February 3, 2010
Written by: Jane VanRyan
Whenever someone in government makes a major announcement, pay close attention to the words used and don't take them at face value. Here's a case-in-point: On Monday, White House Budget Director Peter Orszag said the president's proposed budget would...
January 28, 2010
Written by: Jane VanRyan
There's a lot to like about the planned Virginia offshore lease sale. It's believed the leasing area could contain 130 million barrels of oil and 1.14 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. If energy companies are allowed to develop...
January 19, 2010
Written by: Jane VanRyan
I never listen to the radio during the day, but last Thursday I made an exception when blogger Bob McCarty alerted me to Rush Limbaugh's comments about the Interior Department's new rules on oil and natural gas drilling on federal lands....
January 11, 2010
Written by: Jane VanRyan
With the unemployment rate standing at 10 percent, concerns about the economy are trumping support for climate legislation. News reports from around the country indicate a growing unease with legislation or regulations that are aimed at reducing greenhouse gas...
January 8, 2010
Written by: Jane VanRyan
The record cold weather has helped to push up crude oil prices this week. When the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) closed yesterday, the price of oil stood at $82.66 a barrel. Because there are 42 gallons in a...
January 7, 2010
Written by: Jane VanRyan
In a move that should raise eyebrows across the country, the Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NESCAUM) last week agreed to adopt a low-carbon fuel standard (LCFS) to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from vehicles and possibly...
December 17, 2009
Written by: Jane VanRyan
Have you ever wondered how other countries are preparing for their energy future? According to the Institute for Energy Research (IER), China is quietly investing in oil and natural gas supplies around the globe, including in North America, while...
December 15, 2009
Written by: Jane VanRyan
This EnergyTomorrow Radio episode focuses on the recent Newsweek-sponsored panel discussion about proposed climate legislation on Capitol Hill. The panelists include Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.), Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.), Rep. Edward Markey (D-Mass.) and Jack Gerard, president and CEO of...
December 4, 2009
Written by: Jane VanRyan
Although the oil and natural gas industry was not invited to the White House Jobs Summit yesterday, API today unveiled a legislative proposal that could create thousands of new jobs. Among the provisions contained in the legislation are proposals...
December 2, 2009
Written by: Jane VanRyan
There's no question about it: increased access to oil and natural gas resources could benefit our nation's economy by creating jobs, generating revenue for government, and improving U.S. energy security. It's also true that America's oil and natural gas companies...
