Plugging abandoned oil and gas wells has long been an issue, which has been overlooked for decades. The health and environmental risks associated with unplugged wells are well documented. Concerns about orphaned wells across the United States leaking high quantities of poisonous gases have drawn greater attention in recent...
There is a long history of corporate funding of universities in the United States, with Big Oil having contributed a significant chunk of this money. But now, the U.S. is heading towards a green transition, supported but new climate policies and public funding. Thus, the transfer of money from...
The year, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, saw a rush for natural gas. This demonstrates the urgent need for hydrocarbons for power generation and heat.
Europe is still struggling to fill reserves. They have resorted to harvesting wood from deforestation to create biofuels, but they still suffer from the astronomical...
SAE Renewables, headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, has quietly been laboring away in northern Scotland for more than a decade on an elusive target—that of a predictable, renewable marine energy source. In late February 2023, the firm would announce achieving just that, and, in doing so, may have changed the...
Biofuels are expected to play a significant role in the green transition. This waste can be manipulated to power that can assist with various things from cars to planes and much more.
Although the technology to produce biofuels has been around for a while, there has been little incentive to...
United States oil producers worked hard in 2022 to increase their crude output in response to global shortages. A move that stands to help bolster the country’s energy security. Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and subsequent sanctions on Russian energy, the U.S. and other countries raced to find...
International Energy Week (IEW) is officially upon us. The highly anticipated annual event brings together global leaders, policymakers, experts, and stakeholders across the energy industry to discuss the most pressing global energy supply issues.
The lofty event is held in London, UK, and provides a platform to garner international collaboration,...
Jeff Bezos is quietly launching what may be his boldest concept yet: building a massive solar array on the lunar surface. The moonshot idea aims to address the increasing energy demands of our planet amidst global energy instability. The plan is to utilize the simple, proven method of harnessing...
The United States is considering banning gas stoves due to concerns over indoor pollution, which has been said to cause high asthma rates in children. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) raised concerns over the “hidden hazard” of owning a gas stove last month, causing many across the...
Liquified natural gas (LNG) seems to be either a hero or villain depending on what side of the aisle you talk to. Despite some apprehension, gaining socio-political traction, new research, and fresh funding in the industry are sparking new debates on the future of LNG and its role in...
