Drax Announces Carbon Removals Deal with C-Zero
C-Zero will purchase carbon dioxide removals (CDR) credits from Drax representing 2,000 metric tons of permanently stored carbon under the terms of the agreement.
Strategic Biofuels Announces Strategic Investment from Magnolia Sustainable Energy Partners
In addition to being a strategic investor through the consortium, JX will add its expertise to the company’s LGF project, leveraging its carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) experience gained in building and operating the Petra Nova Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) project near Houston.
Houston’s Quantum Energy & Denver Entrepreneurs Launch Bison IV for DJ Basin
Quantum Energy Partners, headquartered in Houston, and the management team from Bison Oil & Gas, based in Denver, have joined forces to establish Bison IV.
Texas Instruments Targets 100% Renewable Energy by 2030
Texas Instruments (TI) announced new environmental sustainability targets that expand the company’s use of renewable electricity over the next six years, with key milestones to reach 100% in its 300mm manufacturing operations by 2025, 100% in its U.S. operations by 2027, and 100% in its worldwide operations by 2030.
Texas Data Center Growth Fueled by Affordable Power and High Demand
According to CBRE, North Texas now holds the second position among U.S. markets in terms of data center inventory, with growing demand attributed in part to the surge in online activities and the expansion of AI and cloud-based technologies.
Shell Revises Climate Goals, Introduces Scope 3 Ambitions
Shell PLC, a U.K.-based supermajor with its U.S. headquarters in Houston, has decided to adjust its climate targets.
Prairie View A&M Receives $1.7M for Energy Trading Program from bp America, Shell Energy
rairie View A&M University announced that it had received a combined donation of $1,675,250 from bp America (NYSE: BP) and Shell Energy North America (US) L.P. (“Shell Energy”) to support the establishment of a dedicated energy trading program in its College of Business.
bp Unveils First US bp Pulse EV Charging Gigahub™ at Houston Headquarters
bp will celebrate the opening of its new electric-vehicle charging site at its bp America headquarters in Houston, expanding its network of EV chargers in the United States.
San Antonio Energy News! Partners in Power: Providing Assistance for Customers Through More Than 100 Partners
As a community, we have faced many challenges; a global pandemic, a record-breaking hot summer, and the continuous rise in natural gas prices. With everything we’ve faced, many of us have needed help to make ends meet. CPS Energy and its community partners have worked together every day to help the people in our community…
8 Energy News Stories You Need To Read
To help you stay current on the energy and natural resources industry, here’s a roundup of some recent stories that shouldn’t be missed. Source: PR Newswire
Looking at Industry Challenges, Forecasts & the Future
For solid and consistent business success in a competitive construction market, it’s vital that you remain aware of statistics and data. These recent findings highlight the state of construction around Texas and our nation, which will prove valuable in your decision-making when it comes to partnerships, certifications, and expansion efforts. Whether you are a general…
Women in Energy: Data Delivers Significant Insights on Retaining Female Talent in a Changing World
NES Fircroft recently released its annual Women in Energy Global Study. More than 2,400 energy professionals participated in the online survey which explores women’s roles and status in the industry as it undergoes a period of significant change, the barriers women face, and what they need to succeed. The data provides a critical guide…
San Antonio Energy News: CPS Energy Releases RFP for Enterprise Resource Plan Initiative
CPS Energy, the largest municipally owned, fully-integrated electric and natural gas utility in the United States, formally launched a Request for Proposals (RFP) as the company seeks new technology platforms to better serve customers and employees. The RFP seeks vendor(s) to replace its current company-wide Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software platforms, including Software as a…
San Antonio Energy News: CPS Energy Hosts Small Business Opportunity Events for Local Contractors
CPS Energy will host a Small Business Opportunity Event as part of ongoing efforts to support the local business economy. The San Antonio City Council recently approved the new Sustainable Tomorrow Energy Plan (STEP), which paves the way for CPS Energy to weatherize up to 16,000 homes and 20,000 multifamily units. Over the next five…
U.S. Department of Energy Releases County-by-County Data Detailing Energy Jobs Data
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently and for the first time released county-level data from its 2022 U.S. Energy and Employment Report (USEER) — a comprehensive study designed to track and understand broad employment trends across the energy sector and within key energy technologies. The county-by-county data provides a look at the geographic distribution…
Apprentices “Earn While They Learn” to Build a Clean Energy Future
Historically, apprentices played an important role in developing and supporting the early economy of the United States. In fact, George Washington was an apprentice surveyor and Benjamin Franklin was an apprentice printer. Today, apprentices continue to make critical contributions to our country’s economy, infrastructure, and industry. While apprenticeships thrive across a range of industries, the construction…
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $13 Billion To Modernize and Expand America’s Power Grid
The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced $13 billion in new financing opportunities for the expansion and modernization of the nation’s electric grid. Funded by the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Grid Resilience Innovative Partnership (GRIP) program and the Transmission Facilitation Program together represent the largest single direct federal investment…
DOE Announces Contract Awards for Crude Oil Sales From the Strategic Petroleum Reserve
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced that contracts have been awarded for the purchase of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) following a Notice of Sale announced on September 19, 2022. The contract awards are part of President Biden’s announcement on March 31, 2022, to release as much as 180 million…
Biden-Harris Administration Launches $1 Billion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Program To Enhance Energy Systems in Rural and Remote Communities
The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), recently issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking public input on a new $1 billion program to improve energy generation in rural or remote communities across the country. Funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas (ERA) program…
Austin Energy News: Seven Ways Public Power Makes Austin Better
The secret is out. The Austin area is a great place to be. But Austin hasn’t grown to international status on its own. Austin Energy, the City’s publicly owned electric utility, has supported the area every step of the way. Since 1895, they have powered the community, delivering safe, affordable, reliable energy and excellent customer…