The daily business of oil and gas in America — deals, drilling, prices and the policy that moves them.
Jason Spiess is a multi-award-winning journalist, entrepreneur and content consultant. Spiess has over 30 years of media experience in broadcasting, journalism, reporting and principal ownership in…
If you are a manager or own a finance-related enterprise, such as a bank, equity venture, or insurance firm, there are a number of things required…
Covid-19 was a major factor in the decline of demand for energy in 2020 and it sent shock waves throughout the oil and natural gas industry.…
Gray Frederickson is an Academy Award-winning producer who won an Oscar as Co-Producer of The Godfather Part II and received an Academy Award nomination for his…
When considering the world of safety management, the measure of an influential safety culture is often misconstrued. That hefty and bulky safety manual populated with safety…
Supply chain disruptions, storage issues, rising demand and the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic have caused natural gas prices to skyrocket around the world. After…
The oil and natural gas industry in Texas and the U.S. ended 2021 on a positive note as drilling and production increased from declines caused by…
FORT WORTH, Texas and AUSTIN, Texas — Tracts, the leading cloud platform for real property rights management, in collaboration with Enverus, the premier global energy data analytics company, today…
Proper preparation and quick response are crucial in natural disasters and health emergencies. This holds especially true for companies involved in the oil and gas industries,…
Some people can become very angry over the price of gasoline. Some of these fine folks just happen to be members of Congress and even the…
Mark reviews events in the energy industry and in his work from 2021, and he gives a preview of what’s ahead in 2022.
To remain competitive, businesses in the oil and gas sector depend on emerging technology. Thanks to this, they can make quick and informed decisions. As a…
HOUSTON – What happened to electrical power in Texas during last February’s freeze? A new time-lapse video of electricity generation created by experts at Rice University’s…
The global financial economy has really taken a toll. The impact of COVID-19 was huge. However, things have started getting better, thanks to the oil market.…
Austin, Texas – Today, the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) highlighted updated employment figures for the Texas upstream sector. Citing the latest Current…
In a global market, it’s common to see countries focused on producing specific goods based on their competitive advantages and the resources they have available. And…
As part of the Biden administration’s environmental initiative, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced that natural gas processing (NGP) facilities would be required to…
Engineering is one of the careers that people consider prestigious and vital for society. To get a degree in engineering you need to study a lot…
This episode is an excerpt of Mark’s recent talk entitled “America’s Energy Pathways: Natural Gas, Infrastructure & Digital Transformation” at the 2021 NARO (National Association of…
The price of crude oil has had a history of volatility since trading began on international exchanges and the New York Mercantile Exchange some 40 years…
The labor force has long been considered the most significant asset found in the workplace. While buildings and equipment can be replaced, human life cannot. As…
5,000 participants due to attend from over 70 countries Today’s program included remarks by, Mike Wirth, Darren Woods, Amin H. Nasser, Mayor Sylvester Turner and more.…
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) has been a controversial part of the energy debate since the first Arab oil embargo. During the 1973 Arab-Israeli War, Arab…
One of the hazardous jobs in the world is working in an oil rig. It is why companies involved in the oil and mining industry are…
Just about half a century ago, the United States was battling rising inflation fueled by energy costs. The year was 1976, and inflation was 7.7% and…
The likelihood of encountering a safety professional that possesses at least one pet peeve is relatively high. The prevailing reason is that we promoters of workplace…
The times; they are changing…especially in the energy arena. Two of the largest, international oil companies announced major changes this week, and OPEC+ tells the President…
Does your oil and gas business need an explainer video? These brief videos are a simple way to reach out to your prospective customer base and…
Consumption of energy will continue to rise through the remainder of the year firming the price of petroleum products, according to a new study released by…
The offshore industry has withstood a variation in growing pains to enhance safety to a hyper-sensitive level compared to a more relaxed approach taken years ago.…
Austin, Texas – Methane emissions intensity in the Permian Basin has declined almost 70 percent since 2011, as oil and gas production rose over 320 percent, according to an analysis by…
Energy policy and climate change were center stage this week as world leaders met to discuss strategies to save the world from global warming. The solution:…
As sure as death and taxes, the economy will have its ebbs and flows. Fluctuations in market conditions have been prominent throughout the course of the…
According to The Center for Public Integrity, 1,566 workers had died in oil and gas extraction activities in the U.S. between 2008 and 2017. As the…
The oil and gas industry is made of some of the wealthiest companies and individuals in America. Even though it has incurred huge losses in the…
The energy industry plays a vital role in industrial growth and the economy at large. This sector involves oil and gas drilling, exploration of oil reserves,…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]World leaders descend upon Glasgow for COP26 at the end of the week to exert their western arrogance upon the rest of the world, without…
Choosing the right energy provider can be difficult. With so many companies out there, it can be hard to narrow down your options. However, not all…
Mark LaCour has lived and worked in the oil and gas industry for over 25 years. Later he started his own market research company and has…
Cushing, Oklahoma sits about halfway between Oklahoma City and Tulsa, a few miles north of Interstate 44. In most cases, you probably would not plan to…
A white paper is a tool to promote a product, a viewpoint or a method, and it can be an effective way to communicate the benefits…
HOUSTON – Quorum Software (Quorum), the global software leader dedicated to the energy industry, today announced that Kyle Priest has been named Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer.…
Mark answers some questions from listeners.
Austin, Texas – Today, the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) highlighted updated employment figures for the Texas upstream sector. According to the latest…
Petroleum prices edged higher this week. Crude oil peaked mid-week closing at $83.87 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange on Wednesday but dropped back…
In the world of business, it’s essential to understand the potential hazards that a company in the industry must overcome in order to be successful. Every…
New Approach to Data Aggregation and Analysis Enables Smarter, Faster Business Decisions Austin, TX – Zeno Technologies today unveiled a new cloud-based platform to help energy…
