Energy
World stocks strong into the weekend
World stock markets rose steadily on Friday after two key indicators suggested the U.S. economic expansion will continue. The Conference Board reported that its leading indicator index for the U.S. increased 0.6 percent in April, following a 0.2 decline in March, due to recovering housing and labor markets. "In general, ...
ND delegation opposes proposed fracking rule
North Dakota's congressional delegation doesn't like a proposed new rule that would require energy companies on federal lands to publicly disclose chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing. Fracking involves pumping water, sand and chemicals underground to break open rocks and allow oil and gas to flow. Critics fear it causes environmental ...
Shale drilling boosts Ohio gas and oil output
Officials say drilling in Ohio's Utica shale region nearly doubled the output of oil and natural gas there since 2011, although some industry experts remain cautious about the long-term potential for production. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources announced Thursday that the drilling process known as hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, ...
Foes lining up against sale of W.Va. power plant
Opposition is mounting to Mon Power's proposed purchase of a coal-fired power plant in north-central West Virginia, a deal critics say is overvalued and would unfairly raise rates for consumers. The Sierra Club of West Virginia announced Friday that it will protest the transaction Tuesday morning in Morgantown, where the ...
Czech, US cooperate in developing new reactors
The United States says it has completed a transfer of 75 kilograms (165 pounds) of salt coolant material to the Czech Republic as part of cooperation between the two countries in developing new nuclear reactors. The U.S. Embassy in Prague says the fluoride salt comes from the Department of Energy's ...
Xcel Energy proposes power plants in southeast ND
Xcel Energy is proposing two natural gas-fired power plants in southeastern North Dakota to help meet electricity needs during times of peak demand in the upper Midwest in coming years. The plants would be built near Hankinson, about 70 miles south of Fargo, if they are approved by regulators. The ...
Gas prices headed for a record in North Dakota
Gasoline prices are on the rise and headed to a record in North Dakota. The average price of gas in the state could reach $4.15 per gallon in the coming days, breaking the July 2008 record of $4.08, according to North Dakota AAA spokesman Gene LaDoucer. Several large refineries that ...
5 things to know for Friday in Pa. news
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about in Pennsylvania on Friday. TRANSGENDER STUDENT WANTS TO BE CALLED BY MALE NAME AT CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION The Red Lion student now known as Issak Wolfe has already won the right to wear ...
Oil gains to near $96 as investors eye US economy
The price of oil rose to near $96 a barrel on Friday ahead of the release of Conference Board's index of leading indicators for the U.S. economy. By early afternoon in Europe, benchmark oil for June delivery was up 45 cents to $95.61 a barrel in electronic trading on the ...
NRC to discuss review of Va. nuclear power plant
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has scheduled a meeting in Virginia to field questions on the agency's assessment of the safety performance last year at the Surry nuclear power plant. The meeting is scheduled for May 23 in Surry. NRC staff will be available to answer questions. The so-called NRC open ...
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