Natural Gas
Column Published in syndication March 18, 2026The amount of natural gas produced and marketed in the United States reached a record high in 2025, up by 5.3 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) to average 118.5 Bcf/d, according to data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA). About two thirds of production occurs in three regions--Appalachia, the Permian Basin, and the Haynesville Shale. These three areas accounted for 81% of the growth last year.
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- natural gas,
- LNG,
- production
Progress
Column Published in syndication September 24, 2025There is some very good news on the climate front. Every US state reduced per capita carbon dioxide emissions from primary energy consumption between 2005 and 2023. The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) recently released data indicating that total US CO2 emissions fell by 20% over the period, even as population rose by 14%. The result is a 30% decrease in per capita CO2 emissions.
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- natural gas,
- carbon dioxide,
- emissions
Tariffs and Oil
Column Published in syndication April 09, 2025The oil and gas industry has been hit quickly and hard by the recent tariff brouhaha, with prices dropping significantly compared to recent levels (at least as of the time that I am writing). I've been asked several times whether the situation is likely to lead to a sustained "bust" in the industry. There is obviously much uncertainty, but here are a few initial thoughts.
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- natural gas,
- oil,
- tariffs