Last weekend, I found myself embroiled in some social media drama related to a previous article I wrote. The article was “The Biden Administration Is Not Refilling The Strategic Petroleum Reserve,” published in May. The […]
Author: Robert Rapier
Why OPEC’s Decisions Impact The U.S.
Earlier this year, OPEC and its partners announced that it would begin to ease production cuts for members in the fall. However, with oil prices in steep decline, the group just announced a pause in […]
Which President Was Best for Oil Drilling?
One of the most popular articles I have ever written is Average Gasoline Prices Under The Past Four Presidents. It has been used by people across the political spectrum to support different points. Republicans often […]
The Reality of the Energy Transition
I recently presented at Las Vegas MoneyShow on the energy transition. I was later interviewed on the topic on the Financial Sense podcast (link). This article highlights the major points made in that presentation and […]
Why the U.S. Is Losing Ground in the Critical Global Lithium Market
In June, the Energy Institute released the 2024 Statistical Review of World Energy. The Review provides a comprehensive picture of supply and demand for major energy sources on a country-level basis. Each year, I write a series of […]
Renewable Energy Reaches New Heights
In June, the Energy Institute released the 2024 Statistical Review of World Energy. The Review provides a comprehensive picture of supply and demand for major energy sources on a country-level basis. Each year, I write a series of […]
From Fukushima to SMRs: How Nuclear Power is Evolving Globally
In June, the Energy Institute released the 2024 Statistical Review of World Energy. The Review provides a comprehensive picture of supply and demand for major energy sources on a country-level basis. Each year, I write a series of […]
Why Oil Prices Have Dropped
Over the past month, the price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) has fallen from about $85.00 a barrel to below $75.00 a barrel. Concerns about weaker demand from China have negatively impacted oil prices for […]
Global Coal Production Hits Record High in 2023: Key Trends and Insights
In June, the Energy Institute released the 2024 Statistical Review of World Energy. The Review provides a comprehensive picture of supply and demand for major energy sources on a country-level basis. Each year, I do a series of […]
Fact-Check: DOE’s SPR Replenishment Story Doesn’t Add Up
On July 29, multiple news outlets reported that the Biden Administration has replenished the 180 million barrels of oil it removed from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. One headline read “U.S. Restores SPR to pre-2022 Levels.” […]