Industry News
Obama Adviser: Keep-It-in-the-Ground Movement ‘Unrealistic’
Morning Consult | July 11, 2016 | Jack Fitzpatrick President Obama’s top science adviser on Monday said natural gas will be an important bridge fuel for decades and called the “keep-it-in-the-ground” movement unrealistic. His gradual, modest vision for moving away from fossil fuels differs greatly […]
Arctic Rule Must Enhance Safety AND Foster a Robust Arctic Energy Leasing Program
For Immediate Release: Thursday, July 7, 2016 Contact: Nicolette Nye, (202) 465-8463, nicolette@nullnoia.org Arctic Rule Must Enhance Safety AND Foster a Robust Arctic Energy Leasing Program Washington, D.C. – NOIA President Randall Luthi issued the following statement on the Final Arctic Rule released today by the Department of […]
U.S. tops in recoverable oil, study says
Houston Chronicle | July 5, 2016 | Colin Eaton Breakthroughs in drilling technology, many pioneered by Texas companies, may have finally toppled the global order in energy. American drillers' ability to squeeze oil and gas out of once impenetrable shale rock has given the United […]
Revenue-Sharing Push Gains Steam
Environment & Energy Daily | June 30, 2016 | Hannah Hess Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) unveiled legislation yesterday that would expand the sharing of offshore oil and gas revenues with coastal states, and streamline environmental review of solar, wind and geothermal projects on public lands. […]
Oil industry not dead yet, getting better — Federal Reserve
Energy Wire | June 30, 2016 | Nathaniel Gronewold HOUSTON -- Business conditions for oil and gas companies have gotten slightly better in the second quarter, even though layoffs continued, according to a new industry survey. Meanwhile, this city's economy still shows strain as the […]
Alaska Natives Say Yes to Alaska’s Offshore Development
RealClearEnergy | June 28, 2016 | Herb Ilisaurri Schroeder and Matt Ggax Calhoun As we enter the final stretches of the presidential campaign, issues that will dictate the future of United States energy are becoming more polarized than ever. Notably, rhetoric continues to intensify surrounding the […]
Boustany asks delay on well-control rule
The Advertiser | June 27, 2016 | Ken Stickney U.S. Rep. Charles Boustany, R-Lafayette, insists the federal government's well-control rule — it will go into effect in a month — is so vaguely worded that it will leave the oil and gas industry "stumbling in the […]
Guest Column: Seismic Tests Won’t Harm Fish
Coastal Review Online | June 27, 2016 | Nikki Martin Editor’s note: To stimulate discussion and debate, Coastal Review Online welcomes differing viewpoints on topical coastal issues. See our guidelines for submitting guest columns. The opinions expressed here are not those of Coastal Review Online […]
Researching Sound and Marine Life
Energy Global Oilfield Technology | June 23, 2016 | Gail Adams Jackson Gail Adams Jackson, Sound and Marine Life, explains how new research is increasing scientific understanding of the effects of the oil and gas industry on marine life. Limiting the potential impact of oil […]
BHP Billiton names GoM as a deepwater exploration focus
Offshore | June 27, 2016 | Offshore Staff SYDNEY, Australia – BHP Billiton provided an update on its exploratory program, outlining what it calls its “value-focused approach.” The natural resources conglomerate said it will target opportunities within oil to enhance its long-term portfolio. Speaking at […]
