As artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and other innovative technologies grow in popularity, several major U.S. tech companies are investing heavily in data centers to keep up with the growing energy demand needed to run these programs. Big tech companies are betting big on the growth of these technologies...
Interest in nuclear power has been growing in recent years, following several decades of stagnation. Governments worldwide are once again investing heavily in the development of conventional nuclear power plants to help increase their clean energy capacity in support of a green transition. This is being reinforced through greater...
Oil and natural gas stakeholders virtually descended on Houston this week for the Future of Global Energy Greater Houston Partnership Summit. Leaders from BP, Hess, leading energy law firms, research universities, and more all came together to discuss emerging energy trends’ strengths and weaknesses. With global energy security tenuous...
By guest writer Alex Mills
Despite a 10% decline in drilling activity, U.S. oil production continues at a record pace, driven by efficiency gains and new technology.
Companies are increasing oil production targets in the Permian Ba sin, with Chevron and others forecasting significant output growth.
Innovative drilling techniques,...
The U.S. battery recycling investment is growing rapidly to recover critical minerals and reduce waste, aiming to boost the battery supply chain and tackle China’s dominance. The world is increasingly relying on lithium-ion batteries to power electrical devices, green technologies, and electric vehicles (EV), with demand only expected to...
Are oil companies truly receiving billions in government subsidies, or is this a misleading narrative?
What’s the difference between a tax break and a direct government subsidy?
How do oil companies contribute to the economy, and who really benefits from these policies?
Let me state up front that I...
In a bid to tap new oil regions and produce “low-carbon oil”, several U.S. oil majors are investing heavily in African and the Caribbean oil reserves to improve their chances of enhancing their oil production longevity. Many existing oil fields in conventional oil regions of the world are running...
The Department of the Interior announced an aggressive move to cancel the seven remaining oil and gas leases in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. This polarizing decision to hamper a significant portion of Alaskan oil production was announced on September 6, 2023.
While some have praised the move as bold...
For the future of renewable energy to be successful, America’s aging energy infrastructure needs a vast amount of investment. The U.S. grid requires significant work to prepare for the rise in renewable energy sources across the country. States are picking up the pace of their electrification plans, but a...
As part of the Biden administration’s plan to increase U.S. manufacturing and decrease the country’s energy and clean tech component dependency on China, we can expect to see a boom in domestic lithium-ion battery manufacturing in the coming years. Many U.S. battery production facilities have been in the works...
