• Platts Energy Week
A new U.S. energy era is dawning, with surging oil and NatGas production, and breakthroughs in renewables. But is the nation ready to assimilate these opportunities? Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy, Jason Bordoff discusses this.

Columbia University - Center on Global Energy Policy

9:06 AM, May 19, 2013

A new U.S. energy era is dawning, with surging oil and NatGas production, and breakthroughs in renewables. But is the nation ready to assimilate these opportunities? Columbia University's Center on Global Energy Policy, Jason Bordoff discusses this.

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James Ferland, Babcock & Wilcox’s president and CEO, will explain his company’s investment in new technologies, and what role new environmental regulation could play.

Babcock & Wilcox CEO Interview

9:07 AM, May 19, 2013

James Ferland, Babcock & Wilcox's president and CEO, will explain his company's investment in new technologies, and what role new environmental regulation could play.

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Mike Rencheck, Areva North Amercia’s CEO, discusses a very competitive electric power market and politics surrounding a controversial project designed to make reactor fuel from nuclear-weapons-grade plutonium

AREVA Inc. CEO - Mike Rencheck Interview

9:04 AM, May 19, 2013

Mike Rencheck, Areva North Amercia's CEO, discusses a very competitive electric power market and politics surrounding a controversial project designed to make reactor fuel from nuclear-weapons-grade plutonium

Natural gas production in the U.S. is near record highs. But the gas-drilling-rig count has fallen to an 18-year low. Seem contradictory? Platts Managing Editor Samantha Santa Maria explains what’s going on.

MS - The Ups and Downs of U.S. Natural Gas

9:11 AM, May 19, 2013

Natural gas production in the U.S. is near record highs. But the gas-drilling-rig count has fallen to an 18-year low. Seem contradictory? Platts Managing Editor Samantha Santa Maria explains what's going on.

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Among those who spoke with the president was Edison Electric Institute President Thomas Kuhn, who will discuss the meeting’s outcome.

Obama, Utilities Double Down on Storm Recovery

9:07 AM, May 12, 2013

Among those who spoke with the president was Edison Electric Institute President Thomas Kuhn, who will discuss the meeting's outcome.

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The Electric Power Research Institute’s (EPRI) is exploring the possible use of drones and how soon the industry might put them to use. Matthew Olearcyzk, head of EPRI’s drone program, will explain his findings.

Can Drones Help Restore Lights After Disasters?

9:09 AM, May 12, 2013

The Electric Power Research Institute's (EPRI) is exploring the possible use of drones and how soon the industry might put them to use. Matthew Olearcyzk, head of EPRI's drone program, will explain his findings.

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NA-YGN is promoting interest in nuclear science and technology, creating a buzz about the field’s career prospects. NA-YGN’s incoming President Christine Csizmadia and Christopher Hearn, its U.S. affairs chair; discuss career options in the nuclear.

A New Generation in Nuclear Power

9:11 AM, May 12, 2013

NA-YGN is promoting interest in nuclear science and technology, creating a buzz about the field's career prospects. NA-YGN's incoming President Christine Csizmadia and Christopher Hearn, its U.S. affairs chair; discuss career options in the nuclear.

CA faces some challenges this summer in providing reliable electricity, with concerns over a downed nuclear power plant and a steep decline in hydropower’s availability. Platts Associate Editor Martin Coyne explains this.

MS - California Grid Faces Summer Trials

9:14 AM, May 12, 2013

CA faces some challenges this summer in providing reliable electricity, with concerns over a downed nuclear power plant and a steep decline in hydropower's availability. Platts Associate Editor Martin Coyne explains this.

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Brenda Pierce from the USGS discusses upcoming reports.

USGS - Upcoming Reports

1:17 PM, May 7, 2013

Brenda Pierce from the USGS discusses upcoming reports.

Jack Weixel, director of energy analysis, BENTEK Energy, describes how production in 2013 is shaping up.

MS - Taking Stock of North Americas Oil Output

6:22 PM, May 5, 2013

Jack Weixel, director of energy analysis, BENTEK Energy, describes how production in 2013 is shaping up. 

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Stephanie Gaswirth, the report’s lead author, and Brenda Pierce, USGS energy program coordinator, discuss the new USGS report indicating a three-fold increase in recoverable oil and NatGas in the Bakken and Three Forks Formation.

USGS - Outlook in the Bakken and Three Forks Formation

6:20 PM, May 5, 2013

Stephanie Gaswirth, the report's lead author, and Brenda Pierce, USGS energy program coordinator, discuss the new USGS report indicating a three-fold increase in recoverable oil and NatGas in the Bakken and Three Forks Formation. 

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Illinois Republican John Shimkus, chairman of the U.S. House Environment and Economy Subcommittee, discusses the prospects for deals on Capitol Hill.

Rep. John Shimkus Interview

6:18 PM, May 5, 2013

Illinois Republican John Shimkus, chairman of the U.S. House Environment and Economy Subcommittee, discusses the prospects for deals on Capitol Hill. 

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Rick Bott, president and chief operating officer of Continental Resources, discusses their stake at the Bakken and Three Forks shale formations.

Continental Resources President Interview

6:16 PM, May 5, 2013

With the USGS ramping up its estimate of recoverable oil and gas in the Bakken and Three Forks shale formations, the focus now turns to drillers, who will use new technology to coax valuable fuel resources from the ground. Platts Energy Week Senior Correspondent Chris Newkumet will talk to Rick Bott, president and chief operating officer of Continental Resources, which holds more acreage in the Bakken than any other energy company.

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U.S. Senator Chris Coons, a Delaware Democrat and one of the lead sponsors of new MLP legislation, discusses prospects for selling the bill to Congress and the White House.

Interview with Senator Chris Coons

4:51 AM, Apr 28, 2013

U.S. Senator Chris Coons, a Delaware Democrat and one of the lead sponsors of new MLP legislation, discusses prospects for selling the bill to Congress and the White House.

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Dan Heller, vice president for new ventures with Lockheed Martin’s mission systems and training division, describes a new venture aimed at generating electricity off China’s coast using ocean thermal energy.

Lockheed Martin Takes Deep Dive in Ocean Energy

4:48 AM, Apr 28, 2013

Dan Heller, vice president for new ventures with Lockheed Martin's mission systems and training division, describes a new venture aimed at generating electricity off China's coast using ocean thermal energy.