The oil import numbers for June 2009 are in and they reflect no improvement in the percentage or amount of oil the United States in importing. Oil independence is critical as it is a threat to not only economic security, but also national security. The numbers are based on the latest figures from the U.S Department of [...]
Study reports “direct use” of natural gas saves energy costs and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. The American Gas Association (AGA) today called attention to a recent study by the Gas Technology Institute that reports the increased “direct use” of natural gas in businesses and homes will reduce national CO2 emissions, energy consumption and consumer energy costs. Direct [...]
House Republicans unveiled the American Energy Act this week on June 10, 2009. The plan puts forth a pro-market agenda and attempts to fast track nuclear energy. It was developed by the American Energy Solutions Group, chaired by House Republican Conference Chairman Mike Pence (R-IN). The American Energy Act is based on three principles of [...]
Rising shale gas production in the U.S. and Canada as well as potential large natural gas supplies from the United States could be pivotal in curbing Russia’s ability to organize an “energy weapon” against consumers, according to a recently released study by Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. The study, “Russia and the Caspian [...]
Natural Gas Processing How it works: The natural gas that you use to cook, heat your home, and make hot water for bathing is made almost entirely of methane. Natural gas is concentrated in natural gas fields, and is tapped by drilling wells, essentially long narrow holes in the ground. Natural gas is gathered from [...]
