Energy Tomorrow Blog

CERAWeek Update: The Case for Petroleum

petroleum  social-license-to-operate  cera 

Mark Green
Posted March 6, 2018

On Oil Day at the IHS CERAWeek conference, some big names affirmed the relevancy of natural gas and oil, to the United States and the world, for the foreseeable future – with the president and CEO of Saudi Aramco pushing back a little against those who argue that the world should abandon oil and natural gas for alternative energies.

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Industry Investments Power Conservation and Outdoor Recreation

Environment  conservation  social-license-to-operate  air quality  water management  reclamation 

Kate Lowery
Posted February 22, 2018

Our industry is committed to the responsible development of energy that not only powers our daily lives, but also provides access to clean water, clean air and natural environments that are suitable for outdoor activities such as hunting, hiking, fishing and more.

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Technology Drives Safety and Environmental Progress

Safety  social-license-to-operate  Environment  workplace safety  technology innovation 

Kate Lowery
Posted February 8, 2018

Energy is fundamental to advancing our society. It’s essential to building a better future. And technology is the vehicle for modern energy production. We believe in technology and innovation. They define the 21st century natural gas and oil industry and our work to harness the energy our country uses to power past seemingly impossible challenges – in ways that are safe for our employees, our communities and the environment. 

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Safety in Energy Delivery

social-license-to-operate  pipelines  pipeline safety  safety standards  technology 

Kate Lowery
Posted February 2, 2018

Pipelines safely connect Americans to the energy we use every day. How safe? More than 99.99 percent of the natural gas, oil and petroleum products shipped via pipelines reach their destinations safely. And while that safety record is virtually flawless, America’s pipeline operators are focused every day on getting closer to perfection – helped by ever-improving technologies, industry standards, data and proactive, 24/7 monitoring.

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Safeguarding Water for Environmental Progress

social-license-to-operate  water management  Oil and Gas 

Kate Lowery
Posted January 22, 2018

As an industry, we’re constantly striving to do more – for our employees, our customers, our communities and the world. We’re committed to finding safer and more responsible ways to provide the natural gas and oil that power our modern lives, which means protecting the air, land and water in our operations.

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Knowledge is Power and Protection

conservation  environmental impact  social-license-to-operate  oil and natural gas 

Kate Lowery
Posted January 10, 2018

Protecting wildlife and preserving habitats near industry operations is a big priority for our companies. It takes study and resources, but both objectives are well worth the investment.  As members of our communities, we want to see wildlife and their homes sustained for generations to come.  

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Partnership for a Reliable Energy Future

electric-grid  renewable energy  social-license-to-operate 

Kate Lowery
Posted December 20, 2017

The U.S. is a world leader in natural gas production and this increased supply is helping to bring more and more renewable energy into the grid. Our nation’s growing reliance on abundant natural gas use has meant that renewable technologies could be adopted without sacrificing affordability. In fact, with natural gas playing a large role the U.S. reached record lows in energy prices in 2016.

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Shaping the Workforce of Tomorrow, Today

Oil and Gas  workforce  innovation  social-license-to-operate 

Kate Lowery
Posted December 12, 2017

We’re committed to cultivating a more diverse workforce, which will be critical to fostering the innovation, collaboration and ideas needed for growth of the natural gas and oil industry. Our future lies with this new wave of workers, whose vision will propel society forward. We believe that a robust workforce will make the industry stronger, equipping us to serve the families, businesses and communities who rely on us. Why? Because diversity drives innovation.

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Advancing our Society with STEM

stem  education  Oil and Gas  science  social-license-to-operate 

Kate Lowery
Posted November 29, 2017

Technology has never been more important to our society and economy. It is transforming how we get around, communicate, learn and, most importantly, how we work. The innovative sectors driving these changes – science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) – currently comprise 20 percent of all U.S. jobs and are expected to grow 9 percent by 2040. Ensuring our children have the skills needed to be successful in these fields and part of the 21st century workforce they support, is critical for their economic future, and the world’s. 

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Clean Air, Clean Fuel, Can’t Lose

air quality  community  social-license-to-operate  Oil and Gas 

Kate Lowery
Posted November 16, 2017

The air you breathe is the cleanest of the modern era and continues to improve. The EPA reports that total emissions of the six criteria air pollutants in the United States have declined 73% since 1970 and air quality has improved across the nation.

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