Evergy, the largest electric company in Kansas recently unveiled plans to make big investments in solar energy over the next three years but the debate is growing. Environmentalists complain it’s not fast enough to suit them while others fear Evergy’s plans will make electricity more costly and less reliable reported the Associated Press. Click …
Energy news in brief
** Flames engulfed a chemical plant in Northern Illinois on Monday, forcing the evacuation of neighbors, sending massive plumes of smoke into the sky and threatening an “environmental nightmare,” authorities said. ** The Supreme Court deals a blow to the oil industry by refusing to hear a climate case pitting California cities against fossil fuel companies. ** The future of Ohio’s …
Fossil fuel industry pushes to loosen safety rules in Louisiana
Efforts are growing in Louisiana by oil and gas companies to urge state authorities to ease reporting requirements for pipeline leaks. A recent review of fines and penalties levied by state police, the agency that oversees pipeline safety in Louisiana showed at the same time there was lax enforcement existing in the state. Click …
Crude oil prices were unsteady on Monday but still above $70
US crude oil prices were shaky in Monday’s trading while overseas prices showed more confidence with a slight increase. West Texas Intermediate crude for July delivery slipped 3 cents and settled at $70.88 a barrel. Global benchmark Brent crude for August delivery finished up 17 cents at $72.86 a barrel on ICE Futures Europe. …
Funding improves for Arkansas brine operation
With a flagship operation in southern Arkansas where it hopes to develop brine into lithium batteries for electric vehicles, Canadian-based Standard Lithium Ltd. announced Monday a significant funding move. The company said the LANXESS Corporation chose for the early conversion in full of its loan facility previously advanced to the company. The conversion will …
Ozone alerts issued for Oklahoma’s 3 largest cities
Oklahoma’s three largest cities, Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Lawton are under ozone alerts for Tuesday, June 15, 2021. The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality said the alert for Oklahoma City was issued by the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments while the alert for Tulsa came from the Indian Nations Council of governments. The Lawton …
Boil Order issued for Rock A Way tavern water system
The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality announced Monday it issued a boil order for the Rock A Way Tavern system located in Guthrie after the discovery of E. coli. Drinking water users were advised to bring the water to a full, rolling boil for at least one minute before using it in food …
North Dakota gets its first disposal site for radioactive oilfield waste
Oil and gas developers active in North Dakota no longer are forced to ship their radioactive waste to Montana following the opening of a new disposal facility in North Dakota. The Bismarck Tribune reported that a new facility is open in McKenzie County which abuts the Montana state line. Click here for Bismarck Tribune …
Keystone pipeline opponents aren’t finished with their fight
Farmers, ranchers and environmentalists who fought the Keystone XL pipeline, a line first canceled by President Biden then by the developer TC Energy say they are not finished with their efforts. They contend there is uncertainty and possible eminent domain court fights ahead. The Omaha World-Herald reports that the founder of a leading opposition …
$1 billion transmission line finished
Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois says it has finally completed a $1.4 billion project to carry wind power from Missouri across Illinois and to the state of Indiana. Called the Illinois Rivers Project, the 375-mile 345,000 volt line was constructed to provide lower-cost energy from renewable sources for Midwestern families and businesses. The transmission …
