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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.

Discussion Of Saudi Arabia’s Oil Reserves Provokes Some Emotional Responses

My previous article on Saudi Arabia’s proved oil reserves provoked strong responses from some readers. In the words of the great Yogi Berra, “It’s deja vu all over again.”