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Squeezing Energy-Policy Sanity From ‘Juice: The Movie’
One of the benefits of being in charge of the Energy Law program at the law school at Texas Tech is being able to invite…
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How Shale is Reviving Rural America
I became a fan of shale when I leased my property in rural Pennsylvania to a gas drilling company over a decade ago. I became…
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The Shifting Landscape in Texas Oil and Gas Production
For most of the nation’s oil and gas production history, the state of Texas has been the epicenter of activity, providing a far greater share…
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Women are Making the Most of Opportunities in the Bakken
How did a woman, born and raised in Florida, with a degree from prestigious Smith College in Massachusetts find her way to the Bakken oil…
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The Many Benefits of Natural Gas
The South Texas Energy and Economic Roundtable (STEER) represents the largest operators in the Eagle Ford Shale region. STEER members recognize the multiple benefits of…
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A Star is Born
It seems that, from the very beginning, oil has always gotten all of the attention. Striking oil was the goal — hitting a gusher; dancing…
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A Natural Gas Primer
We are going to learn some definitions and terms to help professionals from industries other than those in the energy sector better understand the natural…
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Betting on Bakken Innovation
Associated natural gas continues to be an issue for producers in North Dakota. While the Bakken’s rich natural gas is a valuable commodity, even at…
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Were You There at the Shale Revolution?
Most of the time it is difficult, if not impossible, to recognize that a major sea change is taking place — especially when it is…
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