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How the California oil boom ended before it even beganCalifornia has been abuzz for the past couple of years about the prospect of vast new oil wealth supposedly ready for the taking in the Monterey Shale. But new estimates appear to bolster the view that the US shale oil boom will peter out by the end of this decade, Cobb writes.
EPA carbon limits: an 'Obamacare' for climate changeThe EPA will unveil new regulations to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power plants by 30 percent by 2030. The EPA power plant rules are the most aggressive of President Obama's Climate Action Plan and have already provoked heated debate over a complex issue.
Pint-size nuclear plants get a boost from Obama administrationSmall-scale nuclear plants can be strung together and might save utilities on capital costs. But critics question the efficiency and operating costs of small-scale nuclear plants.
- Star Trek: George Takei tweet boosts Solar Roadways
Star Trek: George Takei, who played Sulu on Star Trek, has more than 8 million social media followers. After Takei tweeted his approval Solar Roadways saw a boost in their crowdfunding campaign.
US shale industry is weakening. Will there be a shakeout?Shale oil and gas companies' debt has almost doubled in the last four years. What are the consequences if the US shale industry experiences a shakeout?
Baghdad’s hold on Kurdistan slips further as oil exports beginKurdistan exported its first shipment of oil to the international market. What does this mean for Kurdistan's relationship with Baghdad?
How solar power is challenging utilitiesThe solar industry has a bigger stake in the utility industry now more than ever. But what does this mean for the electric utility sector?
How Europe's natural gas prices are decliningGlobal gas prices are more connected now more than ever. What does this mean for each country's own gas prices?
Ukraine-Russia gas dispute unresolved as deadline loomsAn ongoing dispute over gas prices between Russia and Ukraine threatens to undermine the success of Sunday's presidential elections. As it enters a new era, Ukraine must mend ties with Russia to ensure continued gas supplies, while also looking for long-term ways to diversify its energy supply.
Can we hide carbon dioxide underground? Algeria site offers note of caution.Scientists want to capture carbon dioxide underground to slow global warming. But a test in Algeria is showing that the sunk CO2 can do some surprising things.
ExxonMobil, BP extend partnerships with Russia despite sanctionsOil companies ExxonMobil and BP defy the United States by collaborating with Russia in the energy sector. ExxonMobil and BP have separately signed agreements with Rosneft, Russia's state-owned oil company.
Want to own your personal power plant? It might be possible soon.Owning a personal power plant could be the next big home appliance. Here is how the idea might not be that far-fetched.
Sun, wind combine to give Germany some free electricityOn May 11, there was enough sunshine and wind in Germany to meet 75 percent of the country's demand for energy. It was also enough to cause Germany's price of electricity to cost practically nothing for an hour.
Hurricane Amanda: The strongest May hurricane in 50 years is weakening, say expertsHurricane Amanda, off the Pacific coast of Mexico, is still a Category 4 but it will stay far offshore as it winds down, say experts. The Pacific hurricane season started May 15.
Hurricane forecast was way off last year. What does it say this year?NOAA released its hurricane forecast for the 2014 season, suggesting activity might be less than usual. Part of the challenge was figuring out what went wrong with last year's forecasts.
Crimea oil and gas will not come easy for RussiaRussia can't go it alone in drilling for oil and gas off the coast of Crimea, Cunningham writes, and it will have a hard time attracting Western partners that don't recognize Crimea as a legal part of Russia.
China signs deal for Russian gas, boosting Putin's Asia pivotRussia and China signed a major natural gas deal in 11th-hour negotiations Wednesday. The Russia-China natural gas deal helps to realign the focus of global energy geopolitics for decades to come.
- El Niño 2014: Which crops it will help, and which it will hurt
El Niño 2014: A new study shows that the arrival of El Niño in mid-2014 will boost soybean yields in some countries, but likely reduce corn, rice and wheat yields in some countries.
ExxonMobil’s Papua New Guinea LNG plant opens path to Asian gas demandExxonMobil's joint venture-led Papua New Guinea Liquefied Natural Gas plant has started production ahead of schedule, offering new supplies of LNG to Japanese, Taiwanese, and Chinese buyers. The plant is expected to produce more than 9 trillion cubic feet of gas over 30 years of operation.
Russia, China gas deal: The price is wrong. For now.Russia and China have yet to close a much-anticipated natural gas supply deal as Russian President Vladimir Putin makes a state visit to Shanghai this week. A deal between Russia and China on gas is still likely to happen, but China will continue to drive a hard bargain.
