- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- June 14, 2021
IGU: U.S. LNG Poised To Become A Global Powerhouse
The Covid-19 pandemic and harsh winter brought exceptional challenges across the globe, including energy demand fluctuations. But, as the International Gas Union’s recent report on global liquefied natural gas found: “The LNG sector adjusted to significant demand fluctuations with incredible agility.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- May 20, 2021
No, IEA Didn’t Call For An End to Oil and Gas Development
The International Energy Agency’s new roadmap to a zero-carbon world lays out a potential path for the energy transition with suggestions – some more realistic than others – for how the planet could drastically reduce emissions and bring access to affordable, reliable energy to everyone.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- May 14, 2021
United Nations: Fossil Fuels Have “Greatest Potential” For Methane Mitigation By 2030
Oil and natural gas systems have the greatest potential for reducing global methane emissions, according to the United Nation’s recent Global Methane Assessment.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- May 11, 2021
U.S. LNG Industry to Go Carbon Neutral
Cheniere, one of the leading U.S. LNG companies, announced its first “carbon neutral shipment” to Europe this week after a tanker left Cheniere’s Sabine Pass export terminal in Louisiana and travelled across the Atlantic to supply Shell as part of the two companies’ long-term LNG contract.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- April 30, 2021
Report: Electrification Is “Costly and Complex”
Even individuals that have advocated for an “electrify everything” path forward for the United States acknowledge the high costs and complexity of such measures, as recent GreenBiz electrification articles demonstrate.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- April 29, 2021
The High Cost of the Green New Deal For Public Housing
The Green New Deal for Public Housing recently introduced in the Senate completely shut residential natural gas use out of consideration in new public housing standards.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- April 28, 2021
With the Help of Activists, Anne Arundel County Joins Climate Litigation Brigade
On Tuesday, Anne Arundel County, Maryland became the latest municipality to file a public nuisance climate change lawsuit against energy companies and a trade association representing the industry.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- April 27, 2021
Déjà vu: Renewed Efforts to Ban U.S. Oil, Natural Gas Efforts Use Same Debunked Claims
Activists aiming to shutter American energy production are returning to an old campaign: trying to block oil and natural gas exports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- April 19, 2021
EPA: Oil and Natural Gas Methane Emissions Fall Despite Record Production
Methane emissions in the United States have continued their downward trend from 2005 levels according to the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2021 Greenhouse Gas Inventory (GHGI).California Bill Banning Fracking, Restricting Production Dies in Committee
Fracking opponents suffered a defeat in California, where SB467, legislation that would have severely restricted energy production in the state, failed to pass a committee vote.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- April 14, 2021
U.S. LNG Should Be Part of Kerry’s Climate Conversations with China
Special Envoy on Climate Change John Kerry is travelling to China this week to double down efforts on reducing national emissions ahead of November’s Conference of the Parts (COP26) meeting, as well as the upcoming Leaders Summit on Climate hosted by President Biden next week.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- April 13, 2021
Report: U.S.-Canada Petroleum Trade Doubles in Recent Decade, Becomes a Driving Force in Central, Midwestern Economies
The petroleum trade between the United States and Canada doubled from 2010 to 2019 – a surge that was powered by unprecedented domestic crude oil production, which directly supported the economies of several Central and Midwestern states, according to a new report from a top U.S.-based- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- April 8, 2021
Analysis: Texas Storm Showed “Resiliency,” Importance of Residential Natural Gas
Residential natural gas helped keep many Texas families warm during February’s unprecedented freeze. The demand for natural gas to heat homes and power electricity generation set new records in February, and a reliable supply was crucial to ensuring that the state had access to the energy it needed, according to new analysis from the American Gas Association.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- March 24, 2021
Report: New York City’s Cost to Electrify Would Be More Than $25,000
Consumer Energy Alliance’s latest report has calculated a $25,600 price tag per New York City household if the city continues to follow short sighted goals of banning natural gas use in buildings.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- March 12, 2021
Federal Lands Orders Are Already Hurting Workers and Small Businesses in Western States
