By now you may have seen our new ad, “Air Up Here,” highlighting the role natural gas has played in helping to lower U.S. carbon dioxide emissions to their lowest levels in nearly 25 years. While the ad focuses on how the industry is helping reduce greenhouse gases in our air, you may not realize that every… Keep reading →
In our State of American Energy report we told the story of Jimmie Pavelock, the assistant fire chief of the Glenham (New York) Fire District, a first responder who exemplifies what it means to serve the greater good. Click the link above and turn to Pages 56-57 to read more about community and giving back. Below, some… Keep reading →
In recent weeks we’ve encouraged U.S. negotiators in ongoing talks to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement to ensure that energy-supporting provisions remain in NAFTA. For a simple reason: NAFTA works for U.S. energy. NAFTA’s zero tariffs on exchanged goods, market access and trade liberalization have helped foster economic growth, generate consumer benefits and increase U.S. energy security within… Keep reading →
Public hearings in a number of coastal states on a new federal offshore energy leasing program are generating lots of comments – including those from a number of people in those states who support safe, responsible offshore oil and natural gas development. A sampling: Florida Curtis “CS” Bennett, U.S. Navy veteran and member of Vets4Energy Florida: “As a… Keep reading →
In the natural gas and oil industry, measuring opportunity starts with 10.3 million – the number of jobs our industry supports. Because a job is economic livelihood for individual Americans and their households. They’re the avenue to something better. Listen to Carmen Segovia talk about opportunity. She’s an advanced IT business analyst with Marathon Oil who… Keep reading →
Protecting the environment and the communities where we operate is a core industry value. We talk about the commitment and we demonstrate it – in technologies that enhance environmental performance, in tangible results such as reduced carbon emissions and improved air quality and in the efforts of trained professionals like Lola Owolabi, an environmental engineer with Phillips 66’s… Keep reading →
Federal officials have launched a series of public hearings on a proposed offshore leasing plan that will blueprint natural gas and oil development on the U.S. outer continental shelf (OCS) from 2019 to 2024. Hearings are scheduled in a number of coastal states including Florida (Thursday night), South Carolina (Feb. 13), Virginia (Feb. 21) and North… Keep reading →
The broad, impactful outlines of the U.S. energy renaissance in a couple of recent data points: In November, U.S. crude oil production reached 10.038 million barrels per day – a level not seen in 50 years – largely with advanced hydraulic fracturing unlocking oil from tight-rock formations. The United States is projected to be a net exporter of… Keep reading →
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports that in November, U.S. oil production hit 10.038 million barrels per day – the most in half a century. 1. America is Stronger, Our Future is More Secure Access to abundant energy supplies is essential for America’s security today and tomorrow. In a world that’s powered mostly by… Keep reading →
For the first installment of my API Chart of the Month series, let’s look at a pair of charts that show the strengthening of U.S. trade positions for petroleum – crude oil and refined products – and natural gas – supported by trade pacts such as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). This is… Keep reading →
