Persia Pulse Research Intelligence
American Black Gold
Light Sweet Crude, U.S. Refineries, and the Path to American Energy Independence
by Chris Cochran
The United States produces more oil than any country in history. So why are we still buying it from abroad?
American Black Gold cuts through the politics, the punditry, and the talking points to answer one question: Can America actually produce, refine, and fuel itself without the rest of the world?
This isn't a textbook. It's an intelligence dossier — built from EIA data, congressional testimony, refinery filings, and industry analysis — that walks you through the entire oil supply chain from wellhead to gas pump.
14
Chapters
61
Cited Sources
0
Filler
New in the Expanded Hardcover Edition
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The New Refinery Renaissance — inside America's first new refineries in 50 years
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The Jones Act Reform Movement — bipartisan legislation and the fight to fix America's shipping bottleneck
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The Global Energy Race — where the U.S. stands against Saudi Arabia, Russia, and China
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The Citizens' Playbook — how ordinary Americans can advocate for energy independence
The hardcover Expanded Edition includes 4 additional chapters and bonus content not found in the paperback — 14 chapters and 61 cited sources, expanded from the original 10-chapter paperback.
Persia Pulse Research Intelligence
Iran Reintegration Watch: Volume I
Issues #1 – #50 · April 23 – June 14, 2026
by Chris Cochran
A compiled volume of 50 daily premium intelligence briefings covering Iran's reintegration into the global economy and the resulting opportunities for American businesses and investors.
Each issue provides geopolitical analysis, market snapshots, aviation intelligence, sector opportunity matrices, and actionable checklists — assembled into a single reference volume for executives, investors, and analysts tracking Iran's post-sanctions reintegration.
Published by PersiaPulse Research Intelligence
50
Daily Briefings
7
Weeks Covered
1
Volume