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A Pony with Multiple Tricks: Why Transmission is America’s Energy Security Secret Advantage

America is amidst an energy revolution, and we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to control our destiny and realize an energy independent economy. One piece of overlooked infrastructure holds the key: high-voltage electric transmission.

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Coronavirus: Another Factor Exposing Risks to Iraq's Oil-based Economy

The coronavirus's chilling effect on global oil demand is exposing the frailties in Iraq's oil-based economy.

topics: Oil and Gas
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BP to be “Net Zero:” Unpacking the Oil Major’s Announcement

If BP sticks to its net-zero commitments, it could offer a model for other international oil companies to follow.

topics: Oil and Gas
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The Return of “Peak Demand?” What the Future May Hold for Global Oil

As Coronavirus reignites the global oil demand debate, near-term problems have brought back concerns about the long-term viability of oil and gas.

topics: Geopolitics, Oil and Gas
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Disappointing Fourth-Quarter Results Put Pressure On Oil Majors

Poor results for Big Oil causes concern among investors - and places pressure on the oil majors.

topics: Oil and Gas
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OPEC+ Meets To Decide Cuts In Response to Coronavirus

With oil prices plummeting amid China's coronavirus outbreak, OPEC+ plans drastic action to head off an oil market meltdown

topics: Geopolitics, Oil and Gas
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Doubts Surface On U.S. Shale And Energy Independence

Considered the heartland of the U.S. shale revolution, signs are emerging that production in the Permian Basin may be peaking.

topics: Oil and Gas
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Shale Slams on Brakes As Financial Stress Deepens

Amid weaker demand and chronic oversupply, U.S. shale is facing fundamental questions about its longevity.

topics: Oil and Gas
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Libyan Oil Goes Offline. The Impact Depends on Duration

This latest outage represents a dangerous new phase for Libya, even as global markets have largely shrugged off the disruption.

topics: Oil and Gas
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EastMed Gas Aggravates Regional Tensions

While the gas reserves in the Eastern Mediterranean have helped cooperation between Israel and Egypt, they have led to more conflict with Turkey and its neighbors.

topics: Oil and Gas
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Oil Sinks As U.S. and Iran Step Back from Brink of War

The supply risk is far from over despite de-escalating Iran-U.S. tensions, but the price retreat reflects a world still awash in oil.

topics: Geopolitics, Oil and Gas