Energy: Resources

The American Gas Association (AGA) provides a plethora of data pertinent to the natural gas segment of the energy industry. This website provides relevant and useful information on energy studies, natural gas market indicators, state profiles in natural gas, and financial and operational information.

The American Petroleum Institute (API) is the primary trade association of the oil and natural gas industry and its website provides an in-depth overview of this industry, a list of upcoming events, and a news section.  The site also contains an environment and health and safety section, as well as detailed information about API membership.

Deloitte LLP combines in-depth knowledge and an understanding of sectors with the company's functional experiences to offer perspectives and research into the industry of energy and resources. The site provides a background of the industry, reports and featured insights focused on issues facing the industry, and future outlooks.

Emerging Markets Online is a market research service specializing in the energy and utilities sectors of the developing world. Expert industry databases, market research studies, industry newsletters, and daily headline news services are available on the site. Consulting services are provided by contacting the site directly.

Energy Asia is an energy industry portal for the Asia Pacific region. The site includes public articles, conferences, publications, and the latest headlines in the oil, gas, power, and petrochemical industries in the region. Energy Asia also provides an online directory, energy data from several Asian countries, and an energy bookstore.

Energy Industry Today is a news service for energy industry professionals. Resources are available by topic, state, and country. Access to Energy Industry Today's publications are free, however, there is a charge for some additional resources on the site, including customized email newsletters.

Provided by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the country analysis briefs offer detailed overviews of the energy resources and usage for each country in the world. The resources are updated regularly and can be downloaded in PDF.

Future Coal is a non-profit, non-governmental organization of coal enterprises and associations. The association aims to stabilize and ensure the longevity of the coal industry through engagement and innovation. The site includes information on the workings of the industry including mining, transporting, and pricing coal.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) helps oversee and coordinate the use of atomic energy around the globe. The site provides users with information about IAEA policies, news, and publications. A section dedicated to scientific resources also provides links to various databases and resources related to the energy industry.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) publishes an annual, comprehensive report about the energy situation around the globe. This report, The World Energy Outlook, looks 20 to 30 years into the future and bases its projections on the World Energy Model. The full report must be purchased, but the executive summary can be downloaded for free and provides an overview of important topics covered.

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) aims to promote renewable and sustainable energy use through international policy development and regulation. The IRENA site contains a list of publications, events, and news.

A product of McKinsey and Co., this site offers in-depth articles and insights on the electric power and natural gas industry. Articles present advice and suggestions about various topics, as well as interviews with leading industry professionals.

A department of the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) helps to regulate the use of nuclear energy globally. This site contains data and publications produced by the NEA as well as a running list of projects the NEA is working on.

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) website offers an extensive, up-to-date evaluation of the conditions of the global energy environment. It contains statistical information, news reports, and information on member countries.

Power-technology.com is an online resource intended for the global power and energy industries. The site features a mix of articles covering news, views, and industry updates and trends. The site also provides a comprehensive listing of international events and exhibitions in the energy industry.

PricewaterhouseCoopers provides background information on industry sectors including the energy and mining industry. This section includes an up-to-date industry environment description, challenges facing the industry and potential solutions, and free downloadable publications including annual reviews and events.

Renewable Energy World provides a current news feed concerning updates and innovations in renewable energy. This website provides information on many different renewable energy resources as well as career and company information.

Resilience provides an expansive and up-to-date archive on energy news and related topics. News articles on the website can be filtered by energy, economy, environment, food and water, society, and resources. 

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is the national trade association of solar energy manufacturers, dealers, distributors, contractors, installers, architects, consultants, and marketers. The objective of the SEIA is to expand the use of solar technologies in the global marketplace. The website features information about SEIA's four focuses: 1) social awareness, 2) trade, tax, & environment, 3) finance & tax, and 4) solar policy. 

Petroleum Technology Transfer Council (PTTC) was established by the Department of Energy to provide a forum for the transfer of technology and best practices for producers. The site provides a calendar of training and events, information by region, and other resources in the energy industry.

Trade.gov offers a wide range of current industry information and insights to help exporters of U.S. goods and services get the information they need to compete in overseas markets. This information includes trade events, market research, and industry contact points. The site also offers information on sub-sectors such as oil and gas, renewable energy, civil nuclear, and coal.

The Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) develops policy on legislative and regulatory issues facing the nuclear energy industry and provides a forum to resolve technical and business issues for the industry. The site includes information about issues and policies regarding nuclear energy, a knowledge center regarding nuclear energy, and recent news.

The World Energy Council (WEC) is the leading global energy organization. Its mission is to promote the sustainable use and supply of energy for the benefit of all people. The site offers statistical data on energy resources and trends by country or region. Also provided is a news and media portion of the website dedicated to posting recent news related to the energy industry. Research publications on the website are sorted by publication type which includes strategic, perspectives, and leader insights publications.

World Oil provides national and international events and news on its website, covering topics including oil and gas, economics and energy, and geology. The site also provides a monthly newsletter and a data center with energy industry statistics.

World Wind Energy Association (WWEA) is a non-profit association working towards the promotion and development of wind energy technology with members in 95 countries. The site contains news headlines and stories, publications on wind energy, and event listings for those interested in becoming involved with the wind energy industry.