Month: April 2022

With Global Coal Shortage, Gas-to-Coal Switching May Switch Back
Since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, global coal prices have seen a parabolic rise. The European coal benchmark at Rotterdam set a new record

Nevada’s Greenlink Has Big Plans for Solar
Greenlink Nevada, the largest transmission project in Nevada’s history, continues to make progress. The project was proposed by NV Energy in 2020 as both a

Power Pricing’s Role in Bitcoin Profitability
As the cryptocurrency industry continues to mature, mining hardware options have expanded and the operators of datacenters have become more strategic in siting to help

Even in a Perfect World, Unconstrained U.S. Gas Production May Not Last
Over the last several weeks, BTU Analytics has highlighted the physical and financial constraints that are limiting upside to U.S. oil and gas production growth, leaving it

TVA Coal Retirements Raise Replacement Questions
At a November 10, 2021, board meeting, TVA’s Chief Operating Officer, Don Moul, reiterated the utility’s strategic intent described in their latest Integrated Resource Plan

European Gas Independence from Russia
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has highlighted a mutually dependent relationship between Europe and Russia. Russia provided approximately 40% of the gas consumed in

Europe’s Energy Dependence and Lessons Learned from 1973
In a globalized world, international trade is generally defined by the most efficient connections between supply and demand; those relationships can be slow to change.