Insightfully Curious Consulting as its new Executive Director. Angell succeeds founder Judy Garber, who will retire in June 2026.
“ Esther has already demonstrated strong leadership and a clear vision for our future,” said President Beth Tocco.“ We’ re excited to see her guide the organization into its next chapter.” Esther Angell
A member of Women in Energy for more than five years, Angell brings over a decade of industry experience.“ I’ m excited to help grow an organization that offers something truly meaningful to the energy community,” Angell said. Click here to read more.
� EASTERN ENERGY EXPO CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY
Eastern Energy Expo celebrated its 10th anniversary by attracting more than 3,800 attendees, 215 exhibitors and 36 sponsors to Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut. The event featured more than 50 educational sessions, industry networking opportunities, a student skills competition and a two-day trade show showcasing the latest products and technologies.
Organizers described the 2026 event as one of the most successful in the show’ s history and announced plans to return to Mohegan Sun in May 2027. Click here to read more.
� DISRUPTION COULD RESHAPE GLOBAL LNG MARKETS
Wood Mackenzie has outlined three potential LNG market scenarios following disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, a conflict that has removed roughly 20 % of global LNG supply from world markets. The analysis examines how different recovery timelines could affect energy prices, project development and long-term supply growth.
While LNG demand is expected to continue growing, the report notes that prolonged disruption could reshape investment decisions, accelerate projects outside the Middle East and increase market volatility for years to come. Click here to read more.
� WOMEN IN ENERGY OPENS 2026 NOMINATIONS AND ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Women in Energy has opened nominations for its 2026 Annual Awards program, recognizing leaders, innovators and mentors across the energy industry. The organization also announced its 2026 Annual Conference, set for Oct. 6 – 8 in Salem, Massachusetts.
In addition, Women in Energy named Esther Angell of
� NORA PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS RENEWABLE FUEL PARTNERSHIPS
In a recent episode of NORA’ s“ In the Loop” podcast, NORA President Michael Devine and Clean Fuels Alliance America CEO Donnell Rehagen discussed how partnerships across the fuel supply chain are accelerating the adoption of renewable liquid heating fuels.
The conversation explored policy developments, ASTM standards, research initiatives and industry collaboration efforts that are helping expand renewable fuel blends and support the transition toward lower-carbon home heating solutions. Click here to listen.
� PROJECT JUPITER SHIFTS TO NATURAL GAS FUEL CELLS
New Mexico’ s planned Project Jupiter AI data center has revised its power strategy, proposing natural gas-powered fuel cells in place of gas turbines and diesel generators. Developers say the change will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and water use, but environmental groups argue the project would still generate roughly 10 million tons of emissions annually.
The facility, being built for Oracle to support OpenAI infrastructure, remains the focus of debate over the growing energy and environmental demands of large-scale AI data centers. Click here to read more.
� DIESEL DIRECT ACQUIRES ENDICOTT OIL SERVICE
Cetane Associates announced the sale of Endicott Oil Service, Inc., a Massachusetts-based fuel distributor with deep roots in rail fueling and heating oil delivery, to Diesel Direct, LLC. Founded in 1947, Endicott Oil built a strong reputation serving railroads, commercial customers and residential heating fuel markets.
Cetane served as financial advisor on the transaction, guiding valuation, marketing, negotiations and due diligence throughout the sale process. Click here to read more. l FON
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