Emissions
Business , Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) , Emissions , Shale Plays
US Shale Gas Could Become ‘Biggest Green Initiative on Planet,’ EQT CEO Says
Ramping up U.S. LNG exports can lead to a significant decrease in global methane emissions, according to President and CEO Toby Rice.
Business , Emissions , Technology , Midstream
Midstream Business: The New Dawn of Carbon Capture
Although carbon capture, transport, use and storage is dominated by oil and gas producers now, it represents a significant growth area for the midstream sector.
Natural Gas , Legislation , Emissions
EQT CEO Says Concern Over LNG Misguided, Calls for a Ramped US LNG Program
In response to a letter from Senator Warren, shale gas giant EQT outlined emissions reduction potential of an accelerated replacement of foreign coal usage with natural gas for baseload power.
Public Capital , Emissions , ESG , Shale Plays
Exxon Mobil Sets Net-zero Goal for Permian Basin Operations by 2030
Exxon Mobil also said it plans to eliminate routine flaring in Permian Basin operations by the end of 2022.
People , Emissions , Energy Transition
Wood Mackenzie Taps UN’s Elena Belletti to Lead Carbon Research
Elena Belletti joins Wood Mackenzie from the UN to lead the firm’s growing carbon team as head of carbon research, a newly expanded role within WoodMac’s energy transition practice.
Exploration & Production , Emissions , Energy Transition
UK North Sea’s Oil and Gas Future Darkens after Shell’s Cambo Exit
Shell’s decision sends a negative signal to other companies, investors and bankers who are thinking about putting money into the aging basin, including by buying assets from majors, industry sources told Reuters.
International , Emissions , Energy Transition
China Releases Green Development Plan Tied to Carbon-neutral Goal
China, the world’s top greenhouse-gas emitter, is aiming to bring its carbon emissions to a peak by 2030 and become “carbon-neutral” by 2060.
Methane , Emissions , ESG , Acquisitions & Divestitures
Report: Methane Emission Reductions in Oil and Gas Largley from Divestments
Even though emission intensity in U.S. is below the global average, much room for improvement remains, according to a new report by GlobalData.
Public Capital , Emissions , Shale Plays
Chevron to Increase Spending on New Oil and Gas Projects by 20%
Chevron will spend $3 billion next year at U.S. Permian Basin operations out of the approximately $8 billion allocated to oil and gas producing assets.
Emissions , Energy Transition , Lease Sales
Latest Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale a Land Grab for Carbon Capture?
Pore space land grab? RED President Steve Hendrickson weighs in on recent speculation that the latest federal lease sale in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico was a land grab tied to the burgeoning carbon capture industry.