The extractive industries are a hot topic for research.
Often, scholars are interested in learning about the environmental and human rights impact of the large oil and mining concerns. And, sometimes, scholars are just interested in the business of these multinational corporations.
Here is a quick guide to learning more about the extractive industries.
Practice Guides
- OIL Regulation by Country (HUID & PIN)
- GAS Regulation by Country (HUID & PIN)
- OECD iLibrary – Energy (HUID & PIN)
- Summers Oil & Gas (West)
Journals
- Oil and Gas (West)
- USA Oil & Gas Report (HUID & PIN)
US Agencies
Energy Information Administration
Provides data and research on the environment and energy sources inclusing the Annual Energy Outlook and the International Energy Outlook
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Includes news, legal resources, reports, and analysis on energy related industries
Securities Exchange Commission
SEC to require resource extraction company-issuers to disclose any payment made to a foreign government for commercial development of oil, natural gas, or minerals.
Organizations
International Energy Agency
Publishes research and data on energy security, economic development, and environmental protection. Free access to some publications and executive summary of reports by country or topic
American Petroleum Institute
One of the comprehensive information sources on petroleum industry including introduction to the industry, data, reports, and analysis.
OPEC
Provides reports and data such as prices, production and oil reserves.
Industry Reports
- IBIS – Oil & Gas (HUID & PIN)
- BCC Research – Energy & Resources (HUID & PIN)
- Business Source – Oil & Gas by Country (HUID & PIN)
Data
UN Eergy Statistics Yearbook
Provides time series data from 1950-2005 and is updated annually during October-November.
Research Support
For help efficiently navigating it all, make a time to meet with a librarian or contact the Reference Desk.