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Geotimes May 2006 Kathryn Hansen |
Bush to Nominate New Director for U.S. Geological Survey Dirk Kempthorne was nominated as Secretary of the Interior, after Gale Norton resigned from the position March 10. Now, in the latest shakeup in the U.S. Department of the Interior, the USGS might soon be under new leadership. |
Geotimes December 2004 Megan Sever |
Alaska's New Pipeline For close to 30 years, people have been working to build a natural gas pipeline from Alaska's North Slope to the lower 48 states. In October, Congress finally gave the go-ahead by authorizing the construction of the pipeline. |
Geotimes January 2007 Carolyn Gramling |
Arctic Not a Refuge for Oil The United States shouldn't lose OPEC's number just yet: The Arctic contains far less undiscovered oil than previously thought, according to a new study. |
Geotimes November 2006 Rod Combellick |
Building a Natural Gas Pipeline Through Earthquake Country With proposals now being considered to build a natural gas pipeline, it is ever-important to understand the seismic hazards along potential routes, so that the pipeline and its spurs can be properly designed and managed for seismic safety. |
Geotimes April 2006 Margaret Anne Baker |
Energy Efforts on Tap Developing gas hydrates as a key domestic energy source remains a long-term plan, compared to near-term return on oil shales and the estimated recoverable oil in ANWR. But with politics in the mix, who knows? Maybe the hydrates will come to market before oil flows from ANWR after all. |
Geotimes May 2003 Lisa M. Pinsker |
The drilling footprint on the North Slope Deciding whether or not to develop new areas, such as ANWR, will always be a trade-off. Good engineering design is usually good environmentally. Still, no matter how careful you are, if you go into an untouched area, there's nothing you can do to prevent impact other than to stay out completely. |
Geotimes November 2004 Timothy S. Collett |
Gas Hydrates as a Future Energy Resource With higher natural gas prices and forecasts of tight supply, new projects are pushing forward to better understand the geologic, engineering and economic factors controlling the ultimate energy resource potential of gas hydrates. |
Smithsonian October 2005 Scott Wallace |
ANWR: The Great Divide The renewed debate over drilling for oil in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge hits home for the two Native groups nearest the nature preserve. |
Geotimes March 2004 Sara Pratt |
A Fresh Angle on Oil Drilling Now, horizontal drilling seems more relevant than ever. With the ongoing debate about opening up more of Alaska's North Slope to oil exploration, the discussion often turns to new technologies that may have the potential to make oil extraction more efficient, more cost effective and more environmentally sound. |
Outside February 2004 David Masiel |
Crude Reality As the brutal battle over proposed drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge grinds on, a former oil worker returns to the North Slope in search of the truth about the pro-exploration argument. His conclusion? (Brace yourself.) The unthinkable is the right thing to do. |
Salon.com September 27, 2001 Damien Cave |
Oily insecurity Will the war on terrorism require drilling for oil in pristine Alaska? |
Geotimes October 2004 Dere, Martin & Wallace |
Energy Issues Take Center Stage in Senate Races Earth science issues, such as the future of Yucca Mountain or petroleum drilling in Alaska, may not take center stage in the minds of many voters, but they do figure into some prominent U.S. Senate races this year. |
Geotimes November 2007 Erin Wayman |
No Arctic Drilling for Shell? A summer filled with legal setbacks is preventing Shell Oil Company from conducting exploratory drilling in the Beaufort Sea offshore of northern Alaska. |
The Motley Fool October 29, 2004 W.D. Crotty |
The Other Side of Oil Most people think oil companies are awash in cash -- until they look at the balance sheet. |
Geotimes March 2003 Lisa M. Pinsker |
No lockup on gas in the West On federal lands in the Rocky Mountain region, the story is gas -- natural gas and lots of it. And most of the area's natural gas is available with minimal leasing restrictions, according to a government survey released in January. |
