Renewable energy prices plummet whilst the job market skyrockets

​It’s not a secret that energy costs are soaring around the world but, in some regions of the United States, an anomaly occurs; prices are plunging below zero. But why is this happening? In some locations on the power grid, with an excessive collection of wind and solar energy, low-voltage lines are causing power to…

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Aurex Group’s David Byrne in Reuters this week

​Aurex Group’s David Byrne in Reuters this week commenting on the LNG opportunity for natural gas supply and trading talent in the US. The article highlights Golden Pass LNG, a joint venture between Qatar Energy and Exxon Mobil. Golden Pass is targeting a 2024 start-up, with a 15.6 million tonne per year facility that will compete…

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US Natural Gas Price Spike and the effects on the Recruitment Market

​US natural gas prices are the highest they have been since 2008, climbing a staggering 525% since closing at $1.48 in June 2020 when Covid-19 had shut much of the US economy down. The price hike is being driven in part by high demand. High temperatures across the US have resulted in consumers turning up their…

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Renewable Power: Decarbonization and Evolution of the US Power Grid

​Digital technology, decarbonization and decentralization of energy sources are three trends that are defining the transition to a greener, more sustainable power generation and energy ecosystem. Utility companies in the US are on a path to digitize their grids, implementing substation technologies aimed at automation and control. These companies are at the forefront of addressing…

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