Hail Shale
Fracking Is Making America Greener

Shale gas continues to displace coal in the US, and in the process it is making this country greener.

Shake Rattle and Oil
Oklahoma Fracker Rejects Anti-Earthquake Regulations

Why an Oklahoma oil company is rejecting state anti-earthquake regulations, and why that matters for the shale industry.

Crude Economics
Oil Companies Have Never (On Record) Had Year Start Like This

We’re only a week into 2016, and already it’s a terrible start to the year for oil producers.

Fill 'Er Up
Americans Enjoying Extra Cash, Thanks to Cheap Gas

Low oil prices saved U.S. drivers $110 billion last year, and most of that money is being spent.

Crude Economics
Crude Prices Hit Lowest Level Since 2004

Europe’s oil benchmark fell below $35 per barrel for the first time since 2004.

Hail Shale
In 2015, US Natural Gas Prices Hit Lowest Annual Average in 16 Years

Last year, America’s average natural gas price hit a low not previously seen this millennium.

Global Gas
Europe Eyes LNG as Gazprom Alternative

Croatia received a number of bids this week for an LNG import terminal that would help it diversify away from Russian gas supplies.

Hail Shale
America’s Smallest Oil Producers Aren’t Backing Down

U.S. stripper well operators aren’t backing down from a fight with OPEC.

Petrostates in Peril
Russia Caps 2015 With Record-Setting Oil Production

For now, Moscow has little choice but to ramp up production to try to offset bargain prices by selling more.

Fear the Airpocalypse
Toxic Smog Keeps Chinese Children Indoors

This week, Beijing warned children and the elderly to stay away from deadly smog and not to venture outside.

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
© The American Interest LLC 2005-2026
About Us Privacy
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.