I have over 35 years of experience as a real estate and corporate attorney. Over the last 10 years, I developed a sub-specialty in energy issues, including renewable energy and oil and gas development and leasing. I speak and write widely on Marcellus Shale and other mineral
Venezuela Faces The Loss Of Citgo
Venezuela is about to learn a painful lesson on international economics as it loses control over Citgo, its world renown oil refiner. Read further to learn what it means.
Can Iran Survive War With Israel?
Israeli soldiers have had their leaves cancelled, embassies have closed and the public has been on edge, but to this point no retaliatory strike has come.
Berkeley Surrenders On Natural Gas
The City of Berkeley has now thrown in the towel, announcing that it would no longer enforce a ban on installing infrastructure for natural gas.
Can Natural Gas Help Prevent An Israel-Lebanon War?
Disputes over natural gas rights generally lead to political or military conflict. In the Middle East, it is possible natural gas might help prevent open warfare.
Palo Alto Drops Ban On Natural Gas - Will New York And Other Places Follow?
Amid much fanfare, in 2022, the City of Palo Alto, California, amended its building code to require that every new building within its borders be all electric.