Energy Research

Examining the Links Between Oil, Energy and the Economy

In Focus

Dallas Fed Energy Survey

Momentum Builds for Oil and Gas Activity

March 2017

Quarterly assessment of energy activity among oil and gas firms in the Eleventh District.

Energy Update

OPEC and U.S. Production Shape Oil Market Dynamics

March 2017

Concise analysis of the latest major developments and key changes facing global oil and gas markets.

Indicators

Energy Indicators

June 2017

A monthly web publication of key economic indicators that offers a snapshot of the energy sector.

Charts

Energy Slideshow

June 2017

Charts containing the latest data on the outlook for energy in the region, the U.S. and around the world.

Energy in the Eleventh District

Barnett Shale

As the birthplace of modern hydraulic fracturing, the Barnett Shale transformed U.S. energy production.

Eagle Ford Shale

From Laredo to College Station in South Texas, the Eagle Ford Shale actively produces oil, gas and condensate.

Haynesville Shale

Along the Texas-Louisiana border, the Haynesville Shale outputs significant volumes of natural gas.

Permian Basin

Once called a petroleum graveyard, the Permian Basin is now the most dynamic oil play in the nation.

Oil, Volatility and Institutions: Cross-Country Evidence from Major Oil Producers

This paper examines the long-run effects of oil revenue and its volatility on economic growth as well as the role of institutions in this relationship.

Economic Letter

Costs of Oil Price Exchange-Traded Funds Diminish Usefulness

Crude oil exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are investments designed to track oil price changes. They bear unique costs of which many investors are unaware.

Economic Indicators

Houston: April 2017

Houston Economic Indicators is a monthly web publication of key economic indicators that offers a snapshot of the Houston economy.

Economic Indicators

Permian Basin: June 2017

Permian Basin Economic Indicators is a monthly web publication of key economic indicators that offers a snapshot of the Permian Basin economy.