The energy sector in 2024 was marked by steady progress rather than seismic shifts, with moderate oil prices reflecting a year largely unshaken by geopolitical turbulence. Here’s a closer look at some of the key […]
U.S. Energy Sector Shines in 2024 with Record-Breaking Oil Production
Despite ongoing concerns about global economic volatility, energy transition policies, and fluctuating demand, the U.S. energy sector has demonstrated its unmatched resilience and innovation. Building on the record-breaking momentum of 2023, 2024 has proven to […]
California’s Gasoline Prices: It’s Not the Refiners, It’s the Taxes
In 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB-1322, the Oil Refiner Price Disclosure Act, into law. The legislation was hailed as a major step toward transparency, requiring refiners in California to report detailed monthly data […]
Northvolt’s Failure: A Wake-Up Call for Green Policy in Europe and the U.S.
A recent Financial Times article highlighted the challenges faced by Northvolt, once considered Europe’s flagship battery manufacturing startup, and underscores broader concerns about the green industrial transition in Europe. However, those same lessons are applicable […]
Why Enhanced Geothermal Could Revolutionize Renewable Energy
Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) are quietly transforming how we think about renewable energy, turning one of the Earth’s most underutilized resources—its internal heat—into a reliable and sustainable power source. The DOE Department of Energy (DOE) […]
Parsing the Climate Views of Chris Wright
Donald Trump’s nomination of Chris Wright as Secretary of Energy has sparked significant debate, with environmental groups labeling him a “climate skeptic” or “climate denier” regarding his views. However, a closer examination of Wright’s publicly […]
LNG’s Carbon Footprint Might Be Lower Than Expected
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) has transformed global energy markets, in large part because of U.S. emergence as a leading exporter. However, the environmental impact of LNG, particularly greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, remains contentious. A new […]
How API’s Roadmap Aims to Shape U.S. Energy Policy
The American Petroleum Institute (API) has published a comprehensive Five-Point Policy Roadmap with the goal of securing American energy leadership, protecting consumers, and reducing inflation. This roadmap, addressed to President-Elect Donald Trump and the 119th […]
Could Trump’s China Tariffs Quietly Cut Carbon Emissions?
Many climate activists are deeply concerned about the impact of Donald Trump’s recent election victory on efforts to reduce carbon emissions. So far, much of the attention has focused on Trump’s strong support for fossil […]
Trump’s Election: How It Affects The Energy Sector
The energy sector surged the day after Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential victory, with the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE), representing energy stocks in the S&P 500, climbing nearly 4%. This rally reflects market optimism […]