Leading the Shale Revolution and My Fight for Energy Independence
From Tehran to the Permian is Scott Sheffield’s memoir on leading the Permian Basin shale revolution that made America the world’s top oil producer as founder and CEO of Pioneer Natural Resources — and on the FTC’s 2024 collusion accusations that barred him from ExxonMobil’s board after its $59.5 billion acquisition.
Fracking, Sustainability, and an Unorthodox Quest to Save the Planet
Published by Texas A&M University Press
The first definitive biography of George Mitchell, “the father of fracking,” who perfected drilling techniques that transformed America from being oil-dependent to a major producer. Yet he also created The Woodlands, pioneering sustainable community development. Steffy examines the “Mitchell Paradox”—his conflicting legacy in energy innovation and environmental protection.
Silver Winner — Best New Nonfiction, IBPA’s Ben Franklin Awards
Legendary oilman T. Boone Pickens, cut from a lucrative Permian Basin oil deal, fights back with trial lawyer Chrysta Castañeda. This riveting true story chronicles their billion-dollar courtroom battle against powerful oil industry adversaries, offering an intimate portrait of a business icon’s final fight and the determination required to win.
Hard Truths About the Clean Energy Transition
All the rhetoric and politics around climate change obscures a troubling truth: Clean energy technologies alone cannot solve the problem of human-induced climate change.
Why We Struggle to Go Green offers a clear-eyed assessment of our efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change from a mechanical engineer who’s spent 30 years looking for solutions.
