Nick Snow

Washington Editor

NICK SNOW has covered oil and gas in Washington for more than 30 years. He worked in several capacities for The Oil Daily and was founding editor of Petroleum Finance Week before joining OGJ as its Washington correspondent in September 2005 and becoming its full-time Washington editor in October 2007.

Articles by Nick Snow

Obama, Salazar try to strike balance with OCS strategy
BP chief stresses energy diversity, competition
BP marks 5-year anniversary of Texas City accident
Watching Government: Letter exchange in Washington
GAO: MMS Alaska unit's NEPA review practices flawed
Senate Democrats oppose OCS revenue split
Watching Government: Colorado law opens gas door
GAO finds flaws in DOI agencies' measurement programs
Groups seek details as they welcome Obama's OCS plan
MMS moves ahead to launch Obama OCS strategy
MMS publishes preliminary revised 5-year OCS program
NEC head: Term changes needed in energy policy debate
Watching Government: Congress's likely reaction
EPA launches study of hydraulic fracturing
Studies: Offshore leases added billions to US economy
Watching Government: Survey shows policy impacts
Graham leaves climate compromise effort to Kerry, Lieberman
Experts see shale gas affecting overseas supplies
Watching Government: EPA retreats on NSR
Conference: Government mulls energy commodity regulations
US senator asks Gates for thoughts on OCS plan
USGS asked to study Arctic oil, natural gas exploration impacts
API: US gasoline demand breaks February records
Watching Government: Lithi takes NOIA's helm
Watching Government: States need to take energy lead
BOEMRE division completes DOI offshore resources restructuring
Repsol to allow US inspections of semisubmersible bound for Cuba
JIT found possible operating lapses on Macondo rig, panel told
BSEE issues 15 initial citations based on JIT's final report
Watching Government: Bromwich in the spotlight
Watching Government: Mulling a Marcellus impact fee
WEA cites much fewer Rockies federal lease sales since 2008
Energy tax incentive hearing focuses on NGVs bill
API: More time needed on EPA's upstream GHG, refining proposals
NPC study urges prudent North American oil, gas development
Alaskan officials cite job, economic gains from opening ANWR
Watching Government: Chu sees federal R&D role
Industry groups press for prompt Keystone XL project approvel
EIA forecasts higher global oil prices, growing volatility
Record settlement reached in 2007 San Francisco Bay oil spill
Keystone XL is 'overwhelmingly' in US interest, supporters say
Dominion seeks permission to export LNG from Cove Point
Fading African LNG exports could be redirected to electricity
Watching Government: RFS mandates revisited
US mulls responses to alleged Iran conspiracy
Governors asked to help revive offshore leasing at energy summit
Bromwich: Industry to determine when deepwater drilling resumes
DOI issues 'idle iron' order to offshore producers
Bromwich hears shallow-water drillers' complaints in Louisiana
Watching Government: Protecting history
API: Survey finds most voters oppose raising industry taxes
NPC studies crucial to long-term US strategy, White House says
Deepwater drilling moratorium may temporarily cost 8,000-12,000 jobs, Senate panel told
Salazar, Chu declare Macondo well 'effectively dead'
Proposed ozone standard would devastate US economy, API warns
Watching Government: Freudenthal's warning
Older vehicles can safely use E15, RFA-backed study finds
CERA: Tax hikes would hit already hamstrung US oil industry
Federal legislation proposed after California gas line blast
Lubchenco: Sound science played role in gulf oil-spill response
Alaska offshore plans should reflect conditions there, panel told
API urges ending moratorium once new deepwater rules emerge
Industry task forces submit offshore spill proposals to DOI
BOE begins inquiry into Mariner offshore platform explosion
Watching Government: Study lists E15 obstacles
Judge rules Salazar exceeded authority in canceling Utah leases
US agencies treated spill as catastrophe from outset, panel told
Watching Government: Next steps on spills
Halliburton officials defend Macondo well's cement job
More dispersants research needed despite success in gulf, panel told
Obama meets with policymakers to discuss energy
OSHA cites BP for alleged violations at Toledo refinery
Congressmen query service firms about frac fluid contents
EPA may raise GHG control threshold, Jackson says
Watching Government: When tax 'reform' turns personal
Obama reaffirms pledge of 'tough decisions' on new OCS areas
Va. lawmakers earmark future offshore energy revenue
Watching Government: Utah council has people talking
Texas takes legal steps to stop EPA from regulating GHGs under CAA
BP, ConocoPhillips drop out of Climate Action Program
NARUC study lists adverse impacts for ongoing OCS ban
Senate bill would extend chemical security rules
Watching Government: Eurasian energy 'engagement'
NPRA, three others sue over California LCFS
Obama issues memorandum creating CCS interagency task force
Independents converge on Washington as gas advocates
