One of the DOE’s Reactor Pilot Program selectees has made a milestone!

Happy Thursday!

By now you probably realize we like energy as well as updates on our previous blogs.  We blogged about nuclear energy starting to catch on in Texas back last November and we had an update in May with our Texas Legislature adding to its agenda discussions on nuclear energy.  Spoiler some of the legislation we spoke on was sent to the Texas Governor’s desk and signed; more on this another day.  We blogged on how Texas A&M had chosen some projects for their Rellis Campus, and a couple of the same companies made it to the DOE’s Reactor Pilot Program.  Then in mid-August, we blogged on the DOE picking 10 nuclear SMR start-ups for their Reactor Pilot Program.  Well, we have an update on one of the companies which by chance we blogged on them back in mid-April in case you are interested in what they are doing in Texas.   Well, congratulations Aalo Atomics on your milestone!  

Did anyone happen to read EnergyTech’s Transition Newsletter on September 3, 2025, their article titled, “Aalo Atomics Breaking Ground on the National Lab SMR Nuclear Pilot”?  In the article, it speaks on how Texas’ own Aalo Atomics has reached a milestone by starting groundwork for its site for its Aalo-X reactor at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL).  Aalo Atomics demonstration sodium-cooled reactor called, “Aalo-X” is taking the lead with the company breaking ground in Idaho for the deadline of July 4, 2026, for the DOE’s Reactor Pilot Program.  Aalo-X is the company’s pilot reactor which will be made at the factory in Texas and shipped and set-up on the prepared site at the INL.   The Aalo-X is the foundation of their smaller Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Aalo Pod which will be site specific for data centers and produced at the factory and set-up on site.  Aalo Pod is an SMR which doesn’t need an outside water source, it’s sodium-cooled, and uses a low-enriched uranium, and these innovations should make constructing SMR’s affordable.  We wish Aalo Atomic’s luck bringing their innovations to life!  If you would like to read more of the article from EnergyTech, please click the link: Aalo Atomics Breaking Ground on National Lab SMR Nuclear Pilot | EnergyTech.

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U.S. EIA Monthly Report for Petroleum Marketing Monthly is now available!

Happy Wednesday!

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) released their monthly report for Petroleum Marketing by September 3, 2025, it is now available on the EIA website.

See what happened in the Petroleum Marketing Monthly by clicking the link: Petroleum Marketing Monthly - U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Don’t forget to check out our ESC website!  We are always here to help you out with your next project to move your liquids or help you reduce your emissions!

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U.S. DOE has announced an approval of another LNG facility in Louisiana!

Happy Tuesday!

Welcome back to another week of ESC News Blog.  We hope you had a fun and an enjoyable holiday weekend!  Let’s get started!

Well, the U.S. DOE has been working hard the last few months getting more LNG projects back on track.  Well, tentative approvals the federal government offered back in mid-February for Commonwealth LNG, LLC has made it to the finish line, with the last of the approvals needed to start has arrived. (Check out our Blog for details.)

Did anyone happen to read the DOE’s Fossil Energy and Carbon Management Newsletter on August 29, 2025, their announcement titled, “Energy Department Issues Final Export Authorization to Commonwealth LNG”?  In the announcement, it goes on to speak on how the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has granted an authorization to ship to Non-Free Trade Agreement (Non-FTA) countries for Commonwealth LNG, LLC in Cameron Parish, Louisiana.  The DOE’s authorization approves Commonwealth LNG to ship 1.2 billion cubic feet of liquified natural gas (LNG) a day to these countries.    Earlier this year summer Commonwealth LNG received their U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) final approval which was withheld last summer due to a Federal Appellate Court found they had an insufficient Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), and their Supplemental EIS was completed earlier this year, thus in line with the court’s order.  Now Commonwealth LNG is expected to make their final investment decision later this year.  We wish Commonwealth LNG a speedy start of construction now they have their federal permits in hand!  If you would like to read more of the Announcement from the U.S. DOE, please click the link: Energy Department Issues Final Export Authorization to Commonwealth LNG | Departmentof Energy.

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U.S. EIA released their PSA, Volume 1 report; it is now available!

