Oil and Gas
Exploring the socioeconomic and environmental impacts of the oil and gas sector, including research on how shale development affects communities, public finances, greenhouse gas emissions, and more. RFF also hosts the Shale Research Clearinghouse (SHARC), an interactive tool that provides access to the latest research on the positive and negative impacts of oil and gas development, as well as critical reviews of this literature.
The Community Impacts of Oil and Gas Development
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Technology-Inclusive Climate Strategy: An Open Race with Many Winners
Making the case for welcoming a range of potential solutions to tackle the global climate challenge while meeting the world’s energy and economic needs.
Who Wants Fracking in Their Backyard?
New research answers: Are the residents of communities where drilling has increased the most more or less supportive of oil and gas than other communities?
Journal Article — Feb 9, 2020
Partisanship and Proximity Predict Opposition to Fracking in Colorado
A detailed analysis of community perceptions of oil and gas development in Colorado, using real-world voting data.
Journal Article — Feb 9, 2020
Partisanship and Proximity Predict Opposition to Fracking in Colorado
A detailed analysis of community perceptions of oil and gas development in Colorado, using real-world voting data.
Journal Article — Dec 9, 2019
Dynamic Impacts of US Energy Development on Agricultural Land Use
This paper examines land-use changes over time as agricultural landowners adjust when in close proximity to oil and gas development.
Report — Oct 30, 2019
Economic Volatility in Oil Producing Regions: Impacts and Federal Policy Options
This report analyzes the impact of “large, rapid, and unpredictable changes in local economic conditions” due to changes in the oil industry and offers guidance for how the federal government could support these communities.
Policy Leadership Series — Sep 4, 2019
Policy Leadership Series with FERC Chairman Neil Chatterjee
A conversation with FERC Chairman Neil Chatterjee on the state of US energy markets, energy policy, and climate change
RFF Live — Jul 1, 2019
The Global Energy Outlook: The Next Generation of Energy
Exploring potential outlooks for energy markets in the year ahead
Workshop/Seminar — Mar 14, 2019
Economic Volatility in Oil Producing Regions: Exploring Impacts and Public Policy Responses
Examining regional impacts of oil volatility and potential avenues for federal intervention to support producing communities
Press Release — Dec 17, 2019
New Episode of Resources Radio: “Understanding Water Use in the US Energy System, with Emily Grubert”
Emily Grubert discusses the relationship between major fuel sources in the US energy system and water consumption.
Press Release — Nov 5, 2019
New Episode of Resources Radio: “Candidate Tracker: The Future of Fracking, with Daniel Raimi”
Daniel Raimi and Kristen Hayes reflect on how the presidential candidates in this election cycle are talking about fracking and fracking bans.
Press Release — Oct 28, 2019
New Blog Post: “Getting Real on the Economic and Environmental Impacts of the Shale Revolution”
Daniel Raimi takes a closer look at the CEA’s assertions about the shale revolution's environmental impacts.
Technology-Inclusive Climate Strategy: An Open Race with Many Winners
Making the case for welcoming a range of potential solutions to tackle the global climate challenge while meeting the world’s energy and economic needs.
Who Wants Fracking in Their Backyard?
New research answers: Are the residents of communities where drilling has increased the most more or less supportive of oil and gas than other communities?
Understanding Water Use in the US Energy System, with Emily Grubert
An overview of water consumption for the major fuel sources in the US energy system, with Resources Radio guest Emily Grubert.