CFTC official wants more energy market transparency
Watching Government: A controversial position
US lawmaker requests hearings on OCS delay costs
CO₂ injection under way in Alabama EOR pilot project
Obama's speech contains good, bad news for industry
Obama renews call for oil taxes in 2011 budget
Watching Government: Rendell's plans in Pennsylvania
US Interior budget request contains cost increases
Louisiana official reports activity on third expansive play
Obama orders controversial proposed ozone standard withdrawn
API-backed study eyes regulatory impacts on energy, job growth
US Chamber urges Congress, Obama to take positive energy steps
Watching Government: What Krueger said in 2009
Hastings will ask 'super committee' to consider ANWR leasing
Oil prices still primary driver for gasoline price, FTC says
Deloitte: Rising demand making shale gas dominant US source
DOI, BOEMRE propose more offshore safety regulations
Watching Government: Disappointment, not surprise
Obama revives oil tax proposals to help pay for new jobs program
House panels pass bills directed at deepwater drilling
Watching Government: Making US ocean policy
Watching Government: An independent's points
Salazar, Bromwich pledge real, but careful, changes at BOE
DOE-backed test shows 'huff-and-puff' EOR method can work for CCS
Congressional spill responses keep lobbyists busy
Watching Government: Making policy after tragedy
Watching Government: Calculating a spill's costs
BP to establish $20 billion oil spill compensation fund
API: US gasoline demand dampened by higher prices
Salazar orders second deepwater drilling ban, with changes
Watching Government: DOI pressed to release report
EIA hikes production loss estimate from deepwater ban
House panel cites similarities in majors' spill plans
Watching Government: Third-party certifications
Groups form oil spill response assessment task forces
Obama appoints Bromwich to oversee MMS reforms
Watching Government: EIA cites Iran potential, obstacles
Restore GWPC, Stronger's federal funding, shale gas panel urges
BSEE extends most gulf deepwater leases disrupted by moratorium
Industry officials attack latest call to raise oil, gas taxes
Salazar unveils new proposed 5-year OCS leasing program
CSB renews call for stronger security at rural drilling sites
EPA to develop unconventional gas production wastewater rules
Watching Government: Turning local into national
API's Gerard responds to job estimate questions
State, industry criticize Virginia's absence from 5-year OCS plan
API urges EPA to delay wellsite emissions rule at least a year
EPA, FWS agree on ConocoPhillips CD-5 project environmental review
US House bill would move Keystone XL permit decision to FERC
Watching Government: Klaber's take on Marcellus
Senate committee ponders risks, benefits of LNG exports
IHS CERA: State Department's Keystone XL delay creates new uncertainties
Nebraska pipeline siting bill would not apply to Keystone XL
Watching Government: State regulators' resources
Bromwich pledges careful, measured enforcement for contractors
Latest proposed 5-year OCS plan falls short, API official says
Watching Government: Lessons from 1973 oil crisis
Witnesses discuss US ability to respond to oil spill off Cuba
Salazar defends proposed 5-year OCS plan before House panel
Watching Government: Aiming at a litigation loophole
TransCanada: Nebraska pipeline siting effort likely unconstitutional
Watching Government: Obama's signals on Keystone
GAO asks USCG to improve safety inspection policies
EIA shale predictions need closer scrutiny, peak oil group says
Keep OCS sale on schedule, Va. governor-elect tells Salazar
EIA 2010 forecast sees falling US oil imports
House move promised against EPA's GHG finding
NPRA suggests alternatives to EPA's proposed GHG regulations
House members ask DOI for care in polar bear action
Alaska officials file objections to polar bear habitat proposal
'Fracing' dominates ExxonMobil-XTO merger hearing
Watching Government: Parks Service proposes changes
API's Gerard: SOTU speech should herald improved relations
NGSA, IPAMS urge Obama not to overlook natural gas
Salazar draws industry heat with oil, gas leasing reform
Interior Sec. Salazar blasted for 'kings of the world' statement
Watching Government: Fuel ethanol limits
EPA proposes strictest federal smog standards yet
Industry embraces opportunities, meets challenges from Washington in 2009
SAFE: Industry, military can coexist in eastern gulf
Watching Government: GHG rules bring higher costs
IPAA asks Salazar to reconsider onshore leasing regs
EIA: World economic recovery to restore oil demand growth
BP working to rebuild trust as it responds to spill
Louisiana lawmakers see harm from deepwater moratorium
Watching Government: Obama sends mixed signals
EIA estimates drilling ban's impact on gulf output
DOI issues directive with new offshore safety rules
Climate-change bill's outlook still uncertain, experts say
Inquiries into gulf well blowout, oil spill take shape
Watching Government: House bulldogs sharpen teeth
Senators briefed on BP role in gulf spill containment
US Interior provides details as it implements Obama's offshore orders