Happy Friday! 

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released their Petroleum Supply Annual (PSA), Volume 1, it is now available on the EIA website. 

See what happened in the Petroleum Supply Annual, Volume 1 by clicking the link: Petroleum Supply Annual, Volume 1 (eia.gov).

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Have a fun, safe, and relaxing weekend!  Enjoy your long weekend, if you’re lucky enough to have Monday off!  Happy Labor Day! 

See you next week for another week of ESC News Blog!

U.S. EIA Monthly Reports for MER, Petroleum Marketing Monthly, Densified Biomass Fuel, and Others are now available!

Happy Friday!

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) released their monthly reports for their Energy Review, Petroleum Marketing, Densified Biomass Fuel, and Others released by August 29, 2025, they are now available on the EIA website.

See what happened in the Monthly Energy Review (MER) by clicking the link: Total Energy Monthly Data- U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

See what happened in the Petroleum Supply Monthly by clicking the link: Petroleum Supply Monthly - Energy Information Administration.

See how crude moved in the Monthly U.S. Movement of Crude Oil by Rail by clicking the link: U.S. Movements of Crude Oil by Rail.

See what happened in the Company Level Imports by clicking the link: Company Level Imports - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

See what happened in the Monthly Crude Oil and Natural Gas Production by clicking the link: EIA-914 monthly production report.

See what happened in the Natural Gas Monthly by clicking the link: Natural Gas Monthly Report.  

See what happened in the Monthly Biofuels Capacity and Feedstocks Update by clicking the link: Monthly Biofuels Capacity and Feedstocks Update - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

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Have a relaxing and enjoyable weekend!  Be safe! 

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U.S. EIA released its Country Analysis Brief for Indonesia, and it is now available!

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) released their Country Analysis Brief for Indonesia, so check it out on the EIA website. 

See what happened in Indonesia’s Analysis Brief by clicking the link: International - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

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Have a nice and relaxing weekend! 

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U.S. EIA Weekly Updates for Petroleum & Other Liquids, Natural Gas, and Coal are all now available!

Happy Friday! 

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Weekly Reports for Petroleum and Other Liquids, Gasoline and Diesel Fuel, Natural Gas, and Coal for the week ending August 29, 2025, are all now available from the EIA website. 

See what happened This Week in Petroleum by clicking the link: This Week in Petroleum - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

See what happened in the Weekly Petroleum Status Report by clicking the link: Weekly Petroleum Status Report - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

See what happened last week in Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update by clicking the link: Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

See what else happened last week in Natural Gas Weekly Update by clicking the link: Natural Gas Weekly Update (eia.gov).

See what happened last week in Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report by clicking the link: Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report - EIA.

See what happened this week on the Weekly Natural Gas Dashboard by clicking the link: Natural Gas Storage Dashboard (eia.gov).

See what happened last week in Coal Markets Report by clicking the link: https://www.eia.gov/coal/markets/.

We like to mention due to Labor Day the federal government will be closed Monday, September 1, 2025.  The EIA has sent out a notice some of the weekly reports will be released later in the week.  

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Well, it’s hard to believe Labor Day Weekend is here, so the unofficial end of summer is upon us. As the last hurrah of summer go have an evening picnic and enjoy the stars and the warm night air with your family and catch some fireflies!  We wish all those who started or are starting school a great school year!  Fall is around the corner with crisp air and clear nights!

We hope you have a fun and relaxing holiday weekend!    

Hope to see you next week for another week of ESC News Blog!

Coastal Bend LNG is lining up its ducks for its future low carbon intensity LNG facility!

Happy Thursday!

