Energy Insights



Energy Insights focuses on addressing the challenges, conversations and innovations that are shaping the future of American energy.

Read more about ConocoPhillips’ commitment to sustainability here and our Paris-Aligned Climate Risk Framework here.

WHAT DO PLASTIC CUPS AND CRAYONS HAVE IN COMMON?

October 12, 2016

You know that oil is used for transportation and heating homes and businesses. But did you know it is used to create rubber balls, toothbrushes or t-shirts? And yes, it’s also used to manufacture many of the components of the phone, tablet, or computer you’re using right now. Not to mention birthday candles and crayons. It’s actually pretty amazing how many varied products can be created from just one barrel of oil.

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Energy in Your Life

HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT NATURAL GAS?

September 12, 2016

Did you know natural gas is a game-changer as a clean, safe form of energy in America? 

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Energy Security

EYE ON THE XPRIZE

July 1, 2016

Do you have an idea to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into valuable products? If so, we want to hear from you.

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Climate Change

SUSTAINABILITY – FROM ALASKA’S ICY NORTH SLOPE TO TROPICAL TIMOR LESTE

June 29, 2016

We have operations across the globe, from Alaska’s icy North Slope to tropical Timor Leste, northwest of Australia. But there is one common thread that runs through all of our operations - sustainability.

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Alaska Conservation

YOUR VOICE, YOUR CHOICE

May 31, 2016

The Power in Cooperation Voter Resource Center contains helpful information, including early voting opportunities and poll locations.

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Public Policy

UNCERTAINTY: BUSINESS AS USUAL

May 25, 2016

Hrap provided a historical context for the current industry downturn; detailed the prospects for a recovery; and took the audience through the industry’s response and the role states can play to foster pragmatic regulations moving forward.

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Economic Benefit

MAP DEPICTS WORLD WITHOUT FOSSIL FUELS

May 12, 2016

Have you ever wondered how the world would look without fossil fuels? While it may be tough to visualize, Go Compare has created a few maps to give you a clearer picture. The series of maps shows how the earth would look if fossil fuel energy, nuclear and/or renewable power sources were turned off, one by one. 

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Economic Benefit Energy Security

DYK: PETROLEUM PRODUCTS HELP SAVE LIVES

May 3, 2016

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about something made from petroleum? Pacemakers? Medications? Childproof pill cases? Probably not.

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Energy in Your Life

ENERGY MEETS EDUCATION IN TEXAS

April 25, 2016

April was a busy month for energy education in the Lone Star State. From hosting teacher workshops to inspiring students to explore oil and gas careers to recognizing extraordinary math teachers, our company’s efforts made an impact in schools across the state. 

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Community Giving Energy in Your Life Texas

WHEN RIGS DISAPPEAR, JOBS DO TOO

April 13, 2016

Bloomberg recently released a data visualization of the startling decrease in the number of active wells in the U.S. And, in fact, rig counts are at the lowest they’ve been in 75 years. While that may not seem like information that impacts your daily life, the reality is that each of these rigs supports dozens or even hundreds of jobs lost. And that’s not all.

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Economic Benefit
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