Watching Government: Studying climate change
IPAA, IADC warn of extended drilling ban's impacts
DOJ launches civil, criminal inquiries into gulf oil spill
Officials: Spill technologies unproven but informative
Spill liability splits Senate; DOI, DHS seek BP position
Watching Government: Congress goes after MMS
IPAA: Excessive liability limits will drive independents from gulf
Forum: Alberta oil sands 'source of strategic value'
US court rejects bid to halt Shell's Alaskan offshore program
Norton, Kempthorne defend OCS decisions in House hearing
Chukchi Sea seismic starting after federal judge's ruling
Government, industry cite offshore regulatory gaps
Alaska senator offers draft on spill liability
EPA rejects petitions challenging GHG endangerment finding
Mexico plans careful regulation in deep water
Study outlines economic impact of independents in gulf
Watching Government: The oil spill bill
House panel asks Transocean for data on rig before blowout
US House passes R&D bills in response to blowout in gulf
Senators press DOI to expedite shallow-water permit processing
Offshore oil planning requires more science, spill commission told
Watching Government: OCS reform obstacles
Offshore safety must be continuous, ex-DOI official says
DOE lab breakthrough could enhance gas, hydrate use
House passes bill in response to accident, spill in gulf
Senate Democrats move spill bill debate beyond Labor Day
Watching Government: Utah's historic agreement
API reports continued sluggish gasoline demand in first half
Senator proposes extending RCAC concept to the Arctic
Watching Government: Battling onshore leaks
DOI curbs CX use offshore in wake of CEQ report
Study: Cutting IDC, Sect. 199 breaks hurts gas more than oil
Watcing Government: No place to hang out
Cavaney: Cap-and-trade proposal would hit refiners hard
Watching Government: Gingrich is a late, eloquent addition
Changes likely as cap-and-trade legislation moves through US House
NPRA outlines problems in EPA's proposed GHG rule
IPAMS chides Congresswoman for letter about fracing
Salazar: Businesses, entrepreneurs critical to energy future
Shorter lease terms proposed for central gulf sale
Senate panel considers climate change bill's impacts
Watching Government: EIA forecast mentions rebound
House passes chemical security bill; provision intact
Senate panel's climate-change markup under protest
CFTC chair calls for regulation of emissions markets
Recommendations offered for withdrawn Utah leases
IOGCC tackles two key issues
EPA's proposed GHG rule targets refineries, large plants
Supreme Court rejects DOI appeal of Anadarko case
EIA: Gas storage to hit record at heating season start
Salazar announces oil shale lease round, addenda inquiry
MMS conditionally approves Shell's Beaufort Sea leases
Study estimates added costs of US energy production
Amended commodities reform bill clears House FS panel
Watching Government: The categorical exclusion target
House subcommittee passes chemical security bill
Hearings on Senate's climate change bill to begin soon
NGSA: Economic recovery biggest variable in winter fuel outlook
Incoming Chevron CEO touts 'lead by example' message
Tax policy leaders urged to back high-paying energy jobs
Cap-and-trade preferable to EPA regulation, experts say
FTC's final rule prohibits oil market manipulation
Watching Government: US reactions to Cuba action
US Treasury sends derivatives proposal to Congress
Appeals court clarifies Alaska OCS decision
Congress members urge CFTC to set energy position limits
Watching Government: USGS monitoring ecological impacts
California drops offshore oil plan from emergency budget
Senators introduce OCS revenue-sharing bill
Local approaches may help US in oil-rich areas overseas
California ponders offshore oil project to ease budget crisis
Watching Government: E15 opponents want more tests
Geithner: New commodities regs should not preclude hedges
US senators introduce bill to promote NGVs
Appeals court clarifies its decision on Alaskan OCS
Committee chairmen describe derivatives regulation concepts
API denies claim that it supported a higher US ethanol blending cap
Watching Government: Protesting BLM lease sales
Industry groups condemn climate bill passed by House
Associations urge Congress to renew chemical facility security law
Watching Government: Gasoline price unrest
Watching Government: Gas production’s carbon costs
IEA forecast includes climate-change policy scenario
USCAP: US economic growth would not be reduced by aggressive climate-change actions
Watching Government: Biofuels' water impacts
GHG health-threat finding sets stage for regulations
Technology outpacing climate-change legislation, lawmakers say
Shell executive: CCS technology use needs to quicken
Watching Government: FERC's interstate inquiry
Beaudreau hopes new 2012-17 OCS program sets pattern for others
Watching Government: And now, the 2011 Watchies
EIA sees impacts from idling half of Northeast's refining capacity
Federal court declares California LCFS unconstitutional
Watching Government: Cantwell's basic question
Bingaman joins Barrasso in CCS bill to offer R&D prize
