Keystone Energy Forum

Energy is critically important to Illinois, serving as a key engine for the state economy - expanding job opportunities and offering the hope of prosperity to individual Illinoisans and their families.

The existing, southern segment of the Keystone oil pipeline system has pumped its billionth barrel, owner TransCanada Corp. said Monday. The company is using the milestone to promote the safety of its pipeline and push the Obama administration to approve the highly controversial northern segment, known as Keystone XL.

The oil market should be more balanced next year as China and the developing world use more oil while supply of fuel from North American shale grows more slowly, OPEC said on Monday.

This article refers to "refined" oil products which America can export. We also need the ability to export crude oil from America too, and that is currently banned by federal gov't.

Much of the reporting on fracking is a confused mess, which must leave many people wondering exactly what's going on.

Boom has helped make America the world's No. 1 producer of oil and gas.

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ruled against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by forcing it to consider costs before deciding whether regulation of air pollutants is appropriate and necessary.

Recent study on fracking and drinking water: the study matters. And its conclusion is justified... "hydraulic fracturing activities have not led to widespread, systematic impacts to drinking water resources."

Hydraulic fracturing to drill for oil and natural gas has not caused widespread harm to drinking water in the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency said Thursday

OPEC powerhouse Saudi Arabia is fighting to keep market share against U.S. shale oil, Iran plans to increase production in anticipation of an end to sanctions that have crimped its crude exports...