Crude Economics
Producers Suffer as the Oil Gushes

Analysts don’t expect crude prices to rebound anytime soon. That’s good news for consumers, but quite scary if you’re in the business of selling oil.

Enviro-Mental
Scotland’s GMO Ban a Setback for Science

Scientists are criticizing Scotland’s recent ban on GMOs as a setback for important research.

Polar Bore
Shell Gets the Green Light for Arctic Drilling

Royal Dutch Shell secured a permit this week to begin deep drilling in the Arctic. It looks like we’re off to the races in the area.

A Field Day for Oil
What to Make of the Mexico Crude Swap Deal

Obama approved a limited crude oil export deal with Mexico late last week. We’re slowly fixing an archaic policy.

After Tianjin
Beijing Struggling with Tianjin Response

Last week’s catastrophic explosions in the Chinese port city of Tianjin are damaging the ruling regime’s reputation for competence.

A Crowded Market
Is Iran the Real Target of Saudi Oil Inaction?

Riyadh hasn’t cut production to stop the recent plunge in global oil prices. Is Tehran the primary target of that strategy?

Crude Economics
Russia’s Energy Outlook Keeps Getting Dimmer

Sanctions and bargain oil prices are hamstringing Moscow’s ability to plan for its energy future.

Crude Economics
Some Shale Still Profits at $30

Historically low oil prices aren’t crippling the shale industry the way many predicted they would.

Offshore Ambitions
Israel Ready to Unleash Its Leviathan

Israel struck a deal this week to start production in its massive Leviathan offshore gas field.

Expediting Energy
Britain Removes Hurdle to Shale Production

Britain’s shale struggles highlight an important and oft-overlooked facet of the American shale boom: our laws about mineral rights.

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