From our friends at the Western Energy Alliance:  On March 3rd, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, in response to a question about increasing domestic oil production, attempted to shift blame to oil companies by citing “9,000 approved oil leases that the oil companies are not tapping into currently,” since adjusted to 9,000 permits. While we may not appreciate the … read more

Today’s Key Takeaways:  Secretary Granholm says, “we need oil and gas production to rise.”  President of the U.S. Oil & Gas Association responds:  Cut the crap and approver our permits.”  Germany turns to LNG while U.S. slows their efforts on LNG.  Kinross talks trucking plan in House Resources.   3 questions answered about Biden’s oil ban.  NEWS OF THE DAY: U.S. … read more

Today’s Key Takeaways:  Supply chain challenges make growing oil production difficult. Too soon to tell what Russian oil ban may mean for Alaska.  Santos one step closer on carbon capture and storage project. Donlin Gold partners report impressive assays, $60 million program underway.  NEWS OF THE DAY: Why U.S. oil production isn’t growing even fasterBen Geman, Axios, March 9, 2022 … read more