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Strong Oil, Gas Markets, Cleaner Coal in 2024

November 20, 2023

By Mark R. Smith, Senior Writer Nick Popielski feels he’s in an interesting position to offer insights into the strengths and challenges of today’s oil, gas and coal markets. To him, it all comes down to what he sees from his even-keeled, geographically-influenced perspective. “This a large, large industry. We’re in Missouri and we’re middle-of-the-road,” said Popielski, vice president of sustainability at Spire Energy, in St. Louis. “From an energy point of view, we support taking care of our environment, but we are sensitive...

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Carlsbad and Eddy County have withstood numerous economic peaks and valleys, emerging stronger each time. The region is currently experiencing a signi...

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Green Fuels Operating Breaks Ground on $400M Refinery in Duncan, Oklahoma

June 4, 2026

Major Energy Investment to Redevelop Former Refinery Site, Create High-Wage Jobs and Expand Domestic Fuel Production DUNCAN, Okla. (June 4, 2026) — ...

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Shell’s Mars Platform Surpasses 1 Billion Barrels, Marking Historic Milestone for Gulf Energy Production

May 21, 2026

NEW ORLEANS (May 21, 2026) — Shell’s Mars platform has reached a historic production milestone, becoming the first offshore asset in the United St...

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San Juan County Infrastructure Investment Opens Industrial Growth Corridor

May 19, 2026

AZTEC, N.M. (May 19, 2026) — A major infrastructure investment in northwest New Mexico is expected to accelerate industrial development and job ...

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Caturus Approves Final Investment Decision for $13B Commonwealth LNG Facility in Louisiana

May 18, 2026

Cameron Parish, La. (May 18, 2026) — Caturus has reached a major milestone in its long-term energy growth strategy, announcing a positive Final Inve...

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Air Liquide Invests $350M in Louisiana to Support Low-Carbon Steel Growth

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St. James Parish, Louisiana — Air Liquide is investing more than $350 million in Louisiana to expand industrial gas production and pipeline infrastr...

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Previously Archived Features

Oil and Gas Production at Record Highs and Fossil Fuels Continue to Play a Major Role in the U.S. Economy

November 20, 2018

By Angelos Angelou, Founder & CEO, AngelouEconomics, AngelouEconomics.c...

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