Archive for: Natural Resources

In the Shadow of Fukushima

When I was growing up most people loved “the bomb.” It was our shield… our security blanket… and our ultimate weapon of choice against what was then called the “Red Menace.”

Then in the early 1960s we found that the ultimate weapon had a peaceful sidekick: The ultimate energy source. The US was still in its pre-Vietnam euphoric days of believing in endless possibilities.

Another Dent in the Shale Gas Revolution?

Major shale gas producer US is looking for a partner. So far it’s the only nation that is engage in widespread exploitation of shale gas (much to the dismay of local environmentalists). 

Video: Will Tensions in the Middle East Trump Softening Demand from China?

Andrew Gordon discusses the bumpy road ahead for the price of crude.

Can Government Regulators Save the “Shale Gas Revolution?”

It was last December when I drove from my home in Baltimore to attend a holiday party in Washington DC. I go to this same party every year. All I can say is, Washington parties are different.

The Revolution Awaits

North America’s shale gas has revolutionized the energy industry. The surge in natural gas reserves and production has completely changed the way North America plans to power itself in the future.

Revealed: The Country That Busted Crude’s Middle East Monopoly

Did you know that the oil patch has gotten an extreme makeover? Five years ago nobody was expecting this. As recently as three years ago it was on very few people’s radar. The most surprising development (and it’s a good one) has taken place right here in the United States.

Is The Technology For Energy Independence In One Small Company’s Hands?

By David Dutkewych Energy independence has traveled a long hard road from presidential sound bite back in the days of the Nixon White House to nearly becoming a reality. Finally, thanks to a 100-year supply of natural gas from within our own borders, we’re tantalizingly close to ending our over-dependence on foreign

Invest NOW In the World’s Next Big Shortage

By David Dutkewych I don’t give much thought to the amount of water I use in a day. From keeping the water running while cleaning the dishes to running the sprinklers so my lawn stays nice and green, it’s all the same to me. Most of us in this country take water