GOP members ask DOI to improve categorical exclusions
ExxonMobil: Global energy demand to rise 35% through 2030
Watching Government: Ethanol and gasoline
Prospects uncertain for US climate-change legislation
Salazar outlines onshore leasing schedule for 2010
API's Gerard: Staff cuts part of broader reorganization
CSB issues urgent recommendations in probe of Citgo refinery fire
Senators grill industry witnesses at oil spill hearings
Interior proposes split of MMS's safety, leasing duties
EPRINC: Oil supply surge, price drop seen in Iraqi auction
Study lists House clean air bill's possible refining impacts
NGSA, AGA react to FERC's pipeline flow data proposals
WATCHING GOVERNMENT: Beaufort Sea leases upheld
FERC issues draft EIS on proposed Bison gas line
Senate cap-and-trade bill delayed for a few weeks
Boxer-Kerry climate bill arrives amid praise, criticism
Observers question strategy of raising taxes on oil, gas
Murkowski amendment kept out of EPA appropriation
Watching Government: California's carbon fee
Business groups ask House panel to modify chemical plant bill
NPRA: Determine impacts before changing RFS
ANGA study cites gas industry's contributions
NPC to study transport fuels, oil and gas resources
NGC prefers full fuel cycle approach to costs
Watching Government: CFTC's role in cap-and-trade
GAO says MMS may be forfeiting millions in RIK gas revenue
Rahall introduces major federal mineral policy reform bill
Salazar to end federal oil and gas RIK program
Extended OCS comment period produces 350,000 comments
Watching Government: Delivering 'human impact statements'
Tighter OTC derivative oversight needed, House panel told
House panel told leasing bill would hurt development
White House may try to repeal other industries' tax breaks
Administration attempts to justify tax proposals surprise API's Gerard
Lawmakers moving toward compromise on House OCS bill
Senate Energy panel weighs cap-and-trade alternatives
Coalition planning rallies against cap-and-trade program
Watching Government: An anomaly among indicators
Magellan settles charges stemming from 2004 ammonia spills
FERC expects Alaska gas line applications in 2010
Watching Government: Surface owner notification
CFTC to examine CCE's carbon financial instrument
GAO considers refinery outage impact data gaps
Gas systems expansion part of Virgina governor's proposals
White House issues National Ocean Policy draft
ExxonMobil energy outlook expects growing unconventional gas role
BLM, Alaska report successful ANS lease sales
Obama vows to fight effort to link Keystone XL, payroll tax cut
Watching Government: A coming tight oil bonanza
Colorado adopts fracturing fluid disclosure rules
Calls for calm amid hydraulic fracturing hyperbole
BOEMRE schedules next gulf lease sale
API: DOE shale gas report ignored existing efforts
API to Jackson: Use authority to reject proposed ozone rules
ONRR fines ERT for not providing information for audit
Pipeline associations to study other industries' safety models
Business groups encouraged by EPAs latest ozone standard delay
Federal judge overturns BLM, USFS orders limiting CX use
US FWS plans for ANWR include possible wilderness designations
BOEMRE study eyes climate impacts on Arctic oil spill behavior
BLM completes Hornbuckle oil field environmental assessment
BOEMRE unveils tools to improve offshore operators' applications
Hovensa ordered by EPA to improve chemical release prevention plans
PHMSA seeks comments on possible new gas pipeline rules
Air toxins near Hovensa refinery found below danger levels
Shell's Beaufort exploration plan approved
Domestic energy security risk grew in 2010, US Chamber reports
SAFE recommends pilots to minimize industry footprint
EPA rule will expand chemical reporting requirements
Lawmaker to block DOI appointment until gulf leases extended
EPA proposes gas capturing requirements for E&P operations
Shell's Odum proposes outlook-based approach in US energy strategy
BOEM completes draft EIS for 5-year gulf lease sale program
Federal court declares California LCFS unconstitutional
Nebraska DEQ relays Sandhills data to TransCanada
EPA, FWS agree on ConocoPhillips CD-5 project environmental review
Louisiana sues DOI over redrawn Gulf of Mexico boundaries
EIA sees impacts from idling half of Northeast's refining capacity
EPA announces final 2012 renewable fuel requirements
BLM extends Rough Draw project comment period, adds exhibit
Chamber petitions EPA to correct gas well completion GHG estimate
Senators write EPA over broad diesel definition for fracing
API launches campaign to make energy a bigger election issue
Obama signs pipeline safety reauthorization bill
Gas systems expansion part of Virginia governor's proposals
BLM seeks comments on Kokopelli pipeline's second phase
BLM decision amends Ruby Pipeline's right-of-way
DOI appropriations bill in House omits some administration plans
BOEM conditionally approves Shell's Chukchi Sea exploration plan
Senate passes tax cut extension with Keystone XL provision
California offshore field redevelopment environmental review begins
Corps of Engineers approves ConocoPhillips project within NPR-A