Did anyone happen to read the Oil & Gas Journal’s Transportation Report Newsletter on August 27, 2025, their article titled, “Coastal Band LNG initiates FEED study for EMAR-based CO2 capture at Texas plant”?  In the article, it speaks on how Coastal Bend LNG has started a front-end engineering and design (FEED) study to access how applying electrochemically mediated amine regeneration (EMAR) technology for carbon capture may help with their future low intensity LNG plant in the Corpus Christi region.  Coastal Bend LNG has teamed up with Solvanic to see if their innovative electrochemical carbon capture technology which uses electricity is a good fit for them to capture their CO2 emissions as a way to boost efficiency and reduce emissions.  Coastal Bend LNG is purposing to capture their CO2 from their natural gas pretreatment and cogeneration units at their future LNG plant along the Gulf Coast.  On another note, the article mentions Coastal Bend LNG has chosen their lead environmental consultants, EXP.  Coastal Bend LNG anticipates they will pre-file for authorizations with the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission this year.  We wish them luck with their vision for a cleaner LNG facility along the Gulf Coast!   If you would like to read more of Oil and Gas Journal’s article, please click the link:   Coastal Bend LNG begins carbon capture FEED study for proposed Texas Gulf Coast plant | Oil & Gas Journal.

Here is some information on Coastal Bend LNG future low intensity carbon facility, please click the link: Projects – Coastal Bend LNG.

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NSMV III ‘State of Maine’ is blessed and ready for her maiden voyage!

Happy Wednesday! 

We love to write about things which connect to our previous blogs, and U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration’s (MURAD) National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) Program had its second ship return from its maiden voyage and back to its new home last October, please check out our Blog for details.  We wrote on our own Texas A&M University (TAMU) – Galveston Maritime Academy NSMV training ship, TS Lone Star State, and the progress it has made on its way to the Lone Star state; please check out of blog in December 2023, for details. Well, MURAD has another NSMV ship in its arsenal!

Did anyone happen to read gCaptain Daily Newsletter on August 27, 2025, their article titled, “Maine Maritime Academy’s New Training Ship Vessel Christened at Hanwha Philly Shipyard”?  The article speaks in regard to the U.S.’s third NSMV called NSMV III ‘State of Maine’ has had its christening and blessing ceremony yesterday at Hanwha Philly Shipyard in Pennsylvania.  ‘State of Maine’ is destined for the Maine Maritime Academy where future mariners will have hands-on training as well as the opportunity to get qualified for their unlimited tonnage license.  The ‘State of Maine’ is going to have a new and improved wharf which will give the ship more than 1,100 linear feet of space, and the improvements should be completed next summer. 

MURAD invested $350 million for the NSMV III “State of Maine” this 525-foot multiuse vessel is part of MURAD’s NSMV Program which America invested in to help support its future blue economy and its future mariners.  The NSMV Program is a partnership between public and private sectors to make multi-use vessels which may be used to educate future mariners as well as aid the public in times of need.  All five NSMVs are or will be modern innovative training vessels, which were designed with cadets in mind, so they will have spaces for classrooms, a complete bridge and room for approximately 600 cadets for their schooling at sea.  The ship in addition will have a hospital, helicopter pad, and the ship will be able to help 1,000 people when duty calls in times of distress.  Another feature of the ship is it is capable of rolling supplies or containers on and off quickly.  The Massachusetts Maritime Academy received the second NSMV II’ Patriot State’ last fall, and the first NSMV was the ‘Empire State VII’ which calls SUNY Maritime College at the State University of New York home.  These vessels are the beginning of America’s desire to resume its place as a leader in maritime power.  The NSMV Program has two more innovative ships to complete for maritime academies in Texas and California.  We wish the ‘State of Maine’ a long successful life training our future mariners and helping those in need.  “Bon voyage! Here’s to smooth sailing and adventures new!”  If you would like to read more of gCaptain’s article, please click the link: Maine Maritime Academy's New Federal Training Vessel Christened at Hanwha Philly Shipyard.

Please click the Maritime Academies name above for information. 

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We hope you have a wonderful evening, and a great rest of your week!

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Northern Lights JV reached a milestone with completion of Phase 1 by its first customer’s CO2 traveling down the well in the North Sea!

Happy Wednesday!

