Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) are quietly transforming how we think about renewable energy, turning one of the Earth’s most underutilized resources—its internal heat—into a reliable and sustainable power source. The DOE Department of Energy (DOE) […]
Parsing the Climate Views of Chris Wright
Donald Trump’s nomination of Chris Wright as Secretary of Energy has sparked significant debate, with environmental groups labeling him a “climate skeptic” or “climate denier” regarding his views. However, a closer examination of Wright’s publicly […]
LNG’s Carbon Footprint Might Be Lower Than Expected
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) has transformed global energy markets, in large part because of U.S. emergence as a leading exporter. However, the environmental impact of LNG, particularly greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, remains contentious. A new […]
How API’s Roadmap Aims to Shape U.S. Energy Policy
The American Petroleum Institute (API) has published a comprehensive Five-Point Policy Roadmap with the goal of securing American energy leadership, protecting consumers, and reducing inflation. This roadmap, addressed to President-Elect Donald Trump and the 119th […]
Could Trump’s China Tariffs Quietly Cut Carbon Emissions?
Many climate activists are deeply concerned about the impact of Donald Trump’s recent election victory on efforts to reduce carbon emissions. So far, much of the attention has focused on Trump’s strong support for fossil […]
Trump’s Election: How It Affects The Energy Sector
The energy sector surged the day after Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential victory, with the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE), representing energy stocks in the S&P 500, climbing nearly 4%. This rally reflects market optimism […]
U.S. Shale Revolution Slows Down: The Start of a Decline?
Oil and gas fields, no matter how productive, eventually decline. Before the transformative impact of the shale boom, U.S. oil production had been steadily falling for decades, while natural gas output had plateaued. The Shale […]
California is Driving Away Its Energy Sector
On October 16, 2024, the refiner Phillips 66 announced that it will cease operations at its Los Angeles-area refinery in the fourth quarter of 2025. This announcement came a few days after California Governor Gavin […]
Is LNG Cleaner Than Coal? A Controversial Study Sparks Debate
A new article in Financial Times discusses a controversial academic paper by Cornell University professor Robert Howarth that has reignited the debate over liquefied natural gas (LNG) and its environmental impact. Howarth’s peer-reviewed paper, published […]
Why U.S. Oil Production Is Up 6.5% in 2024
According to the latest Weekly Petroleum Status Report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, year-to-date daily average oil production is 13.2 million barrels per day. That is 6.5% higher than last year’s record production of […]