Final Macondo report calls for 'system safety' approach
Senate quickly follows House, passes pipeline safety bill
EPA releases draft findings from Pavillion, Wyo., groundwater probe
US House unanimously passes federal pipeline safety legislation
Colorado adopts fracturing fluid disclosure rules
State, industry criticize Virginia's absence from 5-year OCS plan
BLM, Alaska report successful ANS lease sales
BSEE issues five more Macondo-related citations to BP
Hastings will ask 'super committee' to consider ANWR leasing
Alaskan officials cite job, economic gains from opening ANWR
Second US House committee passes pipeline safety bill
Record settlement reached in 2007 San Francisco Bay oil spill
US House regulatory vote includes proposed gasoline requirement
Energy tax incentive hearing focuses on NGVs bill
NPC group hopes to complete transportation fuels study next year
NPC study urges prudent N. American oil, gas development
Oil prices still primary driver for gasoline prices, FTC says
Obama orders controversial proposed ozone standard withdrawn
House Transportation Committee approves pipeline safety bill
INGAA: Congress on track to pass pipeline safety reauthorization
Obama revives oil tax proposals to help pay for new jobs program
DOI, BOEMRE propose more offshore safety regulations
BLM plans new guidelines for oil and gas categorical exclusions
JIT found possible operating lapses on Macondo rig, panel told
Pelican Refining pleads guilty, faces possible record fine in Louisiana
Interior reaffirms 2008 Chukchi Sea oil, gas lease sale
NGSA forecasts relatively stable natural gas prices this winter
IPAA, RegScan launch Pennsylvania regulatory compliance system
Governors asked to help revive offshore leasing at energy summit
Standards organization reaccredits API's program
Fading African LNG exports could be redirected to electricity
Salazar, Hayes outline new wilderness nomination approach
Seismic set in Wyoming's W. Oregon basin field
BOEMRE division completes DOI offshore resources restructuring
Caution urged as US mulls responses to alleged Iran conspiracy
BSEE issues 15 initial citations based on JIT's final report
API: More time needed on EPA's upstream GHG, refining proposals
WEA: New EPA rules would divert development dollars to compliance
Bromwich concerned budget cuts may reverse hard-won reforms
Wyoming: Comments sought on wellsite near LaBarge
Final notice for next OCS lease sale includes revised terms
Salazar unveils new proposed 5-year OCS leasing program
Bromwich pledges careful, measured enforcement for contractors
Macondo spill response coordinator picked to lead BSEE
BSEE commitment to produce requirement for suspension upheld
DRBC delays special meeting on proposed gas development rules
EPA seeks more time to develop GHG limits for refineries
API urges EPA to delay wellsite emissions rule at least a year
IFC facilitates Colombian oil revenue community reinvestment
Wyoming: Comments sought on Table Rock expansion
Salazar defends proposed 5-year OCS plan before House panel
FTC allows ConocoPhillips, Holly to modify licensing agreement
Nebraska pipeline siting bill would not apply to Keystone XL
Latest proposed 5-year OCS plan falls short, API official says
BSEE notice aims to clarify new offshore safety requirements
ANS hydrates R&D to test for extended duration, DOE says
API-commissioned study finds broad pension ownership in US industry
CSB renews call for stronger security at rural drilling sites
EPA announces final hydraulic fracturing research plan
Witnesses discuss US ability to respond to oil spill offshore Cuba
Industry, government witnesses disagree on need for Tier 3 rules
UT-Austin survey finds consumers dissatisfied with industry
Lawmaker seeks study of E15 ethanol gasoline blend impacts
BOEM approves first BP deepwater exploration plan since Macondo
GAO urges USCG to develop offshore security inspection policies
GAO warns of federal financial risks from mounting Macondo claims
Alaska to offer 200,000 additional acres in December lease sale
BSEE approves BP's first deepwater drilling permit since Macondo
EIA shale predictions need closer scrutiny, peak oil group says
US Senate unanimously approves pipeline safety bill
Repsol to allow US inspections of Cuba-bound rig
BSEE extends most gulf deepwater leases disrupted by moratorium
TransCanada: Nebraska pipeline siting effort likely unconstitutional
Industry officials attack latest call to raise oil, gas taxes
Colorado: Mesa County Dakota oil development eyed
API, labor unions join to lobby for better oil, gas jobs
BSSE, USCG complete review of Cuba-bound offshore rig
Slower gulf permitting pace costs jobs, API-funded study finds
Commerce president urges more US energy access, quicker permits
Alaska governor, majors' executives discuss ANS gas
EPA releases initial GHG figures from large industrial plants
BLM seeks comments on proposed Colorado gas pipeline
Wyoming: BLM approves Dubois wildcat spot
Wyoming: Comments sought on Uinta 3D survey
SOTU: Obama pledges to open more offshore acreage, promote gas
EPRINC: US oil product export ban would raise costs
