(Reuters) - Duke Energy Corp has turned to an insider, Chief Financial Officer Lynn Good, to take over as chief executive when Jim Rogers steps down as part of a regulatory settlement linked to its $18 billion takeover of Progress Energy.

(Reuters) - Duke Energy Corp has turned to an insider, Chief Financial Officer Lynn Good, to take over as chief executive when Jim Rogers steps down as part of a regulatory settlement linked to its $18 billion takeover of Progress Energy.

The North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) today approved Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) Progress' proposed settlement in the company's request to increase electric rates for its North Carolina customers.(Logo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130322/

NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Investors are once again warming up to Chesapeake Energy . It continues the trend of what has been an on-again/off-again relationship.After beginning the year at $16.46 per share, Chesapeake has now posted gains of more than 2

The fossil fuel industry is booming, and has a lot more room to run, thanks to incredible technological progress in oil and gas production from shale rock.  In theory, this should create jobs, lower energy costs, and bring manufacturing capacity

By Trefis: Duke Energy(DUK) published its Q4 earnings on May 3, marking its thirdquarterly earnings release following the Progress Energy merger.Operating revenues were around $5.9 billion, while net income was around$634 million. The firm reported a

Miller Energy Resources (NYSE: MILL) today announced certain operational updates regarding progress and plans for the RU-2, Otter #1 and Olsen Creek #1 wells, along with details on recent acquisitions and its plans to sell gas from the Cook Inlet.

Masdar, the government's high-concept, energy-efficient desert city, is becoming more than an architect's dream.

The world has made little progress in reducing the carbon content of its energy supplies in the past 20 years, despite trillions in investment, the International Energy Agency said.

Progress on types of technologies that could save energy and cut the carbon dioxide emissions blamed for global warming is slow, says IEA report

LONDON (Reuters) - The development of low-carbon energy is progressing too slowly to limit global warming, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Wednesday.

LONDON, April 17 (Reuters) - The development of low-carbon energy is progressing too slowly to limit global warming, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Wednesday.

LONDON, April 17 (Reuters) - The development of low-carbonenergy is progressing too slowly to limit global warming, theInternational Energy Agency (IEA) said on Wednesday.

LONDON, April 17 (Reuters) - The development of low-carbon energy is progressing too slowly to limit global warming, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Wednesday.

By Matt Smith, Energy Burrito It is rather easy to get swept up in the ‘holier than thou’ mindset when it comes to lower carbon emissions in the US. Granted, the US is making progress on this front: 2012 levels were about 13% below those seen

ByMalcolm Shaw:Patterson Lake Update50/50 JV partners Alpha Minerals (ESOFD.PK or AMW on the TSX Venture) and Fission Energy (FSSIF.PK or FIS on the TSX Venture) released an update on Monday (March 11th) regarding step-out drilling progress on the Pa

Walter Energy Inc. (NYSE: WLT) today began mailing the proxy statement for its Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for April 25, 2013. In addition, Michael T. Tokarz, Chairman of the Board, and Walter J.

ByJon Parepoynt:With the merger of Progress Energy now complete, Duke Energy (DUK) is the largest multistate holding company of regulated electric and gas utilities, with regulated utilities in the Carolinas, Indiana, Florida, Ohio, and Kentucky that

By Trefis: Quick take Duke Energy reported a 51% y-o-y increase in Q4 2012 earnings driven by the Progress Energy merger. Adjusted for the merger earnings were about flat. USFE&G quarterly revenues grow 2x on merger, but cautious outlook for demand

Duke Energy Corp.’sfourth-quarter earnings rise 51% as the company benefits from the addition of Progress Energy.

Feb 13 (Reuters) - Duke Energy Corp, the largestpower company in the United States, posted an increase inquarterly net income on Wednesday in its second quarterly reportsince its merger with Progress Energy.

Feb 13 (Reuters) - Duke Energy Corp, the largestpower company in the United States, reported higher net incomeon Wednesday in its second quarterly report since its mergerwith Progress Energy.

Feb 5 - Duke Energy Corp.'s (DUK) decision to retire the CrystalRiver 3 nuclear unit (CR 3), owned by subsidiary Progress Energy Florida (PEF),has no immediate impact on PEF's ratings and Rating...

