This is one case in which I was a bit slow to process the information. I heard about this pipeline explosion not too long after it happened, but the seriousness was not immediately apparent to […]
Author: Robert Rapier
Renewable Energy Tempts Workers
I saw an interesting little story today from The Glasgow Herald. I can’t find an online version, so here it is: Renewable Energy Tempts Workers By Mark Williamson More than half of the skilled staff […]
This Week in Petroleum 11-28-07
2nd Update Crude was down sharply following today’s release. The AP explains: NEW YORK (AP) — Oil’s rise to $100 a barrel, which seemed a done deal as recently as two days ago, was dealt […]
You Have to Admire Google
These guys just seem like they are really trying hard to do the right thing: Google’s Goal: Renewable Energy Cheaper than Coal Mountain View, Calif. (November 27, 2007) – Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) today announced a […]
The OPEC Showdown
It has been clear for some time that OPEC members are deeply split over whether $100 oil is good for them in the long-term. Saudi Arabia, having been in this game a long time, probably […]
Termite Power
When I was in graduate school at Texas A&M in the early 90’s, I selected chemical engineering Professor Mark Holtzapple as my research advisor. His work was exactly in my area of interest: Biofuels from […]
Welcome Guardian Readers
Introduction About a month ago, I was contacted by The Guardian, one of the major newspapers in the U.K. They were launching the Guardian Commercial Partners Network. While there is potentially some ad revenue involved, […]
Britain Defers Coal Plant
Coal-based power has had a rough run lately: Coal power plant decision deferred A decision on whether to build Britain’s first coal-fired power station in more than 20 years has been deferred to a later […]
Why Oil Prices Defied Expectations
Happy Thanksgiving to all! It was a normal work day here in Scotland for me, which stinks. But I am now home, the turkey just came out of the oven, and soon I will be […]
Analysts Puzzled over Oil Prices
I have said many times that I think that oil prices have gotten ahead of themselves. Yes, supply is tight, and I figured $100 oil next year was a good bet as supply further tightened, […]