President Joe Biden’s executive order halting oil and gas leasing on federal lands has already dealt a severe blow to the economies of western states, but these impacts were minimized in the Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) latest energy outlook.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- March 9, 2021
Analysis: Federal Lands Orders Will “Have A Major Impact On Wyoming,” Western States
President Biden’s executive order suspending oil and gas leasing on federal lands and waters and delaying permitting decisions for existing leases would have “a major impact” on Western states.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- March 5, 2021
Dallas Fed: Federal Lands Orders Will Have Significant Impacts in New Mexico
Oil and natural gas production in the Permian Basin could undergo a massive shift from New Mexico to Texas, according to a new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, because of the Biden administration’s executive orders on leasing and permitting on federal lands.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- March 2, 2021
Report: $2 Trillion In US-Canada Cross-Border Energy Trade from 2000 to 2019
The energy trade between the United States and Canada is crucial for North American energy security, says a new report from the Canadian Energy Centre published last week.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- February 23, 2021
Natural Gas: America’s Fuel of Choice
A lot of Americans prefer gas appliances, and for good reason: Natural gas is reliable, affordable, and for those that love to cook, it outperforms when creating their favorite dishes.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- February 4, 2021
NYC is Adopting a Fair-Weather Natural Gas Ban
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio recently announced that the city will ban new, large building construction from installing natural gas hookups starting in 2030.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- January 28, 2021
Looking Ahead at Biden’s Pipeline Agenda
President Joe Biden’s decision to kill the Keystone XL pipeline has many wondering about other oil and gas infrastructure projects and for good reason.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- January 15, 2021
New AGF Study Shows Natural Gas’s Contribution to U.S. Energy Resiliency
A new study by the American Gas Foundation unpacks natural gas’ growing role in providing resilience to America’s energy and heating grids.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- January 15, 2021
DOE: Emissions and Energy Prices Would Rise, Employment Fall Under a Fracking Ban
A national fracking ban would have significant negative impacts on both the American economy and the environment according to a new report released by the Department of Energy.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- January 11, 2021
Canadian Energy Weekly Round-Up: January 11, 2021
Here are the top news stories covering Canada’s energy landscape: Canadian Chamber of Commerce: Canada’s Energy Security Depends on Completion of Line 5 in Michigan Canada’s Chamber of Commerce along with the federal government and several federal agencies are calling upon the U.S.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- December 8, 2020
Natural Resources Minister: LNG Is a Key Factor in Canada Achieving Net-Zero Goal
Natural Resources Minister Seamus O’Regan recently emphasized how significant British Columbia’s liquified natural gas (LNG) exports will be in achieving Canada’s net-zero goal by 2050, along with other sources of domestic energy production.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- December 2, 2020
Report: Oil and Natural Gas Production Expected to Grow in Coming Years
Oil and natural gas production has a bright future in Canada, according to the Canadian Energy Regulator’s recent first-ever, IEA-style report on the future of Canada’s energy industry.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- November 24, 2020
Cooking with Gas This Thanksgiving
Natural gas is playing an integral role in millions of homes this Thanksgiving holiday as they prepare for their family gatherings.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- November 23, 2020
Canadian Energy Weekly Round-Up: November 23, 2020
Here are the top news stories covering Canada’s energy landscape: Minister of Natural Resources Unveils Multi-Million Dollar Support for Indigenous Partnerships Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources Hon.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- November 17, 2020
Northwest Florida Is Embracing Natural Gas Electricity to Lower Carbon Emissions
It’s official – natural gas is an important part of the solution to reduce emissions in northwest corridor of Florida. Gulf Power recently announced it would transition its Plant Crist generator units from coal to natural gas, enabling the electric utility to reduce its carbon footprint at the facility by 40 percent.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- November 12, 2020
EID Response to the New York Times
A recent article in the New York Times made several sensational and dubious allegations about Energy In Depth (EID) and the work that this program does.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- November 5, 2020
Oil Curtailment End Signals Boost for Alberta Energy Industry
