Energy Technology
Embracing a future of energy abundance
API’s Jack Gerard delivered his annual State of American Energy address Tuesday.
Sec. Jewell cites misinformation for fracking bans
President Obama’s interior secretary says there is “a lot of misinformation about fracking.”
Speaking of good news about methane emissions …
A new study confirms that overall methane emissions rates from natural gas systems are lower than EPA estimated.
Is EPA ignoring the good news on methane?
The EPA said last week it will soon unveil new regulations for oil and natural gas production designed to reduce emissions of methane. But emissions are already falling.
Thinking about energy density
An important way to think about the differences among fuels is in terms of energy density – the amount of usable energy that’s packed into a certain amount of space.
Are shale gas and tight oil really still “unconventional”?
In 2013 natural gas from shale provided the largest share of the country’s natural gas supply – 40 percent of total natural gas production.