NETL seeks proposals to manage unconventional gas project impacts
ExxonMobil energy outlook expects growing unconventional gas role
Restore GWPC, Stronger's federal funding, shale gas panel urges
Senate GOP bill prods Obama to reverse Keystone XL delay
API's Gerard responds to Markey's job estimate questions
US House bill would move Keystone XL permit decision to FERC
BLM seeks comments on proposed Rough Draw CBM project
Nutrient injection eyed in Wyoming CBM well field
Obama vows to fight effort to link Keystone XL, payroll tax cut
State Department IG's office to review Keystone XL permit process
IHS CERA: State Department's Keystone XL delay creates new uncertainties
FERC reports on Marcellus shale gas transportation projects
API: US support strong for importing more Canadian crude
DOS issues final EIS for proposed Keystone XL pipeline
Louisiana official reports activity on third expansive play
BLM seeks comments on Dejour's proposed Colorado gas project
Judge dismisses Sierra Club's oil sands lawsuit
API asks USFS to reject horizontal drilling ban in Virginia
EPA to develop unconventional gas production wastewater rules
Nebraska governor calls special legislative session on pipelines
IHS CERA report questions EPA estimates of GHGs at shale gas wells
NJ governor rejects permanent frac prohibition
Keystone XL is 'overwhelmingly' in US interest, supporters say
Dominion seeks permission to export LNG from Cove Point
EIA forecasts higher global oil prices, growing volatility
Industry groups press for prompt Keystone XL project approval
WEA cites much fewer Rockies federal lease sales since 2008
US Chamber urges Congress, Obama to take positive energy steps
API-backed study eyes regulatory impacts on energy, job growth
Deloitte: Rising demand making shale gas dominant US source
BOEM schedules central gulf lease sale for June 20
Panelists see informed regs as key to unconventional production
White House retains oil tax increases in proposed 2013 budget
API, WEA officials warn of threats from federal overregulation
BLM issues draft programmatic EIS for western oil shale, tar sands
Watching Government: NARUC fracing session insights
Obama administration outlines Arctic energy policy initiatives
US House panel passes bill requiring further studies of E15 impacts
State regulators eye continuing pipeline safety challenges
NGSA: Swap dealer definition could harm some producers
PHMSA closes record number of enforcement actions during 2011
API warns of possible EPA refinery regulatory 'tsunami'
State Department OIG finds no Keystone XL EIS irregularities
Federal frac rules could lead to national standards, Salazar says
Obama administration outlines Arctic energy policy initiatives
Watching Government: Ohio quakes in perspective
Slower gulf permitting pace costs jobs, API-funded study finds
US House panel passes bill requiring more studies of E15 impacts
Richardson proposes West Bison Basin waterflood
Industry seizes opportunities amid challenges in election year
API economist sees prospective federal regulatory avalanche
White House retains oil tax increases in proposed 2013 budget
State Department OIG finds no Keystone XL EIS irregularities
Federal frac rules could lead to national standards, Salazar says
Panelists see informed regulations as key to unconventional production
API warns of possible EPA refinery regulatory 'tsunami'
Watching Government: The efficiency variable
State regulators eye continuing pipeline safety challenges
Pavillion draft report did not condemn fracing, EPA official says
Pavillion draft report did not condemn fracing, EPA official says
Pavillion draft report did not condemn fracing, EPA official says
INGAA Foundation study outlines midstream gas development pluses
Mitsui unit settles liability in Macondo well incident
Oil costs, taxes still key gasoline price components, says API
API Oil tax proposals reflect Obama's energy inconsistency
Producers oppose federal frac standard idea, groups say
BSEE approves Shell's Chukchi Sea oil spill response plan
API, IPAA criticize Salazar's plan to raise royalty rates
US, Mexico sign Gulf of Mexico transboundary agreement
Ill-conceived rules could harm US refining, API officials warn
Expected Keystone XL permit rejection strongly criticized
Obama administration rejects Keystone XL permit application
President's Jobs Council calls for 'all-in' energy strategy
Study projects Utica shale contributions to Ohio's economy
Obama acknowledges Bush policies helped US oil production grow
BLM schedules 2012 industry-government conference in Wyoming
Piceance basin oil-shale study finds 1.5 trillion bbl in place
Watching Government: Pennsylvania tax rumblings
Boost in Marcellus shale jobs, economy expected, study says
Watching Government: Studying CBM water
Nationwide LCFS would raise GHGs in US, study finds
Study: Gas to play major GHG reduction role in near term
TransCanada cites benefits of proposed Keystone oil line
API: US drilling activity falls 37% in 2009
API: US oil demand showed signs of recovery late in 2009
Natural gas prominent in governors' energy strategies
EIA forecasts gradual improvement in US gas markets
