Category Archives: Natural Gas

Infographic Shows U.S. Natural Gas Flow from Source to Sector

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Enerdynamics

Ever wonder where the country’s natural gas comes from and where it ends up? This infographic, based on the most recent (2013) data from the Energy Information Administration, provides a visual perspective of U.S. natural gas flow beginning with the … Continue reading →

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A Dickensian Winter in the Natural Gas Industry

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Enerdynamics

The Eastern U.S. has seen one of the most extreme winters in history while the Western U.S. has experienced record warm temperatures and drought conditions. What impact has this had on natural gas prices and why? Continue reading →

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Why Are Energy Prices Still Rising in New England?

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Enerdynamics

by Christina Nagy-McKenna, Enerdynamics Instructor In his inauguration speech on January 8, 2015, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker said the following related to energy in his state: “But as we begin the new year, families and businesses across New England are … Continue reading →

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Shale Gas Roils Gas Markets

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Enerdynamics

by Bob Shively, Enerdynamics President and Lead Instructor If there’s one thing certain about natural gas markets it’s that they are always subject to change. In the last decade, the shift in the U.S. supply-and-demand mix with the influx of shale gas has … Continue reading →

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Will the Party for Natural Gas Consumers Continue?

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Enerdynamics

by Bob Shively, Enerdynamics President and Lead Instructor  They say a picture, or in this case a graph, is worth a thousand words. Take a look at the change in U.S. natural gas reserves: Source: EIA.gov Without looking at it, it … Continue reading →

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Federal Measures Taken to Increase Pipeline Safety Post-San Bruno

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Enerdynamics

by Christina Nagy-McKenna, Enerdynamics Instructor Pipeline safety is a growing concern and top priority for all sectors of the natural gas industry (upstream, midstream, downstream, and additional stakeholders). As discussed in my last post, Pipeline Safety: Top Concern for All Segments of … Continue reading →

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Pipeline Safety: Top Concern for All Segments of Natural Gas Industry

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Enerdynamics

by Christina Nagy-McKenna, Enerdynamics Instructor Safety is cited as the No. 1 concern among all sectors of the natural gas industry (upstream, midstream, downstream, and additional stakeholders), according to Black and Veatch’s most recent report on the U.S. natural gas industry.  … Continue reading →

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Initial Research Shows Fracking Well Contamination Is Due To Poor Completion Techniques

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Enerdynamics

by Bob Shively, Enerdynamics President and Lead Instructor  A major concern of the United States’ current fracking boom is if and how fracking is negatively impacting the environment[1].  One key concern is that fracking may contaminate drinking water since elevated levels … Continue reading →

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Supply, Demand, and the Weather: More Reasons for Low Natural Gas Prices

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Enerdynamics

by Christina Nagy-McKenna, Enerdynamics Instructor Our last post explored the unexpectedly robust increase in natural gas storage inventories after the severe winter of 2013-2014 and aggressive restoration’s roll in tamping down on the forward prices for natural gas. However, the higher-than-expected … Continue reading →

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Mild Weather, Aggressive Storage Injections Keep Natural Gas Prices Low

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Enerdynamics

by Christina Nagy-McKenna, Enerdynamics Instructor Earlier this year many Americans broadened their vocabulary with a term that flanked the Northeast in record-low temperatures: the ‘polar vortex.’ Gas traders associated the term with higher natural gas prices. Gas storage owners associated … Continue reading →

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