by Jay Young | Nov 18, 2025 | Blog, Domestic Energy Insights, Education, Global Energy Insights, Oil & Gas, Oil Production, Supply and Demand
The new tax law has changed the energy investing landscape with expanded incentives and permanent tax benefits for oil and gas production. Now is a crucial time for investors to understand these changes. Is Oil and Gas right for your portfolio? (Image credit: Getty...
by Jay Young | Jul 23, 2025 | Blog, Domestic Energy Insights, Education, Global Energy Insights, Oil & Gas, Oil Production, Supply and Demand
The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025, brings important changes to taxes and energy policies. These changes are intended to stimulate and increase U.S. oil and gas production and create new opportunities for investors. If you invest in...
by Jay Young | Jul 8, 2025 | Blog, Domestic Energy Insights, Education, Global Energy Insights, Oil & Gas, Oil Production, Supply and Demand
The oil and gas industry is going through one of the most significant evolutions in its history. We’re still in the business of exploring, drilling, and producing hydrocarbons—but the way we operate is changing fast. Across the board, oil and gas companies are turning...
by Jay Young | Apr 10, 2025 | Blog, Domestic Energy Insights, Global Demand, Global Energy Insights, Oil & Gas, Oil Production, Supply and Demand
As an experienced investor in the oil and gas industry, I can confidently say that one of the biggest advantages of investing in this sector is the significant tax benefits available. If you’re considering oil and gas as part of your investment strategy, the U.S....
by Jay Young | Mar 11, 2025 | Blog, Domestic Energy Insights, Global Demand, Global Energy Insights, Oil & Gas, Oil Production, Supply and Demand
As the U.S. continues to navigate its energy future, former President Donald Trump’s recent energy policies have provided a strong pro-fossil fuel framework that aims to boost domestic oil and gas production, lower energy prices, and strengthen the country’s global...
by Jay Young | Feb 3, 2025 | Blog, Domestic Energy Insights, Global Demand, Global Energy Insights, Oil & Gas, Oil Production, Supply and Demand
The global energy landscape is undergoing a significant shift, with growing demand for natural gas driven by factors like the rapid expansion of data centers and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). This trend is presenting a unique set of opportunities for U.S....
by Jay Young | Dec 26, 2024 | Blog, Domestic Energy Insights, Global Demand, Global Energy Insights, Oil & Gas, Oil Production, Supply and Demand
General Motors’ recent decision to sell its stake in a nearly finished electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in Lansing, Michigan, could actually be a positive sign for the American oil and gas industry. While it might seem like another step toward the green energy...
by Jay Young | Dec 4, 2024 | Blog, Domestic Energy Insights, Global Demand, Global Energy Insights, Oil & Gas, Oil Production, Supply and Demand
As the U.S. continues to experience a surge in natural gas demand, particularly through liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, the oil and gas industry is seeing some significant changes. According to recent data from LSEG (formerly Refinitiv), natural gas flowing to...
by Jay Young | Nov 12, 2024 | Domestic Energy Insights, Global Demand, Global Energy Insights, Oil & Gas, Oil Production, Supply and Demand
With the 2024 U.S. elections now behind us and former President Donald Trump securing a second term, the future of the country’s energy policies is beginning to take shape. While campaign promises often emphasize political divides, the reality is that energy...
by Jay Young | Sep 23, 2024 | Domestic Energy Insights, Global Demand, Global Energy Insights, Oil & Gas, Oil Production, Supply and Demand
The U.S. Department of Energy is grappling with financial constraints as it seeks to replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), following extensive drawdowns in recent years. With crude oil prices now stabilizing around $70 per barrel—below the administration’s...
by Jay Young | Sep 11, 2024 | Domestic Energy Insights, Global Demand, Global Energy Insights, Oil & Gas, Oil Production, Supply and Demand
The shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, often called the energy transition, is proving to be more challenging than many had hoped. Even though there’s a strong global push toward cleaner energy, fossil fuels are still deeply embedded in our...
by Jay Young | Sep 2, 2024 | Domestic Energy Insights, Global Demand, Global Energy Insights, Oil & Gas, Oil Production, Supply and Demand
Chevron recently made headlines by starting oil production from a field with extreme pressure levels — 20,000 pounds per square inch (psi), which is three times higher than what was previously possible. This breakthrough could open up access to up to 5 billion barrels...
by Jay Young | Aug 26, 2024 | Domestic Energy Insights, Global Demand, Global Energy Insights, Oil & Gas, Oil Production, Supply and Demand
In a recent interview with Donald Trump on X, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and a well-known advocate for renewable energy, made an important point about the oil and gas industry. While Musk supports the transition to cleaner energy, he also defended the role of oil and...
by Jay Young | May 21, 2024 | Domestic Energy Insights, Global Demand, Global Energy Insights, Oil & Gas, Oil Production, Supply and Demand
On April 8, 2024, as the spectacle of a total solar eclipse unfolds, drawing the attention of spectators worldwide, it offers more than just a moment of awe-inspiring wonder. This event also serves as a poignant reminder of the intricate interplay between renewable...
by Jay Young | May 21, 2024 | Domestic Energy Insights, Global Demand, Global Energy Insights, Investing, Oil & Gas, Oil & Gas Investing, Oil Production, Supply and Demand, Tax Savings
Having immersed myself in the world of strategic investments for years as well as being part of the oil and gas industry for many years, I have been able to gain a solid perspective on this unique asset class. Allow me to guide you through the challenges,...
by Laura Black | Jul 11, 2025 | Oil & Gas News
In our Annual Energy Outlook 2025 (AEO2025), we project U.S. production growth of crude oil and natural gas remains relatively high through 2030 due to increasing U.S. exports of petroleum products and liquefied natural gas (LNG), as U.S. energy exports continue to be...
by Laura Black | Jul 9, 2025 | Oil & Gas News
California is set to lose 17% of its oil refinery capacity over the next 12 months because of two planned refinery closures. If realized, the closure of the facilities is likely to contribute to increases in fuel price volatility on the West Coast.
by Laura Black | Jul 7, 2025 | Oil & Gas News
In 2024, the United States imported about 17% of its domestic energy supply, half of the record share set in 2006 and the lowest share since 1985, according to our Monthly Energy Review. The decline in imports’ share of supply in the previous two decades is...
by Laura Black | Jul 2, 2025 | Oil & Gas News
In 2024, the United States consumed about 94 quadrillion British thermal units (quads) of energy, a 1% increase from 2023, according to our Monthly Energy Review. Fossil fuels—petroleum, natural gas, and coal—accounted for 82% of total U.S. energy consumption in 2024....
by Laura Black | Jun 30, 2025 | Oil & Gas News
According to our latest annual Refinery Capacity Report, U.S. operable atmospheric distillation capacity, the primary measure of refinery capacity, totaled 18.4 million barrels per calendar day (b/cd) on January 1, 2025-essentially flat compared with last year.
by Laura Black | Jun 27, 2025 | Oil & Gas News
Electricity demand in the PJM Interconnection and ISO New England (two regional grid operators covering the Northeast United States) reached multiyear highs on June 23 and June 24, respectively. Electricity demand increased significantly due to a heat wave that...
by Laura Black | Jun 25, 2025 | Oil & Gas News
In our Annual Energy Outlook 2025 (AEO2025) Reference case, we project the electricity consumed for commercial computing will increase faster than any other end use in buildings. Computing accounted for an estimated 8% of commercial sector electricity consumption in...