Almost a whole year after it was originally intended to end, Alberta has officially set an end date to oil production limits the province laid out in 2018.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- November 2, 2020
Canadian Energy Weekly Round-Up: November 2, 2020
Here are the top news stories covering Canada’s energy landscape: Alberta Nixes Limits on Oil Production, Limits Expire at End of Year The Albertan government recently announced that while it will continue to maintain its regulatory authority to curtail oil production through 2021, it has no plans to set limits over the next year.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 27, 2020
What Is California Thinking? EV Plans Will Mean Higher Bills Without Natural Gas Power Generation
Shortly after California emerged from the first rolling blackouts in the state in 20 years, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a ban on sales of gas-only cars within 15 years, adding an increased load to the grid.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 27, 2020
Ontario’s Economy Benefits from Alberta’s Energy Industry
Canada’s oil and natural gas industry, which is largely based in Alberta, is responsible for contributing to Ontario’s economic success, according to new figures from the Canadian Energy Centre.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 19, 2020
Canadian Energy Weekly Round-Up: October 19, 2020
Here are the top news stories covering Canada’s energy landscape: Alberta To Leverage Natural Gas Reserves to Export Hydrogen By 2040 Alberta will officially become a leading exporter of hydrogen energy, with at least two liquified natural gas projects lined up to assist in hydrogen production.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 15, 2020
Stifling Economic Recovery, Canada’s Plastic Ban Will Do More Harm Than Good
Just as Alberta released its plan to expand its petrochemical and plastics industries, Canada’s federal government took a dramatic sidestep by announcing its intention to ban some single-use plastics in 2021 and label manufactured plastic items as “toxic”.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 8, 2020
Four Important Facts to Keep In Mind On Latest Abandoned Wells Report
It’s true that the ongoing global pandemic and oil price drop earlier this year resulted in challenging times for the U.S.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 6, 2020
DOE Report Shows the Benefits of a Robust American Energy Industry, Shows Opportunities for the Future
The COVID-19 pandemic and accompanying shutdowns threw the American economy—and the energy industry—a curve ball this year, but domestic production will be a key part of the economy recovery.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 5, 2020
Canadian Energy Weekly Round-Up: October 5, 2020
Here are the top news stories covering Canada’s energy landscape: Company Behind Keystone XL Inks Deal, Indigenous Groups Gain Stake TC Energy, the Alberta-based energy company behind the Keystone XL project, announced it had reached an agreement with an Indigenous interest group representing communities in Alberta and Saskatchewan.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- September 29, 2020
Climate Week: Are Parking Lots the Next Target for Anti-Fracking Activists?
Banning fossil fuel infrastructure was the focus of one New York City Climate Week panel last week, and while that’s not surprising, the suggestion that the definition of this infrastructure should expand to include things like parking lots was just one of many “creative” polices that overlooked some greater considerations.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- September 28, 2020
Canadian Energy Weekly Round-Up: September 28, 2020
Here are the top news stories covering Canada’s energy landscape: Québec Minister Praises LNG Project at Public Hearing During one of the multiple-day hearings on the CAN $9 billion liquified natural gas (LNG) complex being proposed by GNL Québec, Quebec’s junior minister responsible for regional development Marie-Ève Proulx stated her fervent support for the project, calling it the future of the province.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- September 22, 2020
Multiple Polls Show Canadians Support Domestic Oil and Natural Gas Industry
Canadians feel the oil and gas industry is valued and important, according to recent polls including one in Quebec, which has had a fracking ban since 2018.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- September 21, 2020
Canadian Energy Weekly Round-Up: September 21, 2020
Here are the top news stories covering Canada’s energy landscape: Survey: Canadians Believe Natural Gas Is Important for Canada’s Economy New analysis from a survey being conducted by at the University of Ottawa found that while political parties in Canada may be amplifying ideological differences between Canadians, a majority of Canadians believe the oil and gas industry is important to the future of Canada’s economy.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- September 14, 2020
Canadian Energy Weekly Round-Up: September 14, 2020
Here are the top news stories covering Canada’s energy landscape: Poll: Quebecers Support Domestic Energy Production When it comes to developing national resources for energy consumption, Quebecers are all-in.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- September 11, 2020
