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Renewables as a Bridge to Gas? America’s Energy Logic Goes Backwards

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In recent remarks, John Ketchum, CEO of NextEra Energy, laid out a curious and somewhat baffling narrative: renewables should serve as a transition solution toward expanding natural gas generation. Yes, you read that correctly. After decades of framing gas as a so-called “bridge fuel” to a renewable future, the argument … [continued]

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Billions In Subsidies Flow To LNG Canada As Kitimat Terminal Nears Launch

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As Kitimat prepares to ship its first liquefied natural gas cargoes in the coming couple of weeks, billions more in subsidies and favorable fiscal treatment for fossil fuel infrastructure come sharply into focus, along with the 2.2 billion tons of greenhouse gases the facility will be responsible for over its … [continued]

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LNG Canada’s True Cost: 2.2 Billion Tons Of CO₂e Over 50 Years

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LNG Canada, the massive liquefied natural gas facility at Kitimat, British Columbia, is on the verge of ramping into full operation. Its commissioning marks a pivotal moment for Canada’s energy and climate policy. Promoted as a cleaner alternative to coal and a model of low-emissions LNG infrastructure, the project is … [continued]

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U.S. EIA Forecasts New Export Licensing Requirements Will Reduce U.S. Ethane Exports

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We forecast U.S. ethane exports will decrease by 80,000 barrels per day (b/d) this year and by 177,000 b/d in 2026 in our June Short-Term Energy Outlook because of new licensing requirements for U.S. exports of ethane to China. Any policy changes that relax licensing requirements, such as the outcome of trade negotiations between … [continued]

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Reclaiming Coal Country: 300 GW Solar Goldmine From Coal Mine Conversions

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In a landmark report released this month, Global Energy Monitor reveals that converting recently closed and soon-to-be-retired coal mines into solar farms could boost global solar capacity by nearly 300 gigawatts (GW) by 2030 — a 15% increase over today’s total installed solar base. The report, titled “Bright Side of … [continued]

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