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Energy Policy Blog By Edith Allison

Witnesses stated that BLM policies create unnecessary obstacles to oil and gas activities on federal lands at a recent House Natural Resources, Energy and Mineral Resources subcommittee hearing: “Energy in America: BLM’s Red-Tape Run Around and its Impact on American Energy Production”

Added on 24 February, 2014

Energy Policy Blog By Edith Allison

EPA Power Plant Regs Depend on Enhanced Oil Recovery

Comment period is open for the EPA proposed rule that would require CCS, carbon capture and storage. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed rule, 'Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions for New Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units,' is open for comment until March 10.

Added on 17 February, 2014

Energy Policy Blog By Edith Allison

The U.S. Exports and Imports Oil

We also export and import automobiles and many other products. This market movement helps get the desired type of car--or oil--to the consumer. But many consider oil to be more critical to our national security.

Added on 10 February, 2014

Energy Policy Blog By Edith Allison

Carbon Capture and Sequestration–Expensive and Unproven

Carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) is perhaps commercially viable but not proven at commercial scale, according to 100 clean-energy experts that recently released their recommendations to the White House: 'Powering Forward: Presidential and Executive Agency Actions to Drive Clean Energy in America.'

Added on 03 February, 2014

Explorer Policy Watch By Edith Allison

Production Grows – As Do Areas of Concern

Oil and natural gas production continued to grow in the United States in 2013 even as progress on new federal laws and regulations stalled – but local opposition to shale gas and oil development increased.

Added on 01 February, 2014

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Challenges – and Rewards – Lure Arctic Efforts

The Final Frontier: The Arctic Circle’s vast, untapped treasures of oil and gas resources beckon explorers to boldly go, despite the daunting technical, political and environmental challenges.

Added on 01 February, 2014

Explorer Article By Sophia Ford

Energy-Water Nexus Demands Fast Action

Energy is required to secure, treat and distribute water; conversely, energy production depends on an abundant and reliable source of water.

Added on 01 February, 2014

Energy Policy Blog By Edith Allison

Oil Shale May Almost Be Commercial, or Not

Not oil, not shale, but a huge resource! Industry interest in developing oil shale production technology rises and falls with oil prices and the availability of cheaper options. Shale oil in formations like the Bakken is currently more economically attractive and less risky. Chevron, Shell and Exxon-Mobil have ended their oil shale projects in the past year, but Red Leaf Resources is moving ahead.

Added on 27 January, 2014

Energy Policy Blog By Edith Allison

Washington Fellowships and Intern Opportunities

Are you interested in public policy? Are you interested in understanding how Congress works? Are you interested in applying science to policy decisions? Then consider applying for a fellowship or internship. Please share this information with others.

Added on 20 January, 2014

Energy Policy Blog By Edith Allison

California Offshore Fracking Controversy

January 8 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a new rule on offshore hydraulic fracturing that takes effect on March 1. The rule adds additional effluent limits and monitoring requirements. Operators would be required to maintain an inventory of chemicals used in drilling operations and report any released into surrounding waters. The new EPA rule applies only to existing development and production platforms, and new exploratory drilling operations in federal waters off the Santa Barbara coast. There are 23 existing production platforms in California federal waters.

Added on 13 January, 2014

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Explorer Article By David Brown

What Will it Take to Get CCUS Ready for Prime Time?

Nihal Darraj, carbon capture and storage researcher at Imperial College, London shares barriers to CCUS commercialization, including costs, technology, permitting and more.

Added on 01 March, 2024

Explorer Director’s Corner By David Curtiss

Introducing the New EXPLORER, New Digital Newsletters

Perhaps you did a double take pulling the April issue of EXPLORER from the mailbox. What is this? If you joined AAPG in the last 40 years, you’ve only known EXPLORER in its long-standing tabloid format. It worked well for many years as our advertisers – particularly seismic companies – loved the large format and the ability to display their data on a sweeping canvas. For readers, it was a little more awkward.

Added on 01 April, 2024

Explorer Article By Barry Friedman

How the U Adds Value in CCUS

Carbon capture and sequestration reduces emissions, but it cannot work past cost barriers without the revenue opportunities provided by utilization and storage.

Added on 01 March, 2024