Fact of the Day – July 16, 2009
At a recent energy conference sponsored by the Southern Growth Policies Board, Gov. Mike Beebe (D-AR) said that developing a new energy policy will give states a chance to create jobs. Arkansas has recently attracted four foreign companies that make wind turbine components. Continue Reading
Pickens Plan Media Coverage 7.16.09
Public-Policy Stars to Come Out at Green Energy Summit – Las Vegas Review Journal – 7/16/09 American and China Pledge to Study Energy-Efficient Building Practices – New York Times – 7/16/09 Massive Shale Gas Field Found in BC – Slave River Journal – 7/15/09 Natural Gas: Coming to a Vehicle Near You? – The Motley Continue Reading
Governor Schwarzenegger Leads a Boone Shout-out!
Boone’s friends line up for a group shout-out on all the Energy Independence Day Activities and the work of the Pickens Plan for the last 375 days. Continue Reading
Pickens Announces June Oil Imports. Threat to Security Remains.
The oil import numbers for June show no improvement in the amount or percentage of oil we are importing. Since January, the Pickens Plan has announced on a monthly basis the number of barrels we have imported, the amount we have sent out of the country to buy it, and the percentage of our oil Continue Reading
Pickens Plan Media Coverage 7.14.0
Democrat House Candidate Supports T. Boone Pickens’s Energy Plan – The Clark Fort Chronicle – 7/13/09 V Vehicle Excitement – Monroe News Star – 7/14/09 Alternative Energy Projects Find A Foothold At Regional Utilities – The Day (CT) – 7/13/09 Jason Brudereck: Exeter Graduate’s Work Brings Ray of Sunshine to Energy Picture – Reading Eagle Continue Reading
Fact of the Day – July 14, 2009
“This forecast has not become reality yet, given that the crisis gained momentum and exerted a powerful impact on the global energy market. But does this mean that our forecast was unrealistic? Not at all.” Alexei Miller, chairman of the Russian energy group Gazprom, reiterating his prediction of $250 a barrel price for oil. Continue Reading
Pampa, Texas wind farm project
Army — A very quick note to discuss one issue with you: my wind farm project in Pampa, Texas. There have been a lot of media stories about it, many of which misinterpreted my future plans. I want to be very clear with you that I am delaying, not cancelling, the project. This misreporting is Continue Reading
Pickens Plan Media Coverage 7.11.09-7.13.09
Louisiana Oil & Gas: Making a Case for Natural Gas-Powered Vehicles – The Advertiser – 7/12/09 Clean Energy to Expand with $74M Offering – Orange County Business Journal – 7/13/09 Teague vs. Pearce Fight is a Clash of the Titans – The New Mexico Independent – 7/10/09 Alaska Natural Gas Gets New Market Competition – Continue Reading
Energy Independence Day messages from friends and allies
Army! Energy Independence Day was a tremendous success! It was the high water mark of the Pickens Plan so far. Because of your hard work, we have kept the issue of our dependence on foreign oil on the front burner of the U.S. Congress and the media. We already have more than 70 bi-partisan co-sponsors Continue Reading