risk that natural gas prices will fall for...


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Helping clients with their energy and environmental needs

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