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.”
How Much Oil Does Saudi Arabia Really Have?
Saudi Arabia’s official crude oil reserves numbers have been doubted by many for years, but those doubts may not be justified.
Green New Deal: Aggressive Goals Or Delusional Thinking?
Moving aggressively in the direction of cleaner energy is a great thing. Setting goals that aren’t based in realism is a good way to be ridiculed.
Who Will Feed The LNG Monster?
In the previous article, I discussed the global nature of the oil markets. But the shale oil boom in the U.S. temporarily increased the localized impact on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) benchmark. As a result, its price diverged from […]
How WTI Became A Player In The Global Oil Market
As U.S. crude oil production surged over the past decade, West Texas Intermediate prices became deeply depressed relative to international benchmarks. A change in the law fixed that, and turned the U.S. into a major crude oil exporter.
Charting The Decline Of Venezuela’s Oil Industry
The problems in Venezuela’s oil industry can be traced back to several key decisions that took place over the past 20 years.
The U.S. Is Set To Become A Major Net Energy Exporter
The latest Annual Energy Outlook from the Energy Information Administration suggests that the U.S. is on the cusp of becoming a major net energy exporter.