Energy Musings
An eclectic collection of stories and analyses by Allen Brooks, dealing with issues and developments within the energy industry that have potentially significant implications for executives operating oilfield service companies.
Musings from the Oil Patch – December20, 2011
- Ontario Green Energy Policy Blasted By A-G As Costly Folly
- 2012 E&P Spending Plans Call For Another Healthy Increase
- Shale Gas Drilling Faring Better Than Headlines Suggest
- U.S. Wind Industry Confronting Reality Of No Tax Subsidies
- Hurricane Forecasters Give Up Early December Quest
- New Study Says CAFE Standards Will Lead To Larger Cars
Musings from the Oil Patch – December 6, 2011
- Imagining The Future For The Natural Gas Industry
- EIA’s Headline Is Obvious But Misses The Critical Point
- Who Will Finance The Energy Supplies For Our Future?
- Chevy Volt Battery Fire Prompts Study And Concern For EVs
- Will High Gas Prices Really Drive People To Mass Transit?
- Canadian Power Exports Show Problem With Green Energy
Musings from the Oil Patch – November 8, 2011
- Does BG/Cheniere Deal Signal New Energy Market For U.S.?
- Could Marcellus Shale Growth Be Sidelined By Legalities?
- We’re Not Driving Miss Daisy Anymore Says Census Bureau
- Keystone XL Decision Near As Political Pressure Grows
- Understanding The Europe Wildcard And Global Energy Needs
- New Concern Over Hydraulic Fracturing May Impact Its Use
- What’s The Outlook For Energy Stocks?
Musings from the Oil Patch – October 25, 2011
- Optimistic NPC Resource Study Did Not Consider Price
- Global Economy Sputters – Energy Demand Eroding
- How To Question Reserve Reports Without Any Knowledge
- Admiral Allen (Ret.) Has Family Chat With Offshore Execs
- Rhode Island Wind Farm Hits New And Interesting Snag
- The “Great Crew Change” Carries Potential Risks For Industry
- Volvo Trying Flywheel Energy Storage Technology
Musings from the Oil Patch – October 11, 2011
- What The World Needs Now Is Not Love, But A Bio-bike!
- NPC Is Extremely Optimistic About Natural Gas, If…
- How Green Energy Can Be Used To Hammer Business
- Italian Scientists On Trial; Should All Scientists Worry?
- Our Favorite Energy Indicators In The News
- Rhode Island Pushes To Expand Renewable Energy Sector
- Energy And Private Equity – Targets Of Politicians Globally
Musings from the Oil Patch – September 27, 2011
- Marcellus Shale Resources: “Just one more thing…”
- Is Capital Discipline Re-emerging In The Natural Gas Market?
- Who To Believe About Global Warming – Gore Or Polls?
- Rhode Island Wind May Be Establishing A New Record
- Cold Regions Could Suffer Environmentally From Bulb Ban
- The Farce Of Green Jobs Depends On How You Define Them
- Driving Down And Now Cars Being Sold To Raise Money
- Wind Energy – Just Make Sure No One Can See It
Musings from the Oil Patch – August 30, 2011
- Marcellus Shale: The Glass Half Empty Or Only Half Full?
- Obama Backs Electric Vehicles – Public Grows Skeptical
- Racing Irene To Rhode Island – Quick Thoughts
- Obama Plans Reorganization Of Climate Change Initiative
- Slowing Global Growth Portends Pressure On Oil Prices
- UK Power Market Encounters True Cost Of Green Energy
- Another Bad Sign For Energy – Auto Sales Forecasts Cuts
Musings from the Oil Patch – August 16, 2011
- The Value Of Shale Gas Is In The Eye Of The Beholder
- High Speed Rail Aim Skips Fastest Growing Transport Sector
- Does Gore’s Climate Change Rant Signal Movement’s End?
- New Auto Efficiency Standards Arrive As Oil Prices Collapse
- Incandescent Light Bulb Ban Nears As New Types Appear
- U.S. Credit Downgrade Unleashes Doubts About Growth
- Energy Policy Causes Pain For Utility, Citizens and Canada