Jilted by another smooth-talking oilman

August 5, 2011By Lorne StockmanBlog Post, Featured

Ever get tired of those cheezy ads from oil companies or really fired up over ‘independent’ research that asserts that everything you thought was great about alternative enery sources turns out to be a myth? Well Erik Curren over at Transition Voice sums it up nicely on this cross-post. Thanks Erik… Every time I’m tempted … Read More

Independent oil & gas producers don’t need subsidies any more than big oil does

April 29, 2011By Lorne StockmanBlog Post, Featured, Separate Oil and State

The Independent Petroleum Producers Association is currently in overdrive parading a commissioned study that makes a number of claims about its member’s value to the economy. According to the study, independent oil and gas producers drill most of the wells in the country, create millions of jobs and pay billions in taxes and royalties. Furthermore, … Read More