FROM THE OIL PATCH
I’ve done thousands of fracking jobs — here’s the truth the activists won’t tell
Despite its vital importance, fracking remains a maligned and misunderstood business In 1643, Evangelista Torricelli used a tube of mercury to first measure pressure. In
Machines Are Talking. Why It’s Time for Energy Companies to Listen
Trouble is brewing for an energy company at a key offshore site. Operations could grind to a halt there if one of the company’s logistics
The sea near Wales will soon generate enough clean energy to power 180,000 homes
By tapping into the potential that is all under the sea, the Morlais tidal energy project signifies a turning point in the renewable power agenda, set to generate energy on an unprecedented scale. The tide off the coast of Ynys Môn (Anglesey) will soon produce 240 MW of clean power, and
20 MW of energy at home just with water — Waterotor turbine solves mankind’s problem from 1882
Imagine generating 20 MW of energy at home with just water. Now that may very well be the clean and cost-effective solution that we need. Although hydroelectricity has been known for quite a while, it was always only accessible on much smaller scales. Thanks to Waterotor by Waterotor Energy Technologies
New analysis warns Europe’s growing reliance on LNG poses long-term strategic risks
New analysis from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis has raised concerns over Europe’s reliance on LNG, especially as the market tightens. Europe has been working diligently to wean itself off of gas as a major energy resource; however, despite the valiant efforts by the EU, gas still
ConocoPhillips CEO on mergers and acquisitions: “Been there, done that”
The operator is focused on modest organic growth and plans to cut capex by nearly $600 million versus year while lowering operating costs by $400 million. Ryan Lance’s response was crystal clear. Asked a few days after Devon Energy said it is paying more than $20 billion for Coterra Energy,
CRUDE OIL WEEKLY UPDATE (Week Ending 02-06-26)
Crude Oil Summary (EIA) U.S. crude oil refinery inputs averaged 16.0 million barrels per day during the week ending January 30, 2026, which was 180
NATURAL GAS WEEKLY UPDATE (Week Ending 02-06-26)
Market Highlights: Natural gas storage Net withdrawals from storage totaled 360 Bcf for the week ending January 30, compared with the five-year (2021–25) average
Zekelman Industries Steel Snapshot for December 2025
SMU December HR Coil $895 up $65 from Nov. Worthington evaluating purchasing Klockner. USS is restarting Granite City B furnace with an annual capacity of
Preston Pipe Report – January 2026
(by Paul Vivian and Rick Preckel, www.prestonpipe.com) Market Monitor – The EPA has proposed a rule that would limit the scope of section 401 of the
Argus Pipe Logix Line Pipe Report – January 2026
(by Rye Druzin, www.pipe-logix.com) Faced with moderate oversupply US distributors gave back line pipe value in December. The Argus line pipe index fell by $47/short
AISI Press Release on Latest U.S. Imports of Steel Products – December 2025
(American Iron and Steel Institute 01-09-26) Based on the Commerce Department’s most recent Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) data, the American Iron and Steel