Did anyone happen to read the Oil & Gas Journal’s OGJ Daily Update Newsletter on August 25, 2025, their article titled, “Northern Lights achieves first injection, storage of CO2 volumes in North Sea”?  In the article, it speaks on Northern Lights Joint Venture has accomplished a milestone by completing its first phase by injecting liquified carbon dioxide (CO2) into the floor of the North Sea and officially becoming a green infrastructure developer.  Equinor, Shell PLC and TotalEnergies combined their efforts and established Northern Lights Joint Venture with Equinor as their Technical Service Provider and in charge of the facilities and infrastructure.  This green infrastructure developer has started to inject CO2 into a basin which is 2600m beneath the North Sea and around 62 miles offshore Western Norway.  The Northern Light JV collects the CO2 and transports it in a 130-m-longship liquified-carbon (L-C) carrier which was conceived by Shell, and they have two ships named “Northern Pathfinder” and “Northern Pioneer.”  The L-C carrier can hold up to 7,500 cubic meters of liquified CO2 which collects the CO2 from industrial sites currently in Norway.  Once the ship has reached its terminal in Øygarden, Norway it then unloads the CO2 which then travels through a pipeline and is inserted into the Aurora reservoir beneath the North Sea.  It is anticipated the Aurora Reservoir will be able to hold 1.5 million tons per year of liquefied CO2.  In the Spring, Northern Lights JV made their final investment decision on Phase 2, and they are moving forward with project with completion expected in three-year timeframe.   We wish them luck!   If you would like to read more of Oil and Gas Journal’s article, please click the link:   Northern Lights achieves first injection, storage of CO2 volumes in North Sea | Oil & Gas Journal.

If you would like help in looking into how to transport your product more efficiently and with less of a carbon footprint or you would like to update your equipment to make it more efficient with less emissions, contact us via the email in the Blog and check out our ESC website!

We hope you have a wonderful evening and a great week! 

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BOEM has completed the Final FEIS for the Gulf of America Outer Continental Shelf!

Happy Monday!  Welcome back to another week of ESC News Blog!   Let’s get started.

We have an update to the latest announcement from Department of Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) and Gulf of America (Mexico) and their regularly scheduled Oil and Gas Lease Sales.  The BOEM has completed its Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement.

Did anyone happen to receive the News Release from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) on August 22, 2025, their News Release titled, “BOEM Finalizes Environmental Review for Gulf of America Offshore Energy Development”?    In the release, it speaks on how Department of Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) under the direction of One Big Beautiful Bill Act (BBBA) (H.R.1) has developed a leasing schedule for the Gulf of America (Mexico) well the BOEM has added to their ducks in a row for future oil and gas lease sales; they have completed their Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Outer Continental Shelffor the Gulf of America.  In the FEIS, the area covers is the western, central, and eastern planning regions of the Gulf of America Outer Continental Shelf and its post lease location.  In addition, the FEIS has opened the door for future oil and gas lease sales in these areas, they have taken in consideration recent lawsuits over retiring offshore drilling locations and have addressed previous concerns, and this FEIS will be the basis for more detailed analysis of each individual lease sale location to help streamline approvals.   The BOEM will issue the FEIS for the Gulf of America on August 29, 2025, in the Federal Register.  We let you know, if we hear anything else from the BOEM.  If you would like to read more of the BOEM’s News Release, please click the link: BOEM Finalizes Environmental Review for Gulf of America Offshore Energy Development| Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.

If you would like help in looking into how to transport your liquid product efficiently and with less of a carbon footprint, contact us via the email in the Blog and check out our ESC website!

We hope you have a wonderful evening and a great week!

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U.S. DOE has announced approval of another extension for a LNG facility in Louisiana!

Happy Friday! 

Well, the DOE has been working hard the last few months getting more LNG projects hand stamped as well as getting offshore oil and gas lease sales dates on the calendar.  They have been trying to get the red tape out of the way, so America may accelerate the reliable energy build out.  Well, we have another LNG project getting an extension.     

Did anyone happen to read the DOE’s Fossil Energy and Carbon Management Newsletter on May 19, 2025, their announcement for, “DOE Grants Lake Charles LNG Additional Time to Commence Exports”?  In the article, it goes on to speak on how the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has approved an extension of time for Energy Transfer’s Lake Charles LNG Export Company, LLC’s export plant in Louisiana.  This extension will allow the facility time to commission so it may sell to non-free trade agreement countries.  The plant was originally designed to be an import facility therefore the company needs time to redesign the facility to export as well as make their final investment decision according to ET’s website.  It is noted in the news release Lake Charles LNG is expected to be able to ship up to 2.33 billion cubic feet per day on LNG once in fully commissioned.  If you would like to read more of the Announcement from the U.S. DOE, please click the link: DOE Grants Lake Charles LNG Additional Time to Commence Exports | Department of Energy.

