by - December 11, 2015 8:24 am
Editor’s note: Each Friday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Energy In-depth,” a round-up of energy and regulatory news. TEXAS TOP REGION IN THE WORLD FOR OIL AND GAS INVESTMENT, ARKANSAS RANKS HIGH…
by - December 10, 2015 6:17 pm
Arkansas’ congressional delegation met with Energy Department (DOE) Secretary Ernest Moniz on Thursday (Dec. 10) but came away from the meeting without any feedback on how federal officials may decide…
by - December 10, 2015 2:32 pm
The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) board of directors on Thursday approved a $2.7 billion expansion plan across the grid operator’s 15-state footprint, including $170 million in investments that will…
by - December 8, 2015 7:37 am
Recently announced utility-scale solar power developments have finally put the Natural State on the map for sun-fueled electric generation, but Arkansas remains well behind the rest of the U.S. in…
by - December 4, 2015 3:28 pm
The week after Thanksgiving was a busy week for the state’s congressional delegation as a long-term highway bill was on its way to becoming law. Also, a Little Rock man…
by - December 4, 2015 8:11 am
Editor’s note: Each Friday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Energy In-depth,” a round-up of energy and regulatory news. OIL INDUSTRY CHEERS HOUSE BILL TO LIFT U.S. OIL EXPORT BAN: The American Petroleum…
by - December 3, 2015 7:52 pm
Some U.S. workers are getting an early Christmas present as the increasing number of job cuts since the summer saw a drastic slowdown in November according to a report released…
by - December 2, 2015 6:46 pm
The port of Fort Smith will receive a $125,644 grant from the Arkansas Waterways Commission to build a bulk storage warehouse. Port operator Marty Shell said the money will help…
by - December 2, 2015 11:45 am
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock unveiled a new power generation plant on campus Tuesday (Dec. 2) that university officials said will reduce energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions…
by - November 25, 2015 12:21 pm
Despite Entergy Corp.’s recent announcement that its plans to take more than 2,000 megawatts (MW) of nuclear generating capacity off the grid by 2019, total U.S. nuclear capacity will increase…
by - November 24, 2015 2:00 pm
Cheap gasoline prices across Arkansas and the rest of the U.S. will likely result in more traffic on the trip to grandmother’s house as record numbers of travelers are expected…
by - November 24, 2015 12:49 pm
An Arkansas State University engineering professor has begun work on the largest research award in the 100-year plus history of the university. The nearly $1.2 million project will help a…
by - November 20, 2015 6:34 am
Following approval of both boards of directors, the American Petroleum Institute and America’s Natural Gas Alliance announced the two organizations will combine into a single trade association, effective January 1,…
by - November 20, 2015 6:33 am
Editor’s note: Each Friday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Energy In-depth,” a round-up of energy and regulatory news. EIA: PASSENGER TRAVEL ACCOUNTS FOR MOST OF WORLD TRANSPORTATION ENERGY USE – The transportation…
by - November 16, 2015 5:32 pm
Golden Living has received a $17,300 incentive check from Arkansas Oklahoma Gas Corp. as part of a program that encourages businesses to invest in energy efficient systems. The program, AOG’s…
by - November 16, 2015 5:32 pm
Golden Living has received a $17,300 incentive check from Arkansas Oklahoma Gas Corp. as part of a program that encourages businesses to invest in energy efficient systems. The program, AOG’s…
by - November 13, 2015 8:22 am
Editor’s note: Each Friday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Energy In-depth,” a round-up of energy and regulatory news. U.S. NATURAL GAS STOCKPILES REACH RECORD LEVEL: U.S. working natural gas stockpiles reached 3,929…
by - November 11, 2015 11:02 am
CenterPoint Energy has filed an application with the Arkansas Public Service Commission (APSC) to change the company’s natural gas distribution rates that will push up the average residential customer’s bill…
by - November 10, 2015 2:32 pm
Although gas prices have edged up in recent weeks across Arkansas and the rest of the U.S., the monthly average for a gallon of regular unleaded is expected to decline…
by - November 10, 2015 12:59 pm
Editor’s note: Andy Miller is the senior director of government and community relations for Southwestern Energy Company. He is serves as president of the Arkansas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners and…
