I am sure many of us have entertained fantasies of making some remarkable discovery that changes the world for the better. For one reason or another, only a small percentage of people make an enormous […]
The Missing Titanic Submarine: Reasonable Risks Versus Recklessness
Like everyone else, I watched the news of the missing Titanic submarine with a mix of curiosity and horror. However, I also did so with a career of experience in designing and operating safe systems […]
The Challenges Of Making Fuel From Air
Every few years, a company announces that it is attempting to commercialize the production of fuel from air and water. To be clear, there are no technical barriers against doing this. Indeed, carbon can be […]
U.S. Oil Production Update
One of my 2023 energy predictions was that the U.S. would set a new annual oil production record this year. As we approach the midpoint of the year, this prediction is still tracking toward being […]
Nuclear Power Is A Viable Option For Replacing Coal
Over the past 15 years, the United States has undergone a significant transition away from coal-fired power plants. This transition is being driven by several factors, including environmental regulations, competition from natural gas, and the […]
Chevron’s Financial Discipline
On May 22, 2023, Chevron announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement with PDC Energy, Inc. Chevron will acquire all of the outstanding shares of PDC in an all-stock transaction valued at $6.3 […]
Clean Energy Provisions In The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Of 2022
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 (H.R. 5376) was signed into law by President Biden on August 16, 2022. Serving as a scaled-down version of the Build Back Better Act proposed in 2021, the […]
Understanding Energy Independence In Two Charts
Every time I address the topic of energy independence, it spurs a lot of interest. But people also get confused about the subject. In the previous article, I addressed a number of questions related to […]
Answering Questions On Energy Independence
A friend informed me that my previous article on energy independence was mentioned in a TikTok video. As I write this, the video has over 160,000 views and more 2,000 comments — some of which […]
U.S. Energy Independence Soars To Highest Levels In Over 70 Years
The topic of U.S. energy independence often sparks debate, with many believing that the country achieved this status under President Trump and lost it during President Biden’s tenure. I have addressed these beliefs previously using […]