Keystone XL may be filibuster-proof

Keystone XL may be filibuster-proof
Washington (UPI) Nov 5, 2014 - The outcome of the U.S. midterm elections means there may be enough votes in the full Senate to force a vote on Keystone XL legislation, results show. A shift in control in the Senate from Democrats to Republicans means there may now be at least 60 votes in favor of the pipeline, overcoming the majority needed to break a filibuster. In states from West Virginia to Colorado, Repub ... morehttp://www.oilgasdaily.com/reports/Keystone_XL_may_be_filibuster-proof_999.html

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Drones over French nuclear plants: what's the risk?

Drones over French nuclear plants: what's the risk?
Paris (AFP) Nov 05, 2014 - French authorities have been left scratching their heads as unidentified drones zoom over nuclear plants across the country and while they pose no danger to the rock-solid structures, the mysterious phenomenon raises several concerns, experts say. State-run power company EDF rang alarm bells last week when it announced it had filed a complaint with police after detecting the small unmanned a ... morehttp://www.nuclearpowerdaily.com/reports/Drones_over_French_nuclear_plants_whats_the_risk_999.html

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Spent Fuel Removed From One Fukushima Reactor

Spent Fuel Removed From One Fukushima Reactor
Moscow (RIA Novosti) Nov 06, 2014 - The firm operating the incapacitated Fukushima nuclear power plant today announced its success in removing all the spent uranium fuel from one of the wrecked plant's reactor buildings, completing one part of the second phase of the plant's decades-long decommissioning process. "The removal of the spent fuel assemblies was completed," reads today's statement by Tepco on its webpage, continu ... morehttp://www.nuclearpowerdaily.com/reports/Spent_Fuel_Removed_From_One_Fukushima_Reactor_999.html

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Energy Storage Will Soon Replace Simple Cycle Combustion Turbine Peaker Plants

Energy Storage Will Soon Replace Simple Cycle Combustion Turbine Peaker Plants by Chet Lyons, Principal, Energy Strategies Group | November 5, 2014 | 8 Comments
	Power grids need extra generating capacity to work properly. For example, about 20 percent of New York State’s generation fleet runs less than 250 hours a year. Because they don’t run much, “peaker plants” are by design the cheape... Full Article
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US Crude Oil Export Outlook

US Crude Oil Export Outlook

By Bennett Resnik

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s (DOC) Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is the section in charge of regulating exports of crude oil. The U.S. is producing more oil than it has in the previous decades; however, a government ban on crude oil exports has created an oversupply, resulting in opportunities for numerous industry players. The

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Underground Coal Gasification Gets New Start in USA

Underground Coal Gasification Gets New Start in USA

By Edward Dodge

Linc Energy recently received a research & development license for Underground Coal Gasification (UCG), the first issued in the USA in twenty years. Linc Energy is moving ahead with a demonstration phase project in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin, one of the country’s most active coal mining regions. In addition to the R&D license, the EPA

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Federal Agencies Unveil Sustainability and Climate Adaptation Plans

Federal Agencies Unveil Sustainability and Climate Adaptation Plans

By Enerknol Research

The White House has released federal agencies’ sustainability and climate plans outlining methods to incorporate energy and climate considerations into their decision-making. On October 31, 2014 – the fifth anniversary of the 2009 Executive Order on Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance – the White House released federal agencies’ sustainability and climate change adaptation plans, detailing

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Saudi Oil Export Concerns Detailed; Renewable Energy Opportunities Identified

Saudi Oil Export Concerns Detailed; Renewable Energy Opportunities Identified

By Jared Anderson

Increasing domestic Saudi Arabian energy demand bumping up against volumes of oil available for export is an issue Breaking Energy has followed closely, and a new report from the International Energy Agency provides some updated detail on how the kingdom is addressing its energy dilemma. Renewable energy – primarily wind and solar – and nuclear

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Energy News Round Up: Oil Prices Spiral, Kremlin Backlash over U.S. Sanctions and Solar 3D Acquisition

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As global oil prices continue to plunge based on an aggressive international trading policy by Saudi Arabia, questions are being raised about the sustainability of the U.S. shale boom. “The price of oil fell some more on Tuesday, down as low as $75.84 before closing at $77 a barrel. The decline is blamed on Saudi Arabia

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Malfunction closes 2 Czech nuclear reactors

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The Promise of Small Modular Reactors

The Promise of Small Modular Reactors
Just a few short years ago, small modular reactor (SMR) technology was gaining increased attention from not just the nuclear industry, but also the power generation industry as a whole.
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Fukushima Flex dome completed at Dominion nuclear power plant

Fukushima Flex dome completed at Dominion nuclear power plant
The first of three storage facilities were completed for Dominion Generation (NYSE: D) at the North Anna nuclear power plant in Virginia.
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Power Engineering's Top Stories 11/7

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	After SONGS closure, SCE signs 2,221 MW worth of contracts Southern California Edison (SCE) has signed contracts for 2,221-MW of power from various new resources, representing approximately 10 percent of SCE’s current total customer peak usage. Read More Share:
	Carbon capture and storage projects rise to 22 worldwide Global carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects rose to 22 in 2014, according to the Global CCS Institute. "We simply can't have an effective response to tackling climate change without CCS,” Brad Page, CEO of the Global CCS Institute, said. Read More Share:
	Emission mandate forces DTE Energy to discuss coal to gas conversions Proposed emission mandates from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would reduce carbon dioxide emissions in Michigan by 32 percent, which could mean significant changes for DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE), according to Skiles Boyd, vice president of environmental management and resources for DTE Energy. Read More Share:
	Ameren invests $150M to update nuclear reactor at Callaway Energy Center Ameren Missouri (NYSE: AEE) will invest approximately $150 million to replace the nuclear reactor head at the Callaway Energy Center near Fulton, Missouri. Read More Share:

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	Henry Hub Average Natural Gas Spot Prices The Henry Hub is the pricing point for natural gas futures contracts. Here's a look at how prices have changed up to October 22, 2014. Read More Share:
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