Rhetoric VS. Reality
Policy-makers are talking a lot about energy and energy policy. What fallows are some of the most frequently heard claims and proposals, along with realities that need to be considered when evaluating these claims.
Click Here to read Energy Issues and rhetoric addressed on our site.
Deepwater Horizon
America's thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. An enormous effort is currently underway to contain and resolve the spill by the best minds in the oil and natural gas industry and the government. Following is a link to a page that addresses some of the news reports and questions about the incident: Deepwater Horizon Questions and Answers.
Safety is a core value of the oil and natural gas industry, and organizations within the industry follow and constantly improve best practices for safe offshore operations, including training, operational procedures, regulations, industry standards and technology. The oil and natural gas industry also remains committed to continually improving its strong safety record, and takes seriously its role in finding and producing energy for American consumers.
Following are additional resources that provide more information on the Deepwater Horizon response, and the oil and natural gas industry's dedication to environmental protection and safety standards.
- Energy Tomorrow Spill Prevention and Response (Updated)
- Energy Tomorrow Updates on Gulf of Mexico Spill
- Deepwater Horizon Response - Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Response
- Marine Spill Response Corporation
- EPA Response to BP Spill in the Gulf of Mexico
- Exploration and Production - Environmental Impact
- Exploration and Safety Standards