by Andrew Schaper | May 9, 2022 | Oil & Gas
Ukraine Crisis Impact on European Power Markets We began writing this article before the Ukraine / Russia War broke out. Power shortfalls, already evident in Europe after a cold winter, have metastasized into an all-out crisis, with shortages of electricity,...
by Andrew Schaper | Jan 24, 2022 | Carbon Strategies, Electric Power, Sustainable Energy
Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are a relatively familiar topic in the realm of energy production, but there is no doubt they are growing in support and use. While they are similar to a traditional reactor, their size and function is what makes them different....
by Andrew Schaper | Jan 4, 2022 | Carbon Strategies, Sustainable Energy
The IRS’s 45Q program has been a boon for the carbon capture and storage (CCS) industry. The program, which was established as part of the 2016 Consolidated Appropriations Act, was set in motion to incentivize investment in CCS by providing tax credits to...
by Andrew Schaper | Nov 29, 2021 | Oil & Gas, Sustainable Energy
We’d all like to be better stewards of the environment, but when was the last time you drank a soda or any carbonated drink for that matter? Lately, we have been exploring the secondary effects that a renewed focus on greenhouse gas emissions may have in the...
by Andrew Schaper | Nov 12, 2021 | Oil & Gas
Natural Gas as a Heating Fuel Natural gas is a nonrenewable source of energy that can be used as a fuel for generating heat and power or as a feedstock in the petrochemical industry. Today, natural gas is used to heat half of the homes in the United States and...