Fossil Fuels and Renewable Energy

Oil from Space at Night These night views of Earth show oil field illumination and gas flaring.

What is LNG? The use of LNG as an energy source is growing rapidly. Learn more about LNG.

Methane Hydrate deposits contain more fuel value than all other fossil fuels combined.

Oil and Gas Articles about oil and natural gas in the US and around the world.

Gifts That Rock - What are the most popular gift items in the Geology.com store?

History of Energy Use in the US is a story of increasing demand and changing sources.

Renewable Energy Trends Use of solar, wind, and other renewables is rising.

Waterproof Paper - Don't take chances with your field notes and maps. Use waterproof paper.

Uses of Natural Gas Used in a variety of ways, gas is both a fuel and a raw material.

Oil Shales in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Israel, Russia, Syria, United States and others.

Natural Gas Prices Where are prices headed? Supplies and uses are both growing rapidly.

Bakken Formation Oil A USGS assessment indicates lots of undiscovered oil in the Bakken.

Geology Tools - Hammers, field bags, hand lenses, maps, hardness picks, gold pans.

Gas Shale In North Carolina? What is the production potential of North Carolina gas shale?