“EIA recently released State Energy Data System estimates for net energy supply, which provide data on each state’s total primary energy production and consumption. Wyoming, Texas, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and North...more
“In EIA’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), total U.S. crude oil production is forecast to average 9.3 million barrels per day (b/d) in 2017, up 0.5 million b/d from 2016. In 2018, EIA expects crude oil production to...more
Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety hearing on “Developing and Deploying Advanced Clean Energy Technologies.”
Date: Tuesday, July 25, 10 a.m....more
House Rules Committee meets to formulate a rule on H.R.806, the “Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017.”
Date: Monday, July 17, 5 p.m....more
Senate Environment and Public Works Committee markup to vote on the nominations of Annie Caputo to be a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission; David Wright to be a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission; and Susan...more
“Fossil fuels have provided more than 80% of total U.S. energy consumption for more than 100 years. Since 1928, when consumption of natural gas surpassed that of biomass, the three fossil fuels—petroleum, natural gas, and...more
Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies hearing on the proposed budget estimates and justification for FY2018 for the Environmental Protection Agency.
Date: Tuesday, June 27, 9:30...more
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), “The United States remained the world’s top producer of petroleum and natural gas hydrocarbons in 2016 for the fifth straight year despite production declines for...more
House Science, Space and Technology, Subcommittee on Environment hearing on “Expanding the Role of States in EPA Rulemaking.”
Date: Tuesday, May 23, 10 a.m.
Place: 2318 Rayburn Bldg....more
There are lots of reasons to be happy about strong America’s shale resources, but here’s one more – it’s putting a hurting on OPEC! According to U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates, in 2016, “members of...more
House Foreign Affairs — Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere hearing on “Energy Opportunities in South America.”
Date: Wednesday, May 17, 10 a.m.
Place: 2172 Rayburn Bldg....more
The House is not in session the week of May 8.
Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing on “Conservation, Consultation, and Capacity: State Views on the Need to Modernize the Endangered Species Act.”...more
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on federal payments to local governments provided through the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act and the Payment in Lieu of Taxes program and the...more
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, “Crude oil production in the Permian Basin is expected to increase to an estimated 2.4 million barrels per day (b/d) in May, based on estimates from EIA’s Drilling...more
Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing on “A Review of the Technical, Scientific, and Legal Basis of the WOTUS (Waters of the United States) Rule.”...more
Our humble little blog is so focused on the onshore shale plays, we sometimes need to be reminded that offshore crude oil production is increasing as well. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, “U.S....more
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on efforts to protect U.S. energy delivery systems from cybersecurity threats.
Date: Tuesday, April 4, 10 a.m....more
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, ““Despite increasing crude oil prices throughout most of 2016, total U.S. crude oil production in 2016 was below its 2015 level. However, monthly production began...more
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (“EIA”) “In fiscal year (FY) 2016, the U.S. government collected almost $6 billion in revenues from royalties, rental costs, and other fees from activities related to...more
“In 2015 nearly 77% of the most prolific U.S. oil wells, or those producing more than 400 barrels of oil equivalent (BOE) per day, were horizontally drilled wells. For about 85,000 moderate rate wells producing in 2015,...more
“On Tuesday, the Cleveland Indians are set to host the Chicago Cubs in game six of the 2016 Major League Baseball World Series. In the 68 years since the last title for the Cleveland Indians, and the 108 years since the last...more
Fracking Insider Readers: Below, please find this week’s Congressional activity on oil and gas issues: -
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“Examining the Local Impacts of EPA’s Climate Regulations.” Committee on Environment and Public...more
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“Impacts of the Obama Council on Environmental Quality Final Guidance for GHG Emissions and the...more
Fracking Insider Readers: Below, please find this week’s Congressional activity on oil and gas issues: -
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“H.R. 5780, the Utah Public Lands Initiative Act.” Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on...more
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“Eastern Mediterranean Energy: Challenges and Opportunities for U.S. Regional Priorities.” Committee...more