Russian President Vladimir Putin has plunged Europe into crisis with his invasion of Ukraine. His stated goal is to destabilize the country to reclaim Russian control. In response, it’s time we hit Putin where he knows it will hurt — through the energy sector. To make this happen, a raft of bad policy decisions at the state …
Gene Barr: It’s time U.S. energy policy stops empowering Russia Read More »
America and its allies can wean Europe off its dependence on energy imported from Russia. By Kenneth C. Griffin and Niall Ferguson On June 24, 1948, Soviet forces blockaded the Allied-controlled areas of Berlin. The U.S. and U.K. responded by airlifting food and fuel from Allied airbases in western Germany. At the height of Operation …
Pennsylvania led the pack of natural gas-producing states in growth last year. A recent report from the state’s Independent Fiscal Office shows total Pennsylvania production recorded the strongest year-over-year growth of any top-five gas producing state through November of last year at 7.9%. The state still ranked second in the amount of gas collected, behind Texas. Production …
Pennsylvania led gas-producing states in production in 2021, report says Read More »
It is refreshing to know that Governor Tom Wolf, for the first time since taking office, chose not to include an additional tax on the natural gas industry as part of his most recent budget proposal. This is a marked change from the past seven years when, despite the numerous benefits the industry provides the …
It is refreshing to know that Gov. Tom Wolf, for the first time since taking office, chose not to include an additional tax on the natural gas industry in his latest budget proposal. This is a marked change from the past seven years when, despite the numerous benefits the industry provides the commonwealth, it was …
Letter: State should embrace natural gas industry Read More »
Earlier this month, a group of senators primarily representing Northeastern states called on Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm to halt permits for new liquified natural gas (LNG) export facilities based on concerns that they harm U.S. energy consumers. The timing is noteworthy given the importance of U.S. energy exports to European allies seeking to diversify energy supplies in …
Within hours of taking office on January 20, 2021, President Joe Biden signed an executive order cancelling the cross-border permit for the Keystone XL pipeline as part of a plan to phase out natural gas and oil, eliminating thousands of family-sustaining jobs. At the same time, the Biden administration promised plenty of “good-paying” positions would …
Shifting Natural Gas and Oil Jobs to the Renewables Sector Isn’t So Simple Read More »
Impact fees from Pennsylvania’s shale gas wells are projected to bounce back this year from last year’s record low to the highest collection in three years. A new report from the Independent Fiscal Office credits a surge in natural gas prices for driving impact fees to an estimated $233.8 million for 2021. The total collection is …
Marcellus Shale Impact Fees Projected to Rebound After Pandemic Slump Read More »
As 2022 begins, the demand for natural gas and oil isn’t going away — in fact, it’s growing. As economic activity bounces back, the demand for natural gas and oil has outpaced available supply. This imbalance, combined with misguided policy decisions that create uncertainty in the energy sector, has put upward pressure on the cost …
Oil and Gas Keep America, Pennsylvania Competitive Read More »
Heat or eat: That heart wrenching choice grows more probable for countless Americans with surging inflation, gasoline and natural gas prices at seven-year highs, and Americans’ winter heating bills set to rise by at least $13.6 billion over last year. These alarming jolts have been exacerbated by recent decisions that have discouraged investment in American …
Please don’t count American oil and gas production out Read More »
