Over the past six months, the energy sector has outperformed the S&P 500. Here were the biggest winners (and losers) from Q3.
The Winners And Losers Of Q3
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High Oil Prices Don’t Constitute An Emergency
Saudi Arabia claims spare oil production capacity, but those claims may be tested as sanctions start to impact Iran’s oil exports.
Yes, We Can Make Fuel From Thin Air
Nature has converted solar power into stored energy for millions of years. Today, scientists are seeking to create artificial variations of this process. But there is a catch.
Deadly Dangers Lurk In Natural Gas Distribution Lines
A deadly gas explosion in Massachusetts underscores a hidden danger in the nation’s gas distribution system.
Oil Will Remain A Large, Viable Industry
A new report predicts that peak oil demand won’t occur until the 2030s, but the oil industry will remain a vital part of the economy through 2050.
How Long Will Natural Gas Be A Bridge Fuel?
In a previous article, I addressed the fact that natural gas is serving as an important bridge fuel as coal is phased out. Today, I estimate how long that bridge might last.
In Defense Of Refiners
A recent headline generated outrage when it declared the Big Oil was asking the government for protection from climate change. The truth is more complicated.
Natural Gas Is Already A Bridge Fuel
Those who wish to debate whether natural gas should be a bridge between a coal-fired past and a renewable future are missing the point. It is already serving as that bridge.
Yes, We Should Conserve Energy
The Trump Administration recently lowered future fuel efficiency standards, offering as a partial rationale that new oil supplies make conserving energy less important. I disagree.
Why Diesel Prices Are Set To Soar
A new rule coming into effect for marine shipping in 2020 promises to drive up the price of diesel, as well as low sulfur crudes like West Texas Intermediate.