Thanksgiving Gas, Food Prices Higher In 2022 Than 2021

November 21, 2022 jasonspiess 0

On Thanksgiving Day, the national average for gas is projected to be $3.68 per gallon – about 20 cents higher than last year’s Thanksgiving, according to a recent report by GasBuddy. “It has been a dizzying year at the pump, with motorists likely feeling nauseous not from the eggnog, but from the […]

State Rep Landgraf Files Texas Energy Independence Act 2022 

November 16, 2022 jasonspiess 0

State Representative Brooks Landgraf filed House Bill 33 to stall the implementation of any new federal regulations on oil or natural gas production in Texas. HB 33, nicknamed the “Texas Energy Independence Act,” is the first of several pieces of legislation Landgraf plans to file during the 2023 legislative session […]

African Forests Newest Issue For Oil and Gas Expansion

November 16, 2022 jasonspiess 0

As global leaders gathered for ‘Energy Day’ at COP27, a new report was shown that highlighted how “fossil fuel expansion threatens Africa’s climate-critical tropical forests” and “casts doubt over how this will serve the region’s energy needs”. Congo in the Crosshairs, was shown as a new analysis of oil and […]

Report: Conservation Funding Threatened by Biden’s Energy Policies

November 15, 2022 jasonspiess 0

Western Energy Alliance unveiled a new report detailing billions of dollars in national park and public land conservation funding at risk because of Biden administration policies. The report, “Conserving the Great American Outdoors” highlights that 94 percent of the $2.8 billion in annual conservation funding under the Great American Outdoors Act […]

Podcaster Profile: Robert Bryce & The Power Hungry Podcast

November 11, 2022 jasonspiess 0

Robert Bryce is a Texas-based author, journalist, film producer, and public speaker.  Over the past three decades, his articles have appeared in numerous publications including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, National Review, Field & Stream, and Austin Chronicle.  His new documentary, Juice: How Electricity Explains the World, which he produced along […]

Chord Energy Releases 3Q Results, Focus On ESG Initiatives In 2023

November 11, 2022 jasonspiess 0

Chord Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: CHRD) (“Chord”, “Chord Energy” or the “Company”) reported financial and operating results for the quarter ending September 30, 2022, declared base and variable dividends and provided an updated outlook for the business. The Company completed the merger of equals transaction between Oasis Petroleum Inc. (“Oasis”) and […]

Devon Energy Releases Sustainability Report, Focus On ESG Targets

November 10, 2022 jasonspiess 0

Devon Energy Corp. (NYSE: DVN), a U.S. independent oil and gas producer, announced the release of its 2022 sustainability report which highlights the company’s efforts to deliver industry-leading results while being a responsible environmental steward, committed advocate for safety, reliable producer, valued and effective community partner, and supportive employer. “Devon’s […]

Senators Send Letter To Law Firms Regarding ESG AntiTrust

November 5, 2022 jasonspiess 0

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Sens. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) sent a letter to 51 law firms detailing the possible antitrust violations the law firms’ clients may commit if they pursue Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives. The letter advises the law […]

Best Oil & Gas Movies To Stream

November 5, 2022 jasonspiess 0

  There Will Be Blood There Will Be Blood is a 2007 American period drama film written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, loosely based on the 1927 novel Oil! by Upton Sinclair. It stars Daniel Day-Lewis as Daniel Plainview, a silver miner turned oilman on a ruthless quest for […]

November 2022 Oil and Gas Events

November 1, 2022 jasonspiess 0

November 1 LOGA State of the Industry Series, Houston Petroleum Club, Houston. 800-443-1433     November 1-2 Shale Gas Water Management Marcellus & Utica, (Venue TBD), Pittsburgh. 800-721-3915     November 2-4 IADC Annual General Meeting, Ritz Carlton Hotel, New Orleans. 713-292-1945     November 7 Louisiana Energy Golf Open, […]

The Good, The Bad, And ESG Ugly

October 29, 2022 jasonspiess 0

Stephen Heins, The Energy Pragmatist, comments on several recent ESG news items including the recent report on ESG Annual Report filings are up again this year. Heins also discuss the growing movement known as Anti-ESG.  States, political leaders and energy professionals are among the topics mentioned in the Anti-ESG talks. Host […]

Pipeline Capacity Causing Natural Gas Bottleneck In West Texas

October 27, 2022 jasonspiess 0

Just as the world needs energy desperately, and particularly energy in the form of natural gas, takeaway capacity has been proven to be insufficient in the Permian basin of Texas. Natural gas production in the Permian basin overwhelmingly uses pipeline networks, the safest and most efficient means of transport. Recently, […]

Bakken Small Businesses Staying Busy

October 27, 2022 jasonspiess 0

While the rest of the country faces uncertainty, the Bakken is still keeping their small business owners busy. “Most of the customers I work with on the oil and gas front are staying very busy,” said Keith Olson, Regional Director of the North Dakota Small Business Development Centers (SBDC).  “Right […]

American Energy Alliance Ranks Elected Leaders With Congressional Scorecard

October 21, 2022 jasonspiess 0

This week the American Energy Alliance released its American Energy Scorecard for the United States Senate.  The AEA scorecard scores voting and co-sponsorship decisions on legislation affecting energy and environmental policy, educating voters on how their senators vote and holding members accountable for those decisions.  This year’s Senate scorecard compiles […]