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Natural gas
Qatar leaving OPEC to focus on natural gas
by
Andy Uhler
Dec 3, 2018
The Persian Gulf state of Qatar, one of the smallest members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, will leave the cartel in January after nearly six decades. Qatar said the move allows it to focus on its natural gas industry. Qatar’s decision says a lot about the growth of natural gas in the world’s […]
Duke Energy CEO on the future of energy
by
Kai Ryssdal
Oct 9, 2018
The company's big challenge is keeping pace with technology.
Why China loves American natural gas more than it hates our tariffs
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Justin Ho
Jul 11, 2018
Ever since the shale revolution turned the U.S. into one of the world’s biggest energy exporters, other countries have been clamoring to buy American oil. One product in particular is seeing huge demand abroad – liquefied natural gas. Refineries turn natural gas into liquid to make it easier to ship overseas. In fact, as trade […]
Texan oil man T. Boone Pickens hangs up his hat
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Jed Kim
Jan 12, 2018
Infamous investor T. Boone Pickens is closing his BP Capital fund and retiring at age 89 after amassing a fortune in energy — everything from oil and natural gas, to wind power and water. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
Trump moves to vastly expand offshore drilling off U.S. coasts
Jan 4, 2018
The new five-year drilling plan also could open new areas of oil and gas exploration in areas off the East Coast from Georgia to Maine, where drilling has been blocked for decades.
Cold snaps mean way more demand for natural gas
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Jed Kim
Jan 3, 2018
There’s plenty of natural gas available to heat and power homes through the cold spell that’s gripping much of the U.S. The problem is getting it where it’s needed, and hiccups in that process can mean price spikes. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
"The public has a right to know": Fracking companies don't have to disclose chemicals linked to health concerns
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Scott Tong
Nov 15, 2017
With drilling and fracking, the ingredients that make up the chemicals used to obtain oil and gas are legally allowed to be kept confidential.
For public good, not for profit.
What's to blame for the demise of coal and nuclear plants? Another fossil fuel
Aug 24, 2017
Natural gas plants are less expensive.
What a West Coast gas terminal could mean for the Rockies
Aug 9, 2017
It would provide direct access to overseas markets. With a new administration in place, the project could be revived.
A deadly home explosion renews debate on drilling near homes
Jun 15, 2017
High housing costs in Denver are driving home development in outlying areas close to oil and gas infrastructure.