Why Americans Aren’t Likely to Embrace Electric Vehicle Mandates
You’d never guess it based on the nonstop barrage of slick TV ads and media hype, but Americans…
Updated Report: Illinois Oil Reserves Generated $108.6M in Local Property Tax Revenue From 2007-2021
Many Illinoisans may not be aware that the state’s active oil production leases are assessed and…
Illinois Oil Production Totaled 7.22M Barrels in 2022
Illinois crude oil production totaled 7,227,842 barrels in 2022, according to data compiled by the…
Benefits of Fossil Fuels to Humanity Have Far Outweighed Negatives
The Natural Resources Defense Council claims fossil fuels have “exacted an enormous toll on…
Diesel: The Underappreciated Lifeblood of Our Economy
With talk of possible diesel shortages making news this fall, it can’t be emphasized enough that…
Illinois Oil Producers Doing Good Work In Their Communities
If you are a “downstate” Illinoisan, you have probably seen a pump jack or two nodding up and down…
Campbell Energy Recognized For Community Service
Note: This blog post was updated on Oct. 7, 2022 The Illinois oil patch is unique in that almost…
More Than 200 Attend 1st Annual Illinois Basin Celebration
More than 200 Illinois Basin oil exploration and production industry professionals attended the…
The Three Biggest Myths of the ‘Energy Transition’ Narrative
Since passage of the $369 billion climate bill , those who believe we can rely entirely “green”…
5 Technologies That Can Dramatically Reduce Environmental Impacts Oil & Gas
Non-political entities such as the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) have repeatedly…