Salazar defends proposed increased costs for producers
Watching Government: Marcellus shale's sweet spot
US imposes tariff on Chinese OCTG imports
BP forecast plots Western Hemisphere unconventional supply growth
EPA releases draft findings from Pavillion groundwater probe
Senators write EPA over broad diesel definition for fracing
EPA announces final 2012 renewable fuel requirements
Watching Government: Tier 3 battle shapes up
EPRINC: US oil product export ban would raise costs
US on brink of strong oil, gas growth, Senate panel told
California offshore field redevelopment environmental review begins
Senate passes tax cut extension with Keystone XL provision
BOEM conditionally approves Shell's Chukchi Sea exploration plan
Final Macondo report calls for 'system safety' approach
US House unanimously passes federal pipeline safety legislation
Watching Government: Challenges for local governments
Watching Government: NGVs gain ground in some states
Obama administration rejects Keystone XL permit application
Ill-conceived rules could harm US refining, API officials warn
President’s Jobs Council calls for ‘all-in’ energy strategy
White House NOC issues National Ocean Policy draft
Watching Government: Behind the pipeline safety bill
Special Report: States regulate hydraulic fracturing well, officials testify
API, IPAA: White House overlooking oil industry's job-creation potential
Watching Government: Stalemate likely on Section 526
Gas hydrate assessment needed, House panel told
Watching Government: Uinta basin’s air assessed
Watching Government: Congress forms gas caucuses
Special Report: Federal, state tax prospects cloud independents' outlook
CSIS: unconventional resources altering global gas outlook
Study takes midstream look at long-term gas supply
Watching Government: GOP freshmen speak up
API: US drilling up, but still below year ago
Half of Shell's production will be gas by 2012, CEO says
CERI sees US economic gains from Canadian oil sands
Colorado: Comments due on Piceance drilling near Debeque
API reports oil production up, product demand down in 2011
EIA sees East Coast market pressure if another refinery closes
Total affiliates to pay $15 million to resolve royalty allegations
US, Mexico sign Gulf of Mexico transboundary agreement
BSEE approves Shell's Chukchi Sea oil spill response plan
API: Oil costs, taxes still key gasoline price components
INGAA Foundation study outlines midstream gas development pluses
Watching Government: Remote wellsite activity
Industry leaders dispute Obama's energy policy characterization
USGS releases first ANS shale oil, gas resource estimates
API, WEA officials warn of threats from federal over-regulation
BLM issues draft programmatic EIS for western oil shale, tar sands
US on brink of strong oil, gas growth, Senate panel told
BOEM schedules central gulf lease sale
Watching Government: GOP pushes back on Keystone
Comments sought on Greater Natural Buttes final EIS
Second Dimock drinking water tests show no health concern, EPA says
API: Systems in place to strengthen offshore operations
Nebraska lawmakers authorize Keystone XL route study
House Dems seek new DOI Alaska offshore air pollution rules
Obama forms unconventional gas interagency working group
Concerns aired over EPA's new source performance standards proposal
Obama wants stronger steps to curb oil price speculation
Watching Government: Did 2012 reforms start in EPACT?
DOJ, EPA reach refining flare gas settlement with Marathon
Tight oil transportation looms large for producers, experts say
Comments sought on Greater Natural Buttes final EIS
Systems in place to strengthen offshore operations, API says
BSEE approves Shell's Beaufort Sea oil spill response plan
DOI establishes Atlantic OCS seismic timetable with draft EIS
Colorado: BLM asks comment on Gunnison draft EA
Senate agrees to debate Menendez's latest oil tax bill
API launches campaign as Senate considers oil tax legislation
AOPL cites need for more pipelines as Obama visits Cushing
Study finds still significant costs from modified Tier 3 proposal
Seven US governors ask Obama to move ahead on OCS
Washington urged to get more input from states, industry
Watching Government: EIA's production report
EPA proposes uniform refining, petchem emissions standards
CEA-backed study contests impact of regional low-carbon fuel standard
DOJ, EPA reach refining flare gas settlement with Marathon
CRRM settles federal pollution allegations at Coffeyville
Oil, gas created 9% of new US jobs in 2011, WEF report notes
Obama cites bottlenecks, speculation as possible gasoline price factors
Senate rejects Keystone XL amendments, adopts Macondo fine measure
Inquiry continues into 2009 HF release at Citgo refinery, CSB says
Watching Government: Yergin's travels
Industry leaders dispute Obama's energy policy characterization
API: Oil tax proposals reflect Obama's energy inconsistency
EIA sees East Coast market pressure if another refinery closes
API suggests single agency coordinate federal frac rule proposals
Parnell announces Point Thomson agreement, pipeline commitment
EPA raises allowable ethanol limit in gasoline to 15%
