Energy Forum News

05.09.18

Assuring Energy Security with a Modern NAFTA

As negotiations reach the go/no go point for a revised North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), President Trump should recognize the agreement's impact on one of his top priorities: U.S. energy dominance.

 

05.07.18

Natural gas and renewables make up most of 2018 electric capacity additions

Although renewables such as wind and solar accounted for 98% of the 2 GW added so far this year (based on data for January and February), EIA expects about 21 GW of natural gas-fired generators will come online in 2018.

 

05.03.18

In U.S. Gulf, robots, drones take on dangerous offshore oil work

At BP's massive Thunder Horse oil platform in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, a dog-sized robot called Maggie uses magnetic tracks to creep along pipes connecting the giant oil facility to the sea floor.

 

05.02.18

US Energy and Security Hinge on NAFTA Safeguards

Such an outcome would be a significant blow to U.S. energy and national security.

 

05.02.18

Gulf Lease Sale Good, But We Need to Explore New Areas

The most recent federal Gulf of Mexico oil and natural gas lease sale was described in some media reports as "disappointing," "modest" and "tepid." But there's another, more positive way to look at it.

 

05.01.18

Commentary: Offshore development critical to U.S. energy future

As the leading oil-producing state in the country, Texas can see many of the real benefits of safe and responsible domestic energy exploration and development firsthand. Across the country, communities and consumers benefit from oil and natural gas produced in the United States and its continued role in our long-term energy and economic future.

 

05.01.18

These Aren't the Oil Barrels You're Looking For

A headline surge in U.S consumption obscures flagging gasoline demand.

 

04.30.18

EIA Monthly

Energy Information Administration report showing energy needs and sources since 1949 through April 2018.

 

04.30.18

Get ready for the most expensive driving season in years

Get ready for a little bit more pain at the pump this summer.

 

04.30.18

Pipelaying operations for Norway's largest oil pipeline are underway

A refreshingly positive approach to oil pipelines in Norway