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Trump Picks Liberty Energy’s Chris Wright for US Energy Secretary

Frac pressure-pumping leader Chris Wright was part of a mid-1990s team that suggested a slickwater—rather than gel—frac to George Mitchell, leading to the U.S. shale-gas breakthrough.

Liberty Energy’s Chris Wright is Harold Hamm's Top Choice for Energy Secretary

Energy policy influencer and founder of wildcatter Continental Resources Harold Hamm told Hart Energy that North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is also on his short list.

Q&A: Making Midstream’s Case in DC

GPA Midstream Association President and CEO Sarah Miller spoke with Oil and Gas Investor on working with the industry’s needs and defending the sector in Washington, D.C.

EQT’s Rice: ‘Wake Up’ to Anti-Energy Movement

In the face of growing opposition to fossil fuels and energy infrastructure, EQT CEO Toby Rice pulled out a rallying cry at Hart Energy’s DUG Appalachia conference: “Wake up!”

Oil Rises 1% as Investors Digest US Election Fallout

Oil prices rose nearly 1% on Nov. 7 following the U.S. election results and as Hurricane Rafael rolls into the Gulf of Mexico. 

Buoyed by Oil and Gas, Trump Poised to Retake the White House

President Donald Trump penetrated the blue wall for a second time, taking Pennsylvania’s crucial 19 electoral votes in a nail-biter on election night. 

Significant ROI for Energy Lobbyists Willing to Invest in Capitol Expenditures

Influencing policy in Washington requires substantial investment in campaign donations and lobbying. But the ROI is substantial, as well.

LongPath Technologies Secures DOE Loan to Expand Emissions Monitoring Network

LongPath aims to construct and install more than 1,000 remote monitoring towers across oil and gas basins including the Permian, Denver-Julesburg and Anadarko.

Supreme Court Takes Up Clean Air Act Venue Fight

The high court’s justices will hear arguments if the EPA’s air pollution rules should be challenged in D.C. or in regional courts.

Energy’s Election Stakes: Regulations, Bureaucracy, Permitting

Oil and Gas Investor assembled a group of seven oil and gas executives, policy advocates and other experts to talk about what’s really at stake in the November election and the many challenges facing the energy sector, regardless of who wins.