The Trump Administration wants to take a hard line on Iran, while avoiding a spike in oil prices just before the midterm elections.
Trump Administration Blinks On Iranian Oil Sanctions
Algal Biofuels Dead? ‘Not So Fast’, Says Algal Biofuel Researcher
An algae researcher with decades of experience in the field objected to my recent column on algal biofuels. He argues that the industry is far from dead.
Ethanol Industry Increases Repair Costs For Consumers
Ethanol is known to damage small engines. But who bears the cost when that happens? Not the ethanol industry.
What Is Wrong With The MLP Model?
Master limited partnerships emerged as a popular investment vehicle over the past decade. Here’s why investors have soured on the sector.
Saudi Arabia Proves That Oil Is Power
The killing of Saudi Arabian dissident Jamal Khashoggi – and the debate over what to do about it – provides a stark reminder of the economic power wielded by Saudi Arabia.
An Algal Biofuel Obituary
During the advanced biofuel craze of the past decade, many companies made claims that weren’t remotely credible. A long list of companies claimed they could economically convert biomass like straw or wood chips into fuel for around […]
Fact Checking Bernie Sanders On Geothermal Energy
A recent video shared by Bernie Sanders grossly understates the importance of the U.S. role in geothermal power production.
How A Technology From Iceland Is Fighting Climate Change
A small company in Iceland has developed innovative technology to convert cheap power and carbon dioxide into fuel.
The Winners And Losers Of Q3
Over the past six months, the energy sector has outperformed the S&P 500. Here were the biggest winners (and losers) from Q3.
High Oil Prices Don’t Constitute An Emergency
Saudi Arabia claims spare oil production capacity, but those claims may be tested as sanctions start to impact Iran’s oil exports.