Hydrocarbon Markets

Fracking In California Under Spotlight As Some Local Municipalities Issue Bans

Oil & gas dealmaking continues to generate the bulk of sector activity; consolidation in the power sector was driven by unsettled market conditions.

Texas Oil Companies Work To Adapt To Falling Oil Prices

Hurricane Harvey ravaged southeastern Texas, affecting oil, natural gas, and gasoline prices all over the country.

OPEC Ministers Attend Conference In Iran

Three experts discuss the need to better inform U.S. and European companies about the continued risks of doing business with Iran, including the particulars of how secondary sanctions will be enforced once the nuclear deal is implemented.  On September 16, The Washington Institute held a special one-day conference on the ramifications of the Iran nuclear… Keep reading →

Tanker Spills Oil Into San Francisco Bay

The number of large-scale oil tanker spills has decreased significantly in the last five years with the current figures showing less than two per year. “At a time when focus on protecting the marine environment is high, this trend should provide encouragement to tanker owners. It is also a testament to the ongoing work by… Keep reading →