In reading through this issue of SHALE Magazine, you will notice a heavy focus on events surrounding Russia’s war on Ukraine. That was not our plan for this issue when the year began, but everyone has a plan and they tend to fall apart as soon as the first...
Blackouts and Power Grid: The Looming Energy Crisis in America
The Washington Post recently published an article warning of a summer of blackouts and a wheezing power grid that leaves states at risk. However, this issue is not new, as under-investment in new baseload capacity and reliance on unreliable and...
Unless you’ve already done the smart thing and retired to the wilderness of your choice, you’ve probably heard the news that the European Union struck a deal with the United States to considerably boost its intake of American LNG.
Considerably in this case means an additional 15 billion cubic meters...
The San Antonio Pipeliners Association hosted the 2022 Midstream Open Golf Tournament on April 15. The event kicked off with cool and comfortable weather for attendees to network and enjoy a day at the golf course. Sponsors and attendees were seen mingling and making industry connections throughout the tournament...
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the ensuing global fallout from that war have reminded global leaders of the critical nature of maintaining energy security for every nation. It is generally accepted now that Russian President Vladimir Putin would not have sent his army into that much smaller European nation...
SHALE Magazine hosted its annual State of Energy luncheon in Houston on April 21, 2022. SHALE would like to send a special thank you to keynote speaker Wayne Christian for his thoughtful and informative presentation. The event also featured a panel discussion including Mike Howard, CEO of Howard Energy...
In finance, a “black swan” is an unpredictable event with severe consequences for investors. Black swans have occurred throughout modern history but rarely has the world experienced a double black swan, such as the impact of the Covid-19 crisis and the imbalance between oil supply and demand. In this...
The hydrogen economy has been a discussion in academia and with researchers for decades. The most substantial effort to bring it to reality occurred during high oil prices in the early 2000s, yet as with every previous effort, it ended with unprofitable projects and disappointed investors. As the climate...
In the following pages, you will find a wealth of information, especially regarding the current state of events in Ukraine and its far-reaching impacts. At SHALE, we strive to provide you, our readers, with insight from our experts and relate the content to the lives of each American.
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Russia’s attack on Ukraine has roiled energy markets, pU.S.hing crude oil prices upward from already high levels. And no wonder, as RU.S.sia is one of the world’s top producers and exporters of crude oil and petroleum products. RU.S.sia has consistently been the second largest single-country producer of crude oil...
