In this episode, Jason addresses several energy topics, including the energy transition. Visit The Crude Life at www.thecrudelife.com. This episode is sponsored by David A. Guest,…
Sometimes, events happen over time that are hard to explain and understand. Take, for example, President Biden’s war against America’s oil and gas industry, yet last…
Energy production in the U.S. set records in 2023 and 2024 looks even better. The U.S. produced more crude oil than in any country in history…
Crude oil prices in the U.S. and internationally moved upward as fighting in the Middle East increased uncertainty about oil supplies. Brent crude oil traded on…
The U.S. House of Representatives focused on a number of energy issues last week during Energy Week to increase access to America’s oil and natural gas…
The battle over the future of America’s petroleum industry continues to rage as “President Biden has used every weapon and every tool available to him to…
The spring of 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of this column. I want to thank Emmanuel Sullivan, publisher of OILMAN Magazine, Editor-in-Chief Rebecca Ponton, and all…
Increased efficiency and the development of new technology by America’s oil industry resulted in record oil production last year, according to a study by the Energy…
A Conversation on “Impacting the Future of Energy” hosted by Mark A Stansberry (www.markstansberry.com) with guests Sarah Cove & Phil Rice. (www.taligens.com) Sarah Cove: [email protected] Phil…
Twenty years ago, the United States imported more than half of the oil we consumed each day. Today, primarily through innovative technology developed by the American…
Even though electric vehicle and hybrid sales grew in 2023, a variety of issues have emerged to cause some automakers to modify future manufacturing targets. The…
The decline in natural gas prices surprised industry officials this week – dropping more than 30% – as news surfaced about the oversupply of natural gas…
The petroleum industry in Texas had an unusual year in 2023: it produced more crude oil and natural gas in the state’s history, but declining exploration…
The oil and gas industry experienced unusual volatility in 2023 as production in the U.S. exceeded all expectations while facing many challenges. Oil production reached a…
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries – better known as OPEC – has become the major source of crude oil exports worldwide. During the pandemic, it…
The annual Oklahoma Oil & Natural Gas Expo was held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the Bennett Event Center on October 12, 2023. Now in its…
As a winter cold front sweeps across the country, energy providers prepare for large increases in demand. In Texas, the Electric Reliability Council predicts record power…
As oil and natural gas production in the U.S. is on pace to set records in 2023, industry analysts are pointing out the industry overcame some…
Texans are blessed. It’s true. The Good Lord has blessed us in many ways, especially with an abundance of natural resources. The same could be said…
This year will be a record-setting year for the oil and gas industry in Texas and the United States. As a matter of fact, the U.S.…
Petroleum prices decline. Record oil and natural gas production in Texas and across the U.S. have created an oversupply, causing prices to drop. West Texas Intermediate…
As wind and solar energy continue their quest to become major players in the energy production game, each faces stiff headwinds as financing and equipment costs…
Energy data management and alignment are both essential to achieving ultimate results for energy companies. With the introduction of AI and robotics, there is a company…
Roger Johnson, CEO, Badlands Tank Lines, recently announced new Bakken assets acquired from Marathon Oil on The Crude Life Media Network. During the interview, the CEO…
The price of crude oil, natural gas, and gasoline has dropped more than 10 percent in recent weeks, but the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) believes…
Inflation and rising interest rates hit the solar energy sector hard during the last three months, resulting in declining interest among investors. The Wall Street Journal…
Texas produces a lot of energy: oil, natural gas, wind, solar, and electricity. Texas also uses a lot of energy. The events during February 2021 and…
The conflict in Israel and Gaza has had little impact on global oil supplies and prices this week. Brent crude, which is traded on the international…
Natural gas production and consumption in the U.S. set a record in 2022, and it is on its way to set a new record this year.…
Saudi Arabia’s decision to reduce its oil supply has played a significant role in firming oil prices globally, and it has been in direct conflict with…
The Biden administration threw up another road block in the future of oil production in the U.S. this week when it canceled oil leases in the…
As stated in the monograph, America Needs America’s Energy and Its Natural Resources, all avenues of energy should be researched and analyzed for America’s ultimate energy…
Crude oil, gasoline, and other petroleum prices rose this week as global and U.S. supplies became tighter. West Texas Intermediate closed at $87 per barrel on…
Production of crude oil, natural gas, wind, and solar are expected to set new records in the United States this year, and preliminary numbers indicate each…
The demand for crude oil and natural gas around the world has created upward pressure on prices even though production is rising. Crude oil in the…
Crude oil prices have weakened since 2022 but remain relatively strong, which enhances cash flow as production in the U.S. sets records. The West Texas Intermediate…
Natural gas has blossomed into a dominant source of energy, supplying 41 percent of the energy to generate electricity across the U.S. and in many parts…
Yes, if you think retail gasoline prices have been somewhat stable this year, you would be correct. The Energy Information Administration (EIA) at the U.S. Department…
As stated in the monograph America Need’s Americas Energy and Its Natural Resources, all avenues of energy should be research and analyzed for America’s ultimate energy…
Oil production by Saudi Arabia and Russia Saudi Arabia’s extension of its 1 million barrels per day (b/d) production into August has had little to no…
Oil and natural gas companies have experienced a rugged time during the first half of 2023. Inflation, supply chain issues, and attacks by politicians in the…
Mixed economic indicators for the upstream oil and gas industry in Texas have industry watchers wondering which direction the industry will be going during the remainder…
Demand is up, supplies questionable, and price “remains highly uncertain.” That summarizes the Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) short-term market forecast for petroleum products released this week.…
Retail gasoline prices are more than $1 per gallon lower this Memorial Day weekend than last year, and AAA expects more traffic on the highways. AAA…
Gasoline and diesel prices are declining, and in many locations in Texas, gasoline is below $3 per gallon and diesel is under $4. The Energy Information…
Natural gas production in the U.S. has increased for 23 consecutive months as electric power distribution and liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports continued to rise. The…
Several key economic indicators for the oil and natural gas industry in the U.S. and Texas show positive signs of continued growth in production and activity.…
Today’s oil and natural gas markets must deal with a number of wild cards (climate change mandates, rising inflation, possible recession) but the revival of China’s…
On President Biden’s first day in office two years ago he signed an executive order pledging the United States will reduce net greenhouse-gas emissions to zero…
While the surprise announcement of oil production cuts of 1.66 million barrels per day from OPEC+ members sent prices soaring on international markets this week, the…
