U.S. refineries grow capacity, but not production
Last year, refineries reached their largest oil-processing capacity in 28 years. But they only used about 86 percent of that capacity.
View ArticleTexas power supply problem in focus today
The Texas Public Utility Commission is hearing arguments today on the best ways to inspire power companies to build new plants in anticipation of growing electricity demand.
View ArticleSolar installations surging in 2013
Solar panels accounted for nearly half of all electric generation capacity installed in the first three months of 2013, a report from a solar trade group said this week.
View ArticleTexas grid can handle winter power demand, ERCOT says
Texas grid planners said Tuesday that the state's power system is well prepared to handle extreme weather through the winter.
View ArticleGeothermal power rising worldwide
Worldwide geothermal power generating capacity will hit 12 gigawatts by the end of the year, according to a report published this week.
View ArticleJudge rules against New Jersey plan to add power plants
New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities is weighing whether to appeal a federal judge's ruling that shot down its plan to add more natural gas-fired power plants by having ratepayers subsidize their costs.
View ArticleXcel wins approval for four wind farms
Xcel says the projects will boost its wind power capacity in the region by 42 percent.
View ArticleUS oil exports soar to new milestone
U.S. oil exports hit a 15 year high in April, despite broad limitations on foreign sales, according to a report released Monday by the federal Energy Information Administration.
View ArticlePermian pipeline firms get time to catch up as production slows
Oil production levels have fallen this year, even in West Texas’ fertile Permian Basin. But the slowdown has given pipeline operators there the chance to catch up after years of overwhelming oil...
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