Month: July 2021


Widow Maker Spread Widening Early as Storage Levels Remain Depressed
As the end of injection season approaches, natural gas storage levels remain well below normal levels. Last week’s injection of 36 Bcf put US natural

Transmission Buildout Giving CAISO Access to Clean Energy
Historically, interchange flows between California ISO (CAISO) and the Nevada Power Company (NEVP) have been at low levels, with an average of 81 MW/h going

Heads or Tails: Terminal declines for Northeast gas wells
As the shale revolution matures, a growing portion of horizontal wells are entering their terminal decline. The ultimate longevity of production from horizontal shale wells

Heat Wave Strikes the Northwest
In June, the Pacific Northwest experienced the hottest temperatures ever recorded for the region. Temperatures broke well into triple digits for most of the region

Natural Gas to Lose Out with Green Steel
While power markets get the most press when it comes to decarbonization, the push for lowering emissions extends well beyond electrons. Industrial facilities like steel

The Least Threatened Coal Plants
Coal plants have been under pressure for over a decade from low gas prices and increased renewable generation. The acceleration of renewable energy development only