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Bitcoin Mining: A Potential Solution To Wind Energy Wastage In The UK

As the world moves toward a greener, more sustainable energy future, the United Kingdom faces a significant challenge: managing excess energy from renewable sources like wind power. This issue, driven by grid congestion, is costing the country billions. However, a surprising solution may lie in the world of cryptocurrency. Bitcoin mining, often criticized for its

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Indiana, PA Converting Coal Power Plant to Massive New Gas Plant

We have some exciting news to share. What was Pennsylvania’s largest coal-fired power plant, the Homer City Generating Station, located in Center Township, Indiana County, PA, shut down operations in July 2023. In its heyday, the massive plant produced 1,888 megawatts of electricity (nearly 2 GW). Demolition of the old plant and construction of a…

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Antis Seek to Ban All Fracking in Allegheny County, PA

Allegheny County, PA They never, ever give up. And neither should we. The “they” we’re speaking of are irrational anti-fossil fuel zealots. The Allegheny County Board of Health, a nine-member governing board appointed by the County Chief Executive, held a meeting yesterday to discuss air permits. Attending the meeting were anti-fossil fuel zealots making a…

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EQT Hits Back at Greene Co. Landowners Claiming Water Contamination

This post is to catch you up on the latest developments in a class action lawsuit related to a frac-out, or “inadvertent return” that happened when EQT Corp. drilled a well in Greene County, PA, in 2022 (see Possible Frac-Out Reported at EQT Well Site in Greene County, PA). A frac-out happens when drilling mud…

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Williams CEO Says FERC Should Have Total Control Over Pipe Permits

Wow! Trump winning the election has clearly emboldened some CEOs in the oil and gas sector. Anti-fossil fuel zealots long ago figured out if they could stop new pipelines from getting built, they could block the growth of new shale drilling. The antis have been devastatingly effective in places like the northeast U.S. in places…

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