Devon Coterra Deal Strengthens Permian Footprint
Devon Energy has agreed to merge with Coterra Energy in an all stock transaction valued at about $58 billion. The combination brings together two large independent oil and gas producers…
Kentucky: The New Battery Capital of the United States
Kentucky is rapidly emerging as a leader in the battery manufacturing industry, with a recent announcement of a $712 million project by Canadian Solar Inc. set to solidify this position.…
Is Recycling an Economical Solution?
For decades, the plastics industry has touted recycling as a solution to the growing problem of waste, convincing both consumers and policymakers that it could prevent plastic from filling landfills…
US Treasury Department to Expand Tax Credit Eligibility for Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers
The Biden administration recently released guidelines to expand eligibility for tax credits aimed at reducing the costs of installing electric vehicle (EV) chargers. This move is part of a broader…
Recycled Footwear Takes a Step Forward
Rothy’s, the American eco-friendly shoe brand, has gotten a significant investment from the owner of Havaianas. Based in San Francisco, California, and valued at $1 billion, Rothy’s also produces purses,…
Current Economics of US Oil
While there are many US industries that are struggling to maintain their normal business activities (if they have not collapsed altogether), there are some which are thriving during this pandemic.…
Jobs in the Energy Industry
According to a recent US Federal investigation on jobs in the clean energy sector, the pay for this work is generally 25 percent higher than the country’s media salary. One…
Change in US Electricity Sources
Government predictions are indicating that in an unprecedented move, US electricity will likely be sourced more heavily from renewable power than coal. The reasoning behind this is partly due to…
Reducing America’s Carbon Footprint
In an effort to alleviate its universal carbon impact, over the next 10 years Delta airlines will be investing $1 billion into fuel-efficient aircrafts, replacing single-use plastics with a greener…
Oil Growth Takes a New Path
With constant and increasing talk of climate change and environmental preservation and moves away from oil and gas related products, major firms are increasing their manufacturing of plastic products. These…