Resource Links
The Energy Information Administration: The Energy Information Administration (EIA), created by Congress in 1977, is a statistical agency of the U.S. Department of Energy. We provide policy-independent data, forecasts, and analyses to promote sound policy making, efficient markets, and public understanding regarding energy and its interaction with the economy and the environment. http://www.eia.doe.gov/
The Paleontological Research Institution: A content-rich site that attempts to cover most of the major aspects of the geology of oil, while giving the user some geologic fundamentals along the way. http://www.priweb.org/ed/pgws/index.html
The USGS: USGS provides impartial scientific information and comprehensive analyses of energy resources of the Nation and the world: http://energy.usgs.gov/oilgas.html
The Department of Energy: The Department of Energy's overarching mission is to advance the national, economic, and energy security of the United States; to promote scientific and technological innovation in support of that mission; and to ensure the environmental cleanup of the national nuclear weapons complex. The Department has four strategic goals toward achieving the mission. http://www.energy.gov/index.htm
The American Petroleum Institute: The oil and natural gas industry provides the fuel for American life, warming our homes, powering our businesses and giving us the mobility to enjoy this great land. As the primary trade association of that industry, API represents more than 400 members involved in all aspects of the oil and natural gas industry. Our association draws on the experience and expertise of our members and staff to support a strong and viable oil and natural gas industry. http://api-ec.api.org/frontpage.cfm