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It's a necessity.
EnergyInDepth (2/3/26) reports: "Throughout Winter Storm Fern and the coldest January since 1988, natural gas provided power and heat to millions of Americans. While anti-fracking advocates continue to push for rapid transitions away from fossil fuels, the storm delivered a stark reminder that natural gas stays reliable when other energy sources can’t... Natural gas was consistently one of the most-used fuels for generating electricity before, during, and after the storm. According to data from the Energy Information Administration, natural gas generation in the lower 48 states increased 14 percent from the previous week during Winter Storm Fern, filling in the gaps as solar, wind, and hydropower failed to deliver."
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Talk is cheap. Governor Hochul is STILL blocking pipelines.
The Center Square (2/2/26) reports: "Developers of the long-contested Constitution Pipeline, seeking a waiver of a key permit for the project, have received pushback from New York regulators pursuing environmental reviews. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation formally objected on Jan. 28 to the request from Williams Companies, lead developer of the pipeline, which maintains that in 2018 the state waived its authority to issue or deny a water quality certification for it. It represents another legal turn in a decade-long tussle between the state and the Oklahoma-based company as it seeks to revive the project. The pipeline would originate in northeastern Pennsylvania and carry natural gas approximately 125 miles to a hub near Albany, New York for further distribution to six states in New England. If built, the pipeline would be capable of providing enough power to serve about 3 million homes."
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The voters have wisdom. And common sense.
WROC Rochester (2/3/26) reports: "On Tuesday, Spencerport residents rejected the school district’s proposal to add two new electric busses to their transportation fleet, 743-289. This is the second time voters have defeated the proposal in the past year. News 8 spoke with multiple voters at the polls, all of whom were against the proposition. Sheryle Walker, a life-long Spencerport resident, worries about the durability of electric buses in upstate New York winters. 'It’s very cold here in the winter and I don’t think busses can start or run on just electricity,' Walker said."
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Detuned.
AutoBlog (2/2/26) reports: "A stricter set of emissions regulations will take effect in Europe in 2027. It’s the reason why more and more electrified vehicles are being offered there, along with the discontinuation of certain engine choices. At the same time, some manufacturers are starting to adjust their large-capacity engines in order to comply. It’s the reason why Honda axed the Civic Type R over in Europe, and why the (somewhat) reasonably-priced Toyota GR Yaris costs so much in France. It’s even been reported that Mercedes-Benz will be dropping certain AMG models due to the new rules. As for BMW, they’re adjusting by cutting power to its twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 that powers certain M Cars. Starting next month, the engine that powers the M5, M5 Touring, and XM will have its respective outputs reduced by around 40 hp."
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Energy Markets
WTI Crude Oil: ↑ $63.46
Natural Gas: ↑ $3.32
Gasoline: ↑ $2.89
Diesel: ↑ $3.64
Heating Oil: ↑ $243.60
Brent Crude Oil: ↑ $67.46
US Rig Count: ↑ 568 |
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American Energy Production: Nobody Does it Better
IER (1/1/26) blog: "Too often, discussions about energy production in the United States emphasize its environmental effects instead of its economic benefits. This starting point inevitably leads to policy proposals looking to constrain producers, rather than creating the conditions for them to flourish. From taxes to adverse permitting requirements, federal, state, and local politicians make it their mission to ensure that gas, oil, and coal producers pay for real and imagined environmental impacts, working as disciples of the anti-impact framework and neglecting the vital role energy plays in our success as a civilization. Ironically, the very advocacy that seeks to improve the environment by working to limit our ability to produce energy here at home ends up doing just the opposite. With our strong institutions and economic freedom, marked by relatively low levels of corruption and violence, the U.S. is the right place to produce the energy we rely on in our daily lives and to export those resources around the world."
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