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October 8, 2026

From the Big Apple to MAPLE: Bloomberg Climate Team Regroups in Vermont

The Bloomberg-backed climate law operation at New York University may have shut down, but its personnel and playbook didn’t go far.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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October 8, 2026

Dallas Fed: The Oil Patch Is Growing, and Permitting Reform Decides How Fast Relief Arrives

America’s oil and natural gas producers kept growing through the third quarter. According to the Sept 30 Dallas Fed Energy Survey, producers increased barrels and workers have been added amid the Iranian War’s impact on pricing.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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October 6, 2026

Artificial Lift Spotlight: Plunger Lift from Ambyint

Plunger lift is one of the most widely used methods for managing liquid loading in mature gas wells. The challenge isn’t understanding how a plunger lift system works—it’s keeping wells optimized as operating conditions change.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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October 4, 2026

Meanwhile, Back in Colorado: Who Will Show Up for Boulder on Monday?

Boulder’s climate lawsuit was brought by a Rockefeller-funded national law firm and has attracted support from governments thousands of miles away.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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October 3, 2026

As SCOTUS Takes Up Boulder Climate Lawsuit, Colorado Activists Forge Ahead on Fallback Plans

With U.S. Supreme Court arguments in Suncor Energy Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County just two days away, Colorado activists are already bracing for defeat and have spent months building a Plan B in their quest to disrupt climate policy and bankrupt America’s energy industry.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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October 1, 2026

WTAS: Legal, Academic, and Political Voices Blast Boulder Lawsuit Ahead of SCOTUS Hearing

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to open its fall term on Monday with oral arguments in Suncor Energy Inc. v.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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September 30, 2026

Senate Permitting Deal Draws Broad Support From Energy and Business Leaders

Momentum for permitting reform reached a new milestone Wednesday, as Senate committee leaders from both parties released bill text for the 417-page Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026, a long-awaited package to modernize federal environmental review and permitting for energy and infrastructure projects.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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September 30, 2026

Attention Data Operators: 5-100 MW in 2 Years or less!

Attention Data Operators: 5-100 MW in 2 Years or less! The Plato5X can be configured for applications ranging from smaller edge facilities to hyperscale campuses.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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September 29, 2026

ATTENTION DATA CENTER DEVELOPERS!

ATTENTION DATA CENTER DEVELOPERS. How Much Is One Day Worth on Your Construction Schedule? Tesla NanoCoatings helps accelerate data center construction by reducing coating application time by up to 50% compared to conventional corrosion-protection coating systems.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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September 29, 2026

Satellite Data, Missing Context: A Closer Look at UCLA’s Methane Claims

Reducing methane emissions remains one of the most important opportunities for the oil and natural gas industry to continue improving environmental performance while delivering the affordable, reliable energy Americans and U.S.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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September 25, 2026

Experts Agree: Diesel Export Ban Means Higher Gasoline Prices

This week, news reports have swirled that the White House is considering imposing a ban on diesel exports. The pushback was swift and broad, with many experts specifically noting that a diesel export ban would lead to higher prices at the pump.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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September 25, 2026

EJ Breneman Installs Well Pads – Even On Soft Soil

Wet. Soft. Unstable. Then we got to work. Another pad successfully stabilized with soil cement. Our team transformed challenging subgrade into a firm, uniform working platform—keeping the project moving forward.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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September 25, 2026

MJP Energy Services Fights Corrosion

What looks like an easy project to pull off, there are many steps that we take at MJP Energy Services to ensure complete customer satisfaction and an asset that is protected from corrosion for years to come.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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September 25, 2026

October Is Here… Are You Ready for What’s Coming?

October Is Here… Are You Ready for What’s Coming? Check Your Propane! How is it already October? The leaves are starting to change, the mornings are getting cooler, and before we know it, we’ll be pulling out the winter coats and wondering where summer went!

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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September 22, 2026

ATTENTION DATA CENTER DEVELOPERS!

