Tag Archives: Natural gas industry

A Brighter Future for Coal Integrated Gasification Combined-Cycles?

by Bob Shively, Enerdynamics President and Lead Instructor In the U.S. and some other markets around the world, the future of coal generation appears uncertain as concerns about emissions including sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrous oxides (NOx), mercury, and carbon dioxide … Continue reading

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U.S. Chemical Companies Benefit from Low Natural Gas Prices

by Christina Nagy-McKenna, Enerdynamics Instructor As natural gas and coal companies watch their stock prices sink due to low natural gas prices, U.S. chemical companies are experiencing a boom and watching their stocks rise.  Companies such as Dow Chemical Company … Continue reading

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Natural Gas Glut Dramatically Impacts U.S. Electric Generation Picture

by Bob Shively, Enerdynamics’ President and Lead Instructor The dramatic drop in natural gas prices in the U.S. has been widely discussed in recent months.  Prices as of April 27 range from $1.90 to $2.54/MMBtu at various trading points around the … Continue reading

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Enerdynamics’ Online Energy Training: Your Questions Answered

by John Ferrare, Enerdynamics CEO As online training becomes increasingly popular – and more effective – there are several questions I’m often asked about Enerdynamics’ online training program. So I thought I’d take this opportunity to answer some FAQs. As … Continue reading

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T. Boone Pickens: Natural Gas Can and Should Fuel Long-Haul Trucks

By Christina Nagy McKenna, Enerdynamics Instructor With crude oil prices at a six-month high and natural gas prices at a 30-month low, T. Boone Pickens has renewed his argument that long-haul trucks are better served using natural gas as a fuel … Continue reading

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Energy Workforce Development: Training Programs Help Fill Industry’s Knowledge Gap

By John Ferrare, Enerdynamics’ CEO We’ve all heard that it’s coming: a significant workforce gap created by the huge percentages of the gas and electric workforce that are at or near retirement age. When waves of seasoned industry professionals retire, … Continue reading

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Fuel Your Career in 2012 with Energy Business Training

Happy New Year! Enerdynamics is proud to announce its lineup of 2012 public seminars aimed at helping those in the energy industry thrive in today’s uncertain energy environment. With a comprehensive understanding of the energy business and an industry-savvy staff, … Continue reading

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All Gas Companies are Affected by the San Bruno Pipeline Rupture

by Bob Shively, Enerdynamics President and Lead Instructor Safety and emergency response are critical to pipeline and distribution operations.  In general, the industry has a very strong safety record.  But every so often accidents do occur, and the consequences can … Continue reading

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Why Solving the Natural Gas Fracking Conundrum Matters – A LOT!

by Bob Shively, Enerdynamics President and Lead Instructor In our earlier blog posts, The Natural Gas Fracking Debate: What Is Fracking and Why Does It Matter?, we discussed the environmental issues involved with fracking. Our discussion examined why it is unclear … Continue reading

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The Natural Gas Fracking Debate: What Is Fracking and Why Does It Matter? Part II

EPA Headquarters – Image via Wikipedia By Bob Shively, Enerdynamics President and Lead Instructor Considering the benefits outlined in The Natural Gas Fracking Debate: What Is Fracking and Why Does It Matter? Part I, fracking sounds great. It gives access … Continue reading

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