Watching Government: Forces behind gasoline prices
Both sides frustrated as Senate rejects Menendez oil tax bill
GAO report eyes offshore well containment regulatory progress
BSEE approves Shell's Beaufort Sea oil spill response plan
Salazar unveils plans to streamline onshore drilling permit process
Tight oil transportation looms large for producers, experts say
AGA estimates US gas reserves reached 300 tcf in 2011
Industry groups dispute White House energy progress report
API sues EPA over 2012 RFS cellulosic biofuels requirements
Obama cites bottlenecks, speculation as possible gasoline price factors
Watching Government: Seeking ideal royalty rate
Obama acknowledges Bush policies helped US oil production grow
API suggests single agency coordinate frac rule proposals
Study projects Utica shale contributions to Ohio's economy
Devon agrees to settle underpayment claim for federal royalties
API launches campaign as Senate considers oil tax legislation
CEA-backed study contests impact of regional low-carbon fuel standard
AOPL cites need for more pipelines as Obama visits Cushing
Senate agrees to debate Menendez's latest oil tax bill
Watching Government: Still seeking a quick fix
Salazar unveils plans to streamline onshore drilling permit process
EPA raises allowable ethanol limit in gasoline to 15%
PHMSA proposal aims to strengthen state pipeline damage programs
IAGC: Atlantic OCS seismic moot point without leasing
Both sides frustrated as Senate rejects Menendez oil tax bill
GAO report eyes offshore well containment regulatory progress
BLM issues draft EIS, integrated activity plan for NPR-A
Parnell announces Point Thomson agreement, pipeline commitment
Seven US governors ask Obama to move ahead on OCS
EPA finds no health concern in first Dimock, Pa., water well samples
BOEM seeks comments on proposed eastern gulf lease sales
Oil, natural gas created 9% of new US jobs in 2011, WEF report says
Industry groups dispute White House energy progress report
Watching Government: Alberta premier's outlook
Washington urged to get more input from states, industry
BLM releases final EIS for Uinta basin gas project
NGSA, IPAA see some improvement in CFTC's swap dealer definition
CSB expects to issue final Macondo report in early 2013
BLM seeks comments on Kokopelli pipeline's revised second phase
Obama forms unconventional gas interagency working group
Obama wants stronger steps to curb oil price speculation
Continued R&D essential to tap US tight oil, panel told
Watching Government: The road to breakthroughs
Dow plans Texas ethylene plant based on shale gas
USGS updates non-US oil, gas, NGL conventional resource estimates
House Republicans live in imagined energy world, Salazar charges
DOE reports EOR success at Lawrence field in Illinois
DOJ announces first criminal charges in Macondo investigation
Continued R&D essential to tap US tight oil, panel told
Biofuel mandates could close more refineries, officials warn
CSB expects to issue final Macondo report in early 2013
DOJ announces first criminal charges in Macondo investigation
House Republicans live in imagined energy world, Salazar charges
Watching Government: Behind the BSEE safety alert
NGSA, IPAA see some improvement in CFTC's swap dealer definition
USGS updates non-US oil, gas, NGL conventional resource estimates
Dow plans Texas ethylene plant based on shale gas
Delta Air Lines to buy Trainer refinery from Phillips 66
EPA Region 6 chief resigns over 2010 'crucifixion' remark
Brookings study urges no government action on LNG exports
DOI releases draft fracing rules for onshore public, tribal lands
Alaska okays gas line switch to exports, in-state use
PHMSA issues pipeline operating pressure reporting advisory
API's Gerard asks where need is for federal fracing regulations
Salazar applauds collaboration, authorizes eastern Utah gas project
Hispanic Leadership Fund urges approval of Keystone XL
Abundant oil doesn't mean energy independence, SAFE report warns
EPA releases draft permitting guidance for diesel fuel in fracing
Watching Government: Wigley sees 2012 opportunities
Biofuel mandates could close more refineries, officials warn
Delta Air Lines to buy Trainer refinery from Phillips 66
WEA study cites lost benefits from delayed Utah, Wyoming projects
Cuba drilling continues as US groups press spill response need
EPA releases draft permitting guidance for diesel fuel in fracing
DOI releases draft fracing rules for onshore public, tribal lands
Abundant oil doesn't mean energy independence, SAFE report warns
Watching Government: BLM's proposed fracing rules
Brookings study urges no government action on LNG exports
EPA Region 6 chief resigns over 2010 ‘crucifixion' remark
Alaska okays gas line switch to exports, in-state use
EPA seeks more time to issue final NAAQS particle matter rules
CBO study examines policy options to reduce oil price volatility
Outreach to industry isn't election gimmick, White House aide says
API outlines main issues for GOP, Democrats' 2012 platforms
DOI says leases remain idle; industry groups dispute claim
CRC tests reveal valve seat damage in some vehicles from E15