An Inevitable Link: Oil and Gas Development in Water Stress Zones
As the U.S. experiences unprecedented growth in oil and gas development, its successes are tied inexorably to extremely high water stress and drought regions. This...
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America Shifting Towards Natural Gas
by Jason Spiess
One of the more exciting stories being extracted from the modern day shale play is natural gas. Although it does not compare to crude volumetrically,...
Energy Scene: Rocky Mountain Energy and Infrastructure Summit
by Jason Spiess
The Rocky Mountain Energy and Infrastructure Summit was held in Jackson Hole, Wyo., August 21-23. The event is an off-shoot of the annual Rocky Mountain...
Oil and Gas Going Social: Will Our Industry Ever Reap the Benefits of Social Branding?
by Mary Faucett
There’s no denying that online social media platforms have transformed consumer brands. But can social technology really be valuable to the oil and gas world?...
Anti-Piracy Systems Standing Watch on Vessels in Pirate Infected Waters
Today’s oilfields can often be located in dangerous and remote waters, but anti-piracy detection and deterrence technology is being developed today as a fully automated...
Global Outlook: Ukraine
In 1998, while working with a team in Bulgaria, I saw how Russia’s influence was felt because it provided gas supplies to the country. What...
Texas Relinquishment Act Lands: A Case Study for Federal Leasing
When it comes to oil and natural gas production, Texas has been a leader for many decades. One over-looked area where Texas leads is in...
Energy Programs Essential to Oil and Gas Future
by Don Briggs
As the oil and gas industry touches nearly every corner of the U.S., a few key components will keep it strong for the future. Expanding...
A Report from #TheNest
by Jessica Byrd
The temperature is finally starting to cool down a bit here in #Houston, and in other parts of the country, the cold crisp air is...
Oilman Cartoon: Gasland 3
What about Gasland 3? Where could Jeff Fox find some more naturally forming methane to blame on the hydraulic fracturing industry so he could whip...