Energy Technology
Safety critical to production surge in Gulf of Mexico
According to BloombergBusinessweek , energy production in the Gulf of Mexico is finally bouncing back three years after BP’s Deepwater Horizon accident – and the federal government’s response – brought activity to a halt.
Turning back the emissions clock to 1994
U.S. energy-related carbon dioxide emissions dropped to levels not seen since 1994, when Forrest Gump filled the nation’s movie theaters. A key reason for the decline: natural gas from shale.
On permitting, timeliness is of the essence
For the full potential of proposed chemical industry investment to be realized, government agencies have to do their part – particularly when it comes to permitting.
Shale’s competitive advantage; a tale of two continents
As recently as 2011, North America and Western Europe each produced the same amount of basic chemicals and plastics: about 30 million tons apiece. When it came to petrochemical production, the two regions were matched fairly evenly. But not for long. By 2020, North American output will more than double to 70 million tons, while in Europe it will shrink by fully one-third.
Fracking-related methane emissions much lower than previously estimated
Last week saw the publication of an important scientific study on methane emissions at natural gas well sites – a study that should help inform our public policy debates about hydraulic fracturing. It provides additional evidence that, when undertaken using industry best practices, hydraulic fracturing can produce shale energy safely and responsibly.
Governors explain energy regulation
The George W. Bush Institute held a thoughtful conference on energy regulation yesterday in Dallas. I was particularly struck by the panel discussion featuring governors from two states that know a thing or two about energy production.
