Boom Underway for Shale Oil
Monday May 30, 2011
With oil prices rising, tough-to-harvest shale oil has become a viable energy resource. In southern Texas, the Eagle Ford shale oil field -- once thought to be valueless -- now ... Read More
Forum Explores Gas Pipeline Risks
Saturday May 21, 2011
At the recent National Pipeline Safety Forum, attendees said that the top risks facing natural gas pipelines are:
damage from ground excavation or vehicles
compromised pipe quality
failure-prone pipe design
pipeline operators ... Read More
Are We Nuclear Pollyannas?
Monday May 16, 2011
Has the nuclear power industry taken its cues from Pollyanna? Pollyanna, a literary character, is famous for her relentlessly upbeat outlook.
Two news stories underscore how optimism--and eagerness for abundant ... Read More
Coast to Coast Energy Conferences
Sunday May 8, 2011
From Maine to California, find an energy conference to suit your interests. Upcoming offerings in June 2011 include:
From June 14 to 16, EnergyOcean International 2011 in Maine looks at offshore ... Read More
Natural Gas Resources Count Skyrockets
Sunday May 1, 2011
A new report unveiled April 27, 2011 in Washington, DC, states that natural gas resources in the U.S. are far greater than previously estimated.
The report, "Technically Recoverable U.S. Natural Gas ... Read More