Report: Energy Infrastructure is Essential to Jumpstarting American Economy
Billions of dollars in economic activity are being held back from jumpstarting the economy, according to a telling report from Consumer Energy Alliance released this week.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- September 11, 2020
Production and Potential in the Permian
Not only is West Texas and Southeast New Mexico home to the world’s highest producing oilfield, but the prolific Permian Basin production is enabling the region to have one of the fastest growing economies in the country, according to a recently released Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) report.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- September 10, 2020
Texas Energy Sector Gives Back
Throughout the global pandemic and oil price war, the U.S. oil and natural gas industry has shown both its resilience and commitment to the communities in which it operates, especially in Texas.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 31, 2020
Canadian Energy Weekly Round-Up: August 31, 2020
Here are the top news stories covering Canada’s energy landscape: ESAI Energy: While Oil Production Increases Globally, Canadian Oil Sands Are Rebounding Faster than Others As oil prices begin to stabilize, production amongst Canadian Oil Sands producers is rebounding faster than other energy markets, ESAI Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 21, 2020
Guest Post: It’s Been 5 Months and Little Help In Sight for Canada’s Oil, Natural Gas Sector
Ticktock, ticktock. That is the sound of clocks at oil and gas companies still waiting to hear back on the short-term assistance that was announced by the Federal Government in April.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 21, 2020
Federal Data Show the High Cost of Electrifying Homes
New federal data on home energy costs raise red flags on the implications of a movement to force families to switch from natural gas to electric-powered heaters and appliances.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 20, 2020
California’s Rolling Blackouts Are The Result Of A Constrained Supply
What happens when a state closes power plant facilities without also replacing the electricity generation capacity? In short, an energy shortage whose impacts range from inconvenient to potentially dire due to a record-heat wave hitting the western part of the country – and its one that could have been avoided.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 18, 2020
Canadian Energy Weekly Round-Up: August 18, 2020
Here are the top news stories covering Canada’s energy landscape: Study: BC Carbon Tax Ineffective at Reducing Emissions Earlier this month the Canadian Energy Research Institute (CERI) looked at a number of policy efforts intended to offset greenhouse gas (GHG)emissions.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 12, 2020
Natural Gas Can Help With Increased Energy Burden Brought On By the Pandemic
The stay at home orders have caused an increase in residential energy demand and a rise in electricity costs for families across the country.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 5, 2020
Report: Higher Investment, GDP, Employment, and Fiscal Gains Linked to LNG Development in B.C.
The future of Canada’s liquified natural gas (LNG) industry could generate significant, long-lasting employment opportunities for virtually every province, according to a new Conference Board of Canada report.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- July 27, 2020
Canadian Energy Weekly Round-Up: July 27, 2020
Here are the top news stories covering Canada’s energy landscape: The Canadian Economic Recovery is Tied to the Trans Mountain Pipeline, BIV Reports In order to bring Canada’s economy back to pre-pandemic performance levels, one crucial project will determine just how quickly the economic turnaround will be.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- July 13, 2020
Canadian Energy Weekly Round-Up: July 13, 2020
Here are the top news stories covering Canada’s energy landscape: New Brunswick-bound Tanker Takes Off from British Columbia Port, Cenovus Energy Announces As Canadian oil suppliers continue to find ways to meet market demands, Cenovus Energy is the first oilsands producer to ship crude to refineries on Canada’s east coast.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- July 13, 2020
Report: Natural Gas Bans Will Disproportionately Impact Low Income Californians
Natural gas bans will hit California hard, disproportionately impacting the poorest of Californians, according to a new Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity report.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- June 29, 2020
Canadian Energy Weekly Round-Up: June 29, 2020
Here are the top news stories covering Canada’s energy landscape: Alberta Energy Minister Calls Norway’s New Oil Tax Cuts “Hypocritical” In an attempt to provide some relief to its oil and natural gas industry, Norway’s government cut taxes on the industry by 40 percent to help stimulate the sector and attract oil companies to the Norwegian Continental Shelf.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- June 22, 2020