Geotimes December 2006 |
Top Energy News Stories of 2006 Offshore drilling debate unresolved... Tensions in Latin America energy sector... etc. |
Geotimes September 2007 Mohi Kumar |
Alaska Melting Into the Sea Northern Alaska is crumbling into the sea, according to newly released satellite images that show how rising global temperatures appear to be rapidly transforming the polar landscape. |
Geotimes December 2004 Naomi Lubick |
Global Oil Hot Spots As consumers continue to face higher gas prices at the pump, petroleum geologists continue to search the world for oil and natural gas. |
Geotimes October 2004 |
The Geoscience Vote Slippery Slope for Drilling in Alaska... Managing Federal Lands... The Evolving Debate Over Teaching Evolution... Funding and the Fate of NASA... Climate Tipping Point... etc. |
Geotimes December 2004 Frank T. Manheim |
U.S. Offshore Oil Industry: New perspectives on an old conflict A stalemate between environmentalists and industry has inhibited current U.S. offshore oil and gas leasing. Now, Norway -- a country with a very different environmental and offshore drilling history -- could shed light on how to move forward. |
Geotimes September 2004 Naomi Lubick |
Broadening horizons for students Snee Hall is home to Cornell University's Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. Since broadening its subject base in 2002, the department has greatly increased its number of majors. |
The Motley Fool April 8, 2010 David Lee Smith |
Alaskan Gas: Our Savior or a Pipe Dream? There are multiple Alaskan pipeline proposals. Will any take the day? |
The Motley Fool June 12, 2009 David Lee Smith |
ExxonMobil Goes Back to Alaska Two decades after the Exxon Valdez oil spill, ExxonMobil has joined a massive Alaskan engineering project and may be about to regain the favor of the state's citizenry. |
Geotimes April 2003 Scott W. Tinker |
Oil and Gas Research at a Critical Juncture Energy efficiency, environmental well-being, economic stability, health of the future energy workforce, supply distribution, U.S. and global security and mitigation of an energy crises are all reasons that U.S. policies should support a "decarbonization" of global energy. |
Geotimes February 2007 Carolyn Gramling |
USGS Says no Hush Orders Given The U.S. Geological Survey is not muzzling scientists, agency officials say. |
The Motley Fool April 29, 2008 David Lee Smith |
It's Official: BP Means Better Production London-based BP has raised its quarterly profits, and not just by a little bit. |
The Motley Fool October 31, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson |
Strong Prices, Strong Profits at Occidental Soaring oil prices lead to soaring profits for this oil and gas producer. Should energy prices continue to creep higher and new production come online as expected, the stock could still have some room left for investors. |
Geotimes March 2006 Naomi Lubick |
Patrick Leahy: Traversing Boundaries Since he stepped into the position of acting director of the USGS, Leahy has traveled widely and visited a variety of sites across the US and abroad, addressing the survey's many and varied activities. That variety reflects the evolving interests and career of this hydrologist-turned-manager. |
Geotimes May 2007 Carolyn Gramling |
Geology Department to Close at SUNY-Albany Long on the brink of extinction, geology at the State University of New York at Albany has taken one step closer to the edge. |
The Motley Fool January 31, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson |
Big Oil, Bigger Profits ExxonMobil reaps the benefits of rising energy prices yet again. Whether the future holds more expensive oil or cheaper oil, investors can probably count on ExxonMobil to be there making the most of it. |
Inc. July 2006 |
5 Unexpected Beneficiaries of Rising Oil Prices These businesses are benefiting from climbing oil prices. |
Outside February 2003 Peter Matthiessen |
Footprints in the Last Wild Place As the political controversy over the future of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge reignites, a journey across ANWR's disputed territory explores the realities of a place where wildlife, native traditions, and the search for oil converge in fateful proximity. |
The Motley Fool August 7, 2006 Robert Aronen |
