Chris Wright, Trump's pick for Energy Secretary, is sparking debate with his nuanced views on climate change and energy policy.
Wright acknowledges carbon dioxide’s role in warming but emphasizes economic practicality over sweeping climate mandates.
The global emissions debate highlights challenges in balancing U.S. policy with international climate...
President Joe Biden recently delivered the 2024 State of the Union address, facing the intense spotlight that accompanies this annual event. The speech offers a prime opportunity for the President to tout achievements and rally support ahead of a grueling re-election campaign against his Republican challenger, former President Donald...
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...
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...
Trump’s new tariffs on Chinese goods may inadvertently reduce global carbon emissions by impacting high-carbon imports.
Reshoring production to the U.S. could lessen emissions, leveraging cleaner energy sources and stricter regulations.
A combined approach of tariffs and climate agreements might be key to encouraging a global transition to...
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...
Market Sentiment: Negative sentiment from weaker U.S. job data and fears of a potential recession have significantly impacted oil prices.
Economic Indicators: Weaker demand from China and softer U.S. economic data have contributed to the downturn.
OPEC+ Actions: Potential responses from OPEC+ and geopolitical risks could influence future...
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....
U.S. shale gas production shows a first-time decline, raising questions about future output stability.
Decreased profitability from low gas prices has led to a significant drop in active rigs, impacting shale plays.
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts modest rebound potential for U.S. natural gas in 2025.
The Shale...
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...
