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States to fight offshore oil | Video: Bush wants more-- This is very late spin on an approach to get new drilling rights.

Locals of diverse political backgrounds get together when gas and oil producers become interested in drilling in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Some people are going to get massive headaches seeing McCain's VP choice being pro oil. Gov. Sarah Palin nevertheless seems to have a slightly moderate stance on Alaskan oil and perhaps would forward the idea of forcing oil companies to give back...

Debates over energy and how best to produce it usually occur when the price of oil spikes to new highs. That's because the world's economy runs on energy produced by oil and oil products.

Democrats must do more than just pay back their contributors. Real energy independence can only be achieved when our fate is taken out of the hands of the oil companies. Why rely on the oil companies to solve the problem of our oil dependence?

Not six days after an unprecedented drumming for new drilling leases for oil companies, and a John McCain flip flop on drilling on the continental shelf, we have Republicans moving unilaterally to block energy legislation.

a mini review of the Alaskan oil pipeline dream that turned into a monster con job between the US gov and the drillers and the American people.

Oil prices are through the roof. But there's a way you can hedge yourself against further increases, reap huge potential gains, and secure valuable tax benefits. But be mindful of risk, too, which is significant.

Many people complain that the complications in Iraq have to do with oil, but it is hard to find a detailed explanation. This is my take on the whole situation.

According to reports from the International Energy Agency (IEA), world oil production fell by 400,000 barrels per day during the month of April.

Something ominous is happening to oil platforms in the Gulf of Mexico.

President George W. Bush proposes lifting a 1981 ban on oil drilling off the California coast. Read why lifting this ban is not the solution to high gas prices.

So why is House Speaker Nancy Pelosi so against opening up new territory for the drilling of oil and natural gas? Her stance, which is shared by Senator Majority Leader Harry Reid, would seem to be a political loser as 73 percent of the American people favor drilling.

Which presidential candidate's stand on offshore drilling makes the most sense? Why should we care?

The Natural Resources Defense Council released a report detailing the health and environmental problems caused by regulatory loopholes for oil and gas drilling, which is rapidly expanded in Western states.

Halliburton Energy Services, of Houston, TX, will sell state-of-the-art LWD technology, services, and equipment to Nigerian company Drillog Petro-Dynamics Ltd., of Port Harcourt.

The province of Alberta Canada is home to one of the largest reserves of oil in the world. That's right, The United States' neighbor to the north is second only to Saudi Arabia in oil reserves.

drilling for oil is a very controversial topic that needs to be addressed. I debate the pro and cons of drilling in ANWR, Alaska

A clean, green solution to America's oil dependency.

Republicans recently blocked a bill in Congress slated to remove corporate welfare tax breaks and royalty payment exemptions by oil companies and reinvest the money in alternative and renewable energy resources.

Gold has come under modest pressure as oil continues the slide that commenced on Tuesday. However, heightened concerns about the US economy, and the banking sector specifically, seem to be overriding any inflationary relief implied by weaker oil.

Floridians must decide if the risks of environmental damage outweigh the potential benefits of increased drilling off the Florida coast.

Wolverine Gas & Oil Corporation finds huge oil pocket in the Sigurd Utah oil strike.

Native Alaskans and conservation groups are banding together to fight a permit that was granted to Shell Offshore Inc. giving them permission to begin exploring for oil in the coastal Beaufort Sea.

In a public statement at the White House President Bush made calls for opening US lands and seas to more oil drilling.

Drilling for oil at the coast of Florida is a major conflict of policy between Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama.

Finally, a sort of, almost admission of what we already knew.

Oilman T. Boone Pickens has a campaign to use wind power as a means to increase our natural gas supply and decrease need for foreign oil. His "Pickens Plan" debuts on the Web today.

A U.S. appellate court has temporarily stopped Shell Offshore Inc.'s plan to drill exploratory oil wells in waters traversed by bowhead whales.

With Saudi Arabia at peak capacity and most OPEC countries at or near peak output where will additional oil come from with increasing demand?

If all those European countries can get together and efficiently run a passenger rail system, why can't America? Could it be because such a thing would be the oil industry's worst nightmare?

John McCain: Using offshore drilling as an emotional tactic to close Gap in poll numbers but not revealing the entire truth of the situation to the American people.

Centrists in Congress look to end partisan divide.

Gold remains above the pivotal $900 level as oil continues to show its resiliency. With oil still well bid and likely to set new highs, inflation expectations remain unanchored.

I am convinced Democrats will play this political game with oil to the point of seriously harming the US, as long as they win the November election.

Instead of framing the oil debate as an either / or proposition, why not pursue both drilling and alternative energy development at the same time?

How do we change from a oil driven society to a enviromentally conscious one

The Democrats are suggesting nationalizing oil in America.

Democratic candidate for President John Edwards has unveiled a new plan aimed at helping families afford the rising cost of home heating. Edwards vowed to fight profiteering by oil companies.

Whether or not you agree with offshore drilling, you've got to love a president who will do what he thinks is right!

Think the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill was the biggest oil spill in history? Think again.

An analysis of the company who, among other things, does construction for the US government in Iraq.

Over the summer, the price of a barrel of crude oil jumped to over $72.00 per barrel and now America is beginning to look at renewable energy sources to finally end America's dependence on oil.

Oil companies are looking for petroleum engineers, and are paying well when they do find them.

Will it really help?

Chevron has announced that it will be exploring and producing oil and natural gas in the Gulf of Thailand until 2022.

OPEC & Non-OPEC members co-ordinate supply and price for crude oil despite cheating. However, crude oil demand exceeds supply & subsequently price increases. Golden Zone & satellite imaging offer new oil exploration techniques.

