America’s Energy Gift to Dictators
The Editorial Board, The Wall Street Journal | June 9th, 2021
The U.S. is barreling toward one of the greatest self-inflicted wounds in its history. This came into sharper focus last week when President Biden suspended oil leases in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), even as Russia and the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) announced production increases.
City of Carlsbad update: Carlsbad supports 'all of the above' energy approach
Dale Janway, Carlsbad Current Argus | June 8th, 2021
We wish to add some additional commentary regarding an article from the weekend asking how local officials feel about Santa Fe County’s support of a ban on oil and gas leases. While the quotes in the article were accurate, it is certainly a topic worthy of additional discussion.
U.S. oil and gas jobs increased slightly in May as companies remain focused on debt
American energy technology and services sector employment increased by an estimated 9,707 jobs in May, according to preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and analysis by the Energy Workforce & Technology Council.
Read moreU.S. March Oil Production Rebounds Strongly From Winter Storm Low
Ron Patterson, Seeking Alpha | May 31st, 2021
U.S. March production increased by 1,401 kb/d to 11,184 kb/d from Februaryʼs output of 9,783 kb/d and was also 128 kb/d higher than January’s. The increase was due to the rebound from the severe winter storm that hit the four US southern states, Texas, New Mexico, Louisiana and Oklahoma. Note that February’s output of 9,862 kb/d in the previous report was revised down by 79 kb/d to 9,783 kb/d in the current report.
NMOGA Statement: Lesser Prairie-Chicken Proposal Undermines Industry Progress to Protect Species
SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO, May 26, 2021 – The New Mexico Oil and Gas Association (NMOGA) today released the following statement in response to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's proposal to list the lesser prairie-chicken under the Endangered Species Act:
Read moreAmerica needs more oil and gas pipelines
Bill Godsey, Dallas News | May 26th, 2021
As employers begin to encourage a return to the office and families plan road trips, the average price of a gallon of gasoline is at six-year highs. In 2020, the average price of a gallon of gasoline in the U.S. was around $2.15, according to GasBuddy.com. Today, the average is around $3.04, a 41% increase.
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