HOW COVID IS CHANGING THE CRUISE EXPERIENCE
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Allen Brooks
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Eye on Energy, February 2022
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Energy Musings, February 22, 2022
Allen Brooks, Managing Director
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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February 22, 2022
Get Your Worry Beads – Times Are Changing; Few Realize It
There is so much geopolitical and economic turmoil in the world, many people are failing to grasp the changes underway that are going to challenge the new generation of energy executives. READ MORE
Solar Power Growth Running Into Economic Challenges
A war has begun in California over the impact of net metering arrangements on the economics of electricity. That is one fundamental issue utility executives must deal with, but there are others. READ MORE
Random Thoughts On Energy Topics
Updating The Block Island Wind Farm Data Leaves Questions
November output was up but still trails all previous Novembers by 36%.
The Battle Over Stoves Continues
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Energy Musings, February 8, 2022
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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February 8, 2022
Latest Wind Economics Reflect A Challenging Cost Structure
We examine the latest study on the actual costs for wind farms in the U.K. and contrast it with the U.K. government and consultant studies, none of which have any data to support their forecasts. READ MORE
The End Of Oil & Gas: The Second Time Around
Climate activists are pushing for the end of oil and gas. This is not the first time the industry has confronted the prospect of going out of business. We review that past, versus today’s pressures. READ MORE
Random Thoughts On Energy Topics
January Off To A Good Start For Oil And Oil Stocks
After a great 2021, oil and gas stocks soared in January, along with oil prices.
The Great Fun Of Groundhog Day – Not Just The Movie
Groundhogs are not great weather forecasters, but do not call out those just having fun.
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Energy Musings, January 25, 2022
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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January 25, 2022
The U.S. Offshore Wind Push Is In Gear But Issues Remain
The Biden administration’s effort to build 30 GW of offshore wind power is roaring ahead. Data from the oldest offshore farm shows it failing to achieve its theoretical capacity. Implications? READ MORE
Energy Best Performing Sector In 2021 And Continuing
Last year produced an outstanding return for energy investors. Outperformance is continuing in 2022. Data shows the historical record of the sector, and reminders of its terrible past decade. READ MORE
Germany Welcomes 2022 By Shutting Half Its Nuclear Plants
Last year upset Germany’s green energy plan. Renewables underperformed and more coal was burned. Emissions rose. Little will change near-term. Germany is the “canary” we must watch. READ MORE
Random Thoughts About Energy Topics Of Interest
New England’s recent cold snap sent its grid to burning oil and coal, and less natural gas. The risk of winter blackouts continues as its power margin shrinks.
Last year’s news about hurricanes was good. Fewer total and major storms just did not generate any attention from the mainstream media.
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Energy Musings, January 4, 2022
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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January 4, 2022
Thoughts On What 2022 Holds In Store For Energy
Forces that drove the oil and gas industry’s fortunes in 2021 should continue in 2022. The surprise of 2022 will likely be something we are not even aware of or appreciate its impact. READ MORE
Is It Green Or Is It Not? Status Of Nuclear Power In Europe
The European Union membership is split over whether to classify nuclear and natural gas power as green. We look to the global nuclear power industry as a solution to climate change. READ MORE
The Great Coal Revival That Was Missed By The IEA
Coal use is up sharply in 2021, but the latest IEA forecast calls for use to continue rising to a new record in 2024. In 2020, the IEA saw coal plateauing. They got the 2020 outlook wrong. 2021? READ MORE
Study Says EVs More Costly To Operate Than ICE Vehicles
A detailed study concludes that when all issues EV owners must deal with are considered, EVs are more expensive to operate than ICE vehicles. We recently found a cost issue not publicized. READ MORE
Thoughts On What 2022 Holds In Store For Energy
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Energy Musings, December 20, 2021
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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Energy Musings, December 7, 2021
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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Energy Musings, November 23, 2021
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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Eye On Energy, September 2021
NO RESPECT!
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Eye On Energy, September 2021
NO RESPECT!
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Energy Musings, November 9, 2021
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