oil refinery for article about oil news
This year has been a banner year for energy, from the COP28 conference in Dubai to the ongoing global energy transitions. Throw in a few mega-mergers, and we’ve seen it all. This SHALE play year in review serves to recap the major news surrounding American Oil Shales. Bakken Shale –...
Lab technician mixing chemicals for article on potential of green ammonia
The world depends heavily on ammonia for its food production, but most of the world’s ammonia operations are still carbon-intensive. As food demand continues to increase, countries worldwide will have to shift to using green ammonia in fertilizers if they hope to decarbonize their energy and industrial sectors in support of a...
writing notes at a climate conference
Just like in 2023, the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) has wrapped up. This year’s summit represented a pivotal moment for the energy transition. Naturally, the world’s largest climate conference was crammed with critical discussions on the state of climate, industry, energy, and the impact of global emissions.  Now that...
nuclear power plants for an article about setbacks for us nuclear power
Following years of stagnation, the U.S. is ambitious about reinvigorating its nuclear power industry through conventional power plants and smaller, modern alternatives. Having struggled to keep the industry ticking over, the Biden administration is welcoming greater investment in the sector and discussing potential opportunities for development with other world...
Texas midstream industry
The Texas midstream industry is a powerhouse that contributes to the state’s economic output, jobs and government revenues, according to a  new study conducted by the Center for Energy Commerce at Texas Tech University and commissioned by the Texas Pipeline Association (TPA). The 2022 Analysis of the Current and Future...
climate change
Thanks to reduced coal use and successful decarbonization schemes, the U.S. saw a significant fall in its carbon emissions last year, suggesting it is achieving its aim for an accelerated green transition. Following the introduction of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in the summer of 2022, the U.S. has attracted high levels...
power plant japan
On January 1st, a massive 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck a remote Japanese peninsula, causing a wave of devastation along the northwestern coast. In the wake of this disaster, a grim outlook overtook Japan’s recent resurging nuclear activity. While the aftermath and reparations take place, the Japanese people seem less...
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...
picture of fighter jet for article about how the israeli war threatens global energy markets
As the conflict between Israel and the Islamic group Hamas escalates, Israel is taking safety precautions that are producing real-time ramifications for the global oil market and liquid natural gas (LNG) exports. The surprise attack on Israel resulted in a near-immediate shutdown of growing Israeli oil extraction facilities. The global...
night picture of a chevron gas station for an article about chevron buys hess in megadeal for oil and gas news
  Major oil and gas news broke this month as Chevron announced it has completed negotiations to purchase Hess Corp. for $53 billion. While monetarily, this is not the biggest acquisition by major producers this month, it sets Chevron up to own one of the largest oil fields in the...