It has been long thought that Saudi Arabia had some of the lowest breakeven costs in the world for oil. A new filing indicates that may not be true.
The First Quarter’s Top-Performing Energy Companies
The first quarter of 2019 saw a broad-based rally in the S&P 500. The energy sector performed even better than the broader markets, with every segment of the sector recording a gain. Here were the sectors biggest winners during the quarter.
Good News And Bad News For The Ethanol Industry
Last week the ethanol industry cheered when the EPA proposed a rule that would allow 15% ethanol blends to be sold year-round. But by the end of the week they were complaining as the EPA granted more waivers to refiners seeking exemption from ethanol-blending requirements.
How Significant Is Norway’s Fossil Fuel Divestment Announcement?
Last week Norway’s Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) announced that it would divest certain fossil fuel investments. Today I offer some context for this announcement.
Why The Shale Boom Left California Behind
California is one of the only oil-producing states that has failed to benefit from the U.S. shale oil boom. Here’s why.
Is Onboard Hydrogen Storage The Future Of Zero Emission Vehicles?
Previously I reported on a company that was using water as part of its system to power a vehicle. Today, I provide more details on how this system works.
A Rocket Science Solution To Lithium-Ion Battery Fires
Catastrophic failures in lithium ion batteries are a rare, but ongoing problem. For NASA, the stakes are especially high, so they partnered with a company to come up with a solution.
Water Is Not A Fuel
Last week I received a press release touting the latest “game-changer in zero-emissions energy.” In this article I take readers through a few steps you can undertake to evaluate such claims.
Ukraine’s Elections Highlight Deep Divides Over Natural Gas
The direction of Ukraine’s energy policies is of great interest to observers in Brussels and the European capitals, as a stable and prosperous Ukraine would increase overall European energy security.
Saudi Oil Reserves Growth Has Lagged The Rest Of The World
Despite continued skepticism about the level of Saudi Arabia’s oil reserves, their oil reserve and production metrics look pretty typical when compared to the world’s other oil-producing countries.