HOWARDON—Howardon Public Works Director Travis Waterman presented the Howardon City Council with information on the increase in natural gas demand at Northern Natural Gas at its Sept. 14 meeting. Northern Natural Gas as a rate-regulated utility needs to demand and justify increased volumes. He is taking the case to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission along … Read more
The price of fuel in the country will increase again. From 216 ALL/litre set a week ago, the board on Saturday decided to sell oil at retail above 223 ALL/litre. The price of fuel did not change, gas increased by 1 ALL. “The decisions of the transparency board on September 24, 2022 are the result … Read more
When Russia invaded Ukraine in late February, forecasters were quick to revise their forecasts of sharply higher energy prices, citing shortages in oil and natural gas supplies. Europe was widely believed to be vulnerable to cuts in natural gas supplies from Russia, which supplies about 40 percent of its energy needs. At the same time, … Read more
Happy weekend, everyone. Earlier this week, the state agency tasked with overseeing the Commonwealth’s regional parks and forests said it was in the process of generating or buying all of its electricity. Renewable resources in 2030. of Department of Conservation and Protection of Natural Resources “He said he expects to use it,” he said on … Read more
There are as many as 50 active volcanoes on Earth at any given time. Many of these volcanoes are more likely to release hot gases like steam and carbon dioxide than lava. Although dangerous, collecting these gases is essential to understanding the puzzling nature of volcanoes. Collecting samples of volcanic gases is dangerous, but now … Read more
History at a glance Heat pumps work similarly to cooling systems such as air conditioners (ACS), with the difference that they produce hot water instead of cold water and offer both heating and cooling options. Heat pumps use much less energy and are at least three times more energy efficient than conventional heating and air … Read more
India and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries have agreed to work together on global issues such as food and energy security and combating climate change, deepening political discussions and enhancing cooperation in terms of post-pandemic economic recovery. The fourth India-CARICOM Foreign Ministers’ Meeting was held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly on … Read more
This week, as we welcome members of the National Association of Pipeline Safety Representatives to Charleston, I’m reflecting on the significant role West Virginia has played in the development of the oil and gas industries. In the year Although the drilling of the Drake well in Pennsylvania in 1859 is considered the beginning of the … Read more
Gas prices in Kentucky continued to fall this week as seasonal demand declines and the shift to winter-blended fuels lowers prices at the pump. Today’s Kentucky average is $3.25 a gallon, a 5-cent drop from last week, a 24-cent drop from last month and 30 cents higher than a year ago. After falling for 98 … Read more
USAID launched an energy development initiative called Urja Nepal on Friday for this program. Development of management and leadership skills for women in the energy sector. The program aims to empower women to become the next female leaders in the energy sector. This program supports Nepal’s efforts to increase the participation of women, who are … Read more