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U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released their Monthly Densified Biomass Fuel Report; it is now available!

 

Blog Title: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released their Monthly Densified Biomass Fuel Report; it is now available!

Happy Friday!

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released their Monthly Densified Biomass Fuel Report for week ending August 22, 2025, it is now available from the EIA website. 

See what happened in the Monthly Densified Biomass Fuel Report by clicking the link: U.S. Energy Information Administration - EIA - Independent Statistics and Analysis.

Don’t forget to check out our ESC website!  We are always here to help you out with your next hydrocarbon project to move your product or help you reduce your emissions!  You may reach us by the email in the Blog!

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Have a good weekend!  Keep dry!

U.S. EIA Weekly Updates for Petroleum & Other Liquids, Natural Gas, and Coal are all now available!

Happy Friday! 

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Weekly Reports for Petroleum and Other Liquids, Gasoline and Diesel Fuel, Natural Gas, and Coal for the week ending August 22, 2025, are all now available from the EIA website. 

See what happened This Week in Petroleum by clicking the link: This Week in Petroleum - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

See what happened in the Weekly Petroleum Status Report by clicking the link: Weekly Petroleum Status Report - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

See what happened last week in Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update by clicking the link: Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

See what else happened last week in Natural Gas Weekly Update by clicking the link: Natural Gas Weekly Update (eia.gov).

See what happened last week in Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report by clicking the link: Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report - EIA.

See what happened this week on the Weekly Natural Gas Dashboard by clicking the link: Natural Gas Storage Dashboard (eia.gov).

See what happened last week in Coal Markets Report by clicking the link: https://www.eia.gov/coal/markets/.

We are always here to help you out with your next project to move your hydrocarbons or to update your equipment to help reduce your emissions!  Connect with us through the Blog email or give us a call: 281-901-5554!

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Modern Hydrogen is teaming up with a Texas city’s municipal utility!

Happy Thursday!

CPS Energy has been in the news quite a bit lately!  They were in the news for expanding transmission lines, accepting bids for expanding their wind power, and now they’re becoming blue or should we say using blue hydrogen.  Let’s see how blue hydrogen fits into this company’s goal of reducing their carbon footprint.

Did anyone happen to read The Houston Chronicle’s Fuel Fix Newsletter on August 18, 2025, they had an article titled, “CPS Energy teams up with Seatle firm on clean hydrogen pilot project”?  In the article, it speaks on how CPS Energy (City of San Antonio’s utility company) has paired up with Modern Hydrogen to bring an innovative hydrogen demonstration to the San Antonio power grid.   Modern Hydrogen has a process which is in line with the CPS Energy’s goal to reduce their emissions.  Modern Hydrogen has a machine called MH500 which separates natural gas into carbon dioxide which will then go on to become a solid and blue hydrogen which then may be mixed with natural gas or be used alone to make energy.   CPS is expecting to have MH500 unit setup at one of CPS current properties in the next year and a half to three years after the site is vetted and their task list is completed and the process fits all their conditions as a deliverable. With Modern Hydrogen’s innovative technology, the utility is expecting to use the solid carbon waste to make into Modern Asphalt which will then be laid on city streets.  Their relationship is expected to last at the minimum of six years with four years of live deployment.  Modern Hydrogen has teamed up with several utilities including NextEra Energy.  We wish them luck getting this ambitious project off the ground!  If you would like to read more of the article from The Houston Chronicle, please click the link: CPS Energy teams up with Seattle firm on clean hydrogen project.

If you would like help in looking into how to transport your product efficiently, safely, and with less of a carbon footprint or just find out what is underneath your feet to help with your emission reduction goals, contact us via email in the Blog and check out our ESC website!

We hope you have a wonderful evening!

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