The times they are a-changing To have a natural gas symposium keynote speaker be the leader of a vocal green energy organization like the Environmental Defense Fund may seem like an oxymoron, but when you consider the large university venue, the hosts’ focus on renewable energy, the loud global debate about greenhouse gases and climate change, and the coming United Nations carbon policy
Oil & Gas 360® Industry Leadership Survey Results Oil & Gas 360® completed a survey of industry executives last week. The survey was offered to 3,000 current industry leaders working at the highest level. The purpose was to gather the views of chief executives and other c-level officers at E&P, OilService, midstream and related companies as to what they believe will
Justin Trudeau wins surprise majority government The Liberal Party, led by Justin Trudeau, won a majority government in a political upset in the Election for Canadian Prime Minister last night. The Liberals finished with 184 seats in the parliament (39.5%), while the former majority leading Conservative party followed with 99 elected (31.9%). The New Democratic Party (NDP) won 44 seats
The bloodlines of Jeb Bush and Hillary Clinton both run deep in the American political scene. Both have a history, directly and indirectly, in the Oval Office – the same office a slew of candidates are vying for in 2016. The similarities end there, however, as both Clinton and Bush are on opposite ends of the political spectrum. That includes
Judge Scott Skavdahl Blocks Proposed Government Regulations The final day of September marked the end of Q3’15 for the majority of oil and gas companies. The same definitive timeframe doesn’t apply for hydraulic fracturing on Federal lands, which created a new chapter as corporations closed the books on their latest quarterly financial results. On September 30, 2105, U.S. District Court
Gives thumbs up to Keystone and crude oil exports Former Hewlett Packard CEO Carly Fiorina is running for the 2016 Republican nomination. Fiorina talked about energy in an interview with The Fuse in June. Here is a summary of her energy policy thoughts: Crude oil export ban: I would lift the restriction on exporting oil. Keystone XL pipeline: I support the Keystone
“Let the US Export Oil and Natural Gas” Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush released his official energy plan today, outlining four initiatives that his plan states will create one million manufacturing jobs. Lift Restrictions on Exports of Oil and Natural Gas: “Estimates from various studies indicate retail gasoline prices would drop by approximately 6 cents a gallon within 2 to
The three-way race for the seat of Prime Minister of Canada Elections for the head of Canada’s federal government are set to take place October 19, less than three weeks from now. The latest national poll shows the Conservatives at 31%, the Liberals at 30% and the New Democratic Party (NDP) at 29%. Based on those numbers, the Conservatives are
The United States technological revolution has made rock stars out of flashy, emerging new plays like the Bakken, Niobrara and Utica. And everybody wants to get in on the next hot area. Oklahoma, on the other hand, is old school. It’s a model of consistency when it comes to United States energy development. The Sooner State has always been among
Cruz says he wants to “unleash American jobs and opportunity by harnessing our nation’s energy resources” Texas Senator Ted Cruz posted a detailed list of his energy policy stances on his U.S. Senate website in Feb. 2014. They are as follows: Prevent the Federal Government from Undermining the American Energy Renaissance and the Jobs It Creates (1-5) 1) Prevent Federal Regulation of
Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton believes Keystone is a distraction from climate change, fellow Dems weigh in After choosing to remain silent on her official stance regarding the Keystone XL pipeline, Hillary Clinton said today that she opposes the completion of the project, reports NBC News. “I think it is imperative that we look at the Keystone XL pipeline as what
Carson disfavors government subsidies, but would redirect oil subsidies toward more ethanol fueling stations While campaigning in Iowa, Dr. Ben Carson commented: “I don’t particularly like the idea of government subsidies for anything because it interferes with the natural free market,” according to The Des Moines Register. “Therefore, I would probably be in favor of taking that $4 billion a year we spend on oil
