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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 of the Oil Patch, February 6, 2018

    Survey: Those Four Famous Words May Be Right This Time
    We Will Be Saved By Millennials, EVs and AVs – Really?
    January Cruel To Natural Gas Although Good For Crude Oil
    Auto Executives Survey Offers View Of Market’s Evolution
    California Imposes More Aggressive Vehicle Fleet Transition
    B.C. Pipeline Battle Is Problem For Canada’s O&G Industry

  • Musings From The Oil Patch, January 23, 2018

    Nobody Cares About Oil Anymore – But Is That Smart?
    Winter Weather Highlights Natural Gas Market Challenges
    Are Electric Vehicles Old News Now Or Merely Mainstream?
    Germany’s Renewable Energy Revolution Faces Challenges

  • Musings From The Oil Patch, January 9, 2018

    Seeking The Future For Oil & Gas In A Challenging World
    The Green Movement Is Alive And Well In Europe
    New York Governor Wants To Lead Offshore Wind Parade
    Are Autonomous Cars Ready For Prime Time In The Snow?
    Could A Boom Develop In 2018 For The Oil & Gas Industry?
    Mystery Of The Natural Gas Market

  • Musings From The Oil Patch, December 19, 2017

    Oil & Gas Industry Capex Projecting Uptick For A Change
    Is Oil Facing A Collapse Or Heading For Another Bull Run?
    The Cleaner Air Of California Comes From Nature Not Policy
    Climate Change No Longer A National Security Risk
    Electric Vehicles, Rare Metals And Electric Demand

  • Musings From The Oil Patch, December 5, 2017

    The OPEC Bazaar Offers Something For Everyone
    For EVs: Projections Automatically Become A Fact, Until Not
    Electric Cars Have Long History Of Failing To Meet The Hype
    The Electric Semi Truck Is On The Horizon – Good News?

  • Musings From The Oil Patch, November 21, 2017

    The Importance Of Government Subsidies For EV Success
    Natural Gas Market Prepares For 2017-2018 Winter Season
    What If Trump Is Right That Climate Change Is A Hoax?
    TransCanada Name Change: To Hide Or Change Spots?

  • Musings From The Oil Patch, November 7, 2017

    Is Norway The Model For Future Electric Vehicle Adoption?
    Energy Stocks Begin Stirring: A Message For Investors?
    How Natural Gas Is Reshaping The Global Energy Market
    How Tax Policy Could Help The Climate Change Response

  • Musings From The Oil Patch, October 24, 2017

    Energy Transitions: Issues, Questions And Some Answers
    Transitioning Energy For The Transportation Sector
    Transitioning Energy Fuels In The Fixed Power Sector
    The Transition Underway Among Energy Exporters
    Understanding The Magnitude Of The Energy Transition Issue

  • Musings From The Oil Patch, October 10, 2017

    Understanding The Energy Revolution In Transportation
    Shaking Up Saudi Arabia May Dislocate Global Oil Markets
    It Was The Best Of Trips And It Was The Worst Of Trips
    Natural Gas Injection Season Will Leave Storage Nearly Full
    TransCanada Kills Energy East And Alters World Oil Market

  • Musings From The Oil Patch, October 12, 2017

    The Wildcard Of Hurricane Impact On Oil Demand
    Psychology And Dollar Index Helping Lift Oil Prices
    Have Houston Businesses Gained At Expense of Residents?
    Germany’s Diesel Scandal Is Helping Electric Vehicle Sales
    Hurricanes Harvey And Irma Spark Climate Change Claims
    Oil Prices Matter, But Then They Often Don’t Tell Us Much

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  • Musings From The Oil Patch, September 12, 2017

    Estimating The Ownership Cost Of EVs Versus ICE Cars
    The Gas Market’s Enthusiasm Is Slowly Being Sapped
    EV Sales Are Growing, But Not As Much As Expected
    Hurricane Harvey Leaves Texas Gulf Coast With L-T Impact
    Autonomous Cars On The Road Sooner Than Expected

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