David Blackmon is an energy-related public policy analyst/consultant based in Mansfield, TX. David enjoyed a 40-year career in the oil and gas industry, the last 23 years of which were spent in the public policy arena, managing regulatory and legislative issues for various companies. During this time, David led numerous industry-wide efforts to address a variety of issues at the local, state and federal level, and from April 2010 through June 2012, he served as the Texas State Lead for America’s Natural Gas Alliance. David also maintains a growing media communications practice, and is a frequent guest on television, radio and podcasts.
Gasoline Prices Will Rise - But How High And For How Long?
The major new Middle East conflict will impact both gasoline and LNG prices. The questions are how high they will go and how long they will linger.
Cheap Permian Natural Gas Delivers On Both Sides Of The Rio Grande
While Permian Basin gas producers struggle with depressed prices, the discounted natural gas is providing strong economic benefits south of the border.
New Attack On U.S. Natural Gas Fails The Perspective Test
Critics of U.S. natural gas allege that rising exports of LNG are causing higher utility bills. But key data doesn't support the claim.
U.S. LNG: America’s Engine Of Growth And Security
The LNG export business has become one of the great U.S. growth industries of the last decade, bringing major economic and geopolitical benefits to the country.
Would Less Competition Really Lead To Lower Electricity Prices?
Price spikes on the PJM grid in January raised and age-old question: Would less market competition lead to lower prices?