Production could start shortly thereafter. The Iran war has revived the shale gas industry’s hopes of creating an “inland ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ian writes on fossil energies, climate, and transition to renewables. To many, it’s still a surprise just how big a modern frac ...

New York's fracking ban creates energy poverty for 2.7 million residents while Pennsylvania neighbors profit from natural gas drilling.

(Update) February 26, 2026, 2:14 AM GMT: Corrects to indicate Tenaris has sent new equipment to Argentina. US fracking companies are increasingly sending their idle equipment overseas, finding new ...

An attendant attends to a customer at a Pertamina fuel station, a state-owned petroleum company in Jakarta on June 18, 2013 where premium fuel sells for 0.46 USD per liter. Indonesia defied popular ...

Because of shale gas, the U.S. saves about $250 million per day compared to Asia and Europe during the Iran war.

Shale Boom Keeps Firms Busy With Fracking Deals Shale continues to fuel not just the energy industry but also some of the United States' largest law firms. Skadden and Akin Gump have picked up key ...

Earlier predictions of "peak shale" have shifted, with US shale drillers now signaling continued growth due to improved efficiency. The Energy Information Administration (EIA) has revised its ...