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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September 22, 2026

The Diesel Export Ban Debate is Back – But it Still Won’t Lower Prices

Calls for a diesel export ban have returned to Washington as lawmakers look for ways to address record fuel costs and global supply crunch.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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September 18, 2026

Michigan Joins Growing Push for State Control of Carbon Capture Permitting

As states across the country race to attract carbon capture investment, Michigan wants a seat at the table. Recently, members of the Michigan House Energy Committee introduced legislation that would transfer oversight of Class VI underground carbon storage wells from federal regulators to the state.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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September 13, 2026

LA Times Paints the Wrong Picture of Colorado Support for Boulder’s Climate Lawsuit

A new Los Angeles Times story tries to put a Colorado ranching face on Boulder’s climate lawsuit, highlighting seven ranchers who filed an amicus brief supporting the case before the U.S.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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September 9, 2026

MJP Energy Services Fights Corrosion

There are many assets used in the processing and transporting of natural gas. Corrosion spares none of them. That’s where MJP Energy Services comes in.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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September 4, 2026

NAS President Admits “Controversial” Climate Chapter Was Written by Authors Tied to Plaintiffs

For the first time since the National Academies of Sciences temporarily removed a controversial climate science chapter, its new president is publicly addressing the controversy – and acknowledging that the chapters’ authors were closely “associated” with plaintiffs in climate lawsuits.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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September 4, 2026

ARK Hospitality Announces Opening of Cambria Hotel Colorado Springs – Air Force Academy

New hotel welcomes guests less than one year after breaking ground! [Colorado Springs, September 3, 2026] – On behalf of Shahford Hospitality, ARK Hospitality is proud to announce the opening of the Cambria Hotel Colorado Springs – Air Force Academy.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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September 3, 2026

The Refining Challenge Behind Today’s Fuel Prices

With average gasoline prices topping $4 per gallon and diesel closing in on all-time highs of $5.80 in wake of the Iran conflict, the White House recently called the nation’s top refiners to Washington to discuss capacity and prices.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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September 2, 2026

Energy policy and daylight saving time

There are two things I really hate: high gasoline prices and daylight saving time (DST). You may not connect the two topics but if you were riding a bus to […] The post Energy policy and daylight saving time appeared first on Mustang Sampling.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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August 31, 2026

MJP Energy Services Fixes Mistakes!

When a new client in the Northeast had coating failure from a contractor less than a year ago, they called on MJP Energy Services to do the job right this time!

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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August 28, 2026

State Attorneys General Call for Investigation into NAS Over Climate Attribution Report

In a letter to Trump administration officials, 22 state attorneys general have called for an investigation into the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NAS) and the possible suspension and disbarment of federal funding following last month’s publication of its deeply-biased climate science attribution report that attempts to lay the foundation for climate lawsuits against American energy companies.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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August 28, 2026

New Jersey Business and Labor Groups Warn of Job Losses and Higher Costs from Climate Superfund Bill

In June, anti-energy New Jersey legislators and activist groups made a frantic push to pass a climate superfund bill before the general assembly took its summer recess.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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August 27, 2026

U.S. Outpaces China in Natural Gas Capacity to Fuel AI Data Center Growth

Data center development is driving a historic buildout of natural gas-fired power generation, with the United States building twice as much natural gas as China.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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August 21, 2026

Treasury Extends 45Q Safe Harbor, Giving Carbon Capture Projects a Clearer Path Forward

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service recently extended and expanded its Section 45Q safe harbor guidance, giving carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects greater certainty as they advance.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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August 21, 2026

Lackawanna College Sporting Clay Tournament

Gather your team, take your best shot, and compete for a great cause. Join us for the Lackawanna College Sporting Clay Tournament, a day of friendly competition, networking, and outdoor fun in support of student success.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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August 20, 2026

EIA: U.S. Natural Gas Production On Track for a New Record (Again) in 2026

The U.S. Energy Information Administration expects U.S. natural gas production to average a record 122.5 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in 2026, according to the their August Short-Term Energy Outlook.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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August 19, 2026

MJP Painting: Service Map

From New York to Illinois, down through Alabama and Florida, MJP Energy Services delivers consistent, high-quality results across the Eastern U.S.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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August 19, 2026

MJP Painting: New Equipment

MJP Painting: New Equipment Our fleet is growing. Meeting the needs of our customers and matching equipment to their right-of-ways is a challenge.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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August 18, 2026

Green Valley Seed: August is a Great Time to Plant

August is a Great Time to Plant Weather conditions and soil temperatures matter more after a planting, than on the day of planting.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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August 18, 2026

Green Valley Seed: Seed Coating – A Different Way of Thinking

Seed Coating – A Different Way of Thinking Would you be eager to buy grass seed that has a germination rate of 46%?

