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How Natural Gas is Formed: The Origins of Our Energy Source

True Natural Gas

Natural gas is one of the most important energy sources powering homes, businesses, and industries worldwide. It fuels electricity generation, heats buildings, and serves as a key ingredient in many everyday products. Some natural gas remains trapped in shale rock, requiring hydraulic fracturing (fracking) to release it.

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1/4 Century: What Was the Oil and Gas Industry Like in the Early 2000s? Part 2

Rextag

In the first part of this series, we explored the massive pipeline projects that crisscrossed the U.S., the rise of unconventional resources like coal bed methane, and how the industry began reshaping Americas energy map. Whispers of Greatness: Early exploration hinted at untapped reserves that could change the game.

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AI in Oil and Gas – A Game-Changer for Efficiency and Profitability

Aresco

AI-powered technologies are enabling companies to optimize operations, enhance oil and gas exploration, and prevent costly disruptions. AI-Driven Exploration: Unlocking New Potential Oil and gas exploration has always been a high-stakes endeavor, requiring extensive research, testing, and investment.

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Survey of Proposed Legislation Across the States Affecting the Energy Industry in 2021

The Energy Law

Several pieces of energy-industry legislation are teed up for debate as state legislatures reconvene for their first sessions of 2021. For a comprehensive list of energy legislation to be heard in upcoming state legislative sessions, see: [link]. [1] Massachusetts lawmakers recently re-filed a historic climate bill ( S. 1] [link]. [2]

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Five Lessons Learned from Executing Shale Drilling Transactions

The Energy Law

Many oil and gas properties have (a) unconventional shale formations that may be exploited with horizontal wells and hydraulic fracturing and (b) conventional formations that may be exploited with traditional vertical wells. The Five Lessons 1. Take advantage of the geology. Take into account lease maintenance requirements.