Oil and Gas Industry

Louisiana Oil Industry Recovers From Katrina Devastation

The topic of exporting US oil – or minimally processed condensate – was one of the hottest at the EIA’s energy conference, which kicked off yesterday in Washington DC. “John Auers, executive vice president of the engineering firm Turner, Mason & Co., said rulings by the U.S. Commerce Department allowing two Texas companies to sell… Keep reading →

Oil Boom Shifts The Landscape Of Rural North Dakota

The US oil and gas industry often points opponents to job creation and other economic benefits associated with their business activities. When environmental concerns are raised, highlighting job creation – a somewhat common industry communications strategy – confuses the conversation and fails to address the issue at hand. However, the Washington Post recently challenged the… Keep reading →

Last-Minute Tax Filers Rush To Finish Returns

Tax reform may not be the sexiest topic, but it’s an extremely important issue for oil and gas companies with strict investment criteria and some of the highest up-front costs of any industry. The words “subsidies” and “incentives” are often mixed up and thrown around in the energy business to either promote or denounce policies… Keep reading →