From the water cooler at work to the talk radio airwaves, motorists have vented their strong feelings to one another but nothing seems to be slowing the rise in fuel prices. However punishing the oil companies is not the answer.

The U.S. Minerals Management Service this week plans to sell oil and gas drilling leases for the Chukchi Sea off the Alaska coast.

The Chukchi Sea, recently sold off to the oil giants, Conoco and Shell, is the habitat of a variety of marine life species. Invasion of their domain could esaily decimate their populations, already threatened by rapidly melting sea ice.

Today, according to numerous news reports in the Associated Press, the price of oil reached a new all-time high of $101 per barrel. This new price is, likely, even higher when adjusted for inflation than when oil reached its previous record.

The first shots in the coming war for oil have been fired.

Nigeria's oil corruption, from someone who lives there.

To achieve complete accuracy in almost all drilling operations, use an electric drill mounted on a drill stand.

Much litigation has arisen concerning the rights of lessees and lessors in relation to oil and gas leases and the various tools states and the federal government have used to regulate the industry.

There are other alternatives to spending money on protecting oil interests in the Middle East. A portion of the defense budget could be spent on developing our own energy resources and building up the infrastructure.

America's economy is absolutely dependent oil products for its continued exsistence, however the world only has a finite supply of accessable oil. The governemnt should be promoting new technologies to replace America's dependency on oil, but it's not!

The new law allows oil and gas to be drilled in an 8 million acre area 125 miles south of Florida's panhandle, and 325 east of the state's western boarder.

This is a piece that reviews and offers criticism of Toyin Falola and Ann Genova's "The Politics of the Global Oil Industry: An Introduction"

Big oil claims that gas prices are rising due to supply and demand. They are technically right, but are being deceitful in manipulating this fact to justify their plan to increase demand.

Recently released and currently touring national and international film festivals, Crude Impact depicts the fallout and potential devastation created by our world's addiction to oil.

A short article with helpful information on why investing in the oil industry is a wise choice for your future.

When the major media outlets run stories decrying "record profits" earned by the evil oil companies, they are not telling you the real story. Profit dollars are not indicative of the profit MARGIN, which is the really important figure.

Black gold, Texas Tea ... in Tennessee.

How to get back what the US taxpayers got screwed out of.

Without effective planning and resolute action, nothing will be done to address the pollution crisis that has been found to permanently stunt kids lung growth, as well as other significant health issues.

"It's the economy, stupid!" said Bill Clinton during one of his presidential bids. Since that revelation, the economy has been in a buoyant cycle of boom broken up by intermittent and relatively short periods of decline. Until now, that is.

escalating prices of grains in the US

A non-partisan look at the energy crisis facing America.

how putting polar bears on the threatened species list endangers your fuel costs.

With the reconstruction of Iraqi government into a democratic country, this leaves many business opportunities to do business in Iraqi.

The AP reported September 15 that oil prices have hit a 7-month low.

Crude oil is more expensive to produce than ever before, which is one of the reasons for the cost of oil is increasing and will continue to increase over the next year.

The price for a barrel of oil and the price at the pumps has gotten out of hand, and many are feeling the effects of the cost of gasoline.

The politics of our pain at the pump are fueling much debate and our presidential candidates have opposing views, of course. Is offshore drilling the answer?

Our wonderful president lifts executive order restricting offshore drilling. I say Dems should agree, with additions.

The Strategic Oil Reserve was established in 1975 stemming from the oil embargo of 1973 and 1974.

The first LAGCOE event burst onto the oil and gas tradeshow scene by announcing its existence with an opening day parade through downtown Lafayette lead by the famous Keesler Field Air Force Band and another 17 marching bands in the parade behind them.

It's funny how small things can drive the price of oil up, but not much seems to move it down.

Lance Creek, Wyoming, home to fuel, fossils, and friendly cowboys.

Can Congress get control of sky rocketing gas prices?

The move lower in energy prices is a welcome change for many consumers, but what is the cause?

Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, in a brilliant example of leadership, demonstrated her plan to save energy. She literally turned out the lights on Congress.

New estimates of Arctic energy reserves are likely to spur interest, and territorial claims.

Regardless of what the conservative mouthpieces are screeching, there is no supply crisis driving the high prices.

I voted for President Bush twice, and while I still think he was the best choice both times, he has begun to wear on my over the last 3 years.

Let those with eyes to see observe microcap Loudeye Corporation, and the black gold and green-economy holdings of Delta Petroleum. All financially-conscious investers should watch these stocks.

While gas companies are earning record profits, those profits are being taken out of context and lost in the heated rhetoric of windfall profits

With current environmental problems, some are wondering if we should utilize our own resources, inside this country, rather than rely on foreign intities for oil. But, that would destroy what Alaska is made of, what makes Alaska beautiful.

Economic arguments are weak support for future energy policy.

Does California's 'not in my backyard' attitude regarding power generation hurt its position as a leader in conservation and should Schwarzenegger take credit for any of it.

Research into past and present politics and poplicies in two of the MidEast's most important- and controversioal nations.

Environmentalists say no, conservative politicians say yes. Is drilling the real issue?

The House of Representatives has taken some time out from wrangling about minor issues like oil drilling and the economy and is poised to pass a resolution formally apologizing to African Americans for slavery and Jim Crow.

Limited oil reserves cannot keep up with population growth. We will have to beg for every drop.

Is the United States being extorted, and our government has allowed it so? Oil companies already have licenses for off shore drilling, but they want more. Could it be they drive up our prices so we will have to bend to their demands?