BP's Bad News BP is shutting down a major Alaskan oil field to repair a pipeline. Just one more blow to the nation's fragile energy infrastructure. It will take a long time and a ton of money before America's energy infrastructure is back in top form. |
The Motley Fool July 25, 2008 Ryan Fuhrmann |
A Cool Response to Oil Shortage Fears The U.S. Geological Survey announces a study that estimated there are 90 billion barrels of oil tucked away as undiscovered oil in an area north of the Arctic Circle. Will this ignite a scramble for ownership? |
BusinessWeek November 12, 2007 Eamon Javers |
The Frozen Chosen Thanks to its pipeline payoff, Alaska has $40 billion stashed away |
The Motley Fool December 4, 2009 David Lee Smith |
ExxonMobil's Latest Scores ExxonMobil wanders successfully in search of hydrocarbons. |
Geotimes August 2004 Jay Chapman |
Wide Open West For years, the oil and gas industry has complained about limited or restricted access to energy resources in the American West. A new investigative report, however, turns this argument on its head. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Sep/Oct 2005 Topley & Kinsel |
Oil and Gas Options Fuel 1031 investments with these hot exchange alternatives. Prior to pursuing this option, commercial real estate investors should consult with a professional tax adviser to learn more about this viable replacement property alternative. |
BusinessWeek May 15, 2006 Stanley Reed |
Why You Should Worry About Big Oil Beyond the fat profits, the oil giants are surprisingly vulnerable worldwide. That's bad news for business - and consumers. |
Geotimes August 2006 Kathryn Hansen |
BP Halts North Slope Oil Pipeline In the latest blow to the energy giant, the company started shutting down pipelines that transport oil from the Prudhoe Bay oil field on Alaska's North Slope. The announcement raised oil prices by more than $2 per barrel on the NY Merchantile Exchange, putting the price at $76.98. |
Reason May 2006 Ronald Bailey |
Peak Oil Panic Is the planet running out of gas? If it is, what should the Bush administration do about it? |
BusinessWeek June 7, 2004 Anderson et. al |
The Bright Side Of $40 A Barrel Just when you think commodity prices can't go higher, the market proves otherwise. The stubbornly high prices are finally encouraging companies to explore, develop, and produce more oil and natural gas. |
The Motley Fool October 30, 2007 David Lee Smith |
ExxonMobil's Date With the Supremes The Supreme Court will decide whether a $2.5 billion punitive damages award levied against the company is excessive. |
BusinessWeek June 21, 2004 Coy et al. |
Why Isn't Big Oil Drilling More? One would expect oil companies to be pumping more oil from existing wells, drilling new wells in current fields, and boosting exploration budgets, yet despite the recent runup in prices, the oil industry is slow to pick up the pace. |
BusinessWeek February 28, 2005 Stanley Reed |
The Oil Patch Is Getting Slippery "The days that people had gotten used to, where oil was inexpensive and easily available -- those days are gone," says one oil spokesman. |
BusinessWeek June 13, 2005 Gene G. Marcial |
Alaska Air: Circling Over The America West Deal A third airline may yet join the America West Holdings-US Airways party. |
Geotimes June 2004 Megan Sever |
Midwest Shaking An earthquake rattled northwestern Illinois and points across the Midwest this morning Monday, June 28 at about 1:10 a.m. local time, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. |
Geotimes August 2003 Lisa M. Pinsker |
Open house informs public, cheers scientists Amid downsizing and a threatened budget cut, the mood has been dim at the U.S. Geological Survey. Since the early 1990s, its staff has dwindled from as many as 2,500 to 600. But, from May 30 to June 1, the office flung open its doors to the public and let some light in, lifting the spirits of its scientists. |
The Motley Fool January 9, 2012 Dan Caplinger |
A Crucial 2012 for Alaska Communications Let's look at this year's prospects for this company. |
Geotimes March 2004 Naomi Lubick |
University losses at home and abroad Two universities announced the effective closure of their geology research departments in January. The University of Connecticut (UConn) and the University of Basel in Switzerland, cited budget problems among other concerns in announcing the changes. |