Here are the Special Guest, Industry Experts and Community Leaders in the episode of This Week In Energy for December 15, 2024:
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer shares reasons for his approval of North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum to lead the Interior Department and new National Energy Council.
Last month, President Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum to serve as Secretary of the Interior. In his statement, President Trump also announced the creation of the National Energy Council, which will include every agency involved in each step of the energy development, production, and distribution process. As Secretary of the Interior, Burgum will chair the council.
Nate Washburn, Energy Information Administration, gives an update on propane, diesel, gasoline and residential heating prices
The average retail price for home heating oil rose 3 tenths of a cent from last week to $3.49 per gallon. That's down 52.8 cents from a year ago, based on the residential heating fuel survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Heating oil prices in the New England region are at $3.47 per gallon up 1 cent from last week, but down 52.9 cents from a year ago.
The average retail price for propane is $2.51 per gallon, up half of a cent from last week's price, and up 5.4 cents from a year ago, based on the residential heating fuel survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Propane prices in the Midwest region averaged $2.01 per gallon, up 9-tenths of a cent from last week, and up 2.7 cents from a year ago.
The U.S. average retail price for on-highway diesel fuel decreased to $3.46 a gallon on Monday. That's down 8.2 cents from a week ago, based on the weekly price survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Warren Martin, executive director, Kansas Strong, shares his review of Episode 5: Beware The Second Beating, of the new series Landman streaming exclusively on Paramount Plus.
There was trouble in Texas in the last episode of Taylor Sheridan’s oil drama, and Landman Episode 5, “Where Is Home”, picks up right where we left off – here’s Warren Martin and Jason Spiess with full recap.
Landman Season 1 Episode 5, “Where Is Home,” doesn’t just ask where you live — it asks where you truly belong.
We’re now halfway through Landman, but there’s still plenty more to unfold. Will Angela and Tommy succeed at giving their marriage another shot? Will Monty get a handle on all the shenanigans in Midland? And will Demi Moore actually get something to do or say in this series?
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“The main purpose is to save lives period,“ said Bay Block owner Joseph Meyers.
When it comes to safety, Bay Block strives to be at the forefront of Fall Protection equipment, Meyers says.
“We maintain a rigorous standard to ensure the utmost safety and success,” Meyers said. “Our primary goal is to protect individuals, enabling them to return home safely after completing their tasks. Additionally, we aim to assist your business by providing a comprehensive compliance tool.”
Suspension Trauma also known as Harness Hang Syndrome can occur within 10 minutes of a fall, while symptoms can appear in as little as five minutes.
When you fall from a structure while harnessed, the pressure placed on your body can reach more than 1,800 pounds. This amount of force can potentially cause injury to your spine, neck, ribs, and internal organs.
Within minutes of falling and being suspended from your safety harness, blood begins to pool in your legs. Simultaneously, your heart will begin to beat faster, increasing the blood flow to your heart, while continuing to pump blood to your legs.
Joey Meyers, president, Bay Block, talks about fall prevention safety in the energy industry.
Terry Etam, author of The End of the Fossil Fuel Insanity: Clearing the Air Before Cleaning the Air’; columnist for the BOE Report and blogger for Public Energy Number One; gives an update from Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Etam talks about how natural gas continues to be a wild card, yet foundational energy source for Canada. He explains how politics and policies have creates issues for almost all energies north of the border.
The author also discusses the emerging carbon management industry in Canada. Companies are vying for tax subsidies and carbon credits in order to create new revenues for their respective shareholders.
The discussion also veers into similarities and differences between doing business in the United States and Canada when it comes to energy services.
Cal Klewin, Theodore Roosevelt ExpressWay Highway 85, explains how the highway is part of the Port to Plains project connecting major distribution routes between Canada, Mexico and the United States, especially in energy production.
The ND Department of Transportation has been awarded a $55 million grant from the U.S. DOT for the expansion of US Highway 85, also known as the Theodore Roosevelt Expressway, in western North Dakota.
The funding will be used to four-lane about 13 miles of the highway between the LongX Bridge and the junction with Highway 200.
The project will not cover the entire stretch south of the bridge, according to Klewin, executive director, Theodore Roosevelt Expressway. He said the project eventually will connect North and South Dakota’s highways together in a safer, more efficient manner.
Right-of-way acquisition is expected to start early next year, with utility relocation scheduled from fall 2024 thru fall 2025.
Bid letting is tentatively planned for the fall of 2025, with construction to occur in 2026 and 2027. The construction and engineering associated with the grant portion is expected to cost $110 million, half of which is provided by the federal grant.
Klewin said the 2023 Legislature authorized NDDOT to borrow up to $50 million from the Bank of North Dakota to match the federal grant. A Flexible Transportation Fund created by the 2023 Legislature could also be used for matching grants, as well as funding other road and bridge projects.
All holiday season long, This Week In Energy, the popular radio podcast, will be airing holiday music from Blind Joe!!
In just a few short years, Blind Joe has shared the stage with numerous top local and regional acts, as well as national recording artists such as David Allan Coe, Craig Morgan, John Anderson, James Otto, Collin Ray, Buddy Guy, Bret Michaels of Poison, and many more.
After multiple cross country tours, playing to thousands of fans and an excellent run on Season 9 of NBC’s The Voice, Blind Joe is fast becoming a household name.
Plus a Military Greetings Holiday Music Montage!
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