Industry News
Feds say shale gas exports to make history
Washington Examiner | July 13, 2016 | John Siciliano U.S. frackers are about to change the last 60 years of history by making the U.S. a net natural gas exporter beginning next year, the federal government said Tuesday. "For the first time since 1957, the […]
NOIA Commends Natural Resources Committee Passage of the Innovation in Offshore Leasing Act
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, July 13, 2016 Contact: Justin Williams, (202) 465-8464, jwilliams@nullnoia.org NOIA Commends Natural Resources Committee Passage of the Innovation in Offshore Leasing Act Washington, D.C. – NOIA President Randall Luthi today issued the following statement on the House Natural Resources Committee’s passage of […]
How Nova Scotia scientists use bacteria to find oil
Herald News | July 12, 2016 | Dinshaw Staff Reporter Scientists are using oil-eating bacteria to help guide them to fresh hydrocarbon deposits off the Nova Scotia coast. Working under senior geophysicist Adam MacDonald at the Nova Scotia Department of Energy, the research team aims […]
NOIA Welcomes Progress on Senate Energy Bill
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, July 12, 2016 Contact: Justin Williams, (202) 465-8464, jwilliams@nullnoia.org NOIA Welcomes Progress on Senate Energy Bill Washington, D.C. – NOIA President Randall Luthi released the following statement after the Senate voted to join the House of Representatives in a conference committee on the […]
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 […]
