SHALE Oil & Gas Business Magazine

1 week ago | shalemag.com | Felicity Bradstock

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to repeal all “greenhouse gas” emissions standards for the power sector to keep coal plants open and save consumers money. This is part of the agency’s plans to roll back dozens of environmental regulations as announced by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin in March.

2 weeks ago | shalemag.com | Felicity Bradstock

The demand for batteries in the United States is expected to continue growing year on year as more people purchase electric and hybrid vehicles and energy companies invest in utility-scale storage to make for a more stable renewable energy supply. However, the recent introduction of sweeping import tariffs by the Trump administration threatens to dampen the growth in the battery market as prices increase and domestic producers struggle in the face of economic uncertainty.

1 month ago | shalemag.com | Robert Rapier

In his 2003 State of the Union address, President George W. Bush offered a bold vision of a cleaner energy future. Standing before Congress and the nation, he announced a $1.2 billion initiative to develop hydrogen-powered vehicles, proclaiming that “the first car driven by a child born today could be powered by hydrogen and pollution-free.” The appeal was clear: a shift away from imported oil and a meaningful reduction in vehicle emissions.

1 month ago | shalemag.com | Felicity Bradstock

After growing to record highs over the last two years, U.S. oil production growth could falter this year due to uncertainty in the energy sector, fears of a trade war between the U.S. and the rest of the world, and lower oil prices. The already high breakeven price of U.S. crude will make it difficult for oil companies to turn a profit, potentially leading them to cut capital expenditure over the next year, rather than boost production.

1 month ago | shalemag.com | Robert Rapier

IntroductionEnergy policy has always been central to Donald Trump’s political platform, serving as both a domestic economic engine and a tool of international diplomacy. From his first day in office in 2017 through his ongoing second term, Trump has championed fossil fuels, deregulation, and an “America First” strategy that seeks to leverage energy abundance for economic growth and global influence.