Posted on · There's less concern about supply disruptions with so much Permian oil available, but experts caution markets could be underestimating geopolitical risks.
Posted on · Some experts say sequestered CO2, even if it's used for oil production, can help the planet in the short-term. But critics say it prolongs the use of fossil fuels.
Posted on · The bidding war between Chevron and Occidental surprised those who follow the energy sector. No one had seen a similar grab in decades.
Posted on · A report by the Environmental Integrity Project concluded sulfur dioxide is mainly being released when oil and gas companies use flares to burn off excess natural gas.
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: Concerns about air quality in the Permian Basin, how weddings are helping save historic Texas dance halls, author Jared Diamond, and actor Wilmer Valderrama.
Posted on · Houston-based Occidental said the proposed combination would bolster its position in the Permian Basin.
Posted on · An analysis of government satellite data by the Environmental Defense Fund shows that the amount of natural gas that energy companies burned off in 2017 is twice as high as what they reported to state regulators.
Posted on · In West Texas, natural gas flares dot the horizon, a sign of how oil drilling is growing faster than pipelines and other infrastructure.
Posted on · Demand for sand is growing with increased Permian Basin drilling, but the West Texas sand market could become oversupplied.
Posted on · Too much gas + not enough pipelines = more and more flaring
Posted on · The company has bought BHP Billiton's shale oil and gas assets in the U.S., which will give it access to the fast-growing shale industry
Posted on · IHS Markit expects "stunning" growth in oil pumped from West Texas and bound for countries around the world.
Posted on · A lower corporate tax rate could encourage investments in the industry
Posted on · Cost-cutting and advances in drilling technology are helping companies withstand persistently low oil prices
Posted on · The project calls for new high-voltage lines across five sparsely-populated counties near the New Mexico border.