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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August 16, 2026

Permian Produced Water Solutions Move From Research to Reality

For years, the oil and gas industry has been working to find new ways to manage and reuse the millions of barrels of water produced alongside oil and gas in the Permian Basin.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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August 14, 2026

Latest Gulf Lease Sale Builds Momentum for American Energy Dominance

The Department of the Interior’s third mandated Gulf of America lease sale sent a clear message: momentum behind American offshore energy keeps building.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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August 14, 2026

Energy Concepts Unveils “Plato5X”

Energy Concepts Unveils “Plato5X” Which Allow Data Centers Generate Their Own Electricity, Make Their Own Water, Cool Themselves and Capture 90% of Their Carbon Emissions.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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August 13, 2026

Green Valley Seed: Seed Coating – A Different Way of Thinking

Seed Coating – A Different Way of Thinking Would you be eager to buy grass seed that has a germination rate of 46%?

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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August 13, 2026

Green Valley Seed: August is a Great Time to Plant

August is a Great Time to Plant Weather conditions and soil temperatures matter more after a planting, than on the day of planting.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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August 12, 2026

Enviros Upset that AI Will Unlock More American Energy

A new study published in Nature attempts to frame the artificial intelligence (AI) buildout as nothing more than a potential increase in carbon emissions, but it leaves out important context – including the benefits of increased U.S.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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August 11, 2026

Lackawanna College Sporting Clay Tournament

Support Lackawanna College students while enjoying a great day on the range. Take aim for a great cause at the Lackawanna College Sporting Clay Tournament!

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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August 10, 2026

NAS Takes Down Climate Science Chapter Amid Accusations of Bias…For Now

After nearly six months of scrutiny, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NAS) announced in a press release on Friday that it is temporarily removing the controversial chapter on climate science from the Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence, while it investigates the processes used to develop the chapter.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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August 10, 2026

EJ Breneman: Building a Stronger Foundation from the Ground Up

Building a stronger foundation from the ground up. Our crew is currently performing Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) for a Walmart parking lot in Virginia, transforming the existing pavement materials into a durable, stabilized base ready for paving.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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August 7, 2026

The Activist Playbook: Using Litigation to Slow America’s Energy Infrastructure

A coalition of environmental groups has launched another legal challenge aimed at a key federal permitting tool used for pipeline water crossings.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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August 7, 2026

What the New York Times Gets Wrong About Ohio’s Produced Water

The New York Times wants readers to believe that a localized well issue near Marietta, Ohio proves America’s entire produced-water management system is failing.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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August 6, 2026

What Energy Company Earnings Really Mean

Record earnings from American energy companies make headlines and draw critics, but there’s a lot more behind the large fluctuations in global energy prices.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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August 6, 2026

Job Title: Outside Sales Representative – Oil & Gas

Job Title: Outside Sales Representative – Oil & Gas Location: St. Clairsville, Ohio (Utica Shale region) – field territory-based Job Type: Full-Time (Exempt) Reports to: Sales Manager About Us: Furbay Electric Supply Co.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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August 5, 2026

Missing in Action: Colorado Sits out Boulder’s Supreme Court Fight

When amicus briefs backing Boulder’s climate lawsuit hit the U.S. Supreme Court this week, they arrived stacked with a sprawling coalition of national activist groups, political leaders, and out-of-state governments.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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August 5, 2026

EI Statistical Review: U.S. LNG Supplied 93 percent of Global Export Growth in 2025

Global LNG trade grew 33 billion cubic meters (bcm) in 2025, and American exporters supplied 31 bcm, according to the Energy Institute’s (EI) 2026 Statistical Review of World Energy.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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August 4, 2026

From “Unconvinced” to Leading the Charge: Weiser Helps Keep Boulder’s Climate Lawsuit Alive

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser co-led a coalition of 18 states and the District of Columbia in filing a Supreme Court brief supporting Boulder’s climate lawsuit against American energy companies.