Offshore Drilling

Mexico's Congress approved changes this week to open energy development to foreign firms, which could attract large companies like ExxonMobil to deepwater projects and smaller, independent ones that have led an oil and gas boom north of the border to Mexico's shale plays.ÃÂ (iStock Image)

Energy and Environment

Why the U.S. could be the big winner of Mexico’s energy reforms

Zack Colman · August 8, 2014 3:14 pm

Three West Coast Democratic governors came out against offshore drilling this week, but it's a Republican governor's moves on the Atlantic Ocean that have drawn some attention. (AP Photo)

Energy and Environment

This GOP governor wants to halt offshore oil and gas exploration

Zack Colman · August 1, 2014 1:50 pm

Interior Secretary Sally Jewell is making the rounds on Capitol Hill in hopes of swaying lawmakers to fully fund and permanently reauthorize a 50-year-old conservation program that expires next year. (AP/Steve Helber)

Energy and Environment

Interior Secretary Sally Jewell hits Capitol Hill to drum up support for conservation program

Zack Colman · July 24, 2014 4:14 pm

Pa. auditor cites flaws in gas drilling regulation

Pa. auditor cites flaws in gas drilling regulation

Washington Examiner · July 22, 2014 8:50 pm

Vacationers enjoy the shore at Folly Beach, S.C., on July 1, 2014. On Friday, July 18, 2014 the Obama Administration announced it was opening the Eastern Seaboard to oil and gas exploration for the first time in decades. Environmental groups have expressed concern that offshore energy rigs and the potential for spills could harm South Carolina's $18 billion tourism industry. (AP Photo/Bruce Smith)

Carolinas opinion mixed on offshore drilling

Bruce Smith · July 18, 2014 8:14 pm

The Obama administration announced Friday that it would allow exploration for oil and gas off some portions of the Atlantic Coast using sonic testing devices. (AP Photo)

Energy and Environment

Obama administration hands oil industry a big win

Zack Colman · July 18, 2014 5:26 pm

Local control compromise sought on drilling

Local control compromise sought on drilling

Washington Examiner · June 28, 2014 12:35 am

The U.S. has the world's largest combined natural gas, oil and coal resources. (Thinkstock Image)

Energy and Environment

U.S. has surplus of energy resources

Tom Pyle · May 23, 2014 2:00 pm

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Energy and Environment

Middle East waters hold energy gold

Tim Mak · April 25, 2014 4:00 am

Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe gestures during a press conference at the Capitol in Richmond, Va., on March 6. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Beltway Confidential

Terry McAuliffe’s choice: Economic growth or a major donor?

Ashe Schow · March 28, 2014 12:00 am

Energy and Environment

BP to expand U.S. offshore drilling

Zack Colman · March 19, 2014 12:00 am

Energy and Environment

BP reaches deal with EPA to end federal suspension

Zack Colman · March 13, 2014 12:00 am