US Energy Information Administration: The US EIA web site provides a wealth of both domestic and international energy data. US data are typically available in detail, and often is broken down to the level of individual states. International data are more general, but useful. In particular, the country analysis sheets give good overviews for individual countries. This site is comprehensive in scope, covering conventional, unconventional and green energy sources.
International Energy Agency: The IEA provides global energy data and analyses. Much of the data on the IEA web site comes free of charge; however some reports are fee-based, or require that the user register for site use.
American Petroleum Institute: Concisely describing the API isn't exactly easy. However, provide numerous services to the US oil and gas industry, including industry advocacy and lobbying, funding research in numerous arenas of the industry, promoting safety best practices and weighing in on certifications and certification of industry standards. The API is the largest, and most prominent, oil and gas trade association in the US. To learn more, simply visit the API website!
Center for Strategic & International Studies - Energy Security and Climate Change Program: The CSIS " is an American think tank based in Washington, D.C. CSIS was founded as the Center for Strategic and International Studies of Georgetown University in 1962. The center conducts policy studies and strategic analyses of political, economic and security issues throughout the world. There is a specific focus on issues concerning international relations, trade, technology, finance, energy and geostrategy." (see the Wikipedia link). We included the CSIS site for energy security and climate change because of thier thoughful analyses on those topics. Also, it is a good source for getting opinions on policy directions that are possible or probable.
BP Statistical Review of World Energy: The BP Statistical Review of World Energy gives a really good snapshot of energy use and production over the year preceding the date of the report issue. In addition, data for several years prior to the current year are included in the Review. Data are available for download in spreadsheet format.
CIA World Factbook: The World Factbook? Energy data? Well, yes... In addition to giving concise summaries of what makes individual countries around the world "tick", The Factbook also gives basic information about oil and gas production, consumption and other energy related tidbits. If you are looking at work in a new country, this is a pretty good place to start.
Canadian Centre for Energy Information: This site is similar to the US EIA site in that it provides energy data for Canada. Although it isn't as thorough, or complete, as the EIA it still provides a wealth Canadian energy data.
Energy Pedia: Energy Pedia is an interesting site. It covers the oil and gas industry on a global scale and pays particular attention to both company and country energy news. The major news headings at the site include exploration, production, transportation, seismic acquisition, license rounds and even alternative energy developments. Best of all, the site is FREE.
World Oil: World Oil is an old and well-established oil and gas industry journal. It is a great source for everything from market analysis to technical advancements to company, or regional, exploration, production, refining and transportation news.
Oil and Gas Journal: The Oil and Gas Journal is another old and reliable source of oil and gas industry news. Like World Oil, it is global in coverage and is broad in the number of industry topics covered. However, the OGJ is also known for publishing really good and timely technical articles on various exploration and production and engineering topics. NOTE: The OGJ is a subscription-based journal and much of the premium content requires a paid subscription.
American Oil and Gas Reporter: While journals like World Oil and the Oil and Gas Journal cover the global oil and gas industry, the American Oil and Gas Reporter has a distict domestic United States focus. You can typically find articles covering a wide range of domestic industry topics, including markets, company news and technical issues. For anyone, or any company, that makes their oil and gas living in the US domestic scene, this is a really good read.
Data Sources for Select States in the US