- 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
2011
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Musings from the Oil Patch – December20, 2011
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Inflating US Shale Gas reserves
New rules have accelerated the growth of US proved gas reserves in an unprecedented way. A New York Times article prompted the US Congress to ask for a Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) investigation. Ruud Weijermars* and Crispian McCredie, Alboran Energy Strategy Consultants, outline the basis for reasonable doubts about the reliability and durability of US shale gas reserves under the new SEC rules. (more…)
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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
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Musings from the Oil Patch – November 22, 2011
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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?
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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
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Assessing shale gas potential
Shale gas has been hailed as the next energy revolution, but is controversial for its uncertain economics and feared environmental impacts. Ruud Weijermars and Crispian McCredie, Alboran Energy Strategy Consultants, explain why European shale gas development is likely to be led by Warsaw and not Brussels. (more…)
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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
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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
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Musings from the Oil Patch – September 13, 2011
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Building Corporate IQ – Moving the Energy Business from Smart to Genius
Executive Guide to Preventing Costly Crises Building Corporate IQ – Moving the Energy Business from Smart to Genius gives a clear outline of organizational intelligence and provides a framework for practitioners of good leadership. The synthesis starts with an overview of the fundamental skills and competencies mastered by leaders and team members in organizations. Building Corporate IQ – Moving the Energy Business from Smart to Genius also includes a corporate IQ test that is designed to help leaders gain insight into how their organization can stay at the competitive frontier. Illustrated with case studies from the energy sector, Building Corporate IQ – Moving the Energy Business from Smart to Genius explains the guiding principles of organizational learning, with the goal of developing better organizational intelligence. It is intended as an indispensable guide for managers at all levels to help them meet and recognize new challenges in the corporate innovation process. “For the third millennium, with the increase in depersonalized electronic communication, business leaders, especially in the energy industry, must quickly develop organizational intelligence in their organizations to survive. This book sets out the modus operandi.” Crispian McCredie, former Managing Director…
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