Trump Taps Congressman, Former SEAL Ryan Zinke As Interior Secretary
Zinke's choice was something of a surprise since some Republican officials wanted him to challenge Democratic U.S. Senator Jon Tester of Montana in the 2018 elections.
Trump Cabinet Positions Fill Up With Oil, Gas Advocates
A few Republicans questioned the appointment of ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State due to his dealings with Russia.
EPA Reverses Course With New Fracking Study
Fracking can contaminate drinking water under "some circumstances," the EPA said in a Dec. 13 report, which changes a previous finding that the drilling process does not cause "widespread, systemic" effects.
Report: Exploration Spending Could Dip Further In 2017
But exploration should return to profitability next year, partly driven by lower costs, according to an energy consulting firm.
US Natural Gas Storage Hits All-Time High
This year's high came despite utilities pumping 1.549 Tcf into storage, which was on track to be the lowest amount of gas added during an injection season on record, according to EIA data going back to 1994.
Outlook: US Natgas Output To Drop For First Time Since 2005
The last time year-over-year gas natural gas production declined was in 2005 when Hurricanes Katrina and Rita slammed into the Gulf Coast, damaging energy infrastructure.
Fracking Leads To Lowest Emissions In Quarter Century
Solar and wind power are expected to make up only 7% of electric generation by 2017.
Presidential Politics And Alternative History: Erasing The Shale Boom
A U.S. Chamber of Commerce study found that the impacts of no shale oil and gas would be severe.
LNG, Mexico Exports Promise To Grow Demand
Lackluster growth in domestic demand means that U.S. natural gas producers have to look to export markets for salvation.
The Case For $4.50 Gas This Winter
Low crude prices and lack of gas-directed drilling bump up against growing demand. The result could be a price jump for U.S. natural gas.