Commentary

08.01.16

Energy independence is not a pipe-dream

Energy policy is a stark determinant of national security and economic security. Our nation is the single-largest consumer of energy on the planet, and for good reason. We have a nation and allies to defend, cities to power, people to feed, goods to manufacture and transport, and information to process.

 

07.05.16

Fracking revolution has improved lives, environment

It's a new market and a new era for U.S. natural gas producers. It's a plus for the economy and it's a plus for the environment...

 

06.19.16

Energy denials clogging pipelines

Green radicals and government officials across the nation have been emboldened... especially within the Obama administration. All other priorities - job creation, economic growth, energy affordability, and updating the nation's aging energy infrastructure - are taking a back seat.

 

05.09.16

Natural Gas: The Heart Of Our Climate Progre

Increased domestic natural gas production and its use is the primary reason the United States leads the world in reducing carbon emissions.

 

04.25.16

SC veteran leader challenges Post & Courier coverage of offshore energy issues

Volunteer chair of South Carolina Vets4Energy [is] critical of coverage given to energy issues -- specifically offshore energy development -- in the Charleston Post & Courier.

 

04.01.16

Obamas's Oil Drilling Ban Threatens National Security

The Obama administration recently reversed its 2015 plan to open up waters off the coasts of Virginia, the Carolinas and Georgia to oil drilling. Officials claim the new decision to ban oil drilling will protect national security. It will do the opposite.

 

12.11.15

How fracking has helped the US lead on climate

As representatives from around the world work to finalize an agreement in the last few days at the Paris COP21 climate conference, it's important to acknowledge the fact that hydraulic fracturing and the increased use of natural gas has done more to reduce greenhouse gas emissions than any other government scheme or agreement.

 

11.16.15

American crude oil exports are a game changer

The reality is that the U.S. is the only major oil and natural gas producing country in the world not transferring excess supplies into the global market. Due to antiquated energy policy from the Nixon era, the U.S. remains unable to export crude oil...

 

11.13.15

Editorial: Keystone's easy symbolism

President Obama did little to combat climate change by killing the Keystone XL pipeline the other day. State Department studies showed the pipeline would reduce CO2 emissions by eliminating the need for truck and rail transport.

 

11.11.15

Products Made from Petroleum

The average U.S. citizen uses 3 gallons of refined petroleum products each day. Which of these do you use on a regular basis?