In the first episode of R-Squared Energy TV for 2012, I give a short presentation on global warming. I believe there are a number of misconceptions around the U.S. contribution to greenhouse gas emissions, and […]
What’s So Bad About Exporting Gasoline?
One of my Top 10 Energy Stories of 2011 was the fact that the U.S. had become a net exporter of finished petroleum products such as diesel and gasoline. In fact, because gasoline and diesel […]
The Oilman in the White House
No, I am not talking about George W. Bush. I just finished the chapter on politics for my book, and I created a number of graphics to show the behavior of oil prices, production, imports, […]
War Imminent in Straits of Hormuz? $200 a Barrel Oil?
Happy New Year everyone! I should be back on a regular posting schedule in about two weeks, and should have a new episode of R-Squared Energy TV up next week. For now, I offer the […]
Soliciting Reader Feedback for Power Plays
Most regular readers are aware that I am writing a book. The title of the book is Power Plays: Energy Options in the Age of Peak Oil. While I have contributed several chapters to books […]
Top 10 Energy Related Stories of 2011
Here are my choices for the Top 10 energy related stories of 2011. Don’t get too hung up on the relative rankings. They are mostly in no particular order, although I think the top story […]
Grading My Predictions for 2011
In my list of Top 10 Energy Related Stories of 2010, I made three predictions for 2011. Those predictions were: I believe high oil prices will continue to put a strain on the economies of […]
R-Squared Energy TV: Episode 6 – EROEI Explained
In this week’s episode of R-Squared Energy TV I present the first of several mini-presentations on energy topics of interest. The presentations will be short, 5 to 8 minute presentations with 3 to 5 slides […]
My Book Has a Name — Power Plays: Energy Options in the Age of Peak Oil
I have gotten numerous inquiries about the book I am working on, so just wanted to provide a quick update. I have been unsure about exactly how long this process would take, but apparently it […]
Range Fuels Goes Bust, Harms Biofuels Industry in the Process
Recently it was announced that Range Fuels has gone into foreclosure, thus marking the official end of their story. For all practical purposes, the company has been finished since early 2011, but the foreclosure puts […]