Alaska’s role in America’s energy independence plan

Oil production along Alaska’s North Slope is declining due to aging oilfields in the area; this in conjunction with lower crude oil prices is causing a fiscal crisis to develop in the State.  “Without new...

Offshore wind gets a boost

“We are opening our doors not just to oil and gas and coal, but also to the wise development of solar, wind and wave, biofuels, geothermal, and small hydro on America’s lands,” Department of the Interior...

Oil Industry Leader Sends Message to Congress

American Petroleum Institute President Jack Gerard sent a letter to members of Congress Friday.  Below is the text of that letter with helpful links added (by me): "Dear Member of Congress: As the Congress...

Offshore drilling ban unlikely to be reimposed

Earlier this week, President Obama’s Interior Secretary Ken Salazar nudged the debate over offshore oil drilling forward by deciding to allow for further study of the energy potential of the country’s offshore...

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