Connecticut is cancelling its request for proposals to expand natural gas in the state, in what appears to be a reversal of an energy policy that it had been pursuing, and that the Connecticut Energy Marketers Association opposed. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said it cancelled a request that sought “proposals for natural gas resources, including liquefied natural gas, ...

Oil prices will continue to be the primary catalyst determining U.S. rig demand in the months ahead, according to a forecast released by Platts RigData. The U.S. Land Rig Three-Year Forecast, now in its second year, is an analysis of the key drivers of domestic oil and gas supplies and what they imply for the next three years’ land rig demand. ...

Recently I had an opportunity to attend a workshop sponsored by the National Oil Heat Research Alliance. I was no less than impressed with the information that was given by the presenters from England, Germany and the U.S. There were professional men and woman in attendance from several segments of our industry. I learned that in Germany the goal is ...

After the National Oilheat Research Alliance held a Technical Workshop in Newport, R.I., that featured speakers from the U.S. and overseas fuel oil industries, John Huber, NORA’s president, said, “We’re very happy with how it went. People were really enthusiastic, and we had pretty good representation across the spectrum of the industry.” Huber added, “It’s always interesting and entertaining to ...

PMAA joined others in supporting U.S. Senate legislation that would phase in a new overtime salary threshold over a five-year period, while saying at the same time that it continues to push for “full repeal of the overtime rule.” PMAA says it signed a letter by the Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWO) to Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), supporting Lamar’s legislation, S. ...

Biodiesel is winning acceptance in mining and marine markets as well as fuel oil, an expert says By Maura Keller These days, just about everyone in the fuel oil business may feel burdened by some kind of environmental challenge—from proper containment and transportation of fuels to understanding alternative fuel options. The industry faces pressures from environmentalists, government regulators, and customers ...

Industry professionals, including representatives of the heating oil industry in Europe, exchange information about the latest developments in fuels and technology By Stephen Bennett A technical workshop hosted by the National Oilheat Research Alliance, led by its president, John Huber, featured a program devised by Dr. Thomas Butcher, NORA’s director of research. Presenters discussed topics in four categories: Advanced Burner Concepts; Ultra-Low ...

Education on a range of subjects was on offer in Newport, R.I. By Stephen Bennett Informational and educational seminars, including a session on building a biofuels business, and another on leveraging service contracts to boost revenues, filled the program of the Southern New England Energy Conference. Organized by the Connecticut Energy Marketers Association, the Massachusetts Energy Marketers Association, and the ...

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued a final rule amending its commercial driver’s license regulations to ease the transition of military personnel into civilian careers driving commercial motor vehicles. The rule simplifies the process of obtaining a commercial learner’s permit (CLP) or CDL, the agency said in a statement. The final rule extends the period ...

“I’m doing it again!” So writes Roberta J. Fagan, executive director of the Oil Heat Institute of Rhode Island, meaning that she is going to participate in the four-mile Citizens Bank Pell Bridge Run on Sunday, Oct. 23, to raise money for the Institute’s Charitable Foundation “I will be running to raise funds to help our most vulnerable Rhode Island ...