Phillips 66 will close its Los Angeles-area refinery in 2025, affecting 600 employees and reducing California's gasoline production by 8%.
Chevron announced its relocation to Texas due to California's strict regulations and climate policies, citing economic harm.
California's environmental regulations, including unique fuel standards and cap-and-trade programs, have...
Robert Howarth's study claims LNG has a 33% larger emissions footprint than coal over 20 years, but its assumptions are controversial.
The debate centers around methane’s short-term potency vs. its lower concentration and quicker breakdown compared to CO2.
Industry experts argue that Howarth's conclusions are based on worst-case...
OPEC+ controls nearly 50% of global oil production and 70% of proven reserves, giving it immense market power.
U.S. is the world’s top oil producer, but OPEC decisions still impact U.S. oil markets and prices.
Even small changes in OPEC’s production strategy can significantly affect global oil prices...
Biden Administration’s refilling strategy for the SPR explained and fact-checked.
Conflicting statements from the Department of Energy on replenishing the SPR.
Why the SPR isn’t being fully refilled despite initial government promises.
I recently found myself embroiled in some social media drama related to a previous article I wrote....
Kamala Harris has shifted her stance on fracking since her 2019 presidential campaign, now supporting its role in the U.S. energy mix.
Despite Trump's claims, Harris emphasizes her commitment to fracking as part of the Inflation Reduction Act.
The complexities of U.S. energy production make a nationwide fracking...
Discover how presidential policies impact U.S. oil drilling by analyzing rig count data across the last four administrations.
Learn how oil prices, technological advancements, and global demand influence drilling activity more than political affiliation.
Understand why record oil production in recent years doesn't always align with high rig...
Global energy demand is growing faster than renewable energy, leading to continued reliance on fossil fuels.
Despite a decline in coal consumption, overall fossil fuel use continues to rise, challenging the notion of a complete energy transition.
Effective energy policies must balance the push for renewables with the...
Global Lithium Surge: Lithium production has skyrocketed, driven by the booming electric vehicle and energy storage industries.
Top Producers: Australia and Chile dominate global lithium production, while the U.S. lags behind, risking dependency on foreign sources.
Strategic Risks: The U.S. must ramp up domestic lithium production or secure...
Global Surge: Renewable energy consumption soared to 14.6% of total primary energy, driven by significant increases in solar and wind power.
China Leads: China led the global growth in renewable energy, adding a substantial share of new solar and wind capacity.
Biofuels on the Rise: Biofuels, particularly in...
Nuclear power generation increased by 2% globally in 2023, with China leading in capacity expansion and the U.S. remaining the top producer.
Europe saw a decline in nuclear output, with Germany shutting down its last reactors, while Japan’s output rose by nearly 50% post-Fukushima.
Regional shifts highlight Asia's...