LSU Engineering Department Joins Louisiana P&A Movement
With more than 4,500 orphan oil wells calling Louisiana home, more than 10 percent were identified in 1994 due mainly to the inability to produce...
California Seeks Judicial Retribution from Big Oil
by Nick Vaccaro
Big Oil has historically combatted opposing viewpoints and accusations covering many claims. The state of California turned up the heat in its crusade against the...
Labor Day Weekend and Hurricane Idalia Exact Double Punch Blow to Increasing Fuel Prices
by Nick Vaccaro
Multiple factors influence fuel price fluctuation, and one historical moment that consistently drives them up comes from increased travel over the Labor Day weekend. With...
One Year in Play and the IRA Further Compromises the Energy Future
by Nick Vaccaro
The oil and gas industry has grown accustomed to opposition from multiple fronts. While the political arena has dramatically influenced its direction, the Biden administration...
Grow Louisiana Coalition Sheds Light on Frivolous Lawsuits Made Against the Energy Industry
by Nick Vaccaro
In a recent letter to nola.com, executive director Marc Ehrhardt of the Grow Louisiana Coalition spoke out to support the state’s energy industry and its...
Shell CEO Predicts ‘Dangerous and Irresponsible’ Repercussions in Cutting Oil Production
by Nick Vaccaro
With continued demand for crude globally, some within the industry contemplate reducing output. While Shell revealed a new plan last month to remain committed to...
China Implements Release of Imported Oil Stranded in Port
by Nick Vaccaro
A lengthy wait of weeks has plagued approximately 10 million barrels of crude oil compliments of Iran and Venezuela while falling victim to enhanced cargo...
Oil Prices Ascend as U.S. and Iran Nuclear Deal Fizzles
by Nick Vaccaro
Last Thursday brought a disturbance in the pricing waters as the White House denied it was anywhere close to an amicable agreement with Iran over...
OPEC News Sends Oil Prices Soaring
by Nick Vaccaro
The weekend brought sobering news with Saudia Arabia and other OPEC producers announcing a significant cut in oil production as soon as May. Pointing to...
New Analysis Promises Faster Turnaround in Willow Project Profits
by Nick Vaccaro
While the opposition continues to mount against ConocoPhillips’ high-profile Willow project, the Alaska Department of Revenue revealed that anticipated payoffs to the state treasury will...