Richmond Times-Dispatch – Warner, Kaine Introduce Bill to Allow Offshore Energy Leases

Virginia Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine want the current offshore drilling moratorium lifted off the coast of their state. Under their legislation, leases for offshore oil and natural gas drilling as well as wind farms could take effect in 2020. 

Fuel Fix Blog – W.Va. to launch New Oil, Natural Gas Job Training Center 

Two West Virginia colleges are opening training facilities focused on oil and natural gas development. Both schools will house indoor and outdoor laboratories to simulate drilling operations and will offer a variety of training programs to prepare students for jobs in the industry.

The Hill – The President’s Legacy on Energy

Economist Michael Economides argues for the Keyst... more »

The Advocate – Our Views: Riches Await in the Gulf

The Baton Rouge, La., paper touts the energy potential in the Gulf of Mexico after Interior Secretary Sally Jewell’s recent visit to an offshore rig there. The editorial backs Jewell’s statement that “maintaining the public’s trust in the safety and environmental performance of oil and gas production is critically important as we continue to tap into the Gulf’s abundant resource potential.” 

TribLIVE – How’s the Economy? Looking Up

Washington County, Pa., leads the greater Pittsburgh region in terms of economic development projects, energy production and job creation – thanks to natural gas development and hydraulic fracturing. 

The Oklahoman – Proposed EPA Standards  Could Fuel Higher Gasoline Prices

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The Hill – The Case for Keystone XL Goes Beyond Jobs and Energy Independence

In a guest column, Brigham McCown argues the benefits of  the Keystone XL pipeline would extend beyond  jobs and energy security to  safety. According to government statistics, pipelines are the safest way to transport energy supplies, writes McCown.

U.S. News and World Report – Lawmakers: Natural Gas Exports Could Erode Political Might of U.S. Adversaries

U.S. News recaps today’s House Subcommittee on Energy and Power hearing, which focused on legislation that would expedite U.S. natural gas exports. Supporters  say shipping natural gas to allies could strengthen diplomatic ties, undermine political leverage of adversaries, while also shaving the U.S. trade deficit and creating jobs.

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The Atlantic – How Oil Made Working-Class North Dakota a Whole Lot Richer

In North Dakota’s Bakken Shale formation, Americans have been able to find high-paying work in the oil and natural gas industry as the state’s employment number grew by more than 35 percent from 2007 to 2011. But another part of this American success story is that jobs and paychecks have surged across industries – including technical services, transport, construction and food services.

Reuters Canada – TransCanada to Build $900 Million Alberta Oil Pipeline, Terminal

Keystone XL opponents claim that stopping the pipeline will keep Canada’s oil sands in the ground. However, as the U.S. waits for President Obama to decide on the Keystone XL Canada is moving forward with plans to move its growing crude oil suppli... more »

Forbes – The Top Five Facts Everyone Should Know About Oil and Natural Gas Exploration

Ryan Carlyle, a subsea hydraulics engineer, writes that oil accounts for one-third of humanity’s energy supply, is unrivaled in power generation and is fundamental to lifting billions of people out of poverty. Fun fact: If solar power generation doubled every decade for 100 years, it would still be pretty far behind oil today.

Wall Street Journal – Beware Tax Reform That Raises Taxes on Capital

Of the ongoing congressional debate over tax reform, Margo Thorning writes  that “Investment, growth and job creation should be the cornerstones of any tax-reform effort.”

Linkedin – Shale Gas Can Ignite Manufacturing, Lead to Energy Independence

Thanks to expanding unconventional energy production, GE... more »