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The article focuses on the development of a practical fuel cell in the joint research by Bolt Beranek & Newman Inc. (BB&N) of Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Atlantic Richfield Co. of New York. The BB&N fuel cell makes use of natural gas which makes it different from other designs. Walter Juda, the president of BB&N's Prototech Co. Div., explains that the internal fuel reforming process, and the superoxide ions were used in the design of the fuel cell.

The article informs about Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corp. (Transco) which works to provide 90 million cu. ft of natural gas to householders of Long Island, New York. It states that Transco and other utility companies to which its sells gas had paid about 70 million dollar for an overland route involving tearing of paths and placing the pipes in place. It adds that Transo did not face any obstructions and had to take approvals from New York, New Jersey and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

The article discusses the Marcellus Shale, a geologic formation which is believed to contain some of natural gas reserves that stretches from New York to Tennessee. It notes that residents in Dimock, Pennsylvania led by Joyce Stone has organized opposition to fend off the attempts to locate low-level radioactive waste sites in the region after drilling permits were issued by Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection of which were tapped by energy company Cabot Oil and Gas Corp. It mentions that the promise of quick riches have driven the residents to agree to land leases for gas drilling without considering its environmental impact.

Presents the author's views on how meter cabs account for twenty-five percent of New York's air pollution and why Ford Motor Co. sees a golden opportunity in this. View that Ford sees a golden opportunity in turning yellow cabs into "green" ones; Design of a brand-new taxi specifically to run on compressed natural gas, the cleanest of all fossil fuels; Information that natural gas isn't commonly available at service stations.

The article discusses Standard Oil's plan to supply Syracuse and other communities in New York with natural gas, following the New York Public Service Commission's decision which allows gas rates to be based on British thermal unit content instead of upon cubic feet.

The article reports that Governor David Paterson's veto of the proposed Broadwater barge has renewed interest in reviving Islander East, a pipeline that would connect Long Island, New York, to plentiful natural gas reserves in Canada. According to the author, the increasing flow of natural gas to Long Island homes and power plants is essential as demands rises from increased use. Energy experts predicts that demand will exceed current capacity through 2013.

The article reports on Mary Jane McCartney, the head of gas operations at Consolidated Edison Co. McCartney delivers gas to 1.1 million homes and offices in New York City and Westchester. During her tenure, natural gas usage has increased 149.5% since 1993. McCartney supervises a team of 1,000 people who respond to emergency calls about gas leaks and build, repair and inspect gas pipes.

The article reports on the ongoing debate on the proposed Broadwater liquid natural gas facility which sets 9 miles north of Wading River in Long Island, New York. Opponents and supporters are contending on the numerous benefits and the damages that will result from the proposed exclusion zones. With this, lobstermen such as John German will have few lobster areas left, since their fishing spot was included in the proposed exclusion zone.

The article reports that officials of the Iroquois Gas Transmission System LP raised concerns over the impact of Broadwater Energy's proposal for a floating liquid natural gas terminal in Long Island, New York. Iroquois' existing sub-sea pipeline system should not be vulnerable to abnormal operating conditions caused by Broadwater. Other issues raised by Iroquois include the impact of interruption of Broadwater deliveries on the pipeline flow, the compatibility of Broadwater's planned lateral pipeline with the Iroquois system and the placement of metering facilities in the Broadwater design.

This article reports that some security advocates are complaining that building the sea-borne liquid natural gas terminal in the middle of Long Island Sound would be tantamount to handing terrorists a match and a $700 million powder keg. To hear some environmentalists tell it, Broadwater would be the opening wedge in the "industrialization" of the Long Island Sound. The proposal calls for a floating storage and re-gasification unit the size of a cruise ship to be moored near the middle of the Sound, about nine miles from the Long Island shore.

Reports on the impact of increasing natural gas prices on small businesses in Long Island, New York. Closure of the restaurant business; Utilization of oil for heating purposes; Consideration of option for gas supply.

Reports that thousands of dollars were taken from the annual natural gas bills of the Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York, because of the use of up-to-date information systems by energy managers of the school. Information on the school's gas purchases since 1986; Amount of money the university expects to save in gas bills in 1998; Comments made by William Baker, assistant director of energy management.

Reports on the launching of the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) Channel 4 and Kansas City Board of Trade (KCBT) natural gas futures. Computerized system for nation-wide gas and pipeline capacity trading; Offering real time access to valuable market information, consolidated from 40 pipeline electronic bulletin boards.

The article focuses on the issues posed by the environmental and community groups in Rockaways in Queens, New York regarding the natural-gas project. It says that the three-mile pipeline that will connect an offshore natural-gas artery to Queens is the main concern of the group. Moreover, the objections of the group against the project, which promises to enhance the supply of the energy source to Queens and Brooklyn have sprung from unhappiness that they were not consulted earlier.

The article presents statistics regarding various issues in New York including the average total snow-shoveling injuries reported annually, the amount of change in the gas price and the number of comments posted on the Web site Gawker.com during 2010.

In this article the author discusses the importance of natural gas supply in promoting economic development to Long Island, New York. He asserts that having enough supply of natural gas can improve the condition of the community in terms of supporting their generating facilities and enabling residents to save more money due to affordable energy. He mentions that natural gas is also considered as a significant factor in promoting clean air and sustainable development to the sector.

The article discusses the author's sentiments on the price respite of oil. There is a risk that the price respite can discourage vital efforts to advance energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. New Yorkers should reduce their oil use still further and try to displace natural gas as well as to reduce its price volatility. New York has led the nation in its commitment to be free from dependence on fossil fuels.

