G7 agrees to Russian oil price cap, Putin shuts down Nord Stream, again, China locks down, again, widespread demand destruction, OPEC production cuts, unsustainable energy inflation across Europe, war in Ukraine, public sentiment, ESG visibility— In a period defined by global uncertainty still coming out of a global pandemic and...
us lng dominance
U.S. solidifies position as top natural gas producer and LNG exporter in 2024. European natural gas demand and production decline, with significant drops in Russian imports. Asia Pacific region, led by China and India, drives global LNG demand growth. In June, the Energy Institute released the 2024 Statistical Review...
The Beginning of the End?
Crisis? What crisis? This year of 2020 is unlikely to be remembered as one that provided the world with perfect vision, as many might have anticipated, given what those numbers often represent. In fact, it is much more likely that 2020 will come to be seen as the antithesis of...
There is one city in the U.S. that’s well known for its cinematography, its food scene, its tech giants, and its tourism, but not so much, for its oil, which is hidden behind false façades and artistic towers. Los Angeles has been hiding a dirty secret for decades, away...
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The Petroleum Equipment & Services Association (PESA) is the national trade association representing 200 companies that provide the services, technology, equipment and expertise necessary to safely and efficiently explore and produce oil and natural gas. Serving as the unified voice for the sector, and advocating for and supporting the sector’s...
moving away from coal
After depending heavily on coal for power for decades, the United States may finally be leaving coal in the past, as more oil, natural gas and renewable energy capacity comes online. International organizations, such as the International Energy Agency (IEA) have long criticized the world’s addiction to coal, which...
ONE Future Pursues One Goal
The oil and gas industry has always been themed with using technology to improve processes. Using a similar approach, companies have sought to improve regulatory compliance and environmental protection. Established during the Obama administration in 2014, seven firms united as Our Nation’s Energy Future, better known as ONE Future,...
U.S. mines produced approximately $82.3 billion in minerals in 2020, and according to the EIA, mining has the second-largest share of annual industrial energy consumption. It takes an incredible amount of energy to mine minerals, such as coal, metals, such as iron, copper or zinc, and industrial minerals, such...
Campaign Politics: Feeding the Crocodile, Hoping He Eats You Last
In about two months, the election will be upon us. Television, radio, direct mail, and digital ads are in the air (or on your screen). Unfortunately, so is the aroma of political posturing. Pollsters and pundits would have you believe that there is no chance Joe Biden loses to our...
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In November 2017, the Women’s Energy Network (WEN) opened its membership to men. WEN determined that allowing men to join the organization would not conflict with its mission of promoting, supporting and advocating for women in the energy industry. In fact, WEN hopes to encourage men who believe in...