Biden SPR refilling strategy
Biden Administration’s refilling strategy for the SPR explained and fact-checked. Conflicting statements from the Department of Energy on replenishing the SPR. Why the...
energy transition
In his latest Forbes feature, “The Harsh Math Behind the Energy Transition”, SHALE Magazine Editor-in-Chief and Forbes Senior Contributor Robert Rapier delivers a sobering...
america is falling behind
Global Lithium Surge: Lithium production has skyrocketed, driven by the booming electric vehicle and energy storage industries. Top Producers: Australia and Chile dominate...
Trump Energy Policies
Ambitious Rhetoric vs. Market Realities: Despite Trump’s "Drill, Baby, Drill" promise, oil production decisions are driven by market economics. Capital Discipline Prevails: Industry...
Enhanced Geothermal Systems
Enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) provide reliable, renewable baseload power that complements intermittent energy sources like wind and solar. Advancements in drilling technology and...
hydrogen economy
In his 2003 State of the Union address, President George W. Bush offered a bold vision of a cleaner energy future. Standing before Congress...
Markets carried their momentum into the third quarter of 2025, even as political uncertainty and softer labor data kept investors cautious.  The S&P 500 advanced...
Venezuela Oil Reserves Reality
Venezuela is frequently described as sitting atop the world’s largest oil reserves, a claim that implies enormous untapped wealth waiting to be unlocked. But...
Oil company subsidies
Are oil company subsidies really government handouts, or is this claim misleading? What’s the difference between tax breaks and direct subsidies? Who truly...
U.S. natural gas market 2024
Record-breaking U.S. natural gas consumption and production are reshaping the global energy mix in 2024 and beyond. Rising LNG exports and industrial demand...