Energy Security Only Possible With an All-of-the-Above Approach
June 9, 2022Russia,Wind,Oil and Gas,Putin,Energy Transition,Renewables,Solar,Energy IndependenceUncategorized
One of the more ludicrous claims to gain traction since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine fast-forwarded…
What to Know About New EDF Marginal Well Methane Study
April 28, 2022marginal wells,Environmental Defense Fund,stripper wells,methane emissionsUncategorized
The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), an environmental group that has long lobbied for federal…
It’s Time For Energy Reality to Take Center Stage
April 6, 2022Oil,Energy Information Administration,Energy,Natural Gas,Energiewende,EIAUncategorized
When it comes to energy, rhetoric sure seems to get a lot more attention than reality. If many…
Illinois Oil Producers Have No Control Over Pump Prices
March 25, 2022Oil Prices,Gas Prices,Price Gouging,Pump Prices,Oil Production,Illinois oil,Russia,GasolineUncategorized
The following was published as a guest column in the Alton Telegraph, Centralia/Mt. Vernon…
Five Reasons Pump Prices Are So High in Illinois
March 11, 2022Illinois Gas Prices,Gas Prices,Ukraine,Oil and Gas,Energy Crisis,RussiaUncategorized
Why are pump prices SO high right now – especially here in Illinois? There are a myriad of reasons,…
Illinois Crude Oil Production Totaled Just Under 7.4 Million Barrels in 2021
February 18, 20222021 Illinois Oil Production,Illinois Basin,Oil & GasUncategorized
Illinois crude oil production totaled 7,397,119 barrels in 2021, according to data compiled by the…
Updated Report: Illinois Oil Reserves Generated $104.5M in Local Property Tax Revenue From 2007-2020
Many Illinoisans may not be aware that the state’s active oil and natural gas production leases are…
Importance of Affordable, Reliable Energy Cannot Be Overstated
January 20, 2022Energy Insecurity,Energy Costs,Energy Independence,Energy Security,Europe Energy CrisisUncategorized
Affordable, reliable energy. It’s something we all depend on. And it’s something most Americans…
*UPDATE* Strong U.S. Oil and Gas Production Keeps Energy Costs Affordable
January 14, 2022Energy Prices,Energy PovertyUncategorized
UPDATE: Jan. 14, 2022 Numerous recent reports show that energy costs increased dramatically in…
Fast Fact Sheet: Petroleum Essential to Modern Healthcare
Perhaps the most essential use of petroleum is modern healthcare. Here are few examples.