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Why the EIA Storage Report Moves Markets
Source: EIA Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report The weekly EIA Natural Gas Storage Report is one of the most market-moving data releases in U.S. energy. For traders, it is not just about how many BCF were injected or withdrawn—it’s about flexibility, location, and future risk. The U.S. relies on three types of natural gas storage, each with different implications for price volatility: Salt Dome Storage Primarily located along the Gulf Coast, salt caverns offer extremely high de

Timothy Beggans
Jan 12 min read


Operational Flow Orders: Why They Matter for Pipeline Reliability
Source: www.pivotalweather.com Pipeline systems depend on balance—too much gas in or too much taken out can threaten pressure, integrity, and firm service. That’s why operators issue Operational Flow Orders (OFOs), a critical tool to stabilize system conditions during stress. Why OFOs Are Called OFOs typically arise when linepack is tight, weather spikes demand, storage swings are limited, or shippers’ receipts and deliveries drift out of balance. When these conditions thr

Timothy Beggans
Dec 9, 20251 min read


The Data Center Slowdown: Why Power, Water, and Rising Bills Are Rewriting Growth Plans
Source: Xai (Colossus site) After years of breakneck expansion, some of the nation’s largest data-center markets — including Virginia and parts of PJM — are showing signs of cooling demand. Not because tech is slowing, but because power, water, and retail rate pressure are forcing a rethink. In northern Virginia, long the epicenter of hyperscale development, utilities and regulators are signaling that future growth cannot rely on unlimited access to cheap electricity and wate

Timothy Beggans
Nov 27, 20252 min read


Rising Power Costs are Suddenly a Political Hot Potato!
Source: EIA Electricity prices are surging across the U.S., thrusting energy affordability into the political spotlight. From Virginia to New Jersey, escalating costs are fueling debate as utilities grapple with soaring demand from AI-driven data centers and rapid electrification. In the PJM region — spanning Illinois to New Jersey — wholesale power costs have climbed more than 30% year-over-year , according to Reuters and EIA data. Much of this increase stems from the surge
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Oct 16, 20252 min read


Is Natural Gas forming a long-term price bottom?
Source: GROK U.S. natural gas prices are showing signs of a floor, with Henry Hub averaging $3.66/MMBtu in 1H 2025 , up sharply from...

Timothy Beggans
Oct 2, 20252 min read


Sustainable Solutions: ERCOT BESS Output Hits New Record! Over 5k MWs!!!
Source: ERCOT ERCOT just hit a milestone—battery energy storage system (BESS) output topped 5,000 MW for the first time. It's a big win...

Timothy Beggans
Apr 24, 20251 min read


How Cisco and NVIDIA Are Reshaping AI Infrastructure—and What It Means for Energy
Source: NVIDIA AI is only as powerful as the infrastructure behind it. That’s why the expanded partnership between Cisco and NVIDIA is...

Timothy Beggans
Apr 22, 20251 min read


Alaska LNG: A Strategic Opportunity Amid U.S.-Japan Trade Talks
Source: GROK The long-anticipated Alaska LNG project is gaining momentum, and in light of proposed Trump tariffs, Japan is reportedly...

Timothy Beggans
Feb 3, 20252 min read


What is a "Black Sky" Event?
Source: GROK A "Black Sky" event refers to catastrophic incidents causing prolonged, widespread power outages that disrupt critical...

Timothy Beggans
Jan 6, 20252 min read
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