(Reuters) - Duke Energy Corp, the biggest power company in the United States, said Tuesday its Progress Energy Florida utility will retire the Crystal River nuclear plant in Florida.

TransCanada has been chosen by Progress Energy to build a $5 billion pipeline project to transport natural gas to a new liquefied-natural-gas export terminal planned off Canada's west coast.

Jan 9 (Reuters) - TransCanada Corpsaid itwould build a $5-billion pipeline for Progress Energy Canada Ltdto transport natural gas from the North Montney region inBritish Columbia to a proposed...

ByAlbert Alfonso:Duke Energy (DUK) is currently the largest utility by market cap in the US. On July 3, Duke completed a $32 billion merger with Progress Energy. The stock for Duke is currently trading for $65.01 and offers a $0.76 quarterly dividend

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his European Union counterparts sparred on energy issues during a summit that made little progress on economic ties or trade conflicts.

BRUSSELS, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Russian anger at an EU energylaw blocked progress at talks between Russian President VladimirPutin and European Union leaders on Friday.

By Devon Shire: With the Canadian Government approving the Petronas takeover of Canadian natural gas producer Progress Energy (PGN), the race is officially on for companies to secure Montney natural gas resources.The race is going to be between the c

* Banking and energy shares may lead on any "cliff" progress

The recent high profile takeovers of Canadian energy firms Nexen (NYSE: NXY) and Progress Energy (NASDAQOTH: PRQNF) highlight the profit potential of spotting takeover targets in the energy space. Overnight, Nexen and Progress shareholders earn

By Devon Shire: With approval last week of the foreign takeovers of Nexen (NXY) and Progress Energy (PRQNF.PK), many investors were worried that the Canadian Government would be clamping down on future foreign investment in the sector.That worry appe

CALGARY, Alberta, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Malaysia's Petronas completed its C$5.2 billion ($5.3 billion) takeover ofProgress Energy Resources Corp on Wednesday, a dealthat was expected to have sailed...

TORONTO, Dec 10 (Reuters) - The main Canadian stock indexrecorded solid gains on Monday, as Nexen Inc andProgress Energy Resources Corp surged after Canadaapproved foreign takeover bids for both companies.The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composit

TORONTO (Reuters) - Shares of Canadian takeover targets Nexen Incand Progress Energy Resources Corpjumped on Monday after the Canadian government approved the two controversial bids for the oil...

Dec 10 (Reuters) - Toronto's main stock index looked set toopen higher on Monday, supported by a rise in Nexen Inc and Progress Energy Resources Corp after the Canadiangovernment approved takeover bids for the energy companies.

* Canadian dollar firms on the news* Gov't to impose stricter conditions on foreign investment (Adds quotes, background)By Michael Erman and David LjunggrenNEW YORK/OTTAWA, Dec 7...

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Canada on Friday approved CNOOC Ltd.'sacquisition of Canada's Nexen Inc.and Petronas' bid for Progress Energy Resources Corp. . China's CNOOC, a state-controlled offshore oil and gas firm, offered $15 billion for Nexen

OTTAWA (Reuters) - Shares of Nexen Inc and Progress Energy Resources Corp tumbled after the Canadian government scheduled a media briefing on Friday amid expectations that it would announce decisions...

OTTAWA, Dec 7 (Reuters) - Shares of Nexen Inc andProgress Energy Resources Corp tumbled after theCanadian government scheduled a media briefing on Friday amidexpectations that it would announce decisions on high-profilebids by China's CNOOC Ltd and M

Progress Energy and Malaysia's Petronas, which are awaiting Canada's approval of their tie-up, said their proposed LNG export terminal off Canada's west coast is moving into the next phase of engineering.

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Canada's Progress Energy Resources Corp.and Malaysia's Petronas announced Tuesday their liquefied natural gas export plant has entered the design phase. The Pacific Northwest LNG facility, to be built on the coast of Br

Dec 4 (Reuters) - Progress Energy Resources Corp,whose $5.2 billion takeover by Malaysia's Petronas isbeing reviewed by the Canadian government, said its LNG exportfacility on the country's Pacific coast is moving into thedesign phase.

Dec 4 (Reuters) - Progress Energy Resources Corp,whose $5.2 billion takeover by Malaysia's Petronas isbeing reviewed by the Canadian government, said its LNG exportfacility on the country's...