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, July 16, 2019
Vehicles, Driving And The Future Of The Gasoline Market
Ensco Rowan Name Change Marks New Offshore Drilling Era
Climate Change Media Is Taken to Task For Lack Of Honesty
Oil Prices On The March Despite Demand Challenges
Musings From The Oil Patch, July 2, 2019
Natural Gas Struggles To Stay Afloat; Time For A Change?
Climate Movement: Why Rebranding Is An Important Move
Alice, The Electric Plane, Was A Hit At Paris Air Show
Can America’s Team Score Big In The Natural Gas Market?
Musings From The Oil Patch, June 18, 2019
It Really Going To Be Different This Time?
Electric Cars: The Future Is Now Or Maybe In A Decade
Japan’s Demographics Highlight Energy’s Challenge
New England Offshore Wind Farm Reaches New Milestone
Do We Need Another Government Energy Jobs Program?
Musings From The Oil Patch, May 14, 2019
Issues With The Energy Transition To Green Energy
Energy Support And Coal’s Power Output Demise
2.0, Global Oil Markets And O&G Business Models
The Boring Natural Gas Market Remains Boring
Demographics A Challenge For Future Energy Demand
Musings From The Oil Patch, April 30, 2019
The Dynamic State Of The U.S. Power Industry
Why The Natural Gas Market Remains So Disappointing
Weak Auto Sales Could Be A Sign Of An Energy Challenge
Alberta Makes Election History: New Energy Course?
EVs And Wind Power Suffer Slings And Arrows Of Reality
Musings From The Oil Patch, April 16, 2019
Spring Has Sprung: What Does It Mean For Commodities?
Pressure To Revamp Subsidies Questions EV Market Health
Saudi Aramco And The Wild West, Emerald City and Oz
It’s Hurricane Forecasting Season, But Should We Worry?
Musings From The Oil Patch, April 2, 2019
Will Tesla Show The Need For More Subsidies For EV Success?
Oil Forecasts Risk Black Swans That Make Them Be Wrong
Coal-to-Gas Power Plant Switch: Ticket To A Cleaner World?
The Clock Ticks For A Clearer Energy Picture In Canada
Musings From The Oil Patch, March 19, 2019
ESG Investing And The Reshaping Of The Energy Industry
Natural Gas Remains Most Misunderstood Energy Market
Are We Watching The Demise Of Oil Supplier Venezuela?
The Future For EVs And Transportation Oil Demand
Musings From The Oil Patch, March 5, 2019
Watching While ISO New England Rides Toward A Cliff
Is The IMO Worried About Its 2020 Fuel Rule Not Working?
The Climate Gang’s Misuse Of Polar Bear News
Canada’s Energy Conundrum: Oil Flows But Can’t Leave
Musings From The Oil Patch, February 19, 2019
Global Coal Market Highlights Green New Deal Problem
Winter Highlights A Critical Hurdle For Autonomous Cars
Could Auto Market Help Mitigate IMO 2020 Compliance?
So, What Did EV Drivers Not Know About Cold Weather?