Energy Musings contains articles and analyses dealing with important issues and developments within the energy industry, including historical perspective, with potentially significant implications for executives planning their companies’ future. While published every two weeks, events and travel may alter that schedule. I welcome your comments and observations. Allen Brooks
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July 26, 2022
Energy Crisis Tied To Economic Chaos and Geopolitics
The energy crisis, intertwined with inflation, has driven a stable world into a colossal mess. We follow Adam Tooze as he draws polycrisis diagrams to explain the dynamics creating this mess. READ MORE
Europe’s Natural Gas Conundrum In A World Context
Nord Stream 1’s 10-day shutdown elevated Europe’s fears of a winter without Russian gas. The EU has a plan to cut gas use. It is splitting member unity risking worse long-term outcomes. READ MORE
Energy Crisis Prompts Questions About The Role Of ESG
Solving the energy crisis has highlighted why more investment is needed. The ESG movement is limiting a funding surge. ESG measures may be creating worse outcomes with pain for investors. READ MORE
Random Energy Topics And Thoughts
Bloomberg Trumpets U.S. EV Tipping Point
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