After years of relying on imports, the country has discovered huge gas reserves offshore. But it cannot easily use or sell the fuel to other countries. Source: NYT > Business – Clifford Krauss
As Coal Fades in the U.S., Natural Gas Becomes the Climate Battleground
Utilities are facing a choice: embrace natural gas, or shift more aggressively to renewable power? The decision will have a major climate impact. Source: NYT > Business – Brad Plumer
As Trade War Spreads to Mexico, Companies Lose a Safe Harbor
Trade tensions led American companies to shift operations to Mexico from China. President Trump’s latest tariff threat has upended that strategy. Source: NYT > Business – Ben Casselman
Saudi Arabia Negotiating to Buy U.S. Natural Gas From Sempra Energy
The deal would be Saudi Aramco’s first large purchase of American gas and signals that the country wants to extend its energy industry beyond oil. Source: NYT > Business – Clifford Krauss
Corroded Well Lining Caused Aliso Canyon Gas Leak That Displaced Thousands, Report Says
An inquiry found that SoCalGas had not meaningfully investigated more than 60 leaks before the one in October 2015 that became the largest leak of methane in United States history. Source: NYT > Business – MIHIR ZAVERI
A Keystone-Like Pipeline Opens Fierce Battle Over New York’s ‘Energy Future’
The Cuomo administration must decide before Thursday whether to approve a new natural gas pipeline that environmentalists say would harm the area’s waters. Source: NYT > Business – VIVIAN WANG and MICHAEL ADNO