picture of alaska wilderness for article about president biden canceling oil leases in alaska
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...
In recent years, the global push to make energy operations cleaner was accelerated during the pandemic when the international community saw the possibilities of a world curbing its oil and gas consumption. In response, energy firms have been quick to invest in, and promote, their ESG initiatives to show...
This week, in a huge turn of events, the United Kingdom said it would be lifting its ban on fracking for shale gas to improve its energy security by increasing production, as Europe faces a major energy crisis. But, for many, this move is a giant step backward in...
Despite Biden’s highly-touted trip to Saudi Arabia just last month, leaders of the oil-rich nation are already proposing cuts in production to stabilize global supply and demand. Biden made the trip to secure a boost in production and the Whitehouse made a show of highlighting what they deemed as...
panama city cargo ship
The Panama Canal is a major shipping route between the Americas and the rest of the world, helping move food, energy, and other goods between different continents. Throughout the 20th and 21st Centuries, the route has been critical for moving cargo from the U.S. and other countries in the...
During the Covid pandemic, when several industries were forced to halt operations and workers were required to stay at home due to restrictions, many companies began to embrace alternative ways of working to ensure they were able to adapt to the change. While many office workers had an easy...
energy alliance between US and UK
The United States and the United Kingdom hold a special relationship when it comes to politics and security. They have worked together in several areas of foreign affairs in previous decades and supported one another in times of political and economic turmoil. Now, the leaders of the two countries...
Wayne Christian Luncheon
The energy industry has been the lifeblood of Texas for decades, and on July 10, 2023, Shale Magazine and the Port of Corpus Christi joined forces to host a momentous luncheon at the prestigious Omni Hotel. The event brought together influential figures, key players, and forward-thinking individuals to discuss...
Is ESG Investing Dead?
Investing in companies that focus on their impact on the environment, on social issues, and on corporate governance (ESG) seems to be the focus of a newer generation of investors. This newer generation seems to care more about how companies are participating in socio-economic and environmental progress, than maximizing...
One of the biggest catastrophes the world faces today is the climate crisis. Weather extremes, rising sea levels, and economic disruption are all effects of climate change on humanity – and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Although the damage has already been done, the climate emergency is...