The article reports on the plan of Broadwater Energy LLC to bring liquid natural gas in Long Island, New York. According to the officials of the company, the plan would save the country and the region while providing what the government considers a safe way to make sure the area has a long-term energy source. Froydis Cameron, official of the company, adds that the company will provide the country a reliable, safe and clean supply of energy.

The article reports on the feedback of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on Broadwater Energy's proposed liquefied natural gas facility for Long Island Sound in New York and Connecticut. The FERC's Final Environmental Impact Statement on Broadwater's proposal affirmed that it would have fewer environmental impacts than any alternatives considered. FERC claimed that the Broadwater project also would supply long-term competitively-priced natural gas to several states.

The article offers news briefs. The anti-Broadwater folks have come out against the proposed liquefied natural gas plant in Long Island, New York. Although, an environmental coalition led by Pine Barrens mouthpiece Dick Amper isn't satisfied and has launched a contest seeking ideas "Dumber Than Broadwater," with several prizes. Michael Pitcher, who left his 28-year job at the Southampton Press, now heads up the Public Information Office in Brookhaven, New York.

The article reports on the launch of miNY natural gas and crude oil futures contracts in house to trade by New York Mercantile Exchange on ClearPort from the Chicago Mercantile Exchange's Globex platform in New York. The initial public offering of competitor Intercontinental Exchange coincide with the launch. The traders are openly expressing their frustration with the new system.

The article reports developments related to high technology in Long Island, New York. HealthDay company whose consumer health stories are presented in newspapers and Web sites has launched a news service for physicians. Cablevision Systems Corp. has united with Sesame Workshop company to introduce the Sesame Street Games. Long Islander, New York and New Jersey are coping the issue of a liquid natural gas terminal.

This article focuses on the issue of the Broadwater liquefied natural gas (LNG) factory proposed for Long Island Sound. The LNG that Broadwater might supply is not needed under current or foreseeable plans. Less than 20 percent of it would go to Long Island, anyway. LNG has no record of reducing energy costs. And the Islander-East Pipeline and Neptxine electrical cable assures no need for Broadwater energy. In fact, the issue is not natural gas supplies at all; the issue is Broadwater. This untried, unproven technology calls for anchoring a vessel the size of the Queen Mary II, just nine miles off the coast in Long Island Sound then piping the LNG 25 miles west.

Reports that lawmakers in Suffolk County, New York has opposed the Broadwater project in Long Island, which would anchor a natural gas terminal in the area. Provision of the energy bill approved by the House of Representatives in April 2005; Amount set aside by the county to fight the project in the courts; Details of the Broadway project.

This article reports that the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) needs to speedily overturn its decision to deny KeySpan Energy Corp.'s request to extend a natural gas pipeline along the Long Island Expressway. To go ahead with the project, which would stretch from Manorville to Riverhead and service the company's growing base of customers on the East End, KeySpan needs a waiver from the Federal Highway Administration, which can't be obtained until the New York DOT gives its blessing. The decision has forced KeySpan to approach the state Pine Barrens Commission to consider two alternate routes: one that would clear 6.5 acres of trees in the central pine barrens and another that would run the pipe along Mill Road in Manorville.

Looks at the economic condition in Long Island, New York. Decline in the agricultural surplus; Increase in imported oil and natural gas trade deficit; Increase in the cost of living in Long Island, New York; Decrease in college enrollments since 1990.

Reports that Long Island Bus has ordered natural gas-powered buses in Long Island, New York. Shift of the fleet to environmentally-friendly fuel; Budget allocated to the project; Public transportation.

Reports on the request of the Iroquois Gas Transmission System to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to consolidate hearings in Long Island, New York. Construction of pipeline; Accounts on the increase of the demand for natural gas.

Reports on the abundant supply of natural gas in New York. Expectation for the gas price to remain low; Emphasis on the fuel supplies to outweigh demands of homeowners; Percentage of the nation's electricity generated by natural gas.

Reports on the use of the closed landfill Fresh Kills in Staten Island, New York as an energy source to provide electricity. How gases from the landfill are turned into usable electricity; Advantages of using natural gas; Information on the Landfill Methane Outreach Program.

Focuses on concerns that there will not be enough natural gas to power proposed power plants in New York City. Need for additional power plants in the city as demand for electricity soars; Factors that could possibly drive up the cost of electricity in the city; Overview on pipeline construction proposals intended to increase the region's natural gas capacity.

Reports on the success of a grant-funded pilot program in Hempstead, New York to encourage the use of natural gas for motor vehicles. Purchase of a compressed natural gas filling station; Collaboration with Long Island Lighting Co. and EDO Corp. to complete the project; Use of alternative fuel for municipal vehicles.

Reports that the New York Mercantile Exchange is beginning its first week of operation for a new on-line network for trading of natural gas and capacity in August 1995.

Reports on New York City's yellow cab owners switch to compressed natural gas. Move to improve the city's air quality; Number to be retrofitted.

Looks into the reasons behind the meteoric rise of natural gas prices in the New York Mercantile Exchange. Suspicions of price manipulation; Disappointment over predatory trading practices; Traders' losses.

The article reports on the project announced by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, which will replace all 13,000 of the city's yellow taxicabs with hybrid vehicles by 2012. While some cities also are encouraging the use of taxis powered by alternative fuels, especially compressed natural gas, Boston, Massachusetts, San Francisco, California and other cities are offering financial incentives to cab owners to help them overcome the high initial investment in hybrid technology.